A. It is unlawful to maintain any livestock as defined in Section 9.04.020 within city limits without first obtaining a permit therefor from the animal control officer.

B. Exceptions. Any person who has been previously issued a livestock permit by the city pursuant to former Section 9.04.070 of this code shall not be required to apply for a new permit unless the owner seeks to maintain on his premises a type of animal not authorized by the livestock permit, animals in greater members than authorized by the livestock permit, seeks to change the location where the animals are maintained or seeks to transfer the permit to another. The provisions of this Chapter 9.12 shall otherwise apply to persons who have previously been issued a livestock permit by the city.