(a) No person shall keep, harbor or maintain a wild, dangerous or undomesticated animal within the Municipality.
(b) A wild, dangerous or undomesticated animal is an animal whose natural habitat is the wilderness and which, when maintained in human society, is usually confined to a zoological park, farm or exotic animal farm and which:
(1) Is a poisonous or venomous animal or snake;
(2) Is a carnivorous or omnivorous animal weighing more than twenty pounds and which is or may be a predator in its natural habitat;
(3) Is an animal which, by reason of its size, strength, or appetite, if unrestrained and free in the Municipality, could cause peril to children, adults, pets or other domesticated animals, or damage to buildings, landscaping or personal property;
(4) Is an animal which makes noises with sufficient frequency and volume as to constitute a nuisance to persons in the vicinity of such animals; or
(5) Is an animal which emits such offensive odors as to constitute a nuisance to persons in the vicinity of such animal.
(c) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree. In addition, the court may order the offender to forfeit the animal and may provide for its disposition including, but not limited to, the sale of the animal; in which case, the proceeds from such sale shall be applied to any expenses incurred by the City with regard to the forfeiture or care of the animal. The balance of such sale proceeds, if any shall be paid to the former owner.
(Ord. 2008-30. Passed 9-3-08.)