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

Animal means any member of the animal kingdom except human beings.

Animal control agency means any public or private agency delegated authority by the board of health to enforce portions of this article; or any public or private agency designated by the state, county supervisors or a municipality as its animal control agent.

Animal control officer means a designated employee of the animal control agency.

Board of health means the county board of health.

Dangerous animal means:

1. Any genus/species of animal which is capable of killing, inflicting serious injury upon, or causing illness or disease among human beings or domestic animals and having a known tendency, (either in its natural state, in the wild, or as a tame, feral or domesticated animal) as a species to do so, and is declared to be a dangerous animal by the county board of supervisors;
2. Those animals deemed to be “dangerous animals” include the following, subject to amendment by the county board of supervisors:
   1. Canidae, e.g., wolves, wolf-dog hybrids, coyotes, coyote-dog hybrids, foxes, and jackals within the order Carnivora, but excluding Canis familiaris, the domestic dog.
   2. Felidae, e.g., lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars, lynxes, ocelots, and bobcats within the order Carnivora, but excluding Felis domestica, the domestic cat.
   3. Mustelidae, e.g., badgers, wolverines, weasels, skunks, mink, and otters within the order Carnivora, but not including domestic ferrets.
   4. Procyonidae, e.g., raccoons, pandas, and kinkajous within the order Carnivora.
   5. Ursidae, e.g., black bears, brown bears, grizzly bears, and polar bears of the order Carnivora.
   6. Chiroptera, e.g., bats.
   7. Cebidae, e.g., monkeys.
   8. Cercopithecidae, e.g., baboons.
   9. Callithricidae, e.g., marmosets and tamarins.
   10. Pongidae, e.g., gibbons, orangutans, chimpanzees, and gorillas.
   11. Lemuridae, e.g., lemurs.
   12. Didelphidae, e.g., opossums.
   13. Castoridae, e.g., beavers.
   14. Viveridae, e.g., civets and mongooses.
   15. Hyaenidae, e.g., hyenas.
   16. Formicidae, e.g., fire ants within the order Hymenoptera.
   17. Apidae, specifically Africanized strains of Apis mellifera, the honey bee.
   18. Crocodylidae, e.g., crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gavials of the order Squamata.
   19. Heloderamatidae, e.g., gila monsters and beaded lizards of the order Squamata.
   20. Crotalidae, e.g., rattlesnakes, copperhead snakes, cottonmouth moccasin snakes, waglers vipers, palm vipers, and eyelash vipers of the order Squamata.
   21. Viperidae, e.g., rhinoceros vipers, bushmasters, puff adders, and gaboon vipers of the order Squamata.
   22. Elapidae, e.g., cobras, taipans, coral snakes, and sea snakes of the order Squamata.
   23. Opisthoglyphous colubridae, e.g., twigsnakes, boomslangs, mangrove snakes, mussuranas, and malagasy hognose snakes of the order Squamata.
   24. Eunectes murinus, e.g., anacondas of the order Squamata.
   25. Boa constrictor, e.g., boa constrictors of the order Squamata.
   26. Morelia amethystine, e.g., amethystine pythons of the order Squamata.
   27. Python sebae, e.g., African rock pythons of the order Squamata.
   28. Python molurus, e.g., Burmese pythons, Indian pythons, and Ceylonese pythons of the order Squamata.
   29. Python reticulatus, e.g., reticulated pythons of the order Squamata.
   30. Venomous spiders of the families Teridiiae and Loxoscelidae respectively, and scorpions of the order Scorpiones.

Health department means the county health department.

Health officer means the director of the county health department, or his authorized representative.

Keeping means the act of confining, harboring, maintaining, owning, or sheltering an animal.

Owner means any person confining, harboring, keeping, maintaining, or sheltering an animal.

Uncontrolled dangerous animal means a dangerous animal on or off the premises of the owner and not under control of the owner, keeper or other persons acting for the owner or not confined in a secure enclosure.

Vicious animal means an animal that has attacked and/or bitten a person without provocation.

1. Dogs used in security or police work shall not be classified as vicious dogs if a bite occurs while the dog is actually performing in such a capacity.
2. Dogs shall not be classified as vicious dogs if a bite is inflicted upon a person who is, at the time of the bite, engaged in a criminal act against the person or property of another.
3. Animals used in agriculture as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture shall not be considered dangerous animals.

No person shall keep a dangerous animal in the county except by permit as hereinafter provided.

