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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/25/20130 6 city of Apple VaI Meeting Location: Municipal Center 7100 147th Street West Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 URBAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TENTATIVE AGENDA 7 :00 p.m. Regent Conference Room 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013 4. ACTION ITEMS: a. REVIEW DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 91 (ANIMALS) b. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR DRAFT ORDINANCE 5. OTHER BUSINESS - None - 6. ADJOURNMENT NEXT URBAN AFFAIRS MEETING Date to be Determined 7:00 p.m. Staff: Margaret Dykes — Planning and Development 952-953-2569 Ben Pierson — Code Enforcement 952 - 953 -2571 S: \planning \Urban Affairs \2013 Animal Ordinance \062513a.doc 1. CALL TO 0 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY URBAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 28, 2013 11 ER The City of Apple Valley Urban Affairs Advisory Committee meeting was called to order by Chair Schwartz at 7:01 p.m. Members Present: Barry Berg, Edwin Holmes, Sharon Schwartz, Pamela Sohlberg and Earl Wilson. Members Absent: Sandy Breuer Staff Present: Planner Margaret Dykes, Code Compliance Specialist Ben Pierson and Department Assistant Joan Murphy. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Schwartz asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Hearing none she called for a motion. MOTION: of Wilson, seconded by Berg, approving the agenda. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Committee Member Holmes arrived to the meeting at 7:04. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES APRIL 30, 2013. Chair Schwartz requested a change to page 4. No other changes were requested and she called for a motion. MOTION: of Berg, seconded by Wilson, approving the revised minutes of the meeting of April 30, 2013. Ayes - 5 - Nays — 0. 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Animal Ordinances Review Planner Margaret Dykes provided a recap of the previous meeting related to the City's existing animal ordinances. She said residents in single-family residential neighborhoods asked City Council to review ordinances in order to keep animals other than "house pets" on their property and that they are interested in keeping chickens and goats. Committee Member Berg asked what the standard residential lot was in size. Ms. Dykes answered an R-1 zoning is 40,000 sq. ft., an R-2 is 18,000 sq. ft. and an R-3 is 11,000 sq. ft. Committee Member Berg inquired about covenants. Ms. Dykes stated the City does not enforce covenants. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Urban Affairs Advisory Committee Minutes May 28, 2013 Page 2 of 3 Chair Schwartz, referring to the definition of house pets, asked if they needed to be concerned on the multi-family areas. Ms. Dykes stated definition of house pets would apply to all zoning districts, but the request to keep chickens and goats pertains to single-family residential areas only. Multi-family areas would not be included in the areas where chickens and goats would be permitted if the City were to amend the Code to allow the keeping of these animals, which it currently does not. Committee Member Berg added that there are the mobile home areas. Ms. Dykes commented that those areas are in a different zoning district. Committee Member Holmes suggested the committee could specify the zoning districts of R-1, R-2 and R-3 when writing the ordinance on animals. Committee Member Berg commented that a service animal should not be considered a household p et. Chair Schwartz inquired if animals that provide assistance would need to be addressed differently. Ms. Dykes answered that those animals could be added to the house pet definition. Committee Member Berg added there could be problems with reptiles and amphibians and would like to see the exclusion of poisonous amphibians. He expressed concern that some people dispose of these animals in the storm sewers and ponds when they are no longer wanted. Committee Member Holmes commented that years ago people had chickens and that there are immigrants who know how to handle chickens. He feels if they want to spend the money on raising chickens they should be allowed to do so. Committee Member Sohlberg stated that Apple Valley was originally developed by Orrin Thompson as a suburban community, and that neighbors live in close proximity to each other. She stated there can be negative impacts on neighbors adjacent to residents keeping farm animals, and that it should not be allowed in Apple Valley. She stated that those residents wanting farm animals should move farther out to a more rural area where such activities