(A) No person shall keep an animal normally and usually housed in a cage and maintained as a pet on any premises used for residential purposes unless the animal is kept in a cage so constructed that it may be completely and easily cleaned. The space which is encompassed within the cage must be completely enclosed so the animals within the cage are protected from children and animals on the outside. Animals which are normally and usually housed in a cage are, by way of example and not limitation, rabbits, mice, white rats, small birds, hampsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, non-poisonous snakes and ferrets. Animals kept within a cage, dwelling structure or accessory structure shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) The health or well-being of the animal must not be endangered by the manner of keeping or confinement.
(2) Keeping the animal does not constitute a nuisance and will not harm the surrounding neighborhood or disturb the peace and quiet of the surrounding neighborhood.
(3) Keeping the animal will not create or cause offensive odors or constitute a danger to public health.
(4) The quarters in which such animal is kept or confined are adequately lightened, ventilated and are so constructed that the quarters and the animal may be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
(5) The principal structure or accessory structure in which an animal is kept shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to prevent the breeding of flies and free of all odors.
(B) No person shall keep or allow to be kept, maintain or harbor within the city any of the following:
(1) Any bees, bee hive or other facility for the purpose of housing bees;
(2) Wild or exotic animals, except as provided in this chapter;
(3) Any animal or species prohibited by federal or Minnesota law;
(4) Any skunk;
(5) Any cat or members of the family Felidae such as lions, tigers, leopards, cougars and ocelots, except cats of a type commonly accepted as domesticated cats;
(6) Any member of the family Canidae, such as wolves, dingoes, coyotes and jackals, any crossbreeds between dogs and coyotes and dogs and wolves, except dogs of a type commonly accepted as domesticated dogs;
(7) Any raccoon or possum;
(8) Any animal which would normally be considered a farm animal or barnyard animal unless the animal is kept only temporarily in a stockyard, slaughterhouse, or farm supply merchandiser awaiting transportation or slaughter or for exhibition purposes. By way of example and not limitation, the terms farm animal and barn yard animal shall include cattle, horses, sheep, goats, swine, llamas, alpacas and fowl (including pigeons, ducks, chickens, geese, ostriches, guinea hens, pheasants, quail, partridge, and turkeys) but not including rabbits.
(9) Any person keeping any prohibited animal identified above may have it seized immediately by the Animal Control Officer.
(C) Exceptions. This section does not apply to animals which are temporarily brought into the city for the purpose of participating in a show or circus, nor does it apply to any public zoo, or persons keeping animals for a public zoo as volunteers, docents or otherwise; nor to any bona fide research institution, or veterinary hospital provided protective devices adequate to prevent such animal from escaping or injuring the public are provided.
(D) A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall be a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 980, passed 8-22-05; Am. Ord. 1072, passed 8-12-13)