For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any mammal, reptile, amphibian, fish, bird (including all fowl and poultry) or other member commonly accepted as a part of the animal kingdom. Animals shall be classified as follows:
(1) DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Those animals commonly accepted as domesticated household pets. Unless otherwise defined, domestic animals shall include dogs, cats, caged birds, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, domesticated rabbits, fish, non-poisonous, non-venomous and non- constricting reptiles or amphibians, and other similar animals.
(2) FARM ANIMALS. Those animals commonly associated with a farm or performing work in an agricultural setting. Unless otherwise defined, farm animals shall include members of the equestrian family (horses, mules), bovine family (cows, bulls), sheep, poultry (chickens, turkeys), fowl (ducks, geese), swine (including Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs), goats, bees, and other animals associated with a farm, ranch, or stable.
(3) NON-DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Those animals commonly considered to be naturally wild and not naturally trained or domesticated, or which are commonly considered to be inherently dangerous to the health, safety, and welfare of people. Unless otherwise defined, non- domestic animals shall include:
(a) Any member of the large cat family (family felidae) including lions, tigers, cougars, bobcats, leopards and jaguars, but excluding commonly accepted domesticated house cats.
(b) Any naturally wild member of the canine family (family canidae) including wolves, foxes, coyotes, dingoes, and jackals, but excluding commonly accepted domesticated dogs.
(c) Any crossbreeds such as the crossbreed between a wolf and a dog, unless the crossbreed is commonly accepted as a domesticated house pet.
(d) Any member or relative of the rodent family including any skunk (whether or not descented), raccoon, squirrel, or ferret, but excluding those members otherwise defined or commonly accepted as domesticated pets.
(e) Any poisonous, venomous, constricting, or inherently dangerous member of the reptile or amphibian families including rattlesnakes, boa constrictors, pit vipers, crocodiles and alligators.
(f) Any other animal which is not explicitly listed above but which can be reasonably defined by the terms of this section, including but not limited to bears, deer, monkeys and game fish.
APIARY. The assembly of one (1) or more colonies of honeybees at a single location.
AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner and not under the custody and control of the owner or other person, either by leash, cord, chain, or otherwise restrained or confined.
BEEKEEPER. A person who owns or has charge of one (1) or more colonies of honeybees.
BEEKEEPING EQUIPMENT. Anything used in the operation of an apiary, such as hive bodies, supers, frames, top and bottom boards and extractors.
CAT. Both the male and female of the felidae species commonly accepted as domesticated household pets.
COLONY. An aggregate of honeybees consisting principally of workers, but having, when perfect, one queen and at times drones, brood, combs, and honey.
DOG. Both the male and female of the canine species, commonly accepted as domesticated household pets, and other domesticated animals of a dog kind.
HIVE. The receptacle inhabited by a colony that is manufactured for that purpose.
HONEYBEE. All life stages of the common domestic honeybee, Apis mellifera species of European origin.
NUCLEUS COLONY. A small quantity of honeybees with a queen housed in a smaller than usual hive box designed for a particular purpose.
OWNER. Any person or persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping, or harboring an animal.
RELEASE PERMIT. A permit issued by the Animal Control Officer or other person in charge of the pound for the release of any animal that has been taken to the pound. A release permit may be obtained upon payment of a release fee, payment of any maintenance costs incurred in capturing and impounding the animal, and, if the animal is a dog or cat, presentation of a valid certificate of vaccination for rabies and distemper shots. The release fee shall be as established by resolution of the City Council.
SUPER. That part of a honeybee hive used to collect honey.
SWARMING. The natural process where a queen bee leaves a colony with a large group of worker bees.
UNUSUAL AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR. Any instance in which unusual aggressive characteristics such as stinging without provocation or attacking without provocation occurs.
(Am. Ord. 202, passed 8-24-15; Am. Ord. 230A, passed 4-8-19)