This chapter shall apply to all animals and poultry now within the City and to those subsequently brought into the City; provided, however, that the provisions of sections 6-3-1, 6-3-4 and 6-3-5 of this chapter shall not become effective for areas annexed into the City after the effective date hereof for a period of two (2) years after annexation into the City. The provisions of subsection 6-3-8(B) of this chapter requiring the circulation of a petition before issuance of an animal permit shall not apply to animals on property annexed into the City for such time as the same number and type of animals continue to be kept or maintained on the property. (Ord. 2966, 4-13-2009)