(a) It shall be unlawful to keep, harbor, own or in any way possess within the corporate limits of the city any pit bull dog.
(b) For the purpose of this article, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PIT BULL.
(A) The Bull Terrier breed of dogs;
(B) The Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed of dogs;
(C) The American Pit Bull Terrier breed of dogs;
(D) The American Staffordshire Terrier breed of dogs;
(E) Dogs of mixed breed or of other breeds than above listed which breed or mixed breed is known as pit bulls, pit bull dogs or pit bull terriers; or
(F) Any dog which has the appearance and characteristics of being predominantly of the breeds of Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier; any other breed commonly known as pit bulls, pit bull dogs or pit bull terriers or a combination of any of these breeds.
(Ord. 1699, passed - -)