A. The keeping of exotic animals as defined in this chapter shall be permitted as an accessory use to single dwelling units in accordance with this code as follows:
Any "exotic animal" as defined in this chapter with a state fish and game caging requirement of fifty (50) square feet or less and kept within an enclosed building shall be permitted provided the applicant registers said animal(s) on a form to be provided by the town's animal control section. The applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's state department of fish and game permit for each animal(s) registered.
The keeping or maintaining of exotic animals on any property within the town with a state department of fish and game caging requirement of up to one hundred forty nine (149) square feet may be permitted as an accessory to a single- family dwelling located within the large animal overlay district subject to the provisions of this code. A special use permit is required for the keeping or maintaining of up to two (2) exotic animals and a conditional use permit is required for the keeping or maintaining of three (3) to four (4) exotic animals.
Any exotic animal with a caging requirement of one hundred fifty (150) square feet and greater is prohibited as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling, except as a zoo.
The keeping or maintaining of any exotic animal(s) for on site display open to the general public shall be permitted subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit by the planning commission and the further requirements of this code for the establishment of a zoo. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)