(A) Any person desiring to keep an animal prohibited by this subchapter may apply for a temporary conditional use permit from the City Council. The permit may be issued for a period not to exceed 30 days and shall specify conditions under which the animals shall be kept; provided, however, that no such permit shall be issued unless the prohibited animal is brought into the city for entertainment, exhibition, or show purposes only, or by persons keeping animals for a public zoo as volunteers, docents, or otherwise. (A public zoo or other institution engaged in a permanent display of animals, any bona fide research institution or veterinary hospital may be issued a permanent special use permit, provided applicable zoning requirements are met.)
(B) Nonpoisonous snakes or snakes not prohibited by this subchapter, birds kept indoors, hamsters, mice, rabbits, gerbils, white rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, or lizards, and similar small animals capable of being kept in cages continuously are also exempt and do not require a permit.
(C) Disabled persons may keep monkeys trained as personal helpers by special use permit subject to annual review.
(D) The raising of wild animals for pelts may be permitted by special use permit, provided all applicable zoning requirements and all applicable state requirements are met.
(E) Before issuance of any temporary or permanent conditional or special use permit, the applicant shall provide the city with proof of insurance, including public liability insurance with limits of not less than $100,000. The insurance shall provide coverage for liability resulting from the ownership or possession of the specific animal or animals being permitted.
(Prior Code, § 1402.030) (Ord. 93-7464, passed 12-21-1993)