The city council of the city of Duncan finds that the presence of wild or exotic animals is incompatible with the urban, residential character of the community in that such animals threaten and disturb the health, safety, comfort, security, and peace of mind of its inhabitants. To this end, it shall be the public policy of the city that the possession or maintenance of wild or exotic animals within the municipal limits shall be prohibited. Specific animals permitted individually prior to adoption of this chapter are exempt as long as permits are renewed annually until such animal is sold, dies or is otherwise disposed of. (Ord. 1510, 8-8-2000)