A Lehighton man has asked borough officials to create an ordinance that controls the number of animals a property owner can have in their home.

Robert Schoenberger, who resides at 235 N. Fourth St., told borough council on Monday that he’s lived at his home for 40 years.

Schoenberger said his neighbor has 17 cats and two dogs in the half double, adding he lives in the other half.

He said there’s a smell of kitty litter, and asked whether the borough has an ordinance to control how many animals you have in a home at one time.

Additionally, Schoenberger said the neighbor with all the animals is also making their yard a junkyard.

Councilwoman Autumn Abelovsky suggested that council research the situation and revisit the matter at next month’s council meeting.