Agenda - Council Work Session - 12/14/2021

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6. Non -Traditional Animal License a. Non-traditional or exotic animals are those that are not normally considered to be domesticated but are not wild animals as defined in section 10-119. A person may keep a non-traditional or exotic animal as defined herein only upon issuance of non-traditional animal license. In determining whether an animal is considered non-traditional or exotic, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to supply the city with the necessary data and information to reasonably prove that the animal is not dangerous in captivity. This information shall be part of the public record and shall be discussed as part of the non- traditional animal license. b. In reviewing a request to keep non-traditional or exotic animals, the city may impose conditions and restrictions as it finds necessary, including but not limited to the following: i. Restrictions on the number and type of animals; ii. Setbacks greater than those required in section 10-23 or the underlying zoning district for the property in question; iii. Restrictions on the size, height, and type of enclosures; iv. Screening or landscaping of the proposed use. c. The applicant must also submit a copy of all permits required from any other regulatory agencies. d. License process. 1. Application. The application for a license shall contain the following information; name, address, and telephone number of applicant; the address of the location, and a sketch plan of the premises where the animals will be maintained include how the owner will demonstrate compliance with the standards of this section. ii. Processing application. The application must be filed with the zoning administrator together with the permit fee 30 days prior to a city council meeting. Following an inspection of the premises proposed to be licensed, the zoning administrator shall make a recommendation to the city council to approve or deny the application. The city council shall hold a public comment period and make the final decision on the application. iii. Term and transfer. The license shall be valid without renewal provided that the applicant complies with the terms of the license. Licenses under this Chapter may not be transferred from person to person or from place to place. iv. Revocation. The council may revoke any license issued under this article upon adequate notice and a hearing before the council, if requested, on the following grounds: any violation of this Code; material misstatement or misrepresentation in application for license or renewal thereof; failure to keep the licensee's premises in an orderly, aesthetically pleasing manner as prescribed by the council and/or its designated representative; failure to comply with the terms of the license. 7