are expected. Committee Member Berg stated he hates to see government regulation but is concerned that allowing chickens, goats and other farm animals will adversely affect abutting neighbors. He stated the ordinance definition of house pets should be specific to dogs, cats, birds, etc., and not include exotic animals, and farm animals like chickens, goats, or potbellied pigs. Committee Member Holmes suggested limiting chickens to R-1 and R-2 zoning districts. Ms. Dykes stated the ordinance could be limited to R-1 if desired by the city. Motion: by Sohlberg, seconded by Wilson, recommending drafting an ordinance defining house pet excluding farm animals and poultry. Ayes - 4 - Nays — 1 — (Holmes) CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Urban Affairs Advisory Committee Minutes May 28, 2013 Page 3 of 3 Ms. Dykes stated there should be a public hearing to hear comments about any draft ordinance amendment from the public. Committee Member Berg stated people may not like the ordinance definition and the Committee should have a "Plan B" that would allowing for the keeping of chickens, but not goats or other farm animals, on larger single family residential lots. Motion: by Holmes, seconded by Berg, recommending a contingent plan restricting chickens to R-1 lots and to discuss restrictions necessary. Ayes - 4 - Nays — 1 — (Schwartz) 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Review of upcoming meeting. Planner Margaret Dykes stated that the next Urban Affairs Committee meeting would take place Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. 8. ADJOU MENT Hearing no further comments from the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee, Chair Schwartz asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: of Wilson, seconded by Sohlberg to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays -0. Respectfully Submitted, J Murphy, Planning De artme rf Assistant Approved by the Apple Valley Urban Affairs Advisory Committee on City of Apple 1 , Valley TO: Urban Affairs Committee Members FROM: Margaret M. Dykes, Planner MEETING DATE: June 26, 2013 SUBJECT: Review of City Codes Regarding Domestic Animals Community Development Department Purpose for Meeting At its meeting of May 28, 2013, the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee (UAC) directed staff to do the following: 1. Draft ordinance amendments that would create definitions of "house pet" and other animals. This includes "farm animals" (includes goats and pigs), "farm poultry" (includes chickens), "domestic animals", and "wild animals". 2. Draft a new Code section to regulate the keeping of animals within City borders, including types of animals should be prohibited. This would include farm poultry, farm animals, and certain wild animals. 3. Draft a potential ordinance amendment to allow for the keeping of chickens only on lots larger than one (1) acre. 1. New or Amended Definitions Staff has drafted the following definitions for possible inclusion in the City Code. ANIMAL. Other than a human being or plant, any living thing of the kingdom of animalia, including mammals, birds, fish, amphibian insects, and reptiles. DOMESTIC ANIMAL. Any of the various animals domesticated so as to live in a tame condition as a work animal, food source, or household pet. FARM ANIMAL. An of the various s secies of domestic animals ke st for a_ricultural purposes such as, but not limited to, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, llamas, potbellied pigs, pigs, and bees. FARM POULTRY. Any of the various species of domestic animals kept for agricultural purposes such as, but not limited to, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, swans, and doves. HOUSEHOLD PET Domestic animals kept for non-commercial and non-agricultural purposes that can be contained within the principal structure throughout the entire year, 1 H:\DEVELOPM\2013 Projects\Domestic Animal Ordinance Amend\UAC\062513 UAC memo.doc MEMO provided that the containment can be accomplished without special modification to the structure that would require a building permit and exclusively consisting of the following, except those animals listed elsewhere in this Chapter: • Dogs - any animal in whole (excluding hybrids with wolves, coyotes, or jackals) of the species Canis familiarus; • Cats — any animal in whole (excluding hybrids with ocelots or rnargays) of the species Felis catus; • Ferrets — any animal of the species Mustela putorius furo; • Birds — any of the class of Ayes (birds) that are caged and otherwise kept inside the residence, excluding all farm poultry; • Rabbits — any animal of the order Lagomorpha that are caged and kept inside or in an outdoor hutch near the dwelling or garage; • Rodents — any of the order Rodentia