A. It is unlawful for any person to own, possess or harbor within the corporate limits of the city any wildlife, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. "Wildlife" shall mean any form of animal life, either native or exotic, which normally lives in a state of nature. An "exotic wildlife animal" is defined as any wildlife species which does not live naturally in the farmlands or mountains of Idaho.
B. Upon application, the city police department may grant a special permit allowing the temporary presence of native or exotic wildlife within the city when the presence of such animals within the city would occur as part of a circus, exhibit or other special event, and then, only upon satisfactory assurance to the city police department that public safety would not be jeopardized and that the animals would be treated humanely.
C. In the event that the owner of any prohibited animal fails or refuses to remove the animal from the city, the police department or the animal control officer is authorized to remove the animal from the city, or, if necessary, to destroy the animal where it poses a threat to human life or safety. (Ord. 516 § 9, 1988)