Green County Ordinances

Green County

No mention of exotic animals in County Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in County Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

City of Brodhead

§ 178-13 Protected animals; prohibited animals; exceptions.

  1. Protected animals.
    1. Possession and sale of protected animals. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale, or buy or attempt to buy, within the City any of the following animals, alive or dead, or any part or product thereof: all wild cats of the family felidae, polar bear (thalarctos maritimus), red wolf (canis niger), vicuna (vicugna vicugna), gray or timber wolf (canis lupus), sea otter (enhydra lutris), Pacific ridley turtle (lepidochelys olivacea), Atlantic green turtle (chelonian mydas), Mexican ridley turtle (lepidochelys kernpi).
    2. Compliance with federal regulations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation 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 designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior and published in the Code of Federal Regulations pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1969 (Public Law 135, 91st Congress).
    3. Regulating the importation of certain birds. No person, firm or corporation shall import or cause to be imported into this City any part of the plumage, skin or dead body of any species of hawk, owl or eagle. This paragraph shall not be construed to forbid or restrict the importation or use of the plumage, skin, body or any part thereof legally collected for use by the American Indians for ceremonial purposes or in the preservation of their tribal customs and heritage.
  2. Exceptions. The provisions of Subsection A above shall not be deemed to prevent the lawful importation, possession, purchase or sale of any species by any public agency, institute of higher learning, persons holding federal permits, or by a person holding a scientific collectors permit issued by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources of the state, or to any person or organization licensed to present a circus.
  3. Wild animals; prohibition on keeping. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his control within the City any poisonous reptile or any other dangerous or carnivorous wild animal, insect or reptile, any vicious or dangerous domesticated animal or any other animal or reptile of wild, vicious or dangerous propensities. Specifically, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his control within the City any of the following animals, reptiles or insects:
    1. All poisonous animals and reptiles, including rear-fang snakes.
    2. Apes: chimpanzees (pan); gibbons (hylobates); gorillas (gorilla); orangutans (pongo); ans siamangs (symphalangus).
    3. Baboons (papoi, mandrillus).
    4. Bears (ursidae).
    5. Bison (bison).
    6. Cheetahs (acinonyx jubatus).
    7. Crocodilians (crocodilia), 30 inches in length or more.
    8. Constrictor snakes.
    9. Coyotes (canis latrans).
    10. Deer (cervidae); includes all members of the deer family; for example, white-tailed deer, elk, antelope and moose.
    11. Elephants (elephas and loxodonta).
    12. Ferret.
    13. Game cocks and other fighting birds.
    14. Hippopotami (hippopotamidae).
    15. Hyenas (hyaenidae).
    16. Jaguars (panthera onca).
    17. Leopards (panthera pardus).
    18. Lions (panthera leo).
    19. Lynxes (lynx).
    20. Monkeys, old world (cercopithecidae).
    21. Ostriches (struthio).
    22. Pumas (felis concolor); also known as “cougars,” “mountain lions” and “panthers.”
    23. Rhinoceroses (rhinocero tidae).
    24. Sharks (class chondrichthyes).
    25. Snow leopards (panthera uncia).
    26. Tigers (panthera tigris).
    27. Wolves (canis lupus).
    28. Poisonous insects.
  4. Exceptions; pet shops. The prohibitions of Subsection C above shall not apply where the creatures are in the care, custody or control of a veterinarian for treatment; agricultural fairs; shows or projects of the 4-H Clubs; a display for judging purposes; an itinerant or transient carnival, circus or other show; dog or cat shows or trials; public or private educational institutions; licensed pet shops; or zoological gardens, if:
    1. Their location conforms to the provisions of Chapter 480, Zoning.
    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. No person lives or resides within 100 feet of the quarters in which the animals are kept.
  5. Farm animals; miniature pigs. Except as provided in § 178-22 regarding miniature pigs, and on properties zoned in an agricultural classification, no person shall own, keep, harbor or board any cattle, horses, ponies, swine, goats, sheep, fowl (more than two) or rabbits (more than two).

