A. The animal control bureau shall grant a permit only upon finding that: 1) the keeping of such animal(s) for which the permit is sought is not a prohibited use in the zone in which the applicant's property lies; 2) the keeping of such animals(s) will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the public, and 3) applicant has sufficient land to sustain the animal(s) for which the permit is sought and this requirement shall be determined adequate by the chief of police or his representative.
B. Each permit shall be renewed annually and conditioned upon the applicant's compliance with all of the following provisions:
1. Animal(s) shall be confined to a cage or other enclosure of sufficient size and strength to ensure animals are secured. Fencing materials shall be of adequate height and strength to prevent escape.
2. Fencing, cages and other enclosures for larger animals shall be kept at a distance of at least fifty feet (50') from all dwellings; and for each additional large animal this distance shall be increased by an additional fifty feet (50') up to a distance of two hundred feet (200'). Small animals shall be kept at a distance of at least twenty five feet (25') from all dwellings.
3. Enclosures shall provide cover or shade to meet the need of and to protect the animal(s).
4. Water shall be made available at all times and held in a suitable container for the animal(s). Food shall be provided to meet the particular needs of the animal(s).
5. The premises where such animals are kept shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. (Ord. 2392 § 25, 1998: Ord. 1923 § 2, 1986: prior code § 30601)