A.    All wild animals (Class 2), as defined in Section 6.04.010, are forbidden to be kept, owned, harbored, boarded, sold or let for hire within the city, except as provided by subsection B of this section.

    B.    The city board of public works and safety may grant a temporary variance to subsection A to those, owners, commercial animal establishments or sponsors who make formal written requests for an exhibition of wild animals (Class 2) to be held within the city limits.

    A written formal request must be presented to the city animal control department, not less than fourteen days prior to the starting date of the exhibition. The request must include but is not limited to: the legal name, address, telephone number; the type and number of wild animal (Class 2) in the exhibit; the time, date(s) and location of the exhibit. Upon receipt of the request for the variance the animal control department will make initial investigation as to the information contained on the request and verify any permit(s) or license(s) required. The animal control manager will then present the variance request with any recommendation to the board of public works and safety for the city at its next regularly scheduled meeting for its decision and action upon the request. The applicant is entitled to be notified of said meeting and to be present to present evidence on its behalf. Upon the decision of the board, the animal control manager will notify the applicant and/or sponsor of the board's decision. The board of public works and safety and/or the city attorney's office reserves the right to attach any additional requirements to the exhibit deemed reasonable and to void any variance found in violation of this chapter or harmful to the public.

    C.    The city and its agents may not be held liable for any damages caused by such exhibit permitted hereunder. (Prior code § 4-38)