For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AT LARGE. Any dog which is not confined within a fenced or completely enclosed area or on a chain or leash.
DOG. Any male, female, spayed female or neutered male dog of any age.
DOG KENNEL. Premises where more than four dogs, over six months of age, are raised, kept, housed or boarded.
DOG OF LICENSING AGE. Any dog which has attained the age of six months.
HOUSEHOLD or PREMISES OF A HOUSEHOLD. A dwelling place designed and normally used for and by a traditional single-family unit such as a husband, wife and child/children or the like, and includes, but is not limited to, separate single-family structures, individual apartments, mobile homes, RVs and the like. The fact that a unit may be occupied by multiple, adult, unrelated persons shall not affect the definition or limitations of use and numbers of animals allowed by this subchapter.
IMPOUNDED. Having been received into the custody of the Animal Control Officer, Police Department, Code Enforcement Officer or any authorized agent or representative thereof.
OWNER. Any person or persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring a dog.
POUND. An animal shelter, lot, premises or buildings maintained by the city for the confinement and care of dogs seized either under the provisions of this subchapter or otherwise.
UNLICENSED DOG. A dog for which the license for the current year has not been paid or to which the tag provided for in this subchapter is not attached.
VICIOUS DOG. A dog that has bitten, clawed or otherwise harmed, or constitutes a physical threat, or a dog whose temperament or habits endanger or menace any person or other animal without provocation by such person or animal. This term shall not include a dog that bites, attacks or menaces a person or other animal that has tormented or injured the dog.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 7-6-2020)