such as mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas and guinea pigs that are caged and otherwise kept inside the residence; • Reptiles — any of the class non-poisonous Reptilia such as snakes less than six (6) feet in length, lizards less than six (6) feet, and turtles that are caged and otherwise kept inside the residence; • Amphibians — any of the non-poisonous class of Amphibia such as salamanders, frogs, and toads that are caged and otherwise kept inside the residence; • Fish — all varieties commonly raised as pets in tanks inside or in decorative outdoor ponds at homes or commercial businesses unless specifically prohibited by state or federal law, and those listed elsewhere in this Section. • Any ADA certified service animal. WILD ANIMAL. Any animal which is not naturally tame or gentle, but is of a wild nature or disposition or which, because of its size, vicious nature, or other characteristics would constitute a danger to human life or property. The above definitions will begin to clarify which animals are considered household pets, and which are used for agricultural purposes. 2 H:\DEVELOPM\2013 Projects\Domestic Animal Ordinance Amend\UAC\062513 UAC memo.doc 2. Create new code section for keeping of animals in the City To help clarify which animals would not be permitted within the boundaries of Apple Valley, and the general keeping of animals, staff drafted the following potential amendment to the Code. 91.06 ANIMALS WITHIN CITY LIMITS. (A) Minnesota Statutes Adopted by Reference. For the purpose of prescribing regulations overnin the kee m• of animals the Cit of A. *le Valle hereb adosts the followint rules and statutes as may be amended or recodified from time to time: (1) Minnesota Statutes, Sections 343.20 to 343.40 for prevention of cruelty to animals; (2) Minnesota Statutes Chapter 346 regarding stray and companion animals; (3) Minnesota Statutes, Section 346.57 regarding dog, cat or ferrets in motor vehicles; (4) Minnesota Statutes Chapter 347 regarding cats and dogs; (5) Minnesota Statutes Sections 347.51, 347.515 and 347.52 regarding dangerous dogs; and (6) Minnesota Statutes, Sections 609.226 and 609.227 regarding assault by dog. (B) Except as otherwise provided, no person shall keep any animal other than a household pet within the city. No more than three (3) dogs over the age of four (4) months shall be maintained at any one residence or premises. No more than three (3) cats over the age of four (4) months shall be maintained at any one residence or premises. No more than three (3) ferrets over the age of four (4) months shall be maintained at any one residence or premises. (C) Keeping Of Nondomesticated Animals Prohibited. (1) Definition: As used in this section, "nondomesticated animal" means any farm animal, farm poultry, wild animal, or any animal not defined as a "household pet". (2) Prohibited Animals: No person shall keep, maintain or harbor within the city any of the following animals: (a) Any animal or species prohibited by Minnesota or federal law. (b) Any nondomesticated animal or species, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) All skunks, whether captured in the wild, domestically raised, descented or not descented, vaccinated against rabies or not vaccinated against rabies. (2) All large cats of the family Felidae, such as lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars and ocelots, except commonly accepted domesticated house cats. (3) All members of the family Canidae, such as wolves, foxes, coyotes, dingoes and jackals, except domesticated dogs. 3 H:\DEVELOPM\2013 Projects\Domestic Animal Ordinance Amend\UAC\062513 UAC memo.doc (4) All crossbreeds, such as crossbreeds between dogs and coyotes or dogs and wolves, but does not include crossbreeds between domesticated animals. (5) All poisonous snakes, such as rattlesnakes, coral snakes, water moccasins, cobras or copperheads. (6) All raccoons. (7) All piranhas, northern snakeheads, and similar aggressive carnivorous fish. (8) All apes and monkeys. (9) All other animals which are not listed explicitly above, but which can be reasonably defined by the terms in subsection (A)1 of this section including bears, wolverines and badgers. (3) Selling Prohibited: No person shall offer for sale, within the city limits, any animal prohibited in subsections (A) 1 and (A)2 of this section. (4) Exceptions; Permit Required: ( (a) Any persons desiring to keep animals prohibited under subsections (A)1 and (A)2 of this section shall obtain a temporary permit from the city council. Such a permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days and shall specify further conditions under which such animals shall be kept; provided, however, that no such permit shall be issued unless such