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Pur ase: Strikes all language pertaining to permitting and physical <br />enclosures. Clarifies that the keeping of wild animals dangerous to persons <br />and property within Orange County is not allowed. The only exemption <br />allowed is for animals used far teaching and/or research purposes at the <br />University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The ordinance, if adapted, will <br />become effective upon approval unless otherwise specified by the Orange <br />County Board of Commissioners. <br />F. Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting the Display of Wild <br />and Exotic Animals Within Orange County <br />P. urpose: This purpose of this ordinance is to prohibit the display of wild and <br />exotic animals within Orange .County specifically for the purposes of <br />entertainment or amusement. It does not prohibit the exhibition of animals for <br />educational purposes by non-profit groups, institutions or individuals. It does <br />not prohibit the ownership of exotic animals. The ordinance, if adapted, will <br />become effective upon approval unless otherwise specified by the Orange <br />County Board of Commissioners. <br />Copies of the Proposed Rules and Changes for Items E 8~ F are available at: <br />Board of County Commissioners Animal Control Division Office Health Director's Office <br />200 South Cameron Street 304 Revere Road 300 West Tryon Street <br />Hillsborough, NC 27278 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br />Changes may be made in the advertised proposals that reflect debate, objections <br />and discussion at the hearing. <br />Accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities can be provided if the <br />request is made to the Director of Planning at least 48 hours prior to the Public <br />Hearing by calling the appropriate number listed below. <br />Questions regarding the proposals may be directed to the Orange County Planning <br />Department located in the Planning and Agricultural Center, 306E Revere Road, <br />Hillsborough, North Carolina. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday <br />through Friday. You may also call 245-2575 (Hillsborough), 688-7331 (Durham), 967- <br />9251 (Chapel 'Hill-Carrboro) or 227-2031 (Mebane/Graham). Please ask for .extension <br />2575 or 2585. You will be directed to a staff member who will answer your questions. <br />PUBLISH: News of Oranae Cha el Hill Herald <br />May 16, 2001 May 16, 2001 <br />May 23, 2001 May 23, 2001 <br />