Last modified: 2024-04-04

City of Monroe

§ 9-2-17 Animals prohibited.

  1. Unless expressly authorized elsewhere in this code, it shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, harbor or have custody of any of the following on any property or in any residence, household or dwelling unit within the city:
    1. Any farm animals, except rabbits;
    2. Any poisonous animal; and
    3. Any vicious animal.
  2. This section shall not apply to animals that are in the care, custody or control of a veterinary clinic, agricultural fair, 4-H Club show, display for judging purposes, performing animal exhibit, circus, commercial carnival, theatrical exhibit, public or private institution, government zoological park, or any City of Monroe employee operating in his or her official capacity.

§ 9-2-18 Wild animals.

  1. No person or entity shall own, keep, harbor or have custody of any wild animal.
  2. Ferrets, rabbits, birds, fish, nonpoisonous snakes less than six feet in length, lizards, frogs, spiders, turtles, chinchillas, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, mice and rats are excluded from this section.
  3. This section shall not apply to animals that are in the care, custody or control of a veterinary clinic, agricultural fair, 4-H Club show, display for judging purposes, performing animal exhibit, circus, commercial carnival, theatrical exhibit, public or private institution, government zoological park, or any City of Monroe employee operating in his or her official capacity.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Village of Albany

§74-13. Prohibited and protected animals, fowl, reptiles and insects.

  1. Protected animals.
    1. Possession and sale of protected animals. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale or buy or attempt to buy within the village any of the following animals, alive or dead, or any part or product thereof: all wild cats of the family Felidae, polar bear (Thalarctos maritimus), red wolf (Canis niger), vicuna (Vicugna vicugna), gray or timber wolf (Canis lupus), sea otter (Enhydra lutris), Pacific ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Atlantic green turtle (Chelonia mydas) or Mexican ridley turtle (Lepidochelys kempi).
    2. Compliance with federal regulations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation 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 designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior and published in the Code of Federal Regulations pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1969, Public Law 135, 91st Congress).
    3. Regulation of the importation of certain birds. No person, firm or corporation shall import or cause to be imported into this village any part of the plumage, skin or dead body of any species of hawk, owl or eagle. This subsection shall not be construed to forbid or restrict the importation or use of the plumage, skin, body or any part thereof legally collected for use by the American Indians for ceremonial purposes or in the preservation of their tribal customs and heritage.
  2. Exceptions. The provisions of Subsection A above shall not be deemed to prevent the lawful importation, possession, purchase or sale of any species by any public agency, institute of higher learning, persons holding federal permits or by a person holding a Scientific Collectors Permit issued by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources of the state, or to any person or organization licensed to present a circus.
  3. Wild animals; prohibition on keeping. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his control within the village any poisonous reptile or any other dangerous or carnivorous wild animal, insect or reptile, any vicious or dangerous domesticated animal or any other animal or reptile of wild, vicious or dangerous propensities. Specifically, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his control within the village any of the following animals, reptiles or insects:
    1. All poisonous animals and reptiles, including rear-fang snakes.
    2. Apes: chimpanzees (Pan); gibbons (Hylobates); gorillas (Gorilla); orangutans (Pongo); and siamangs (Symphalangus).
    3. Baboons (Papoi, Mandrillus).
    4. Bears (Ursidae).
    5. Bison (Bison).
    6. Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus).
    7. Crocodilians (Crocodilia).
    8. Constrictor snakes.
    9. Coyotes (Canis latrans).
    10. Deer (Cervidae); includes all members of the deer family; for example, whitetailed deer, elk, antelope and moose.
    11. Elephants (Elephas and Loxodonta).
    12. Game cocks and other fighting birds.
    13. Hippopotami (Hippopotamidae).
    14. Hyenas (Hyaenidae).
    15. Jaguars (Panthera onca).
    16. Leopards (Panthera pardus).
    17. Lions (Panthera leo).
    18. Lynxes (Lynx).
    19. Monkeys, old world (Cercopithecidae).
    20. Ostriches (Struthio).
    21. Pumas (Felis concolor); also known as cougars, mountain lions and panthers.
    22. Rhinoceroses (Rhinocero tidae).
    23. Sharks (class Chondrichthyes).
    24. Snow leopards (Panthera uncia).
    25. Tigers (Panthera tigris).
    26. Wolves (Canis lupus).
    27. Poisonous insects.
    28. Honey bees.
    29. Except on farms, horses, mules, ponies, donkeys, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens or any animal raised for fur-bearing purposes, unless otherwise permitted elsewhere in this Code.
  4. Exceptions; pet shops. The prohibitions of Subsection C above shall not apply where the creatures are in the care, custody or control of: a veterinarian for treatment; agricultural fairs; shows or projects of the 4-H Clubs; a display for judging purposes; an itinerant or transient carnival, circus or other show; dog or cat shows or trials; public or private educational institutions; licensed pet shops; or zoological gardens, if:
    1. Their location conforms to the provisions of Chapter 273, Zoning.
    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. No person lives or resides within 100 feet of the quarters in which the animals are kept.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Village of Belleville