The prohibition contained in section 4-152 shall not apply to the keeping of dangerous animals in the county under any of the following circumstances:

1. Dangerous animals kept at state-licensed veterinary hospitals, humane societies, licensed rehabilitator or animal control pounds for treatment or impoundment purposes.
2. Dangerous animals kept by federal, state, county and municipal authorities and their designees or veterinarians pursuant to the enforcement of this or any animal control ordinance.
3. Dangerous animals kept by governmental agencies, educational institutions, medical institutions or research laboratories for instructional or research purposes.
4. Dangerous animals kept in publicly owned zoos.
5. Dangerous animals kept for fur pelting businesses on properly zoned land.
6. Dangerous animals kept by individuals meeting USDA permit requirements and the permit requirements contained herein.
7. Dangerous animals commercially exhibited for ten days or less.
8. Animals being commercially transported through the county.

1. No person shall be permitted to keep a species of constricting snake as specified in section 4-151 unless the person can show two years’ experience in the secure and humane keeping of snakes.
2. Snakes as specified in section 4-151 shall be kept in locked cages in locked rooms.
3. Cages shall be so constructed as to not break or give way a result of reasonably foreseeable accident or misuse.
4. No person shall be permitted to keep a reticulated python, African rock python or an anaconda except after demonstrating to the satisfaction of the animal control officer that the person has sufficient knowledge and experience to keep such reptiles in a safe and humane manner.

No mention of exotic animals in ‘Section 7: Animal Ordinances’

1. No person owning or in charge of any horse, mule, cattle, sheep, goat, swine, geese, chickens or other domestic livestock, poultry or fowl, or any wild, dangerous, vicious, poisonous or carnivorous animal, insect or reptile, shall keep such animals or permit such animals to run at large in any part of the city.
2. The prohibitions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply: where husbandry is a permitted use in the zoning district; chickens kept in compliance with subsection (c) below; or where the creatures are in the care, custody or control of a veterinarian for treatment; agricultural fairs; 4-H club shows or events; a display for judging purposes; an itinerant or transient carnival, circus or other show; licensed pet shops; licensed nature preserve; or zoological gardens; provided:
   1. This location conforms to the provisions of chapter 114.
   2. All animals and animal quarters are kept in a clean and sanitary condition and so maintained as to eliminate objectionable odors and disease.
   3. Animals are maintained in quarters so constructed as to prevent escape.
   4. No person lives or resides within 100 feet of the quarters in which the animals are kept.
3. A maximum of six chickens may be kept at a single-family detached residence in any residential zoning district provided that all standards outlined below are met:
   1. Chicken coop is defined as a “minor accessory structure” as detailed in chapter 114, article IV, section 114-128(b).
   2. The owner of the chickens resides on the property where the chickens are kept.
   3. The owner of the chickens provides a copy of current valid registration with the Wisconsin DATCP Livestock Premises Registration Program.
   4. The owner of the chickens submits an application for an annual license and pays the annual fee as established by the council. At a minimum, the application must include the following:
      1. Site plan. The applicant shall provide a site plan showing the location and dimensions of the proposed chicken coop and pen, and the distance of the coop and pen from all lot lines and principal structures located on adjacent lots.
      2. Inspection consent. Application and issuance of a license under this section constitutes consent by the applicant to the city zoning administrator and/or his designee/s to enter upon the applicant’s property to ascertain compliance with this section and with the terms of the license, [for as] long as the license is valid.
   5. No roosters may be kept.
   6. A chicken coop or other similar structure must provide safe and healthy living conditions for the chickens and direct access to a fenced chicken pen/run.
      1. Soundness of construction. Be structurally sound, moisture-proof, kept in good repair, and constructed of material described in the application and approved by the zoning administrator.
      2. Security. The structure shall have a roof and sides, be enclosed on all sides, and be of a design that is secure from predators. The pen/run shall be covered with screening, or similar material, to prevent escape of chickens and/or entry of predators.
      3. Ventilation. The structure shall have adequate windows and vents to provide proper light and ventilation to maintain a healthy environment for the chickens.
      4. Sanitation. The coop, pen and surrounding areas shall be clean and well maintained at all times. Manure and other waste shall be removed on a regular basis. While on-site, manure and waste shall be kept in a fully enclosed container with a secure lid. Odors from chickens, chicken manure, or other substances related to the keeping of chickens shall not be perceptible at the property boundaries.
      5. Restrictive covenants. The city is not an enforcement authority for private restrictive covenants in place for certain subdivisions. It is the responsibility of the applicant to investigate and comply with any applicable land division restrictive covenants on accessory structures and/or the keeping of poultry within that subdivision.
   7. A fenced chicken pen/run must provide a minimum of six square feet of ground space per chicken, and may be located no closer than ten feet to a property line and 25 feet to a residence occupied by anyone other than the chicken owner.
   8. Chickens shall not be permitted to run at large, or to cause any public nuisance. Chickens shall be secured within the coop during non-daylight hours.
   9. Enforcement and penalties. Chapter 1, article II, division 2 and chapter 24, article I, section 24 of this Code shall apply to violations of any of these provisions, including the revocation or non-renewal of the chicken license.

