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Reason #5 Why Plymouth, MN is Rated as Best Place to Live in the U.S. - Plymouth Pet Owners Catch a Break
January 17th, 2010 Categories: Local Ordinances, Plymouth "News", Real Estate News
With over 70,000 residents in the City of Plymouth, it’s estimated that more than half are pet owners. Little did I know, Plymouth required that these pet owners needed to buy pet licenses for their animals to the tune of $3.00 a piece. Turns out, the city has realized that since only the law-abiding citizens of Plymouth actually buy these licenses, they are also the ones who keep track of their pets.
They’ve also realized that sometimes it’s a good idea to quit doing what doesn’t work!
(Above is a picture of “Babyboy”, courtesy of a friend of mine, Andrea Johnson.)
Plymouth City Council has recently voted to discontinue the licensing of pets. They figured out that it cost the city more to administer the license process than the $3.00 it took in for the license. What’s more, only 2,262 dogs and 244 cats were licensed. I am happy that the city council is fiscally responsible enough to own up to a bad idea. They, in essence, are saving the tax payers some money.
Plymouth limits the total number of cats and dogs in one household to four. There is still a multiple animal license if you have more than four. The license costs $50 and an inspection of the home or property is required. (Yikes!) If you have any questions regarding the rules and regulations for multiple animals, call the City of Plymouth 763-509-5160.
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