[Adopted 7-15-2014[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance superseded former Art. II, Prohibited
and Protected Animals, adopted as § 3.5 of the 2000 Code.
[Amended 9-6-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-12]
A.
No person shall keep, maintain, or have in such person's possession
or under such person's control any poisonous and/or venomous
reptile, dangerous or wild animal or insect, including, but not limited
to, poisonous and/or venomous insects and arachnids, all poisonous
and/or venomous snakes, all snakes whose adult length exceeds three
feet in length, nonhuman primates, bears, crocodiles, alligators,
coyotes, elephants, gamecocks, and other fighting birds, hippopotami,
hyenas, jaguars, leopards, lions, lynx, pumas, cougars, mountain lions,
panthers, ocelots, tigers or other wild feline species, wolves or
hybrid wolf/dogs.
B.
Exceptions. These prohibitions do not include captive-bred species of caged birds, rodents, turtles, fish, and nonpoisonous, nonvenomous, nonconstricting snakes whose adult length does not exceed three feet in length, unless protected under § 102-7, Endangered species protected and prohibited.
C.
Prohibitions. The prohibitions set forth in Subsection A shall not apply to residents, licensed pet shops, zoological gardens, public or private educational institutions, circuses and professional animal acts provided that:
(1)
The aforementioned have obtained the necessary licenses, permits,
and permissions required.
(2)
All animals and animal quarters are kept in a clean and sanitary
condition and so maintained as to eliminate objectionable odors.
(3)
Animals are maintained in quarters so constructed as to prevent their
escape.
(4)
Residents shall only be allowed to possess a nonpoisonous and/or
nonvenomous snake species whose adult length may exceed three feet
in length but no more than six feet in length.
D.
Exotic animal permit.
(1)
Applications.
(a)
On an annual basis, application for an exotic or excess animal
permit shall be made to the Village Clerk on a form supplied by the
Village Clerk's Office.
(b)
Upon receipt of an application, the Village Clerk's Office
shall forward the application to the Police Department for verification
of the veracity of the application as well as research into the qualifications
of the applicant in accordance with the requirements of this section.
(c)
All applications shall be accurately completed in its entirety
or shall be rendered void by the Village Clerk.
(2)
Factors to be considered. In determining whether a permit under this
section shall be granted, the Police Department shall consider the
number and type of animals to be possessed, the applicant's criminal
record, including any animal related police call for service, known
prior history of the animals, health of the animals, whether proper
licenses and vaccinations have been obtained, the condition of the
applicant's residence where the animal will be kept, the likelihood
of a public or private nuisance being created, and any other actors
determined to be relevant by the Police Department.
(3)
Denial.
(a)
If the Police Department determines that any portion of the
application is false or that the applicant does not possess the necessary
qualifications the application may be denied by the Police Department.
(b)
The Police Department shall notify any applicant so denied.
(c)
Any applicant whose application has been denied by the Police
Department may appeal such determination to the Board of Appeals Committee.
Upon appeal, the Board of Appeals Committee shall determine if the
applicant possesses the qualifications of this section. After making
such determination, the Board of Appeals Committee shall forward its
recommendation to the Village Board.
(4)
Issuance of license/permit. The Village Clerk shall not issue any
exotic animal permit until all the requirements above have been satisfied.
A.
Except as specifically permitted in a zoning district, no person
shall keep or maintain any poultry, pigeons or fowl, or any animal
raised for fur-bearing purposes, or any livestock, including, but
not limited to, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs or swine, whether
or not such animal is domesticated, tamed, or a pet.
(1)
The slaughter of chickens permitted in the R-2, R-2-R and R-3 Single-Family
Residential Districts shall be prohibited.
[Amended 6-7-2016 by Ord.
No. 06-2016]
B.
Any person keeping or maintaining such poultry, pigeons, fowl, animal
or livestock contrary to this subsection as of August 5, 2003, may
continue to keep or maintain such a nonconforming use upon receipt
of a permit from the Village Clerk-Treasurer in accordance with rules
established by resolution of the Village Board as long as a public
nuisance is not created.
[Amended 1-6-2015 by Ord. No. 01-2015]
It shall be unlawful for any person or other entity to buy,
sell, or offer for sale a native or foreign species or subspecies
of mammal, bird, amphibian or reptile, or the dead body or parts thereof,
which appears on the endangered species list published in the Code
of Federal Regulations pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973
(Public Law 205, 93rd Congress), as amended.
A.
No person owning or responsible for any animal may refuse or neglect
to supply the animal with a sufficient supply of good/wholesome food
and potable water as prescribed in this section.
B.
The food shall be sufficient to maintain all animals in good health.
C.
If potable water is not accessible to the animals at all times, it
shall be provided daily and in sufficient quantity for the health
of the animal. State law reference: § 951.13, Wis. Stats.
A.
No person owning or responsible for any animal may fail to provide
the animal with proper shelter as prescribed in this section. No person
shall confine and/or allow said animals to remain outside during adverse
weather conditions, constituting a health hazard to such animal.
B.
Minimum indoor standards of shelter shall include ambient temperature
compatible with the health of the animal and shall be adequately ventilated
by natural or mechanical means to provide for the health of the animal.
C.
Minimum outdoor standards of shelter shall include shelter from sunlight
when such is likely to cause heat exhaustion or other ill effects.
Natural or artificial shelter appropriate to the local climatic conditions
for the species shall be provided as necessary for the health of the
animal.
D.
Minimum indoor and outdoor standards for enclosures and shelters
shall be constructed and maintained so as to provide sufficient space
to allow adequate freedom of movement and the retention of body heat
for the health of the animal.
(1)
Shelter requirements for chickens required to be licensed per § 102-11A shall meet the following requirements:
(a)
The shelter shall be structurally sound, moistureproof and maintained
in good repair;
(b)
Chickens shall be provided shelters that are enclosed, predatorproof,
insulated and adequately ventilated;
(c)
Shelters shall use exterior finish materials approved for exterior
use and shall be of a color which is substantially similar to those
used in the principal structure;
(d)
A sufficient quantity of suitable clean bedding material, to
provide insulation and protection against the cold and dampness and
promote the retention of body heat, shall be required;
(e)
Shelters shall be provided an entrance covered by a self-closing
swinging covering or an L-shaped entrance to prevent the wind from
blowing directly into the shelter;
(g)
Chicken shelters shall measure a minimum of seven square feet
in area or three square feet in area per chicken, whichever is greater;
(h)
Chicken shelters shall be provided with one nest box per chicken;
(i)
Chicken shelters shall be provided with elevated perches to
ensure chickens are able to rest in their natural roosting position;
(j)
Chicken shelters shall be constructed and maintained so as to
prevent rodents from being harbored underneath, or within the walls
or roof of, said structure;
(l)
Chickens shall be secured within the shelter during nondaylight
hours;
(2)
Fence enclosure (run) requirements for chickens required to be licensed per § 102-11A shall meet the following requirements:
(a)
Chickens shall be provided with access to an outdoor fence enclosure
(run) measuring at least 10 square feet in area or six square feet
per chicken, whichever is greater, for the majority of daylight hours,
weather permitting.
(b)
Chicken shelters shall provide direct access to the outdoor
fence enclosure (run).
(c)
Fencing must have spacing of no more than one inch;
(d)
Fencing shall be no less than three feet in height;
(e)
The fence enclosure requirements must be maintained all year,
regardless of weather.
E.
Minimum sanitation standards for both indoor and outdoor enclosures
shall include daily cleaning to remove excreta and other waste materials,
dirt, and trash so as to minimize health hazards.
F.
No person may intentionally abandon any animal.
