Research facilities where bona fide medical or related research is being conducted, 501(c)(3) animal welfare shelters, and other animal establishments operated by state or local government, or which are licensed by federal law, are excluded from the permit requirements of Sections 6.12.040 through 6.12.060. (Ord. 2018-06 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2012-12 § 2 (Exh. A (part)))