For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any living, nonhuman, vertebrae creature.
AT-LARGE. Not confined without means of escape of any portion of the animal’s body in a pen, corral, yard, cage, house, vehicle, or other secure enclosure, unless on a leash and under the control of a competent human being.
CAT. Either a male or female feline animal.
CAT COLONY.
(1) A group of two or more feral cats habituating a regular geographic area.
(2) MANAGED COLONY. A colony of free-roaming cats that is registered with the town and maintained by a caretaker.
CHICKEN. A Gallus gallus domesticus, a domestic bird typically kept on a farm. This definition does not include other fowl, such as, but not limited to: peacocks; turkeys; or waterfowl.
CHICKEN COOP. An enclosed structure for harboring chickens, that provides shelter from the elements.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL. Any animal that:
(1) Would constitute a danger to human life or property if it were not secured;
(2) Has caused serious injury to a person, without having been provoked by that person; and/or
(3) At a place other than its owner’s or keeper’s property that has:
(a) Chased or approached a person in a menacing fashion, or apparent attitude of attack;
(b) Attacked another domestic animal; and/or
(c) Because of its training or behavior, is capable of inflicting physical harm or death to humans.
DOG. Either a male or female canine mammal.
DOMESTIC ANIMAL. Rabbits, cattle, horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, jackasses, llamas, swine, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, and poultry.
FERAL. Any domesticated mammal/fowl, which has escaped from domestication and has become wild.
FREE-ROAMING. Any homeless, stray, wild, or untamed mammal that is commonly kept as a pet.
HARBORING. Any person who permits, either implicitly or indirectly, any animal to frequent or remain on or within his, her, or their house, building, premises, or enclosure. For purposes of this chapter, HARBORING shall imply ownership of such animal.
HOUSING. Protective structures for animals that provide security and adequate space for movement.
IMPOUND. To seize and hold in legal custody.
POT-BELLIED PIGS. Any type of small swine pet.
POULTRY. Birds commonly kept as pets or for use in nonfighting sporting activities, or for food. Permitted examples include caged songbirds, parrots, pigeons, and chickens.
PROHIBITED. Mammals and fowl not permitted residence in the town.
RABBIT. Any family (Leporidae) of long-eared, short-tailed lagomorph mammal with long hind legs.
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING. A self-contained unit of accommodation used by one or more households as a home, such as a house, apartment, or mobile home. This shall not include workshops, barns, or unattached garages.
SWINE. Any of various stout-bodied, short-legged omnivorous Suidae which a thick bristly skin and a long flexible snout, especially the domesticated pig.
(Ord. 8 of 2017, passed 11-20-2017)