DOG owners may be able to keep four dogs at their property if council gives it the all clear.
Redland City Council will consult with the community on proposed changes to animal management laws covering the number of dogs allowed on residential properties.
Koala Action Group has opposed the idea saying it would have a devastating effect on Redlands' koala population.
Mayor Karen Williams said a local law amendment to allow up to four dogs in special circumstances would be appropriate to bring council in line with pet regulations in neighbouring local government areas.
According to a officer's report local governments, excluding Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast councils, use land size to determine the number of dogs able to be kept.
"Council's Local Laws undergo a continual process of review to provide the best outcomes for the community and for council.
"Redlands Coast residents have dogs for a whole range of reasons, including companionship, showing and fostering," she said.
Under current laws, all properties are able to keep two dogs, or three with a permit.
Deputy Mayor Julie Talty tabled a notice of motion in December saying she acted on specific representations made to her by residents.
"People have called for an increase to the number of dogs able to be kept on a property, based on property size and other special circumstances," Cr Talty said.
Should the changes go ahead, up to four dogs could be kept on a single dwelling property if they were show dogs, agility dogs or dogs in foster care.
Based on property size alone, an extra dog would be able to be kept on properties from 2,001 to 10,000 square metres without a permit, and a fourth with a permit.
For properties more than 10,000 square metres, four dogs could be kept without a permit.
Cr Talty said community consultation would give residents the opportunity to consider their position and make a submission on the proposed changes.
"I encourage everyone to have their say during the 35-day period," she said.
All dogs kept on Redlands Coast properties must be registered with council and have their registration renewed annually.
To have your say go to yoursay.redland.qld.gov.au between May 31 - July 8. Written submissions can be delivered to the council office or posted to City Council, PO Box 21, Cleveland 4163 by July 8.
Any changes resulting from the upcoming review and consultation process will be reflected in amendments to Subordinate Local Law no. 2 (Animal Management) 2015 and Subordinate Local Law No. 1.5.