prohibited animal is brought into the city for entertainment, exhibition, show or promotional purposes only. A public zoo or other institution engaged in a permanent display of animals may be issued a permanent permit, provided applicable zoning requirements are met. (b) Persons keeping animals for a public zoo as volunteers, docents or otherwise, any bona fide research institution or veterinary hospital are exempt from the permit requirement, provided protective devices adequate to prevent such animals from escaping or injuring the public are provided. Penalty: Violation of any provision of this subsection (A) shall be a misdemeanor. This new section would clarify the number of dogs, cats, and ferrets allowed on a residential lots. These animals are specifically called out because they require regular vaccination against rabies and other diseases. The new section would also clarify which animals are excluded from being kept on residential lots, which assists Code Enforcement. 3. Potential ordinance for keeping of chickens The UAC requested staff draft an ordinance amendment for the keeping of chickens on single- family residential lots larger than 1-acre. These are typically zoned "R-1" (SF residential/ 4 H:\DEVELOPM\2013 Projects\Domestic Animal Ordinance Amend\UAC\062513 UAC memo.doc minimum lot 40,000 sq. ft.), but there are a limited number of residential lots of at least one acre that have a different zoning designation, such as "R-CL (Residential Cluster) or in a Planned Development district. Staff has been informed that a joint meeting with the City Council would be appropriate, and that any potential draft amendment addressing the keeping of chickens might be held off until after the joint meeting. The City Council holds informal work sessions prior to their regular meetings on the second Thursday of every month. The next available date to have a joint meeting is July 11 Informal meetings typically begin at 5:30 p.m. Due to the number of items that are the City Council's informal agenda, this item would likely only be allotted 30 minutes. 4. Additional Information In previous meetings, the UAC has expressed health and safety concerns related to the keeping of chickens. Attached is an article pertaining to the spread of salmonella from backyard chickens. Next Steps 1. Review the draft amendments to Section 91 of the City Code. 2. Request joint informational meeting with City Council to discuss Code amendments on July 11, 2013. 5 I-1:\DEVELOPM\2013 Projects\Domestic Animal Ordinance Arnend\UAC\062513 UAC memo.doc Backyard Chickens: Cute, Trendy Spreaders Of Salmonella by Nancy Shute Maxh 2 4, 2013 Backyard chickens have become a coveted suburban accessory, one that packages cuteness, convenience and local food production in one fluffy feathered package. But animal husbandry can be a nasty business, a fact that's often glossed over by poultry partisans like Martha Stewart and New Yorker writer Susan Or lean. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report doesn't do gloss. In its latest edition, this chronicle of all things contagious reports on a 2012 salmonella outbreak among 195 people in 27 states. Most had had contact with live chickens, and many had purchased the birds from an Ohio mail- order hatchery for backyard flocks. "This outbreak investigation identified the largest number of human illnesses ever linked to contact with live poultry during a single outbreak," the MMWR report concludes, "and it underscores the ongoing risk for human salmonellosis linked to backyard flocks." The hatchery that was the source of the birds participated in a program to eliminate the spread of salmonella strains that cause illness in birds, but doesn't certify the poultry as free of strains that could infect people. But it's no surprise to anybody in the zoonotic disease world that chickens can spread human disease. Remember those warnings not to buy baby chicks for Easter presents? One big reason is that they can spread salmonella. Humans can get salmonella from chickens by touching them or their manure, according to the CDC. The birds can spread the bacteria even when they look healthy. The agency says the best way to reduce risk is to wash hands after handling birds — and make sure that children wash their hands, too. Public health officials are also worried about backyard flocks and bird flu. The USDA provides tips on how to keep domestic fowl from playing a role in a future global pandemic, with no less than backyard poultry expert Andy Schneider, aka The Chicken Whisperer, as their spokesperson. Buying eggs from the supermarket is a relatively recent invention, as Orlean has pointed out. So maybe the return of backyard chickens is a return to normal. And that's normal, genus included. [Copyright 2013 NPR] Animal Ordinances Review Presentation to Urban Affairs Advisory Committee June 25, 2013 Agenda • Approve Agenda • Approve Minutes from May 28, 2013. • Action Items • Review revised draft amendments to Chapter 91 (Animals) • Set Public Comment Meeting for Draft Ordinance. • Request meeting with City Council at Informal Work Session on July 11, 2013. • Adjourn. 6/25/2013 1 Purpose of Meeting • Discuss revised draft definition of "house pet", and other needed definitions. • Discuss draft code amendment adding "Animals Within City Limits" • NOTE: Further discussion with City Attorney led to some additional revisions not shown in staff memo. Recap - Current Ordinance • Chapter 91: Pertains primarily to cats and dogs; does not address other animals. • Chapter 155 (Zoning Code): References only "house pets", which is not defined. • Section 155.053 - allows "domestic animals commonly kept as 'house pets' for non-commercial purposes, for the use of the occupants of the premises" as permitted accessory uses in single-family residential neighborhoods. • Staff interpretation: dogs, cats, small animals kept indoors, etc.; horses can be kept in the "R-1" zones. • No performance standards in Code for keeping of animals. 6/25/2013 2 Revised Definitions • ANIMAL. Other than a human being, any living thing of the kingdom of animalia, including mammals, birds, fish, amphibian insects, and reptiles. • DOMESTIC ANIMAL. Any of the various animals domesticated so as to live in a tame condition as a work animal, food source, or household pet. • FARM ANIMAL. Any of the various species of domestic animals kept for agricultural purposes such as, but not limited to, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, llamas, potbellied pigs, pigs, and bees. • FARM POULTRY. Any of the various species of domestic animals kept for agricultural purposes such as, but not limited to, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, swans, and doves. • WILD ANIMAL. Any animal which is not naturally tame or gentle, but is of a wild nature or disposition or which, because of its size, vicious nature, or other characteristics would constitute a danger to human life or property. Revised Definitions • HOUSEHOLD PET. Domestic animals kept for non-commercial and non- agricultural purposes exclusively consisting of the following domestic animals: • Dogs - any animal in whole (excluding hybrids with wolves, coyotes, or jackals) of the species Canis familiarus; • Cats — any animal in whole (excluding hybrids with ocelots or margays) of the species Felis catus; • Ferrets — any animal of the species Mustela putorius furo; • Birds — any of the class of Ayes (birds) that are caged and otherwise kept inside the residence, excluding all farm poultry; • Rabbits — any animal of the order Lagomorpha that are caged and kept inside or in an outdoor hutch near the dwelling or garage; • Rodents — any of the order Rodentia such as mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas and guinea pigs that are caged and otherwise kept inside the residence; • Reptiles — any of the class non-poisonous Reptilia such as snakes less than six (6) feet in length, lizards less than six (6) feet, and turtles that are caged and otherwise kept inside the residence; • Amphibians — any of the non-poisonous class of Amphibia such as salamanders, frogs, and toads that are caged and otherwise kept inside the residence; • Fish — all varieties commonly raised as pets in tanks inside or in decorative outdoor ponds at homes or commercial businesses unless specifically prohibited by state or federal law, and those listed elsewhere in this Section. • Any ADA certified service animal. 6/25/2013 3 "Animals Within Citv Limits" § 91.06 ANIMALS WITHIN CITY LIMITS. (A) The keeping of animals within the city is subject to the provisions of this chapter and applicable state and federal statutes, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those addressing prevention of cruelty to animals, animal health, stray animals, companion animals, service animals and dangerous animals. (B) Except as otherwise provided, no person shall keep any animal other than a household pet within the city. No more than three (3) dogs over the age of four (4) months shall be maintained at any one residential property. No more than three (3) cats over the age of four (4) months shall be maintained at any one residential property. No more than three (3) ferrets over the age of four (4) months shall be maintained at any one residential property. This provision shall not apply to veterinary clinics or hospitals, pet stores, animal shelters, pet care facilities, or other similar uses permitted by the Code. (C) Keeping Of Nondomesticated Animals Prohibited. (1) Definition: As