§ 6-115. Permits, fees.

(a)

[ Nontransferable.] Permits and registrations issued pursuant to this chapter are nontransferable.

(b)

Special permits.

(1)

Livestock permits.

a.

It shall be unlawful for any person to keep large livestock, except in an AG zoned are, unless otherwise provided in this chapter.

b.

In some instances a person with large livestock must apply in writing and obtain a permit from the director, such permit to be valid only for the location for which it was issued or allowed.

c.

A person who keeps livestock as defined in this chapter shall pay a permit fee per year for each animal unless waived by the director because it is subject to [subsections] 6-66(a)(1) through (3).

(2)

Permit required for circus, rodeo, animal exhibit and animal show; special exceptions for institutions and special attractions.

a.

Any operator of a circus, rodeo, animal exhibit, or entertainment show, or other persons desiring to bring any nonaquatic mammal into the city to use in a circus, rodeo, animal exhibit or animal show other than a dog show or a cat show, shall first submit a written request to the department for a permit and pay a permit application fee to cover the cost of inspecting the facility where the animal(s) will be kept during the event, which may be for any number of consecutive days. The permit application shall be submitted at least twenty (20) days prior to the event, and shall contain information as to the kind and number of animals involved, the reason for bringing the animal(s) to the city, and the name and address of the person or business that will keep, feed, and confine the animal(s) during their stay in the city.

b.

A permit shall not be required for any animal so long as it is owned by a governmentally owned and operated facility, publicly operated facility, a public zoological park, or bona fide medical institution or research institution.

c.

A prohibited animal brought into the city for entertainment purposes which are not approved by the director or designee, upon the order of the director or his designee, will be immediately removed from the city. If not so removed expeditiously, an animal control officer shall seize such animal if he has reason to believe the animal is not being properly fed, housed, or cared for, or is not being safely and securely confined for public safety.

d.

Animals used within the city for entertainment purposes such as rodeos and circuses must be provided with all the necessities of life including air, food, water, veterinary care, exercise, and protection from the sun and other elements of nature. A licensed veterinarian must be in attendance at all such functions. Once determined to be injured or ill by a licensed veterinarian, an animal may be returned to use only after certification as healthy by a licensed veterinarian.

e.

Nothing in this section shall authorize the director to issue a permit to a person to sell, trade, barter, lease, rent, or give away any animal on any roadside, public right-of-way, commercial parking lot, or at any garage sale, flea market or festival.

f.

Proof of liability insurance.

1.

Required of all petting zoos, circuses, rodeos, temporary zoos, or animal exhibitions as well as by those classified as dangerous or vicious.

2.

Coverage in amount of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) to cover damages as a result of an animal attack or injury.

(3)

All fees payable under this chapter, for whatever purpose required, shall be paid to the city.

(Ord. No. 2010-O-029, § 1, 3-15-10)