HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Specifying Security Requirements and Space Requirements for Crocodiles ORDINANCE NO. 3254
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SUBSECTION 3.308(3) AS IT NOW EX-
ISTS AND ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION 3.308(3) FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ADDING FURTHER SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR CROCODILES AND
THEIR ALLIES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE-
WITH; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa is hereby amend-
ed by repealing Subsection 3.308(3) as it now exists and enacting a new Subsec-
tion 3.308(3) as follows:
"(3) Crocodiles and their allies
(a) There must be a pool of water as wide as and twice as long
as the crocodilian's total length. It must be deep enough for
total submersion. There must be a dry area as long and as
wide as the occupant's total length. For each additional
specimen in the same cage, take the area needed by the larg-
est occupant and increase it by 25 0.
(b) The wet and dry area must be enclosed with chain link fenc-
ing or other suitable material appropriate for the animal's
containment. This enclosure must also have a ceiling secured
on all sides. Materials used for such enclosure must be of a
disinfectable nature. The dry area must consist of sand, pea
gravel, or astroturf to allow disinfectant cleaning or com-
plete changing. The enclosure must be kept locked at all
times with a lock of sufficient strength to prevent the escape
of the animal(s) and must display signage as to the content
with an appropriate warning. Outdoor housing is allowed
under species-appropriate weather conditions. If housed
outside, a perimeter fence sufficient to prevent entry from
all sides of the primary enclosure must be evident."
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute
a municipal infraction, punishable as set out in Section 1.9, Ames Municipal Code.
Section Three. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
shall be repealed to the extent of such conflict if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and publication as required by law.
Passed t is lltr h day of January 1994.
andra Ryan, Cit Clerk Larry 4Rurtis, Mayor
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