Ordinance - #26-02 - 02/10/2026 - Laserfiche WebLink

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1 c. Upon submittal of a completed application, the animal control officer shall schedule a public hearing 2 at a subsequent city council meeting. The animal control officer shall review the application alongside 3 any applicable city staff or contracted official. 4 d. Review criteria includes, but is not limited to, the following items: 5 i. Surrounding land uses. 6 ii. Structural soundness and security of all primary and secondary enclosures. 7 iii. Design, size, location and configuration of all primary and secondary enclosures. 8 iv. Maintenance of the primary and secondary enclosures and all other structures and areas 9 used in relation to the keeping of any animal. 10 v. Nuisances such as noise and odors, or anything classified as a nuisance in City Code. 11 vi. Aesthetics, including the appearance of the property and structure where an animal is kept. 12 vii. Compliance with all sections of this Code. 13 viii. Regulations of the state department of natural resources, United States Department of 14 Agriculture, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and/or any other governmental agency. 15 ix. Nature and characteristics of each type of animal being proposed to be kept on the property, 16 such as its size, strength, disposition, and its ability to harm a person or property. 17 x. Other criteria found relevant by the city. 18 e. Following an inspection of the property proposed to be licensed while accompanied by a licensed 19 veterinarian, the animal control officer shall make a recommendation to the city council to approve 20 or deny the application. 21 f. Public hearing notice mailing distance is 350 feet. 22 23 g• The city council shall hold a public hearing and make the final decision on the application. The non- traditional animal license is approved by the city council by resolution. 24 h. The city council may attach reasonable conditions or modifications to the property to mitigate any 25 adverse effects of the site. 26 (3) Term and transfer. The license shall be valid without renewal provided that the applicant complies with 27 the terms of the license. Licenses under this chapter may not be transferred from person to person or 28 from place to place. 29 (4) Revocation. The city council may revoke any license issued under this chapter upon adequate notice and a 30 hearing before the council, if requested, on the following grounds: 31 a. Any violation of this Code; 32 b. Material misstatement or misrepresentation in application for the license; 33 c. Failure to keep the licensee's property in an orderly, aesthetically pleasing manner as prescribed by 34 the city council and/or its designated representative; 35 d. Failure to comply with the terms of the license. Page 15 of 15