As used in this chapter:
(a) Definitions.
(1) "Chickens" and "fowl" include chickens, duck, geese and any other similar type of fowl.
(2) "Domestic farm animals" includes sheep, goats, cattle, swine, and any other similar type of animal.
(3) "Livestock" means horses, ponies, stallions, colts, geldings, mares, sheep, rams, lambs, bulls, bullocks, steers, heifers, cows, calves, mules, jacks , jennets, burros, goats, kids, swine and any animals normally found in the wild state which are being kept for exhibition purposes or as private pets. Not included are animals identified as "Dangerous Animals" as defined in Codified Ordinance 505.17
. (Ord. 1996-53. Passed 8-14-96.)
(b) Permit Necessary. No person shall keep or harbor domestic farm animals or livestock within the City without having first obtained a permit from the Director of Public Safety. Such permit shall contain the name, age, breed, description and any special markings peculiar to such animals.
(Ord. 2018-116. Passed 10-17-18.)
(c) Agricultural Exemption: Those property owners who have a minimum of two acres and are engaged in commonly approved agricultural practices are exempt from the permit requirements as stated above.
(Ord. 1996-53. Passed 8-14-96.)
(d) Penalty. Violation of the provision shall be a misdemeanor of the third degree, unless the person has previously been convicted of a violation of this provision, in which case the offense shall be a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(Ord. 2020-48. Passed 6-17-20.)