(a)   It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep, maintain or have in his or her possession or under his or her control within the city any poisonous reptile or any other dangerous wild animal or reptile, any vicious or dangerous animal or any other animal or reptile of wild, vicious or dangerous propensities.

(b)   It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep, maintain or have in his or her possession or under his or her control within the city any of the following animals:

(1)   All poisonous animals including rear-fang snakes.

(2)   Apes: Chimpanzees; Gibbons; Gorillas, Orangutans; and Saimangs.

(3)   Baboons.

(4)   Badgers.

(5)   Bears.

(6)   Bison.

(7)   Bobcats.

(8)   Cheetahs.

(9)   Crocadilians, 30 inches in length or more.

(10) Constrictor snakes, six feet in length or more.

(11) Coyotes.

(12) Deer; includes all members of the deer family, i.e., white-tailed deer, elk, moose and antelope.

(13) Elephants.

(14) Game Cocks and other fighting birds.

(15) Hippopotami

(16) Hyenas.

(17) Jaguars.

(18) Leopards.

(19) Lions.

(20) Lynxes.

(21) Monkeys, which will mature at over 35 pounds.

(22) Ostriches.

(23) Pumas; also known as cougars, mountain lions and panthers.

(24) Raccoons.

(25) Rhinoceroses.

(26) Skunks.

(27) Tigers.

(28) Wolves.

(c)   The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to bona fide pet shops, zoos, circuses, carnivals, educational institutions, medical institutions, research facilities or veterinary facilities, if:

(1)   Their location conforms to the provisions of the zoning ordinance of the city.

(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.

(d)   The municipal judge shall have the authority to order any animal deemed vicious confined, destroyed or removed from the city.

(e)   Any person violating any of the provision of this section shall be deemed guilty of a violation and be punishable in the municipal court by a fine of $25.00 for a first offense and up to $500.00 for a second or subsequent offense, plus court costs.

(Ord. 776; Code 2012)

(a)   Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following words and phrases shall mean:

(1)   Chicken means any domestic fowl of the species Gallus gallus domesticus.

(2)   Owner means any person who possesses, controls, or cares for chickens within the city limits.

(3)   Rooster means a male chicken of the species Gallus gallus domesticus.

(b)   Number and Type of Chickens. It shall be lawful for residents of Medicine Lodge to keep chickens within the city limits subject to the following provisions:

(1)   The maximum number of chickens (hens) permitted per residential property shall be five (5).

(2)   No roosters shall be allowed within the city limits.

(3)   All other types of fowl, including but not limited to turkeys, ducks, geese, and game fowl, are strictly prohibited within the city limits.

(c)   Enclosure and Housing Requirements. The following enclosure and housing requirements shall apply to the keeping of chickens within the city limits:

(1)   Chicken coops and enclosures shall be securely constructed to prevent escape and protect the chickens from predators. Chickens may not be allowed to range freely.

(2)   Coops and enclosures shall be located in the rear yard of the property and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

(3)   Chicken coops and enclosures shall comply with all applicable setback requirements and shall not be located within 20 feet of any neighboring residence.

(4)   The owner shall provide suitable bedding material within the coop to maintain cleanliness and minimize odor.

(d)   Noise Regulations. Owners of chickens shall take reasonable measures to prevent excessive noise caused by their chickens. Excessive noise is defined as noise that unreasonably disturbs or interferes with the peace, comfort, and well-being of neighboring residents.

(e)   Compliance and Enforcement. It shall be the responsibility of chicken owners to comply with the provisions of this section. Violations of this section may result in penalties as provided by law.

(Ord. 930)

(a)   Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

(1)   Cat means any feline, regardless of age or sex. (a member of the species Felis catus)

(2)   Feral means a cat that is unsocialized to humans and has a temperament of extreme fear of and resistance to contract with humans. This includes a cat that (1) is born in the wild or is the offspring of an owned or feral cat and is not socialized; or (2) is a formerly owned cat that has reverted to a wild or semi-wild state and is not under the care or control of a responsible owner. (3) is a stray having no owner.

(b)   Rabies vaccination. Every person residing in the city and owning or having in possession any cat over four months old shall be required to have the cat inoculated for rabies.

(c)   Maximum number. It shall be unlawful for any person in the City to have in possession or under control more than three cats over the age of four months.

(d)   Parents' liabilities. The parent or guardian of any minor claiming ownership of any cat shall be deemed to be the owner of such animal and shall be charged for all penalties imposed by this section.

(e)   Disposition of feral or vicious cats. Any feral or vicious cat found running at large, because of its disposition or diseased condition may be too hazardous to apprehend, may be destroyed when so ordered by the chief of police. In an emergency, if the chief of police cannot be contacted in time to avoid danger to any person, any police officer may destroy such animal without first contacting the chief of police.

(f)    Care of Feral Cats. It shall be unlawful for any person within the City to intentionally provide food, water, shelter or other forms of care to a feral cat colony or feral cat. Food may only be placed outside on the cat or dog owners' property for cats or dogs which belong to such person.

(g)   Garbage cans left outdoors must be tightly secured with proper lids to prevent entry of stray cats or other animals. Garbage storage areas must be kept clean.

(h)   Penalties. Any violation of any section of this ordinance shall be considered an unclassified misdemeanor. Upon conviction of a violation of any section of this section, the Court may impose a fine of not less than $25.00 and a maximum fine of $500.00 in addition to court costs. The Court may impose, jail sentence of up to 30 days upon any such conviction, in addition to the fine.

(Ord. 931)