No person shall keep, harbor, or allow a wild animal to remain on his or her property unless he or she:
(a) Obtains and maintains all State and Federal permits required to keep this animal.
(b) Allows ACO’s to inspect the animals and the area they are being kept in order to best ensure the health and safety of the animals and the community. Inspections can be done at any time and as often as the officer deems necessary.
(c) Maintains an adequate area where the wild animal is kept depending on biological and social need of the species to prevent escape and to keep the animal safe and in sanitary conditions.
(d) Provides veterinary care to keep the animal in good health.
(e) Be presumed liable for damage or injury caused by the animal.
(f) If the animal escapes, it is the duty of the owner to immediately report the escape to the Police Department and to recapture the animal. However, if the animal poses a danger to the public safety, then Animal Control will assist at the owner’s expense with whatever means are available to recapture the escaped animal, including the destruction of the animal. For purposes of this section, “immediately” shall mean within one hour after becoming aware of the escape or within one hour after the owner should reasonably be aware of the escape.
(g) Complies with applicable zoning laws.
(Ord. 04-2017. Passed 5-16-17.)