A. Persons wishing to keep small livestock as defined in this chapter, other than dogs, cats, shall apply in writing to the animal services director for a special permit. The application must be accompanied by a fee as set by annual resolution of the city council for each animal. The applicant must also provide proof of the following:
1. Compliance With Idaho Code: Compliance with Idaho Code regarding health certificates, where applicable.
2. Proof Of Notice: Proof of having given notice of his request to owners and occupants of property within one hundred feet (100') of the perimeter of the premises, excluding public lands, where the animals will be kept.
3. Written Consent: Written consent of at least seventy five percent (75%) of said adult owners and occupants to the number and type of animals requested, unless such requirement is excluded by the animal services director.
4. History: Have no history of a violation of this chapter.
5. Holding Structure: A suitable holding structure is required for the animal(s) that provides adequate space and protection from weather and other animals. This structure must be inspected and approved by an animal services officer prior to approval of the permit. The building or structure must also comply with rules and regulations set by planning and zoning department in relations to setbacks and size.
6. Neighboring Property: No person shall maintain or construct any holding facility within thirty feet (30') of the residence of any neighboring property.
7. Violations Of Livestock At Large: The owner/custodian of any "livestock, small" as defined within this chapter found running at large is subject to a notice of violation fee in an amount to be determined by annual fee resolution adopted by the city council. If said animal is found in violation of repeated running at large (more than 2 violations) the owner/custodian may be subject to a nuisance violation.
B. The director may deny the request or issue the permit, subject to any conditions which he deems necessary, and issue the permit and such permit must be renewed annually in the same manner as the original application, including payment of a fee as set by annual resolution of the city council per animal, provided that the animal services director, after inspection of the premises and a review of his records, has determined that the conditions imposed are being met and that the owner and/or animals have not been in violation of any provisions of this chapter. In the event such conditions are not met, or the permittee has failed to comply with other provisions of this chapter, the animal services director may deny a renewal permit.
C. The decision not to issue or renew a permit may be appealed in writing to the city council in the same manner as provided for commercial animal establishment licensing.
D. Any permit issued hereunder is subject to revocation or denial of renewal for failure to comply with conditions, failure to keep the animals secured, failure to prevent the animals from depositing solid or liquid waste upon the person or property of another, unsanitary conditions, if any of the animals become dangerous, or for any violation of any other provision of this chapter. The revocation may be appealed to the city council in writing in the same manner as provided for commercial animal establishment licensing. (Ord. 2975, 2016: Ord. 2963, 2015: Ord. 2884, 2010: Ord. 2697 §§ 13, 14, 2002: Ord. 2667 § 2, 2001)