(a) A person may possess an exotic animal only if the all of the following are met:
(1) The person is the legal owner of the exotic animal and was in legal possession of the animal prior to the effective date of this section.
(2) The person applies for and is granted a personal possession permit from the City Administrator for each exotic animal in the person's possession within 60 days of the effective date of this section.
(b) Any person who meets the requirements set forth in subsection (a) hereof shall annually obtain a personal possession permit. The initial term of all personal possession permits shall expire on December 31, 2009, and thereafter shall be for a duration of one year, commencing on January 1 of each year. From and after the effective date of this section, no new exotic animals shall be brought into the City under the authority of a personal possession permit.
(c) An applicant must file an application with the City Administrator on forms provided by the City Administrator. The application must include the following:
(1) An annual permit fee of $150.00 per animal.
(2) A written statement which sets forth the following information:
A. The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant
B. A description of the exotic animal, including the scientific name, name, sex, age, color, weight, and any distinguishing marks or coloration that would aid in the identification of the animal.
C. A photograph of the exotic animal.
D. The exact location where each animal is to be kept.
E. The names, addresses, and telephone number of the person from whom the applicant obtained the exotic animal, if known.
F. The living environment in which the exotic animal will spend its time. Specifically, the type and size of cage, the physical and psychological enrichment the animal will receive daily (if applicable), type of exercise the animal will receive (if applicable), diet, and veterinary care the exotic animal will receive.
G. The identification number of the exotic animal, excluding exotic animals excepted under Section 507.08
(c).
H. The name, address, and phone number of the veterinarian who is expected to provide veterinary care to the exotic animal.
(d) A permit shall not be granted unless the City Administrator finds that all of the following apply:
(1) All of the requirements set forth in subsection (a)(1) and (a)(2) hereof.
(2) The applicant is 18 years of age or older.
(3) The applicant has not been convicted of violating a local or state law prohibiting cruelty, neglect, or mistreatment of an animal or has not within the past 10 years been convicted of or found responsible for possession, sale, or use of illegal narcotics.
(4) The facility and the conditions in which each exotic animal will be kept are in compliance with this chapter.
(5) The applicant has obtained the requisite insurance liability coverage or surety bond for each exotic animal under the applicant's control as set forth in Section 507.10.
(6) The applicant has regularly provided veterinary care to the exotic animal(s) when needed and intends to provide such care in the future.
(e) The personal possession permit shall set forth all of the following information:
(1) The name, address, and phone number of the permit holder, photo ID.
(2) The address if different than above, where the exotic animal(s) will be kept.
(3) The name, number, species, age of the exotic animal, and any distinguishing marks or coloration that would aid in the identification of the animal.
(4) The identification number of each exotic animal as required under Section 507.08
, if applicable.
(5) The name, address, and phone number of the veterinarian who is expected to provide veterinary care to the exotic animal named on the permit.
(6) Any other relevant information the City may deem necessary.
(f) The City Administrator shall keep records of who is carrying a valid permit.
(g) No person who holds a personal possession permit under this chapter shall fail to notify the City Administrator of any changes in the information stated on the permit, which must include the death of the exotic animal.