City limits on animals
St. Paul
Requires written consent of 75 percent of neighbors within 150 feet of where animals are housed.
Permits cost $70, and $26/year to renew.
Allows hoofed animals or beehives with permits.
Prohibited pets: chimpanzees, monkeys, raccoons, skunks, lions, dingoes
Minneapolis
Requires the consent of 80 percent of neighbors within 100 feet of property where small animals will be kept.
An inspection of the area.
$30 permits that must be renewed annually.
Special permits needed for events with wild or hoofed animals:
Permits may not last longer than 21 days.
Depending on event, permits range in cost from $50 to $150.
Prohibited pets: Horses (unless properly stabled), cows, sheep, pigs, any other hoofed animal, hives or other honeybee housing.
Sources: St. Paul Animal Control, Minneapolis Animal Care & Control, Minneapolis Code of Ordinances.