ADDITIONAL PET: Any dog in addition to the amount allowed per household.
ANIMAL SHELTER: Any facility owned and operated by a governmental entity or any animal welfare organization, which is incorporated within the state of Utah, for the purpose of preventing cruelty to animals and used for the care and custody of seized, stray, homeless, quarantined, abandoned or unwanted dogs, cats or other domestic animals.
AT LARGE: A dog shall be considered to be "at large" when it is off the owner's property and not under immediate control, by means of a durable restraint device, capable of keeping the dog restrained.
BITE: Any actual puncture, tear or abrasion of the skin inflicted by the teeth of an animal.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL: Any animal that, according to the records of the town or county police agency:
A. Has inflicted serious injury on a human being, with or without provocation, on public or private property;
B. Has killed or injured a domestic animal, with or without provocation, while off the owner's property;
C. Has previously been found to be "potentially dangerous" the owner having received notice of such, and it is witnessed and documented that the animal aggressively bites, attacks or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals;
D. The animal is found to be in violation of any restrictions placed upon the animal pertaining to a potentially dangerous animal, as designated in this chapter.
DOG: Any canine over six (6) months of age. Any canine under six (6) months of age is a puppy.
DOMESTIC ANIMAL: Animals accustomed to living in or about the habitation of man, including, but not limited to, cats, dogs, rabbits, fowl, horses, swine, goats, sheep, mules, donkeys, llamas and cattle.
NONCONFORMING: Anyone in conflict with this chapter, as to the number of dogs, upon its enactment.
OFFICER: The person or persons appointed by the mayor and town council to give citations and impound dog(s) as needed.
OWNER: Any person or persons, association, firm, or corporation owning, keeping or harboring a dog.
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMAL: Any animal that, with or without provocation, chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks or any public grounds, in a threatening or menacing fashion, or apparent attitude of attack, or any animal with a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack with or without provocation. In addition a potentially dangerous animal is any animal that, because of witnessed and documented action, is believed capable of causing injury, or otherwise posing a threat to the safety of humans or domestic animals.
QUARANTINE: The isolation of an animal in a substantial enclosure, so the animal is not subject to contact with other animals or unauthorized persons.
RESTRAINT DEVICE: Any chain, leash, cord, rope or other device commonly used to restrain an animal.
VICIOUS ANIMAL: Any animal which:
A. Has inflicted serious injury on a human being, with or without provocation, on public or private property;
B. Has killed or injured a domestic animal, with or without provocation, while off the owner's property;
C. Has previously been found to be a "dangerous animal", the owner having received notice of such and the animal again bites, attacks or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals; or it is witnessed and documented that the animal is in violation of restrictions placed upon the animal pertaining to a potentially dangerous or dangerous animal, pursuant to section 5-1-5 of this chapter.
WORRY: To harass by tearing, biting, or shaking with the teeth, with or without provocation. (Ord. 11-04, 11-1-2011)