For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any animal.
AT LARGE. An animal shall be deemed to be at large when off the property of the owner and not under restraint.
HARBOR. Any person who feeds or shelters an animal or allows an animal to remain about their premises whether owned or occupied.
NEUTERED. Rendered permanently incapable of reproduction.
OWNER. When applied to the proprietorship of an animal shall include any person having a right of property in an animal, and any person who keeps or harbors an animal or has it in their care, and any person who permits an animal to remain in or about their premises whether owned or occupied.
RESTRAINT. An animal shall be considered under restraint if it is within the real property limits of its owner, secured by a leash or lead attended by a person, or fixed securely to an immovable object.
VERMIN. Rats, mice, moles or other similar rodents commonly considered pests.
(Ord. 190, passed 12-21-92)