For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any animal, other than man, which may be affected by rabies.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER. Any person appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council to perform duties as assigned by the Mayor to effectuate this chapter.
AT LARGE. Any dog shall be deemed to be at large when it is off the property of his owner and not under the control of a responsible person.
CAT. Any feline, regardless of age or sex.
CONFINED. Restriction of an animal at all times by the owner, or his agent, to an escape-proof building or other enclosure away from other animals and the public.
DEPARTMENT. The Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois.
DOG. Whenever "dog" is used in this chapter it shall include any canine, female as well as a male dog, regardless of age.
HAS BEEN BITTEN. Has been seized with the teeth or jaws so that the person or animal seized has been nipped, gripped, wounded, or pierced, and further includes contact of saliva with any break or abrasion of the skin.
INOCULATION AGAINST RABIES. The injection of an anti-rabies vaccine approved by the Department.
LEASH. A cord, rope, strap, or chain which shall be securely fastened to the collar or harness of a dog or other animal and shall be of sufficient strength to keep such dog or other animal under control.
OWNER. Any person having a right of property in a dog or other animal, or who keeps or harbors a dog or other animal, or who has it in his care, or who acts as its custodian, or who knowingly permits a dog or other domestic animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by him.
PET. A domesticated animal, including dogs and cats.
PET SOLID WASTE. Waste matter expelled from the bowels of the pet; feces or excrement.
PROPER DISPOSAL. Placement in a designated waste receptacle, or other suitable container, including a plastic bag, securely tied, and discarded in a refuse container which is regularly emptied by the municipality or some other refuse collector; or disposal into a system designed to convey domestic sewage for proper treatment and disposal. Disposal into a stormdrain or stormwater system is strictly prohibited.
RESTRAINT. A dog is under "restraint" within the meaning of this chapter if he is controlled by a leash; at "heel" beside a responsible person: within a vehicle being driven or parked on the streets; or within the property limits of his owner or keeper.
SHADE. Protection from the direct rays of the sun.
SHELTER. As it applies to dogs, shall mean a moisture-proof structure of suitable size to accommodate the dog and allow retention of body heat, made of durable material with a solid floor raised at least two inches from the ground and with the entrance covered by a flexible, windproof material. Such structure shall be provided with a sufficient quantity of suitable bedding to provide insulation and protection against cold and dampness.
VICIOUS ANIMAL. Any animal which has previously attacked or bitten any person or which has behaved in such a manner that the person who harbors said animal knows or should reasonably know that the animal is possessed of tendencies to attack or bite persons.
WILD ANIMAL. Any live monkey or ape, raccoon, skunk, fox, snake, or other reptile, leopard, panther, tiger, lion, lynx or any other animal or any bird of prey which can normally be found in the wild state (see ILCS Ch. 510, Act 5, § 24).
(Ord. 873, passed 6-10-19; Ord. 890, passed 7-13-20)