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Aerial View of Su ANALYSIS Permitting Process Federal and state Permits: Falconry is legal in the United States provided that the falconer receives the required federal and state licenses to practice the sport and to keep birds. In order to receive her apprentice license, the applicant was required to pass a written test, have her equipment, outdoor area, and mew facilities inspected, and is required to serve a minimum of two years as an apprentice under a licensed Master Falconer. There are three classes of falconry license, which is a permit issued jointly by the falconer's state of residence and the federal government. Therefore the applicant's Apprentice License will develop into a General Class License and after a minimum of 5 years the applicant may apply for her Master Class license. Those who hold falconry permits are required to renew their license with the State every year; specifically in March. Please see Exhibit D for previous falconry licenses. City Permit: Staff has assessed the requirements for an animal use permit to keep fowl as outlined in the Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC). The PUD follows the regulations of the single- family residential (R-1) district; which classifies the keeping of fowl as a conditionally permitted use. An animal use permit can be approved provided the use is consistent with the provisions of Section 7.36- Miscellaneous Animal Regulations of the PMC; as directed by PMC § 18.32.040(K); and if the conditional use application meets the required findings of the PMC § 18.124. The Code prohibits the keeping or maintenance of any animals in such manner, number or kind as to cause damage or hazard to persons or property in the vicinity or to generate offensive noise, dust or odor. Based on the PA UP-4, Jennifer Hostermcan /Hawk Planning Commission Page ~ of 15