For purposes of this chapter:
"Dangerous animal"
means and includes any wild mammal, reptile or fowl which is not naturally tame or gentle, but is of a wild nature or disposition and which, because of its size, vicious nature or other characteristic, would constitute a danger to human life or property if it is not kept or maintained in a safe manner or in secure quarters. The term "dangerous animal" also means and includes any domestic mammal, reptile or fowl which, because of its size or vicious propensity or other characteristic, would constitute a danger to human life or property if it is not kept or maintained in a safe manner or in secure quarters.
"Sheriff"
means the Sheriff of Sutter County or the Sheriff's designated representative.
(Ord. 276 § 1, 1983)
Except as hereinafter provided in this chapter, no person owning or having charge, custody, control or possession of any "dangerous animal," as defined in Section 6.16.010, within the City limits of Live Oak shall permit or allow the same to run at large upon any highway, street, lane, alley, court or other public place, or upon any private property, or on or within the premises or personal property of such person in such manner as to endanger the health or safety of any person lawfully upon or in the vicinity of any such premises without first applying for and receiving a permit from the City Clerk to harbor said dangerous animal.
(Ord. 276 § 2, 1983)
An application for any permit required pursuant to this chapter shall be made to the City Clerk in writing and upon a form furnished by the City Clerk if so required. Said application shall be verified under penalty of perjury by the person who desires to have, keep, maintain or have in his or her possession or under his or her control, in the City of Live Oak, the dangerous animal for which a permit is required, and shall set forth the following:
A. 
Name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
B. 
The applicant's interest in such dangerous animal;
C. 
The proposed location, and the name, address and telephone number of the owner of such location, and of the lessee, if any;
D. 
The general description of the dangerous animal for which the permit is sought;
E. 
Any information known to the applicant concerning vicious or dangerous propensities of such animal;
F. 
The housing arrangements for such animal, with particular details as to the safety of the structure, locks, fencing, etc.;
G. 
Safety precautions proposed to be taken;
H. 
Noises or odors anticipated in keeping of such animals;
I. 
Prior history or incidents involving the public health or safety involving said animal;
J. 
Any additional information required by the City Clerk at the time of filing such application or thereafter.
(Ord. 276 § 3(a), 1983)
The City Clerk shall issue a special permit for the keeping or maintenance of a dangerous animal if it appears from the application that adequate safety precautions have been taken by the applicant for the preservation of health, life and property of others.
(Ord. 276 § 3(b), 1983)
Prior to the issuance of a special permit for the keeping or maintenance of a dangerous animal, and at all times during the duration of such permit, the applicant shall maintain liability insurance in a minimum amount of $100,000.00 for bodily injury to or death of any person or persons or for property damage owned by any other person which may result from the ownership, keeping or maintenance of such animal. A certificate of insurance showing the maintenance of such policy and providing that at least 30 days' prior notice of cancellation of such policy must be filed with the City Clerk prior to the issuance of the special permit. In lieu of providing the certificate of insurance, an applicant may post other good and sufficient security in the form of a cash deposit or surety bond which will be liable for the payment of any damages caused by the maintenance of such dangerous animal during the period of the permit.
(Ord. 276 § 3(c), 1983)
By application for the dangerous animal permit, the applicant specifically consents to a reasonable inspection of all of the premises and personal property governed by the permit by the City of Live Oak, Sheriff or designated official in order to verify compliance with the conditions for the issuance of the permit and to verify the existence of the information set forth in the application. In the event that any false statements are discovered to have been made by the applicant, or in the event that the conditions actually existing do not adequately provide for public safety, the City Clerk may refuse to issue such permit or may revoke such permit in the event that the violation is not corrected within a reasonable period of time as designated by the City Clerk.
(Ord. 276 § 3(d), 1983)
For the application for a new permit pursuant to Section 6.16.040, or for the annual renewal of such permit, the City Clerk shall charge a processing and investigation fee of $25.00.
(Ord. 276 § 3(f), 1983)
The provisions of Sections 6.16.030 through 6.16.080 shall not apply to the keeping of dangerous animals in the following cases:
A. 
The keeping of such animals in zoos, bona fide educational or medical institutions, museums, or any other place where they are kept as live specimens for the public to view or for the purpose of instruction or study;
B. 
The keeping of such animals for exhibition to the public of such animals by a circus, carnival, or other exhibit or show;
C. 
The keeping of such animals in a bona fide, licensed veterinary hospital for treatment.
(Ord. 276 § 3(g), 1983)
Any person aggrieved by the implementation of any provisions of this chapter may, upon payment of an appeal fee of $25.00, have such action taken reviewed by the City Council.
(Ord. 276 § 5, 1983)
Each day that this chapter is violated constitutes a separate and distinct violation which shall be punishable as an infraction, for which a fine of not more than $250.00 may be imposed for each such violation.
(Ord. 276 § 4, 1983)