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A. A person may keep a nontraditional or exotic animal as <br /> • defined herein only upon issuance of a conditional use <br /> permit in accordance with Section 900 .42 . In determining <br /> whether an animal is considered nontraditional or exotic, it <br /> shall be the responsibility of the applicant to supply the <br /> City with the necessary data and information to reasonably <br /> prove that the animal is not dangerous in captivity. This <br /> information shall be part of the public record and shall be <br /> discussed as part of the conditional use permit review. <br /> B. If a conditional use permit is approved which allows <br /> the keeping of a nontraditional or exotic animal, this use <br /> shall be at a minimum subjected to the agricultural <br /> standards as set forth in Section 908 . 06 (1) . In reviewing a <br /> request to keep nontraditional or exotic animals, the City <br /> may impose conditions and restrictions as it finds <br /> necessary, including but not limited to the following: i. <br /> Restrictions on the number and type of animals . <br /> ii . Setbacks greater than those required in Sections <br /> 908 . 06 (1) (a) and 908 . 06 (1) (b) . <br /> iii . Restrictions on the size, height and type of <br /> enclosures . <br /> • iv. Screening or landscaping of the proposed use. <br /> C. The applicant must also submit a copy of all permits <br /> required from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, <br /> United States Department of Agriculture, United States Fish <br /> and Wildlife Service, and any other governmental agency if <br /> applicable. <br /> 908 .08 - Administration and Enforcement. <br /> 1 . Code Administrator - The Building and Zoning Administrator <br /> shall conduct and supervise the administration and enforcement of <br /> this Ordinance. <br /> 2 . Inspection - The City may at any time inspect the lot and <br /> structures where animals are kept to ensure compliance with the <br /> conditions and restrictions of this Ordinance and strict <br /> compliance with the terms and conditions of a conditional use <br /> permit. <br /> 3 . Violations and Penalty. Any person, firm, corporation or <br /> voluntary association which violates any provision of this <br /> • Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction <br /> thereof, shall be punished as defined by State Law. <br /> 9.221 <br />