For the purpose of this chapter, unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning is intended, certain terms used in this chapter are defined as follows:
AT LARGE: Any dog which is not confined within a fenced or completely enclosed area or controlled by a leash, cord, chain or electronic device.
DOG: Any male, female or spayed female or neutered male dog of any age.
DOG OF LICENSING AGE: Any dog which has attained the age of six (6) months.
IMMEDIATE CONTROL: Control by leash, cord, chain, or electronic device.
IMPOUNDED: Having been received into the custody of the municipal pound or into the custody of the code enforcement officer or police department or any authorized agent or representative thereof.
KENNEL: Premises where more than three (3) but no more than six (6) dogs are raised, kept, housed or boarded.
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 chapter 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 chapter 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. 623, 2015)