used in this section, "nondomesticated animal" means any farm animal, farm poultry, wild animal, or any animal not defined as a "household pet". "Animals Within City Limits" (cont.) (C) Keeping Of Nondomesticated Animals Prohibited (cont). (2) Prohibited Animals: No person shall keep, maintain or harbor within the city any of the following animals at any residential property: (a) Any animal or species prohibited by Minnesota or federal law. (b) Any nondomesticated animal or species, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) All skunks, whether captured in the wild, domestically raised, descented or not descented, vaccinated against rabies or not vaccinated against rabies. (2) All large cats of the family Felidae, such as lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars and ocelots, except commonly accepted domesticated house cats. (3) All members of the family Canidae, such as wolves, foxes, coyotes, dingoes and jackals, except domesticated dogs. (4) All crossbreeds, such as crossbreeds between dogs and coyotes or dogs and wolves, but does not include crossbreeds between domesticated animals. 6/25/2013 4 "Animals ~ City Limits" ��l�) «� �/�y�����K� ���� ��� x����� ���� ^� ^�� (cont.) (C) Keeping Of Nondomesticated Animals Prohibited (cont). (2) Prohibited Animais: No person shall keep, maintain or harbor within the city any of the following animals: (5) All poisonous snakes such as rattlesnakes, coral snakes, water moccasins, cobras or copperheads. (6) All raccoons. (7) All piranhas, northern snakeheads, and similar aggressive carnivorous fish. (8) All apes and monkeys. (9) All other animais which are not Iisted explicitly above, but which can be reasonably defined by the terms in subsection (A)1 of this section including bears, wolverines and badgers. "Animals ^ City LLimits" Within (cont.) (3) Selling Prohibited: No person shall offer for sale, within the city limits, any animal prohibited in subsections (A)1. and (A)2 of this section. (4) Exceptions; Permit Reciuired: (a) Any persons desiring to keep animais prohibited under subsections (A)1 and (A)2 of this section shall obtain a temporary permit from the city council. Such a permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days and shall specify further conditions under which such animais shall be kept; provided, however, that no such permit shall be issued unless such prohibited animat is brought into the city for entertainment, exhibition, show or promotional purposes on|v A public zoo or other institution engaged in a permanent display of animals may be issued a permanent permit, provided applicable zoning requirements are met. The Minnesota Zoological Gardens is exempt from this requirement. (b) Persons keeping animals for a public zoo as volunteers, docents or otherwise, any bona fide research institution or veterinary hospital are exempt from the permit requirement, provided protective devices adequate to prevent such animals from escaping or injuring the public are provided. (5) Penalty: Violation of any provision of this subsection (A) shall be a misdemeanor. 6/25/2013 5 New Steps • Review revised amendments. • Determine what additional information is needed. • Set meeting date to receive public comments. • September may be best. • Request meeting with City Council at Informal Work Session on July 11th• • Request feedback and direction. • Meeting may start at 5 p.m. not 5:30 due to large number of items on agenda. 6/25/2013 6 1 ANIMAL. Other than a human being—c • , any living thing of the kingdom of animalia, including mammals, birds, fish, amphibian insects, and reptiles. DOMESTIC ANIMAL. Any of the various animals domesticated so as to live in a tame condition as a work animal, food source, or household pet. FARM ANIMAL. Any of the various species of domestic animals kept for agricultural purposes such as, but not limited to, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, llamas, potbellied pigs, pigs, and bees. FARM POULTRY. Any of the various species of domestic animals kept for agricultural purposes such as, but not limited to, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, swans, and doves. HOUSEHOLD PET. Domestic animals kept for non-commercial and non-agricultural Staff Changes to Draft Amendments June 26, 2013 exclusively consisting of the following •Dogs - any animal in whole (excluding hybrids with wolves, coyotes, or jackals) of the species Canis familiarus; •Cats — any animal in whole (excluding hybrids with ocelots or margays) of the species Felis catus; •Ferrets — any animal of the species Mustela putorius furo; -Birds — any of the class of Ayes (birds) that are caged and otherwise kept inside the residence, excluding all farm poultry; •Rabbits — any animal of the order Lagomorpha