§ 191-11 Wild animals, reptiles and insects; farm animals.

  1. Wild animals; prohibition on keeping. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his or her possession or under his or her control within the Village any poisonous reptile or any other dangerous or carnivorous wild animal, insect or reptile, any vicious or dangerous domesticated animal or any other animal or reptile of wild, vicious or dangerous propensities. Specifically, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his or her possession or under his or her control within the Village any of the following animals, reptiles or insects:
    1. All poisonous animals and reptiles, including rear-fang snakes.
    2. Apes: chimpanzees (Pan), gibbons (Hylobates), gorillas (Gorilla), orangutans (Pongo) and siamangs (Symphalangus).
    3. Baboons (Papoi, Mandrillus).
    4. Bears (Ursidae).
    5. Bison (Bison).
    6. Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus).
    7. Crocodilians (Crocodilia), 30 inches in length or more.
    8. Constrictor snakes.
    9. Coyotes (Canis latrans).
    10. Deer (Cervidae), including all members of the deer family; for example, whitetailed deer, elk, antelope and moose.
    11. Elephants (Elephas and Loxodonta).
    12. Game cocks and other fighting birds.
    13. Hippopotami (Hippopotamidae).
    14. Hyenas (Hyaenidae).
    15. Jaguars (Panthera onca).
    16. Leopards (Panthera pardus).
    17. Lions (Panthera leo).
    18. Lynxes (Lynx).
    19. Monkeys, old world (Cercopithecidae).
    20. Ostriches (Struthio).
    21. Pumas (Felis concolor), also known as cougars, mountain lions and panthers.
    22. Rhinoceroses (Rhinocerotidae).
    23. Sharks (Chondrichthyes).
    24. Snow leopards (Panthera uncia).
    25. Tigers (Panthera tigris).
    26. Wolves (Canis lupus).
    27. Poisonous insects.
  2. Exceptions; pet shops. The prohibitions of Subsection A above shall not apply where the creatures are in the care, custody or control of: a veterinarian for treatment; agricultural fairs; shows or projects of the 4-H Clubs; a display for judging purposes; an itinerant or transient carnival, circus or other show; dog or cat shows or trials; public or private education institutions; licensed pet shops; or zoological gardens, if:
    1. Their location conforms to the provisions of Chapter 615, Zoning, of this Code.
    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. No person lives or resides within 100 feet of the quarters in which the animals are kept.
  3. Farm animals. Except on lands zoned R-D Rural Development District, no person shall harbor, raise or keep in any zoning district any poultry, pigeons, or fowl, or any animal raised for fur-bearing purposes, or any livestock, including but not limited to cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs or swine, whether or not such animal is domesticated, tamed or a pet.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Village of Brooklyn

Sec. 6-14. – Prohibited and protected animals, fowl, reptiles and insects.

