The purpose of this chapter is to ensure the protection of animal rights for the enjoyment of city residents while protecting adjoining property owners and ensuring the peaceful enjoyment of their property ownership, while maintaining the agricultural heritage, and 4H and FFA traditions of Mona City. Livestock and all other agricultural animals/activities, unless specifically mentioned, are exempt from restrictions under this chapter.

(Am. Ord. passed 4-13-2021)

This overlay encompasses all zones in Mona City.

(Am. Ord. passed 4-13-2021)

The following animals are not permitted in any residential zone:

1. No "vicious animal," as such is defined in this chapter, shall be kept or possessed in any zone, however, this subsection shall not apply to any animal kept or possessed in the city as part of any rodeo, circus, etc., for less than ten days.
2. It is unlawful for any person to possess, as a "pet," any living wild or dangerous animal as defined in this chapter within the city, with exception to traditional livestock animals. Wild or dangerous animals include: poisonous or venomous reptiles, monitor lizards, snakes with a length greater than six feet, crocodilians, poisonous or venomous spiders, scorpions, all species of non-human mammals except domestic dog, cat, ferret, and rabbit. No more than four laboratory mice and rats, hamster, guinea pig, gerbil, and/or chinchillas are allowed in residential zones.
3. Mink are not allowed in any area of the city.

(Am. Ord. passed 4-13-2021)

1. Household Pets: Small animals and fowl that meet the standards outlined in this section may be kept as household pets in all residential single-family homes, and are subject to the following.
   1. To the extent reasonably possible, animals or fowl must be kept in pens, or otherwise secured on the owner's property unless housed within the dwelling unit.
2. Animals on Residential Lots:
   1. No more than two hogs are allowed per one-half acre single family residential lot. All piglets resulting from the care and keep of the hogs should be disbursed within three months from birth. An exception is granted for animals being raised to show at the County fair.
   2. An agricultural exemption for noise, odor, disturbances, etc. is ensured for all farm animals, livestock, and agricultural activities as approved in this chapter within the city limits, as long as the location is maintained and cleaned regularly.

(Am. Ord. passed 4-13-2021)

All persons in violation of this chapter shall be given 30 days to come into compliance. Any person who is in violation of this chapter after 30 days shall be subject to a fine in the amount of $50 the first month, with this amount increasing $50 each month up to a maximum of $300 per month until the property is brought into compliance with the Mona City ordinance.

(Am. Ord. passed 4-13-2021)