(A) Except as provided in § 90.07(B) and (C), it shall be unlawful for any person to own, possess, maintain, or harbor on any property within the corporate boundaries of the city any exotic animal. The animal control officer, humane officer, or police officer shall impound and dispose of any exotic animal found within the corporate boundaries of the city.
(B) A licensed veterinarian may possess, maintain, or harbor on real property located within the corporate boundaries of the city any exotic animal if:
(1) The licensed veterinarian is providing medical treatment and care to the exotic animal, and this type of activity is permitted on the real property by the city's zoning ordinance; or
(2) The licensed veterinarian possesses a valid permit issued by the proper state or federal authority to possess or maintain, and rehabilitate, the exotic animal for scientific research or study, and the licensed veterinarian's activities are in compliance with that permit.
(C) A licensed circus vendor or owner of a petting zoo may possess, maintain, or harbor exotic animals and/or farm animals within the city's boundaries if:
(1) The circus or the petting zoo is providing entertainment and the use of the animals is part of the performance traditionally used for such an event; and
(2) The circus or the petting zoo has received a valid permit from the city.
(Ord. 5212, passed 4-19-2010) Penalty, see § 90.99