(Published in the Russell County News May 21, 2026)
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. 228
AN ORDINANCE LIMITING THE NUMBER OF DOGS AND CATS PER HOUSEHOLD
IN THE CITY OF GORHAM, KANSAS AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE
On May 11, 2026, the Governing Body for the City of Gorham, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 228, which limits to four (4) the number of dogs and to four (4) the number of cats per household within the City of Gorham. Exception to the ordinance are for new puppies and kittens up to five (5) months of age, licensed veterinarian and those licensed to care for animals under the Kansas Pet Animal Act. The ordinance also establishes penalties for violation of the Ordinance.
A complete copy of this ordinance is available the City of Gorham’s website at gorham.krwa.net or may be viewed free of charge at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 125 Market St., Gorham, Kansas. Kenneth L. Cole, Gorham City Attorney, has certified this summary of the Ordinance to be legally accurate and sufficient.
City of Gorham, Kansas
You can view the complete copy of this ordiance umder the City Services tab and click on the Ordinance Folder.
Contact City Hall if you have any questions.