1. Any person owning or keeping an illegal animal as of February 1, 1985, may obtain an exemption, allowing that person to continue to keep such animal by complying with the provisions of this section.
2. A person owning or keeping an illegal animal as of February 1, 1985, in order to obtain an exemption, must register such animal with the City Clerk prior to March 31, 1985. The animal must be re-registered each year subsequent thereto until the animal dies or is otherwise removed from the City.
3. The person shall provide the City Clerk with:
A. His or her name and address;
B. The address where the animal is kept;
C. A description of the animal;
D. A description of the method of containing or controlling the animal at that location; and
E. Evidence of the existence of a certificate or policy of insurance in an amount not less than $100,000.00, providing liability coverage for all damages or injuries which might arise to any person as a result of the keeping of such animal.
F. Certification from a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine that the animal is healthy and is not infected with rabies or any disease dangerous to humans.
4. As a condition of exemption, the owner or keeper of the illegal animal must sign an agreement, provided by the City Clerk, indemnifying the City and agreeing to defend it and hold it harmless from all claims for damages, indemnity, or contributions arising as a result of the keeping or ownership of such animal.
5. All illegal animals, not exempted by the provisions of this section, must be removed from the City of Windsor Heights prior to March 31, 1985.
6. If any owner or keeper of an animal exempted pursuant to the provision of this section shall fail to re-register the animal in any subsequent year, the City may proceed to have the animal removed or destroyed pursuant to this chapter.