§ 6.09.010. Definition.

"Wild, exotic or dangerous animal" means any animal which is not commonly domesticated, or which is not native to North America, or which, irrespective of geographic origin, is of a wild or predatory nature, or any other animal which, because of its size, growth propensity, vicious nature or other characteristics, would constitute an unreasonable danger to human life, health or property if not kept, maintained or confined in a safe and secure manner, including hybrids, and animals which, as a result of their natural or wild condition, cannot be vaccinated effectively for rabies. Those animals, however domesticated, shall include, but are not limited to:

1.

Alligators and crocodiles;

2.

Bears (Ursidae): All bears, including grizzly bears, brown bears, and black bears;

3.

Cat Family (Felidae): All except the commonly accepted domesticated cats, and including cheetahs, cougars, leopards, lions, lynx, panthers, mountain lions, tigers and wildcats;

4.

Dog Family (Canidae): All except domesticated dogs, and including wolf, part wolf, fox, part fox, coyote, part coyote, dingo and part dingo;

5.

Porcupines (Erethizontidae);

6.

Primate (Hominidae): All subhuman primates;

7.

Raccoon (Prosynnidae): All raccoons, including eastern raccoons, desert raccoons and ring-tailed cats;

8.

Skunks;

9.

Fish: Venomous, Oscar, and Parana;

10.

Snakes or Lizards: Venomous snakes, Pythons, and lizards;

11.

Weasels (Mustelidae): All, including weasels, martins, wolverines, ferrets, badgers, otters, ermine, mink and mongoose, except that the possession of such animals shall not be prohibited when raised commercially for their pelts.

(Ord. No. 2007-06-28, 6-26-2007)