(A) An
ELECTRIFIED FENCE
for the purpose of this section means any fence and appurtenant devices, including, but not limited to, fences and devices used in animal control, and including, but not limited to, a fence consisting of a single strand of wire supported by posts or other fixtures, which has an electrical charge or is connected to a source of electrical current, and which is so designed or placed that a person or animal coming into contact with the conductive element of the fence receives an electrical shock.
(B) No person shall install or maintain within the city limits an electrified fence.
(C) The Legislature has founds, at Cal. Food & Agric. Code § 17150, that electrified fences have caused injuries and deaths to persons, particularly children, coming into contact with such fences. TheCity Council adopts and incorporates those legislative findings. Additionally, the City Council finds that such fences pose threats to police officers, who may be required to climb or go under fences during darkness of night in the performance of their duties, and who may inadvertently come into contact with electrified fences, potentially causing injury or death to such officers.
(Ord. 1023-C-S, passed 7-27-04) Penalty, see §§ 1-2.01 et seq.