Whenever, in this chapter or in any resolution or standard adopted by the City Council pursuant to this chapter, the following terms are used, they shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, unless it Is apparent from the context thereof, that some other meaning is intended.
ANIMAL SERVICES MANAGER. The Director of the City or his or her duly authorized representative.
ATTACK. Any action by an animal which places a person in danger of immediate bodily harm.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL.
(1) Any animal which has twice within a 48 month period in two separate incidents has, actively pursued, attacked, bitten or otherwise caused an injury less severe than a "substantial Injury" (as defined in this section), to another person or animal engaged in a lawful activity;
(2) Any animal which has once attacked, bitten, or otherwise caused injury to a person or animal engaged in lawful activity, resulting in death or substantial injury;
(3) Any animal which has been previously declared a potentially dangerous animal and the owner/custodian has failed to restrain the animal as so directed; or
(4) Any dog which has been declared a "potentially dangerous dog" as defined by California State Law during any legal hearing process.
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMAL.
(1) Any animal which has once actively pursued, attacked, bitten, or otherwise caused an injury less severe than a "substantial injury" (as defined in this section), to another person engaged in a lawful activity.
(2) Any animal which has once attacked, bitten, or otherwise caused an injury less severe than a "substantial injury" (as defined in this section), to another animal.
(3) Any animal which is found actively pursuing livestock, poultry, dogs, cats or animals.
SECURE ENCLOSURE. A fence or structure suitable to prevent the entry of young children or any part thereof, and which is suitable to confine a potentially dangerous, or dangerous animal in conjunction with other measures which may be taken by the owner or keeper of the animal, or at the direction of the Director. The enclosure shall be designed to prevent the animal from escaping and from preventing an adult or child from coming in contact with the animal. (A chain where a person can walk within the length of the chain, or an electric collar or invisible fence is not a sufficient restraint or enclosure.)
SUBSTANTIAL INJURY. A substantial impairment of the physical condition of a person or animal which requires professional medical treatment, including, but not limited to, loss of consciousness; concussion; bone fracture; protracted loss or impairment of function of any bodily member or organ; muscle tears, disfiguring lacerations, punctures, or a wound requiring multiple sutures; or any injury requiring corrective or cosmetic surgery.
VICIOUS ANIMAL.
(1) Any animal seized under section 599a of the Penal Code and upon the sustaining of a conviction of the owner.
(2) Any animal which, when unprovoked, in an aggressive manner, inflicts injury on or kills a human being or animal.
VICIOUS DOG.
(1) Any dog seized under section 599a of the Penal Code and upon the sustaining of a conviction of the owner or keeper under subdivision (a) of section 597.5 of the Penal Code.
(2) Any dog which, when unprovoked, in an aggressive manner, inflicts injury on or kills a human being or animal.
(3) Any dog previously determined to be and currently listed as a potentially dangerous dog which after its owner or keeper has been notified of this determination, continues the behavior described in section 31602 of the Food and Agricultural Code or is maintained in violation of section 31641, 31642 or31643 of the Food and Agricultural Code.
(Ord. 2018-252, passed 12-5-2018)