(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, possess, keep, permit, cause or allow any wild animal within the city limits of the city.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, keep, capture, or kill any animal within the city limits of the city, which is of a protected or endangered species or possession of which requires a special license from a state or federal agency, unless such license has been obtained.
(C) The Animal Control Officer or his or her designee shall seize all animals found in violation of this section and impound all such animals at any suitable impound or establishment. The Animal Control Officer or his or her designee or any peace officer may enter any building to seize an animal which is therein in violation of this section upon the consent of one having the right of possession of such building, or under a warrant issued by a magistrate.
(D) Upon showing to the Animal Control Officer or his or her designee proof of a right of possession of any such impounded animal, such person may redeem such animal after seven days of the date of impoundment upon payment of any fees incurred by the city, provided that the animal will promptly be removed from the city as such person submits to the Animal Control Officer or his or her designee a sworn affidavit setting out the location where the animal will be kept.
(Ord. 2016-03, passed 3-17-2016; Ord. 2016-03-A1, passed 1-19-2017; Ord. 2016-03-A2, passed - -; Ord. 2016-03-A2, passed 9-19-2019; Ord. 2016-03; A3, passed 7-20-2023)