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(1) Owners who use animals for diagnostic purposes or research, and who <br /> have a valid permit issued by a governmental agency, and whose animals are kept on the <br /> premises specified in the permit. <br /> (2) Owners who use animals for teaching purposes in recognized educational <br /> institutions and whose animals are kept on the premises of the institution or other authorized <br /> place. <br /> (3) Owners of establishments that treat or board animals on the premises, and <br /> that are owned or operated by a veterinarian licensed by the state. <br /> (4) Owners who are engaged in animal husbandry as a permitted use pursuant <br /> to the zoning ordinance as described in section4-1 1-1105. <br /> (5) Owners of horse-riding academies and public and private horse stables and <br /> premises on which they are operated, as a conditional use pursuant to the zoning ordinance. <br /> (6) Owners of licensed pet shops. <br /> (7) Other circumstances when specifically authorized by the Animal Control <br /> Director after a determination that such authorization would be consistent with the intent of this <br /> Chapter. <br /> 4-11-1105 <br /> EXISTING USES <br /> Any person raising or keeping chickens, or other animals in the RO (Residential Outer) <br /> Zoning District at the time this Chapter takes effect or afterwards may continue to do so if they <br /> are in compliance with the Zoning Code related to the RO District and Animal Husbandry and <br /> any other applicable regulations. However, such persons must demonstrate compliance with the <br /> housing and care requirements listed in section 4-1 1-1 110 below. <br /> 4-11-1110 <br /> HOUSING AND CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ANIMALS <br /> Animal owners must be able to demonstrate compliance with the following: <br /> (1) Feeding and watering. Feeding and watering shall be done daily in <br /> sufficient quantity and nutritional value to meet the normal daily requirements for the conditions <br /> and size of the animal(s) except in such cases where hibernation, the nature of the animal, or its <br /> feeding habits dictate otherwise. <br /> (2) Treatment and Sanitation. <br /> (i) All animals shall be handled in a humane manner and kept free <br /> from parasites, sickness and disease. When they are afflicted and/or become unsightly, they <br /> ORDINANCE NO. 2013-007 2 <br />