On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 22:45:00 GMT, Phisherman wrote:

We have a local law that requires three neighbors to sign a complaint
about a barking dog in order to fine the owner of a barking dog or
dogs. One neighbor had 16 large dogs, most of them were quiet, but
the waste caused a marked increase in flies and odor. I find it
unusual that city laws do not limit the number of dogs.

The city of Rochester, New York, clearly limits the number of dogs to
four: http://www.cityofrochester.gov/index.cfm?id=397 This link also
addresses the barking issue.