SEC. 52. ANIMALS ELIGIBLE FOR PERMITS.

   Thirty days after the effective date of this ordinance, no person shall have, keep, maintain or have in his or her possession or under his or her control any wild animal of the kinds included in this Section, unless said animal is the subject of a valid permit granted to such a person. Animals eligible for said permits shall be limited to the following: Species known as Saimiri sciurea (squirrel monkey), Mustela putorius (ferret) for whom a state permit has been received and family Callithricidae (marmosets).

(Amended by Ord. 542-82, App. 11/26/82)

SEC. 53. APPLICATION AND FEE FOR PERMIT.

   An application for any permit allowed pursuant to Section 52 of this Chapter shall be made by any person who has in his possession or under this control, a wild and potentially dangerous animal, to the Director Health Care Services, hereinafter referred to as the Director, in writing and upon a form furnished by the Director or his designated representative. Said application shall be verified by the person who desires to have, keep, maintain, or have in his possession, or under his control, in the City and County, the animal for which a permit is allowed, and shall set forth the following:

   (a)   Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant;

   (b)   The applicant's interest in such wild and potentially dangerous animal;

   (c)   The proposed location, and the name, address, and telephone number of the owner of such location, and of the lessee, if any;

   (d)   The general description as well as the date of birth and/or age of the wild and potentially dangerous animal for which the permit is sought;

   (e)   Any information known to the applicant concerning vicious or dangerous propensities of such wild and potentially dangerous animal;

   (f)   The housing arrangements for such wild and potentially dangerous animal with particular details as to safety of structure, locks, fencing, and other satisfactory devices which shows a compliance with Section 54;

   (g)   Noises or odors anticipated in keeping of such wild and potentially dangerous animals;

   (h)   Prior history of incidents affecting the public health or safety involving said wild and potentially dangerous animal;

   (i)   Any additional information required by the Director at the time of filing such application or thereafter; and

   (j)   Upon issuance of the permit for which application has been made, the applicant shall pay a fee of $75 to the Tax Collector.

(Added by Ord. 81-78, App. 2/10/78)

SEC. 54. CONFINEMENT REGULATIONS.

   The Director, in consultation with the Animal Control Officer, the Zoo Director, the City Planning Department and the Police Department, may set regulations in connection with the issuance of permits regarding the size and type of cage or other means of confinement, the distance from the place of confinement to adjoining property, and any other regulations deemed reasonably necessary by the Director to ensure the maintenance of humane and sanitary conditions for the animal and the safety of persons and property. A copy of the rules and regulations shall be furnished by the Director of the Bureau of Environmental Health Services upon request. In applying the regulations to a given situation, the Director shall take into consideration the type, nature, disposition and training of the specific wild and potentially dangerous animal involved.

(Added by Ord. 81-78, App. 2/10/78)

SEC. 55. OTHER LAWS.

   In applying for a permit under Section 52 of this Chapter, the applicant must provide assurance that he is in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding such wild and potentially dangerous animals.

(Added by Ord. 81-78, App. 2/10/78)

SEC. 56. REVIEW OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT.

   Copies of any application for permit under Section 52 of this Chapter shall be sent by the Director to the Police Department, the Animal Control Officer, the City Planning Department and the Zoo Director for their approval, and no permit shall be granted without the receipt of these approvals. The filing of an application constitutes agreement by the applicant to allow inspection of the premises where the animal is kept or will be kept for the purpose of determining approval or disapproval of the permit application as well as the continued compliance with the provisions of this ordinance by all participating agencies.

(Added by Ord. 81-78, App. 2/10/78)

SEC. 57. PERMIT RESTRICTIONS.

   No permit shall be granted except with such conditions attached as shall, in the opinion of the Director, reasonably insure the health, safety, and general welfare of the public and said animal referred to in the permit application. The applicant must show knowledge and ability to properly care for said animal, and no permit shall be issued to any person who has been found guilty of cruelty to animals. The permit shall be nontransferable; it shall apply only to the animal described therein which is confined at the location stated therein and shall be valid only to the person named as owner of said animal therein.

(Added by Ord. 81-78, App. 2/10/78)

SEC. 58. TERM AND RENEWAL OF PERMITS.

   No permit required by Section 52 of this Chapter shall be granted for a period in excess of one year. An application for a new permit shall be made not less than 45 days prior to the expiration of the prior permit.

(Added by Ord. 81-78, App. 2/10/78)