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The following definitions apply to the request: 1. Horse: any stallion, mare, gelding, foal, pony, donkey, ass, burro, mule, or animal of horse kind. 2. Non -Traditional or Exotic Animals: City Code definition; those animals that are not normally considered to be domesticated but are not wild animals as defined by code. Commentary; this category is established for those animals that are not traditionally considered as a domestic pet but do not necessarily possess the safety concern as a wild animal. 3. Wild Animal: a mammal, large or poisonous reptile and bird that, in their uncaptured wild state, have the physical capacity to be dangerous to the safety and welfare of any person or property. Note: this definition is recommended to be revised as reflected in the current draft of the ordinance Detailed performance standards and maximum number of animals allowed per parcel are included in the enclosed attachments. Alternatives Alternative #1 - Adopt Ordinance #15-12. This ordinance is being brought forward based on Planning Commission and City Council suggestion. Staff recommends that some form of ordinance modifying the approval process should be adopted. Alternative #2 - Adopt a revised Ordinance #15-12. Potential revisions to the draft ordinance could include further modifications to the approval process. Other than minor language and typographical revisions, the Planning Commission and City Council did not recommend any further modifications. Alternative #3 - Table action on this recommendation and provide Staff with additional direction to provide further modifications. As the ordinance is somewhat complex and this is the first time the City Council has considered the ordinance, Staff would fully support this option as well. Alternative #4 - Do not adopt Ordinance #15-12. As the Ordinance has already been introduced, Staff does not recommend this option. Funding Source: This case is being handled as part of normal Staff duties. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance #15-12 as currently drafted. A copy of the minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting are attached for review. Action: Motion to waive the City Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and adopt Ordinance #15-12. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Johns Councilmember Riley Councilmember Shryock Councilmember Williams Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember LeTourneau Mayor Strommen Attachments Summary of Proposed Changes