  1. Protected animals.
    1. Possession and sale of protected animals. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale, or buy or attempt to buy, within the village any of the following animals, alive or dead, or any part or product thereof:
      • a. All wild cats of the family Felidae;
      • b. Polar bear (Thalarctos maritimus);
      • c. Red wolf (Canis niger);
      • d. Vicuna (Vicugna vicugna);
      • e. Alligator, caiman or crocodile of the order of Crocodilia;
      • f. Gray or timber wolf (Canis lupus);
      • g. Sea otter (Enhydra lutris); or
      • h. Pacific ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Atlantic green turtle (Chelonia mydas), Mexican ridley turtle (Lepidochelys kempi).
    2. Compliance with federal regulations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation 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 designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior and published in the Code of Federal Regulations pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1969 (Public Law 135, 91st Congress).
    3. Regulating the importation of certain birds. No person, firm or corporation shall import or cause to be imported into the village any part of the plumage, skin or dead body of any species of hawk, owl or eagle. This subsection (a)(3) shall not be construed to forbid or restrict the importation or use of the plumage, skin, body or any part thereof legally collected for use by the American Indians for ceremonial purposes or in the preservation of their tribal customs and heritage.
  2. Exceptions. The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not be deemed to prevent the lawful importation, possession, purchase or sale of any species by any public agency, institute of higher learning, persons holding federal permits, or by a person holding a scientific collectors permit issued by the Secretary of the department of natural resources of the state, or to any person or organization licensed to present a circus.
  3. Wild animals; prohibition on keeping. Except for state-licensed game farms, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his control within the village any poisonous reptile or any other dangerous or carnivorous wild animal, insect or reptile, any vicious or dangerous domesticated animal or any other animal or reptile of wild, vicious or dangerous propensities. Specifically, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his control within the village any of the following animals, reptiles or insects:
    1. All poisonous animals and reptiles including rear-fang snakes.
    2. Apes: Chimpanzees (Pan); gibbons (Hylobates); gorillas (Gorilla); orangutans (Pongo); ans siamangs (Symphalangus).
    3. Baboons (Papoi, Mandrillus).
    4. Bears (Ursidae).
    5. Bison (Bison).
    6. Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus).
    7. Crocodilians (Crocodilia), 30 inches in length or more.
    8. Constrictor snakes, six feet in length or more.
    9. Coyotes (Canis latrans).
    10. Game cocks and other fighting birds.
    11. Hyenas (Hyaenidae) .
    12. Jaguars (Panthera onca).
    13. Leopards (Panthera pardus).
    14. Lions (Panthera leo).
    15. Lynxes (Lynx).
    16. Ostriches (Struthio).
    17. Pumas (Felis concolor); also known as cougars, mountain lions and panthers.
    18. Sharks (class Chondrichthyes).
    19. Snow leopards (Panthera uncia).
    20. Tigers (Panthera tigris).
    21. Wolves (Canis lupus).
    22. Poisonous insects.
    23. Except in properly zoned districts, horses, mules, ponies, llamas, donkeys, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, poultry or any animal raised for fur-bearing purposes unless otherwise permitted elsewhere in this Code.
  4. Exceptions. The prohibitions of subsection (c) of this section shall not apply where the creatures are in the care, custody or control of a state-licensed game farm, a veterinarian for treatment, public or private educational institutions, zoological gardens; if:
    1. Their location conforms to the provisions of the zoning ordinance of the village, codified in chapter 117.
    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.
  5. Farm animals. The keeping of cattle, horses, hogs, poultry and other farm animals is prohibited within the village, except in areas zoned agricultural.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Village of Browntown

§ 70-13 Animals prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to own, keep, harbor or have custody of any of the following on any property or in any residence, household or dwelling unit within the Village with less than five contiguous acres:

  1. Any farm animals, except six chickens;
  2. Any poisonous animal; and
  3. Any vicious animal.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Village of Monticello

§ 141-13 Prohibited and protected animals, fowl, reptiles and insects.

