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Northglenn council adopts limit of four household pets with grandfathering and implementation delay
Summary
After a public hearing with multiple residents opposing a proposed cap, Northglenn City Council approved CB20‑26 to limit household pets to four per address, with existing households allowed an exemption and the city delaying enforcement until Aug. 1, 2025.
Northglenn City Council on March 10 approved an ordinance limiting household pets to four per address, adopting CB20‑26 on second reading with a provision allowing existing households that exceed the limit to register those animals and a delayed enforcement date of Aug. 1, 2025.
The ordinance, presented to council by Police Chief Jim May, aims to give the city a tool to address extreme situations while promising a “compassionate approach” for residents who already own more pets. Chief May said residents who currently exceed the proposed limit will be eligible for a “previously owned exception” if they submit identifying details — pet name, age, breed and acquisition date — and the city will run a communication outreach program before enforcement begins on Aug. 1, 2025.
The matter drew substantial public comment during a required public hearing. Several speakers urged council not to adopt a numeric cap or to raise it to six. Rebecca Robinson of…
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