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Animal Fanciers Permit Summary <br /> <br />I. Procedures: <br /> <br />1. Required for animals exceeding the limits or regulations of the Municipal Code including <br />the 10 animal per household limit. <br />2. Application and fee submitted to Animal Services for review and premises inspection. <br />3. Approval determined on a case by case basis, evaluating the numbers of animals, space, <br />and conditions of property (kept in a condition that would not impact the quality of life of <br />the animal or neighbors) <br />4. Animal Services conducts follow up inspections, generally by complaint, or annually at <br />renewal. <br />5. Permits may be revoked or suspended under certain conditions (e.g., falsification of <br />information, failure to comply with the Municipal Code, complaint from neighbors which <br />cannot be resolved). <br />6. Criteria for granting or denying an Animal Fancier’s Permit. In order to grant the permit, <br />the following findings must be made: <br />(a) The keeping of the animal at the location specified in the application will not violate <br />any ordinance or other City or State regulations; <br />(b) The keeping and maintenance of the animal will not endanger the peace, health or <br />safety of persons in the immediate vicinity or in the City as a whole and will not <br />constitute a nuisance; <br />(c) The premises and housing where the animal is to be kept are in clean and sanitary <br /> condition, and the animal will not be subject to suffering, neglect, cruelty or abuse; <br /> <br />II. Inspection: <br />A. Before issuing a permit, inspection of the premises, where the animal(s) are to be <br />maintained shall include, but not be limited to, a determination that: <br /> Adequate housing is provided to protect the animal(s) from the elements. <br /> Cages and enclosures are of sufficient size to provide ample space for exercise. <br /> Appropriate bedding for the animal(s) is provided. <br /> More restrictive fencing can be mandated as a prerequisite to Permit approval. <br /> When required for safety, cages are constructed of sufficient size and strength to <br />prevent the animal(s) from escaping and protection from predators. <br /> Shelter, cages and enclosures are to be kept in good repair with no protrusions or <br />devices on which the animal could injure itself. <br /> No roosters or turkeys. <br />B. Feeding and Watering