  1. Protected animals.
    1. Possession and sale of protected animals. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale, or buy or attempt to buy, within the Village any of the following animals, alive or dead, or any part or product thereof: all wild cats of the family felidae, polar bear (thalarctos maritimus), red wolf (canis niger), vicuna (vicugna vicugna), or alligator, caiman or crocodile of the order of crocodilia, gray or timber wolf (canis lupus), sea otter (enhydra lutris), Pacific ridley turtle (lepidochelys olivacea), Atlantic green turtle (chelonia mydas) Mexican ridley turtle (lepidochelys kempi).
    2. Compliance with federal regulations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation 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 designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior and published in the Code of Federal Regulations pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1969 (Public Law 135, 91st Congress).
    3. Regulating the importation of certain birds. No person, firm or corporation shall import or cause to be imported into this Village any part of the plumage, skin or dead body of any species of hawk, owl or eagle. This paragraph shall not be construed to forbid or restrict the importation or use of the plumage, skin, body or any part thereof legally collected for use by the American Indians for ceremonial purposes or in the preservation of their tribal customs and heritage.
  2. Exceptions. The provisions of Subsection A above shall not be deemed to prevent the lawful importation, possession, purchase or sale of any species by any public agency, institute of higher learning, persons holding federal permits, or by a person holding a Scientific Collectors Permit issued by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources of the state, or to any person or organization licensed to present a circus.
  3. Wild animals; prohibition on keeping. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his control within the Village any poisonous reptile or any other dangerous or carnivorous wild animal, insect or reptile, any vicious or dangerous domesticated animal or any other animal or reptile of wild, vicious or dangerous propensities. Specifically, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his control within the Village any of the following animals, reptiles or insects:
    1. All poisonous animals and reptiles including rear-fang snakes.
    2. Apes: Chimpanzees (Pan); gibbons (Hylobates); gorillas (Gorilla); orangutans (Pongo); ans siamangs (Symphalangus).
    3. Baboons (Papoi, Mandrillus).
    4. Bears (Ursidae).
    5. Bison (Bison).
    6. Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus).
    7. Crocodilians (Crocodilia), 30 inches in length or more.
    8. Constrictor snakes, six feet in length or more.
    9. Coyotes (Canis latrans).
    10. Deer (Cervidae); includes all members of the deer family; for example, white tailed deer, elk, antelope and moose.
    11. Elephants (Elephas and Loxodonta).
    12. Game cocks and other fighting birds.
    13. Hippopotami (Hippopotamidae).
    14. Hyenas (Hyaenidae).
    15. Jaguars (Panthera onca).
    16. Leopards (Panthera pardus).
    17. Lions (Panthera leo).
    18. Lynxes (Lynx).
    19. Monkeys, old world (Cercopithecidae).
    20. Ostriches (Struthio).
    21. Piranha fish (Characidae).
    22. Pumas (Felis concolor); also known as cougars, mountain lions and panthers.
    23. Rhinoceroses (Rhinocero tidae).
    24. Sharks (class Chondrichthyes).
    25. Snow leopards (Panthera uncia).
    26. Tigers (Panthera tigris).
    27. Wolves (Canis lupus).
    28. Poisonous insects.
    29. Except in properly zoned districts, horses, mules, ponies, donkeys, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens or any animal raised for fur-bearing purposes unless otherwise permitted elsewhere in the Code of the Village of Monticello.
  4. Exceptions; pet shops. The prohibitions of Subsection C above shall not apply where the creatures are in the care, custody or control of: a veterinarian for treatment; agricultural fairs; shows or projects of the 4-H Clubs; a display for judging purposes; an itinerant or transient carnival, circus or other show; dog or cat shows or trials; public or private educational institutions; licensed pet shops; zoological gardens; if:
    1. Their location conforms to the provisions of the zoning ordinance of the Village.
    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. No person lives or resides within 100 feet of the quarters in which the animals are kept.
  5. Farm animals. No person shall keep any type of farm animal within a residential district in the Village, specifically cattle, swine, poultry, horses, llamas, sheep, goats, etc.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Village of New Glarus

§ 101-13 Prohibited and protected animals.

