As used in this chapter, all words shall have their usual meaning except that the following words or terms as used in this chapter shall be defined as follows:
AGENT: Any agency, society or other organization with which the city has contracted to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER: The chief of police or any of his/her deputies within the animal control division of the police department, deputized for the purpose of enforcing the animal control laws and regulations.
ANIMAL LICENSE FEE COLLECTOR: The animal control officer or any person or entity delegated by, and under the supervision of, the animal control officer for the purpose of issuing animal licenses.
ANIMAL SHELTER: Any animal shelter, temporary animal shelter, or shelter vehicle owned by or on behalf of the city of Corcoran, for animal control purposes, whether maintained directly by the city or its agents.
CITY: The territory within the boundaries of the city of Corcoran.
COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER: The Kings County health officer, or his/her designee.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL: Any animal that has bitten, injured or aggressively pursued any human being or other animal which the animal control officer, after conducting an investigation pursuant to section 5-4C-8 of this chapter or a hearing officer, after an appeal hearing, finds that because of its behavior, temperament and physical characteristics combined with the manner in which it is maintained will probably cause great bodily harm to a human being or other animal in the future. No animal shall be found to be a dangerous animal based only on circumstances set forth in section 5-4C-8 of this chapter.
DISEASED OR INJURED ANIMAL: Any animal not suspected of rabies which is apparently diseased, sick, injured, disabled, infirm or crippled.
DOG KENNEL: Any place or premises where six (6) or more dogs or cats or combinations thereof, over the age of four (4) months, are kept. For the purposes of this chapter, "keeping" includes boarding, grooming, breeding, training, selling and related purposes other than places maintained by a licensed veterinarian or nonprofit organization for the prevention of cruelty to animals.
FOWL: As used herein includes chickens, turkeys, emus, ostriches, and all other domestic or domesticated fowl other than household pets.
GUIDE DOG: Any dog trained to lead a blind person.
HARBORING: A person "harbors" a dog within the meaning of this chapter when he/she feeds or shelters a dog.
LIVESTOCK: As used herein includes horses, ponies, mules, burros, jacks or jennies, cows, bulls, calves, heifers, sheep, goats, swine, hogs, pigs, and all other domestic or domesticated animals other than household pets.
OWNER: Any person, association, firm, corporation or legal entity owning, having an interest in, or having control, custody, or possession of any animal.
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMAL: Any animal that has bitten, injured or aggressively pursued any human being or other animal which the animal control officer, after conducting an investigation pursuant to section 5-4C-8 of this chapter or a hearing officer, after an appeal hearing finds that because of its behavior, temperament and physical characteristics combined with the manner in which it is maintained there is a substantial possibility that it will cause injury or great bodily harm to a human being or other animal in the future. No animal shall be found to be a potentially dangerous animal based solely on circumstances set forth in section 5-4C-8 of this chapter.
RUNNING AT LARGE: A dog "runs at large" within the meaning of this chapter when it is on private property without the permission of the person owning or occupying the property, or when it is upon public property and is not upon a leash or chain continuously held in the hand of a responsible person capable of controlling such dog.
SIGNAL DOG: Any dog trained to lead or assist a deaf person. (Ord. 610, 7-20-2009)