(a) Wild Animals. As used in this section, wild animal means any living wild or potentially dangerous mammal, reptile, fowl or other vertebrate species which is not naturally tame or gentle, but is of a wild nature or disposition and not customarily domesticated, and which, because of its characteristics, may constitute a danger to human life or property if it escapes from secure quarters.
(b) Harboring Prohibited. No person shall keep or maintain or in any way harbor a wild animal either inside or outside a structure in any zone within the limits of the City.
(c) Exceptions. The following are excepted from the application of subsection (b) hereof:
(1) Temporary events such as a circus, sporting event or zoo exhibition where the animals or mascots are handled by trained professional caretakers.
(2) Retail pet stores, with all proper licenses, located in a commercial zoning district.
(3) Any fish or similar aquatic vertebrates bred to remain in a confined body of water.
(4) Any domestic, nonfarm animal, including, but not limited to, dogs, cats or commonly accepted household pets whose presence and numbers do not create a nuisance condition.
(d) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor for a first offense and a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for any subsequent offense.
(Ord. 1995-131. Passed 9-5-95.)