  1. Protected animals.
    1. Possession and sale of protected animals. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale or buy or attempt to buy, within the Village, any of the following animals, alive or dead, or any part or product thereof: all wild cats of the family felidae, polar bear (thalarctos maritimus), red wolf (canis niger), vicuna (vicugna vicugna), gray or timber wolf (canis lupus), sea otter (enhydra lutris), Pacific ridley turtle (lepidochelys olivacea), Atlantic green turtle (chelonia mydas) or Mexican ridley turtle (lepidochelys kempi).
    2. Compliance with federal regulations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation 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 designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior and published in the Code of Federal Regulations pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1969 (Public Law 135, 91st Congress).
    3. Regulating the importation of certain birds. No person, firm or corporation shall import or cause to be imported into this Village any part of the plumage, skin or dead body of any species of hawk, owl or eagle. This subsection shall not be construed to forbid or restrict the importation or use of the plumage, skin, body or any part thereof legally collected for use by the American Indians for ceremonial purposes or in the preservation of their tribal customs and heritage.
  2. The provisions of Subsection A above shall not be deemed to prevent the lawful importation, possession, purchase or sale of any species by any public agency, institute of higher learning, persons holding federal permits, or by a person holding a scientific collector’s permit issued by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources of the state, or by any person or organization licensed to present a circus.
  3. Wild animals; prohibition on keeping. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his control within the Village any poisonous reptile or any other dangerous or carnivorous wild animal, insect or reptile, any vicious or dangerous domesticated animal or any other animal or reptile of wild, vicious or dangerous propensities. Specifically, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his control within the Village any of the following animals, reptiles or insects:
    1. All poisonous animals and reptiles, including rear-fang snakes.
    2. Apes: Chimpanzees (Pan); gibbons (Hylobates); gorillas (Gorilla); orangutans (Pongo); ans siamangs (Symphalangus).
    3. Baboons (Papoi, Mandrillus).
    4. Bears (Ursidae).
    5. Bison (Bison).
    6. Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus).
    7. Crocodilians (Crocodilia), 30 inches in length or more.
    8. Constrictor snakes.
    9. Coyotes (Canis latrans).
    10. Deer (Cervidae); includes all members of the deer family; for example, whitetailed deer, elk, antelope and moose.
    11. Elephants (Elephas and Loxodonta).
    12. Ferret.
    13. Game cocks and other fighting birds.
    14. Hippopotami (Hippopotamidae).
    15. Hyenas (Hyaenidae).
    16. Jaguars (Panthera onca).
    17. Leopards (Panthera pardus).
    18. Lions (Panthera leo).
    19. Lynxes (Lynx).
    20. Monkeys, old world (Cercopithecidae).
    21. Ostriches (Struthio).
    22. Pumas (Felis concolor), also known as cougars, mountain lions and panthers.
    23. Rhinoceroses (Rhinocero tidae).
    24. Snow leopards (Panthera uncia).
    25. Tigers (Panthera tigris).
    26. Wolves (Canis lupus).
    27. Poisonous insects.
    28. Except on properly zoned farms, horses, mules, ponies, donkeys, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens or any animal raised for fur-bearing purposes unless otherwise permitted elsewhere in this Code.
  4. Exceptions; pet shops. The prohibitions of Subsection C above shall not apply where the creatures are in the care, custody or control of a veterinarian for treatment, agricultural fairs, shows or projects of the 4-H Clubs, a display for judging purposes, an itinerant or transient carnival, circus or other show, dog or cat shows or trials, public or private educational institutions, licensed pet shops, zoological gardens or  miniature golf courses, if:
    1. Their location conforms to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village.
    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. No person lives or resides within 100 feet of the quarters in which the animals are kept.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of Adams

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of Albany

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of Brooklyn

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of Cadiz

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of Clarno

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of Decatur

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of Exeter

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of Jefferson

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of Jordan

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of Monroe

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of Mount Pleasant

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of New Glarus

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of Spring Grove

Unavailable at time of publication.

Unavailable at time of publication.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of Slyvester

Unavailable at time of publication.

Unavailable at time of publication.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of Washington

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04

Town of York

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

Last modified: 2024-04-04