As used in this Chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section:
ANIMAL: Applies to "dogs" and "livestock" as defined in this Section.
ATTENDED ANIMAL: One accompanied by the owner or his agent, where the animal is:
A. Under leash or similar device; or
B. Being ridden, e.g., horseback.
CONTROLLED UNATTENDED ANIMAL: One which is:
A. Chained or tied within the owner's property in such a way that the animal cannot leave the physical confines of the owner's property. The sidewalks, streets, alleys, and the like, open to the public, shall not be deemed a part of the owner's property for the purposes of this Chapter;
B. Fenced within the owner's property in such a way as to comply with subsection A of this definition; or
C. Confined within a dwelling, barn or other building not open to the public.
DOG: An animal of the species canis familiaris regardless of breed or gender, or other members of the canidae family which have been trained or domesticated; including canis latrans or wolf, canis lupus or coyote, or any animal which wholly or partially is a member of the genus canis.
HOUSEHOLD AND 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 children, or the like, and includes, but is not limited to, separate single-family structures, individual apartments, mobile homes, duplex halves, motel rooms or suites 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 Chapter.
LIVESTOCK: Any cattle, horses, mules, asses, swine, sheep or goats.
POSITIVE CONTROL: Either an attended animal or a controlled unattended animal. (Ord. 268, 6-9-1998)