A. Compliance With Regulations: It shall be unlawful and an offense for any person to keep any animals within the corporate limits of the city, except under those conditions and provisions which may hereinafter specifically regulate the keeping of certain types of animals.
B. Prohibited Animals: If no specific provisions are listed in this code for keeping of a particular type of animal, said animal type shall not be kept at all within the corporate limits of the city.
C. Swine: No swine shall be kept within the corporate limits of the city with the exception of FFA and/or 4-H projects kept on public school property, or in appropriately zoned areas (in this code, see title 11 for zoning districts, A-agricultural district).
D. Construction And Maintenance Of Structure And Premises:
1. Every structure, including any structure meeting the definition of a "kennel" under section 6-3-1 of this chapter, which is otherwise authorized by proper procedure pursuant to the planning and zoning ordinance, wherein any authorized animal is kept within the corporate limits of the City, shall be constructed of such material and in such a manner that it can be kept clean and sanitary at all times, and it shall be maintained in said condition, devoid of rodents and vermin and free from objectionable odors.
2. Every such structure, if located within two hundred feet (200') of any tenement, apartment house, hotel, restaurant, boarding house, retail food store, building used for educational, religious or hospital purposes, or residence (other than that occupied by the owner or occupant of the premises upon which such animal is kept), shall provide a watertight and flytight receptacle for manure, of sufficient size to hold all accumulations of manure. Such receptacle shall be emptied with sufficient frequency and in such manner as to prevent it from being or becoming a nuisance, and shall be kept covered at all times, except when open during the deposit or removal of manure or refuse. No manure shall be allowed to accumulate on such premises except in such receptacle. (Ord. 924, 1-11-2010)
E. Fences: Fences that are used to contain animals must be constructed of materials capable of securing the animal. The City Code Enforcement Office shall have the authority to approve or disapprove said fence. (Ord. 949, 9-9-2013)
F. Livestock And Poultry: The keeping or raising of horses, sheep, cattle, goats and chickens (or similar fowl) shall be permitted only in an agricultural district in the City; provided, that the premises comply with the provisions of subsections D and E of this section, and State and County Health Department requirements and standards.
G. Bees: The keeping of bees within the corporate limits of the City shall be permitted only in those areas zoned for agricultural or large lot (over 2 acres) residential uses, and in accordance with zoning ordinance provisions. No license or permit, other than zoning clearance, shall be required to keep or raise bees.
H. Birds: The raising of parakeets and/or other small birds or similar fowl shall be permitted within the City without license or permit requirements, subject to the following provisions:
1. All activities associated with the raising of parakeets shall be completely enclosed and out of the public view;
2. Premises utilized for the raising of parakeets shall be maintained in accordance with subsection D of this section; and
3. All requirements of any adopted zoning ordinance shall be met.
I. Rodents: The raising or keeping of rodents, for any purpose, shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of subsection D of this section, as well as any applicable provisions of the adopted zoning ordinance.
J. Rabbits: The raising or keeping of rabbits shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of subsection D of this section, as well as any applicable provisions of any adopted zoning ordinance.
K. Wild Animals: The keeping or raising of any wild animals shall be prohibited within the City, except for those wild animals which may be under the care of traveling shows or circuses.
L. Snakes: No snakes, which are poisonous in their natural state, may be kept within the corporate limits of the City. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep or raise such snakes within the City.
M. Farming Or Ranching Operations: Consistent with provisions of the City's current or future zoning ordinance, persons living within the corporate limits who are conducting farming and/or ranching operations on tracts of land of five (5) acres or larger may keep and maintain such animals as may be required or useful in their operations; provided, that such sanitary requirements as may be detailed in this section and chapter shall be complied with at all times, regardless of the size of the tract of land involved. (Ord. 924, 1-11-2010)
N. Vicious Animals:
1. It shall be unlawful and an offense for any person to keep, own, harbor, or possess any vicious animal within the corporate limits of the City.
2. If an animal has previously bitten a human being two (2) or more times without provocation, such finding shall be prima facie evidence that the animal has a vicious and furious disposition.
3. When any complaint is filed in the Municipal Court of the City alleging that a vicious or dangerous animal is kept, owned, harbored, or possessed, in violation of this subsection, then the person against whom the complaint is filed, or any other person having control or custody of the animal alleged to be vicious and dangerous, shall deliver the animal to the animal control officer or a duly designated representative for confinement. Any confinement fees shall be the responsibility of the person against whom the complaint is filed or any other person having control or custody of the animal alleged to be vicious.
4. In addition to the complaint alleging violation of this subsection, a complaint may be filed requesting the court to make a determination that an animal is vicious. The procedures set forth in subsection N3 of this section providing for the delivery of the animal to the animal control officer shall be applicable to this paragraph. If the court finds the party against whom this complaint is filed guilty of violating the provisions of this subsection, or if the court finds the animal is a vicious animal constituting an unreasonable risk to the safety of human beings, then the animal may be destroyed.
5. If the Municipal Court judgement is appealed to a higher court as provided by the laws of the State of Oklahoma and the laws of the City, then the animal shall not be destroyed until the appeal has been disposed of by the higher court. Any confinement fees charged while the appeal process is carried out shall be the responsibility of the person against whom the complaint is filed or any other person having control or custody of the animal alleged to be vicious. (Ord. 2018-009, 9-10-2018)