The following are exceptions to the above policies:
(A) Animals of any kind that are professionally trained for support and assistance to persons with disabilities are allowed within the city limits;
(B) A person who has been professionally trained and has obtained a permit as a wildlife caretaker or for a carnival, circus or special event, may maintain wildlife or exotic animals in a humane environment temporarily within the city limits for a maximum of seven days per animal per year. Information that provides documentation of training and issuance of such a permit, along with the duration of the event, shall be delivered to the City Recorder before the animals are brought into the city. Such facilities are subject to inspection by the County Animal Control Officer at all times (24 hours, seven days a week) without notice;
(C) Veterinary facilities for pet animals;
(D) Boarding or day care facilities for pet animals that do not create a nuisance for neighboring property occupants, and that are subject to inspection by the County Animal Control Officer at all times (24 hours, seven days a week) without notice;
(E) Active 4-H or FFA livestock animal projects may be maintained for the duration of the project within the city in a manner that is humane and appropriate for that type of animal and that does not create a nuisance for neighboring property occupants. The livestock facilities must be a minimum of 100 feet from any dwelling on neighboring properties. Information on the type and number of animals, the location where the animals will be housed and the duration of the project must be submitted to the City Recorder before the animals are brought into the city; and
(F) Up to three hens may be kept on parcels less than an acre in size. Ten hens may be kept per acre on parcels that are an acre or more in size. This exception does not include roosters.
(Ord. 375, passed 6-13-2005)