§ 90.50 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   UNCONFINED. A vicious dog is UNCONFINED as defined in §§ 90.51 through 90.53 if such dog is not securely confined indoors or confined in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure upon the premises of the person or persons described in §§ 90.51 through 90.53. Such pen or structure must have secure sides and a secure top. If the pen or structure has no bottom secured to the sides, then the sides must be embedded two feet in the ground and secured by concrete anchors to a depth of three feet at each corner.

   VICIOUS DOG. As described in §§ 90.51 through 90.53 means:

      (1)   Any dog with a propensity, tendency or disposition to attack, to cause injury or to otherwise endanger the safety of human beings or other domestic animals; or

      (2)   Any dog that attacks a human being or other domestic animal one or more times.

(1992 Code, § 91.45) (Ord. 830.3, passed 8-8-1984; Ord. 01-98, passed 1-20-1998)