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15 acres (653,400 square feet) 7 <br />20 acres+ (871,200 square feet) No limitation <br />(2) Maintenance of more animals than the prescribed number lin subsection (d)(1) of this section is <br />permitted only with a conditional use permit in accordance with section 117-50 <br />(e) Non-traditional or exotic animals. <br />(1) Non-traditional or exotic animals are those that are not normally considered to be domesticateck. <br />but are not wild animals as defined in section 10-119. A person may keep a non-traditional or <br />exotic animal as defined herein only upon issuance of a conditional ucc permit in accordancc <br />with ccction 117 50non-traditional animal license. In determining whether an animal is <br />considered non-traditional or exotic, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to supply the city <br />with the necessary data and information to reasonably prove that the animal is not dangerous in <br />captivity. This information shall be part of the public record and shall be discussed as part of the <br />conditional ucc permit rcvicwnon-traditional animal license. <br />(2) In reviewing a request to keep non-traditional or exotic animals, the city may impose conditions <br />and restrictions as it finds necessary, including but not limited to the following: <br />a. Restrictions on the number and type of animals; <br />b. Setbacks greater than those required in section 10-23 or the underlying zoning district for they <br />property in question; <br />c. Restrictions on the size, height, and type of enclosures; <br />d. Screening or landscaping of the proposed use. <br />(3) The applicant must also submit a copy of all permits required from any other regulatory <br />agencies. <br />(4) Non-traditional animal license process. <br />a. Application. The application for a license shall contain the following information; name, address, <br />and telephone number of applicant; the address of the location, and a sketch plan of the <br />premises where the animals will be maintained include how the owner will demonstrate <br />compliance with the standards of this section. <br />b. Processing application. The application must be filed with the zoning administrator together with <br />the permit fee thirty (30) days prior to a City Council meeting. Following an inspection of <br />the premises proposed to be licensed, the zoning administrator shall make a <br />recommendation to the City Council to approve or deny the application. The City Council <br />shall hold a Public Hearing and make the final decision on the application. <br />c. Term and transfer. The license shall be valid without renewal provided that the applicant <br />complies with the terms of the license. Licenses under this Chapter may not be transferred <br />from person to person or from place to place. <br />d. Revocation. The council may revoke any license issued under this article upon adequate notice <br />and a hearing before the council, if requested, on the following grounds: any violation of <br />this Code; Material misstatement or misrepresentation in application for license or renewal <br />thereof; Failure to keep the licensee's premises in an orderly, aesthetically pleasing <br />manner as prescribed by the council and/or its designated representative. <br />Page 3 <br />Commented [TG4]: Should this be expanded to allow for <br />the process to include animals on smaller lot sizes? <br />Commented [TG5]: Exotic animals are those that are <br />non-traditional domestic animals. This is different than wild <br />animals discussed in later sections of this chapter. <br />Essentially, it is those animals not specifically listed as <br />allowable by this Code, but also not listed as a wild or non - <br />domesticated animal. <br />Formatted:Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0" <br />Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.33" <br />Formatted:Indent: Left: 0.58" <br />Formatted:Indent: Left: 0.31", Hanging: 0.38" <br />Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.56", Hanging: 0.44" <br />