For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any mammal, reptile, amphibian, fish, bird (including all fowl and poultry) or other member commonly accepted as part of the animal kingdom. Animals shall be classified as follows:
(1) CAT. Shall be intended to mean both the male and female of the Felidae species commonly accepted as domesticated household pets.
(2) DOG. Shall be intended to mean both the male and female of the canine species, commonly accepted as domesticated household pets, and other domesticated animals of a dog kind. Any non-domestic animal must meet state guidelines and the owner must receive approval from the City.
(3) DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Those animals commonly accepted as domesticated household pets. Unless otherwise defined, such animals shall include dogs, cats, caged birds, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets (if vaccinated against rabies), domesticated rabbits, domesticated rats, fish and non-venomous reptiles or amphibians and other similar animals.
(4) WILD or EXOTIC NON-DOMESTICATED ANIMALS. Those animals commonly considered to be naturally wild and not naturally trained or domesticated, or which are commonly considered to be inherently dangerous to the health, safety, and welfare of people. Unless otherwise defined, such animals shall include:
(a) Any member of the large cat family (family Felidae) including lions, tigers, cougars, bobcats, leopards and jaguars, but excluding commonly accepted domesticated house cats.
(b) Any naturally wild member of the canine family (family Canidae) including wolves, foxes, coyotes, dingoes, and jackals, but excluding commonly accepted domesticated dogs.
(c) Any crossbreeds such as the crossbreed between a wolf and a dog, unless the crossbreed is commonly accepted as a domesticated house pet.
(d) Any member or relative of the rodent family including any skunk (whether or not de-scented), raccoon, squirrel, or ferret (unless vaccinated against rabies), but excluding those members otherwise defined as domesticated pets.
(e) Any venomous, or inherently dangerous member of the reptile or amphibian families as well as crocodiles and alligators.
(f) Any other animal which is not explicitly listed above but which can be reasonably defined by the terms of this section, including but not limited to bears, deer, monkeys and game fish.
(3) FARM ANIMALS. Those animals commonly associated with a farm or performing work in an agricultural setting. Unless otherwise defined, such animals shall include members of the equestrian family (horses, mules), bovine family (cows, bulls), sheep, poultry (chickens, roosters, turkeys), fowl (ducks, geese), swine (including Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs), goats, bees, and other animals associated with a farm, ranch, or stable.
AT LARGE. Shall be intended to mean off the premises of the owner and not under the custody and control of the owner or other person, either by restraint, cord, or chain.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER or OFFICER. The Animal Control Officer, members of the Emily Police Department, and/or the city appointed authority for the city who shall enforce the provisions of this section. The duties of the Enforcement Officer are as follows:
(1) Capture, seize and deliver to any designated pound any animal running at large within the city.
(2) Investigate all reported incidents wherein a dog has bitten a person and confirm that said animal is quarantined as required herein.
(3) Such other matters as may be prescribed by the City Council, Police Chief or designee.
OWNER. Shall be intended to mean any person or persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping, or harboring an animal.
RESTRAINT.
(1) Physical confinement such as; by leash, chain, cable, fence, electronic control, or building;
(2) Under competent voice control of a person who is physically present with an animal when that animal is on the property of the owner; or
(3) Under competent voice control when an animal is engaged in a recognized animal activity or form of training requiring that it not be physically confined.