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 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 reptiles or amphibians and other similar animals.
(2) FARM ANIMALS. Those animals commonly associated with a farm or 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, pheasants), fowl (ducks, geese), swine (including Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs), goats, bees and other animals associated with a farm, ranch or stable.
(3) NON-DOMESTIC/WILD ANIMALS. Those animals commonly considered to be naturally wild and not usually 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/WILD ANIMALS shall include:
(a) Any member of the large cat family (family felidae) including lions, tigers, cougars, bobcats, leopards and jaguars, excluding domesticated house cats;
(b) Any naturally wild member of the canine family (family canidae) including wolves, foxes, coyotes, dingoes and jackals, excluding domesticated dogs;
(c) Any crossbreeds of wild animals and domestic animals 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 or squirrel, but excluding those members otherwise defined or commonly accepted as domesticated pets;
(e) Any poisonous, venomous or inherently dangerous member of the reptile family, including rattlesnakes, pit vipers and amphibians such as crocodiles and alligators; and
(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 and game fish.
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 or chained.
CITY. Area within the corporate limits of the City of Mounds View, Minnesota.
DOG. Canines which are domestic animals.
DOG KENNEL.
(1) COMMERCIAL. Any premises where more than four dogs over six months of age are owned, boarded, bred, kept or harbored.
(2) RESIDENTIAL. Any premises where three or four dogs over six months of age are owned, boarded, bred, kept or harbored.
KEEPING. Providing food, water or shelter for domestic or farm animals.
OWNER. Any person, persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring an animal.
PRIVATE PROPERTY. All residential premises owned by private individuals, including all structures located thereon, front yards, side yards and backyards.
RAISING. The maintaining and breeding as a hobby or as a commercial enterprise any domestic or farm animal.
SUBSTANTIAL BODILY HARM. A substantial disfigurement or a substantial loss or impairment of the functions of any bodily member or organ, whether temporary or permanent, or a fracture of any bodily member.
VICIOUS ANIMAL. Any animal of a ferocious or vicious character, habit, disposition or any animal which has:
(1) Killed or inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human, domestic animal or farm animal without substantial provocation; or
(2) Been involved in two or more biting incidents without substantial provocation, involving humans, domestic animals or farm animals, within one year.
(Prior Code, § 701.03) (Ord. 696, passed 04-22-2002)