For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"ANIMALS." Every living creature domestic and/or non-domestic, but does not include humans.
"COMMUNICABLE DISEASE." Any disease that is contagious by air or by direct contact.
"CONFINEMENT." Means to be kept in a kennel or cage for reason of observation or delivery to a shelter.
"CRIPPLED." Any animal who is unable to walk around without difficulty due to injury or old age.
"DEPOSITED." Means made or left by the animal in any spot.
"DESTRUCTION." Means being put to death in a humane way.
"DISEASED." Any animal with a contagious disease or virus.
"EXCRETA." Liquid or solid waste matter from any animal.
"FEEDS." Means to provide food, water and/or shelter.
"FIREARM." Either a small handgun or a rifle.
"HARBOR." To allow to stay on one's personal property.
"HUMANELY DESTROYED." The act of being killed in a painless and quick way where one does not suffer.
"IMMEDIATELY." As soon as possible after the occurrence.
"INJURED." Any animal who has been injured by any means.
"INJURING." The act of hurting any animal in any way, for example hitting or running over with a vehicle.
"LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE." Means by law responsible for any fees or damages caused by the animal.
"NON-DOMESTIC ANIMALS." Any animal not living in a dwelling or household, with exception of dogs and cats.
"NOTIFYING." Means if you injure an animal, you must immediately contact the owner or keeper or other proper agency.
"NUISANCE." An animal or group of animals shall be considered a nuisance if it:
(1) Damages, soils or defiles private or public property.
(2) Interferes with, molests or attacks persons or other animals;
(3) Is repeatedly at large, three or more times within a six month period;
(4) Causes unsanitary, dangerous or offensive conditions, including fouling the air by odors;
(5) Chases, snaps at, harasses or impedes pedestrians, bicyclists or vehicles;
(6) By virtue of number or type is offensive or dangerous to the public health, safety or welfare;
(7) Is diseased or dangerous to the public health; or
(8) Barks, whines or howls in an excessive, continuous or untimely fashion.
"OBSERVATION." Any animal being kept in quarantine and being observed on a daily basis for symptoms of disease.
"PUBLIC VEHICULAR AREA." Any area which is open to and accessible to public vehicular traffic.
"REASONABLE MEANS." To capture the animal either by calling it, using a catchpole or by setting a live trap.
"RELEASE." To remove from a cage or kennel, or to let escape and roam free.
"RESTRAINED." Tied or confined in some fashion, not able to run free.
"SEIZED." When taken into custody, caught or trapped.
"STRAY ANIMAL." Any animal that is not the property of another person.
"SURRENDER." To release into the custody of the Animal Control Officer or appointed agent.
"UNCOVERED PICK-UP TRUCK." A pick-up truck on which the bed or back has no covering or camper shell, thereby leaving it open.
"UNLAWFUL KILLING." The act of any person humanely or inhumanely putting to death any animal without permission from the proper authority.
(Ord. 94-95-12, passed 4-10-95; Am. Ord. 04-05-02, passed 7-26-04; Am. Ord. 04-05-06, passed 10-11-04)