FANCY PIGEON: A pigeon which, through past breeding, has developed certain distinctive physical and performing characteristics as to be clearly identified and accepted by the national pigeon association, the American pigeon club, or the rare breeds pigeon club. Examples: fantails, pouters, trumpeters.
LOFT: The structure(s) for the keeping or housing of pigeons permitted by this article.
MATURE PIGEON: A pigeon aged six (6) months or older.
OWNER: The owner of pigeons subject to this article.
PIGEON: A member of the family Columbidae, and shall include "Racing Pigeons", "Fancy Pigeons" and "Sporting Pigeons" as defined in this section.
RACING PIGEON: A pigeon which, through selective past breeding, has developed the distinctive physical and mental characteristics as to enable it to return to its home after having been released a considerable distance therefrom, and which is accepted by the American Racing Pigeon Union, Inc., or the International Federation of Racing Pigeon Fanciers. Also, commonly known as racing homer, homing pigeon, or carrier pigeon.
SPORTING PIGEON: A pigeon which, through selective past breeding, has developed the ability to fly in a distinctive manner, such as aerial acrobatics or endurance flying. Examples: rollers, tipplers. (Ord. 97-168; Ord. 01-42)