that are caged and kept inside or in an outdoor hutch near the dwelling or garage; •Rodents — any of the order Rodentia such as mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas and guinea pigs that are caged and otherwise kept inside the residence; •Reptiles — any of the class non-poisonous Reptilia such as snakes less than six (6) feet in length, lizards less than six (6) feet, and turtles that are caged and otherwise kept inside the residence; •Amphibians — any of the non-poisonous class of Amphibia such as salamanders, frogs, and toads that are caged and otherwise kept inside the residence; •Fish — all varieties commonly raised as pets in tanks inside or in decorative outdoor ponds at homes or commercial businesses unless specifically prohibited by state or federal law, and those listed elsewhere in this Section. Any ADA certified service animal. Staff Changes to Draft Amendments — June 26, 2013 WILD ANIMAL. Any animal which is not naturally tame or gentle, but is of a wild nature or disposition or which, because of its size, vicious nature, or other characteristics would constitute a danger to human life or property. § 91.06 ANIMALS WITHIN CITY LIMITS. (A) The kee 0 of Is within the citv is sub ect to the vovisions of this cha )ter ar licible state and federal statutes., rules and 1C()UlltlOflS lflClLldlfl2 but not limited to those addressing prevention of cruelty to animals, animal health, stray animals, comlanion animals, service animals and dangerous animals. )v° de al- stores. animal shelters, ers 3 s, s r ferrets over the - re four 4 et care facilities or other simiia (B) Ex.cet as otherwise within. the city. No more than three be maintain.ed at any one residential no e t (4) months shall be maintained at •any one residence or premises, (C) Keeping Of Nondomesticated Animals Prohibited. lc n shall e . 1.nirnal other This wision sAall. not than a household (1) Definition: As used in this section, "nondomesticated animal" means any farm animal, farm poultry, wild animal, or any animal not defined as a "household pet". (2) Prohibited Animals: No person shall keep, maintain or harbor within the city any of the following animals: (a) Any animal or species prohibited by Minnesota or federal law. (b) Any nondomesticated animal or species, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) All skunks, whether captured in the wild, domestically raised, descented or not descented, vaccinated against rabies or not vaccinated against rabies. lonths shall v to veterinary clinics uses eimitted by the I Formatted: None -- • Formatted: Normal, No bullets or numbering Staff Changes to Draft Amendments — June 26, 2013 (2) All large cats of the family Felidae, such as lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars and ocelots, except commonly accepted domesticated house cats. (3) All members of the family Canidae, such as wolves, foxes, coyotes, dingoes and jackals, except domesticated dogs. (4) All crossbreeds, such as crossbreeds between dogs and coyotes or dogs and wolves, but does not include crossbreeds between domesticated animals. (5) All poisonous snakes, such as rattlesnakes, coral snakes, water moccasins, cobras or copperheads. (6) All raccoons. (7) All piranhas, northern snakeheads, and similar aggressive carnivorous fish. (8) All apes and monkeys. (9) All other animals which are not listed explicitly above, but which can be reasonably defined by the terms in subsection (A)1 of this section including bears, wolverines and badgers. (3) Selling Prohibited: No person shall offer for sale, within the city limits, any animal prohibited in subsections (A) 1 and (A)2 of this section. (4) Exceptions; Permit Required: (a) Any persons desiring to keep animals prohibited under subsections (A) 1 and (A)2 of this section shall obtain a temporary permit from the city council. Such a permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days and shall specify further conditions under which such animals shall be kept; provided, however, that no such permit shall be issued unless such prohibited animal is brought into the city for entertainment, exhibition, show or promotional purposes only. A public zoo or other institution engaged in a permanent display of animals may be issued a permanent permit, provided applicable zoning requirements are met. The Minnesota Zoolouical Gardens is exem t from this re uirement. (b) Persons keeping animals for a public zoo as volunteers, docents or otherwise, any bona fide research institution or veterinary hospital are exempt from the permit requirement, provided protective devices adequate to prevent such animals from escaping or injuring the public are provided. (5) Penalty: Violation of any provision of this subsection (A) shall be a misdemeanor.