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 (Ursus maritimus), red wolf (Canis lupus rufus), 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 kempii).
   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 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 a person holding a scientific collector’s permit issued by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources of the state, any party so authorized by the Common Council, or 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/her possession or under his/her 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/her possession or under his/her 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) 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); 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 (Rhinocerotidae).
   23. Sharks (class Chondrichthyes).
   24. Snow leopards (Uncia uncia).
   25. Tigers (Panthera tigris).
   26. Wolves (Canis lupus).
   27. Poisonous insects.
   28. Vietnamese potbellied pigs.
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 520, 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.
5. Farm animals; miniature pigs. Except on properties zoned in an agricultural classification, no person shall own, keep, harbor or board any cattle, horses, ponies, swine, goats, sheep, fowl or rabbits (more than two).
6. Keeping of chickens.
   1. A maximum of six chickens may be kept or owned on property zoned single- or two-family residential.
   2. The owner of the chickens shall submit an original permit application and an annual license there after prior to January 1 of each year. Each permit issued expires December 31. The owner must additionally pay the annual fee as established by the Council. At a minimum, the application must include the following:
      1. Site plan. The applicant shall provide a site plan showing the location and dimensions of the proposed The owner of the chickens shall submit an original permit application and an annual license there after prior to January 1 of each year. Each permit issued expires December 31. The owner must additionally pay the annual fee as established by the Council. At a minimum, the application must include the following: coop and pen, and the distance of the coop and pen from all lot lines and principal structures located on adjacent lots.
      2. Permit from Wisconsin DATCP Livestock Premises Registration Program.
      3. Chicken coop and chicken pen/run plan. The applicant shall provide a plan showing the following:
         1. Soundness of construction. Be structurally sound, moisture-proof, kept in good repair, and constructed of material described in the application and approved by the City and be at least two square feet per chicken in size.
         2. Security. The structure shall have a roof and sides, be enclosed on all sides, and be of a design that is secure from predators. The pen/run shall be covered with screening, or similar material, to prevent escape of chickens and/or entry of predators.
         3. Ventilation. The structure shall have adequate windows and vents to provide proper light and ventilation to maintain a healthy environment for the chickens.
         4. Sanitation. The coop, pen and surrounding areas shall be clean and well maintained at all times. Manure and other waste shall be removed on a regular basis. While on-site, manure and waste shall be kept in a fully enclosed container with a secure lid. Odors from chickens, chicken manure, or other substances related to the keeping of chickens shall not be perceptible at the property boundaries.
   3. A fenced chicken pen/run must provide a minimum of six square feet of ground space per chicken, and may be located no closer than 10 feet to a property line and 25 feet to a residence occupied by anyone other than the chicken owner.
   4. Chickens shall not be permitted to run at large, or to cause any public nuisance.
   5. No person shall keep any rooster.
   6. Enforcement.
      1. Upon any written complaint to the Police Department or City official, warnings may be issued to the owner of the chickens.
      2. Upon any two written complaints in one year by one or more persons, a citation may be issued to the owner of the chickens, subject to forfeiture as provided in § 211-19.
      3. The City of New Lisbon may revoke a license if there are three or more violations or complaints within any consecutive twelve-month period of this or any other section of City ordinances.

1. Keeping wild and vicious animals
   1. Except as provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep or permit to be kept on his premises any wild or vicious animal for display or for exhibition purposes, whether gratuitously or for a fee. This section shall not be construed to apply to zoological parks, circuses, or exhibitions at which the animal is confined within a permanent enclosure.
   2. It shall be unlawful for any person to harbor or keep a vicious animal within the city. Any animal which is found off the premises of its owner may be seized by any police officer or humane officer and upon establishment, to the satisfaction of any court of competent jurisdiction, of the vicious character of said animal, it may be killed by a police officer or humane officer; provided however, that this section shall not apply to animals under the control of a law enforcement or military agency, nor to animals which are kept for the protection of property, provided that such animals are restrained by a leash or chain, cage, fence or other adequate means, from contact with the general public or with persons who enter the premises with the actual or implied permission of the owner or occupant.
2. Definitions
   1. “Wild animal” shall mean any live monkey or ape, raccoon, skunk, fox, snake, or other reptile, leopard, panther, tiger, lion, lynx or any other animal or any bird of prey which can normally be found in the wild state.
   2. “Vicious animal” shall mean any animal which has previously attacked or bitten any person, domesticated animal or which has behaved in such a manner that the person who harbors said animal knows or should reasonably know that the animal is possessed of tendencies to attack or bite persons and/or domesticated animal. Notwithstanding section 25.08(1)(b) above, the Chief of Police has the authority to determine any animal to be vicious in nature.

No mention of exotic animals in Village Ordinances.

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No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

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No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

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No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.

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No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances.