A. Animals Prohibited: Except as otherwise provided in Title 6, Chapter 2 of Conrad City Code, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep any swine, goats, horses, cattle, or other species of livestock, roosters, geese, ducks, turkeys or other domestic fowl within the city at any time, except to bring the same to market for commercial or exhibition purposes, and the same shall be kept and cared for by the owner or person in charge thereof at such place as may be directed by the animal control officer. (Ord. 356, 4-21-1997; amd. 2015 Code)
B. Wild Animals Prohibited: It is unlawful for any person to keep or maintain, or cause to be kept or maintained, any wild animal within the city limits.
C. Exceptions: The provisions of this section shall not prohibit the keeping or maintaining of the following wild animals:
1. Any wild animals which are kept confined in zoos, museums, or any other place where they are kept as live specimens for the public to view.
2. Any wild animals which are kept confined and placed on exhibit in a circus, carnival, or any other type of exhibition or show.
3. Wild animals in bona fide, licensed veterinary hospitals for treatment. (Ord. 356, 4-21-1997)
4. Falcons kept by an individual properly trained and licensed as a falconer by the appropriate federal and state authorities. (Ord. 368, 7-6-1999)
D. Prohibition Of Dogs In Parks; Assistance And Police Dogs Excepted: No dogs shall be permitted in the city parks except for dogs trained to assist disabled persons so long as such dog is employed for the purpose of assisting a disabled person and dogs being used in police work. This section imposes an absolute prohibition on dogs in the city parks whether unrestrained or restrained. This prohibition does not prohibit dogs in areas that are undeveloped parks.
E. Permit Required For Organized Obedience Training Or Shows; Fee: A permit for organized obedience training or shows may be granted for use in designated areas of designated parks on designated days. The permit shall be obtained from the animal control officer for that particular event. The permit shall be in writing and shall designate the park, area within the park, and the dates and duration of each event. (Ord. 356, 4-21-1997; amd. 2015 Code)
F. Kennels Prohibited: It shall be unlawful to keep or maintain commercial kennels or other animal housing facilities within the city limits or to keep, maintain or breed female animals within the city limits for the primary purpose of obtaining the young therefrom and selling said young. (1975 Code § 6-2-12)
G. Procedure For Requesting Prohibited Animal(s): If keeping or maintaining an animal is prohibited, or not otherwise specifically permitted pursuant to this chapter, any person may apply for a conditional use permit for the purpose of allowing the person to keep or maintain an animal that is prohibited or not otherwise specifically permitted. The procedure for the application, consideration and approval or denial of a conditional use permit under this chapter shall be the same as that set forth at Conrad City Code § 10-1-13. (Ord. 417, 2-16-2021, eff. 3-18-2021; amd. Ord. 423, 4-19-2022, eff. 5-19-2022)