1. No person may set traps in the City for the purpose of apprehending wild or domesticated animals. This section does not prohibit: (a) trapping mice, rats or other household vermin; or (b) setting of traps to destroy moles and other underground pests so long as the traps used may be triggered only by subsurface action; or (c) setting of traps in the line of duty by the Mayor or Police Officer or with written permission from and under the supervision of the Mayor or Police Officer or licensed pest control operators.
2. The owner or person in lawful possession and control of any premises may utilize live traps to apprehend animals on any premises, regardless of the zone, if such animals constitute a nuisance due to the destruction of property, and if the method and location of such trapping is approved by the Mayor or Police Officer.