For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any animal of a species that is susceptible to rabies, except man.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER.
A town employee specifically charged with implementing the provisions of this chapter; or an employee of the Police Department enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
AT LARGE. Being neither confined by an enclosure nor physically restrained by a leash or other means of restraint (which may include an electronic leash or training device, except on town-owned property).
ATTACK. Any action which places a person in reasonable apprehension of immediate physical injury.
COLLAR. A band, chain, harness or suitable device worn by a dog to which a license may be affixed.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL. Any animal that is kept and maintained by an owner and that has:
(1) On two or more separate occasions within the preceding 48 months, attacked, bitten, or otherwise caused an injury to livestock, a domestic animal, or a person engaged in a lawful activity; or
(2) Caused a substantial injury or death to livestock, a domestic animal, or a person engaged in a lawful activity; or
(3) Been previously determined to be a
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMAL and after notice of such determination is not restrained pursuant to § 90.15.
DOG. A member of the canis familiaris family.
DOMESTIC ANIMAL. Any animal that is tamed, kept as a companion, and normally cared for affectionately.
EXOTIC ANIMAL. Any live non-human primate, alligator, crocodile, cayman, raccoon, skunk, fox, bear, bison, deer, elk, moose, sea mammal, poisonous reptile, constrictor more than six feet in length, member of the feline species including hybrids other than domestic cat, member of the canine species including hybrids other than domestic dog, or any other animal that would require a standard of care and control greater than that required for customary household pets or domestic farm animals.
IMPOUND. The act of taking or receiving into custody by the Animal Control Officer any dog or other animal for the purpose of confinement in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
KEEP or KEEPING an animal. To have the animal in one's possession or control, and includes the actions of holding, guarding, supporting, having custody of, caring for or maintaining an animal upon one's premises.
KENNEL. An enclosed, controlled area, inaccessible to other animals, in which a person keeps, harbors or maintains dogs or cats under controlled conditions, for the purpose of operating a related business for profit.
LEASH. A chain, strap, etc., extended for no more than eight feet in length, for the control, restraint, or leading of a dog.
LIVESTOCK. Neat animals, horses, sheep, goats, swine, mules, asses, and llamas.
MICROCHIP. The process of placing an identifying, integrated circuit under the skin of an animal that allows the animal to be identified by the use of a scanner.
OWNER. Any person keeping an animal other than livestock for more than six consecutive days.
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMAL. Any animal that is kept and maintained by an owner and that has:
(1) Attacked, bitten, or otherwise caused a injury to livestock, a domestic animal, or a person engaged in a lawful activity; or
(2) Has been found to be actively pursuing livestock, poultry, or domestic animals on more than one occasion.
POULTRY. Domesticated birds, which include chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, pigeons and pheasants.
POUND.
Any establishment authorized by the town for the confinement, maintenance, safekeeping and control of dogs and other animals that come into the custody of an animal control officer and/or a sworn police officer in the performance of their official duties.
PUBLIC NUISANCE ANIMAL. Any animal that unreasonably annoys or endangers the life or health of persons or domestic animals, or which disturbs the peace and quiet of any person. The term PUBLIC NUISANCE ANIMAL shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) Reserved.
(2) Any animal that is found running at large.
(3) Any animal that damages property other than that of its owner.
(4) Any animal that causes fouling of the air by noxious or offensive odors and thereby creates unreasonable annoyance or discomfort to neighbors or others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept or harbored.
(5) Any animal in heat that is not confined so as to prevent attraction or contact with other animals.
(6) Any animal that, without provocation, molests, attacks or otherwise interferes with the freedom of movement of persons in a public right-of-way.
(7) Any animal that chases motor vehicles, bicycles, or other vehicles in a public right-of-way.
(8) Any animal that attacks domestic animals.
RABIES QUARANTINE AREA. Any area in which a state of emergency has been declared to exist due to the occurrence of rabies in animals in or adjacent to this area.
SECURE ENCLOSURE. A fence or structure that is designed to:
(1) Prevent an animal from escaping; and
(2) Prevent a person from coming into contact with the animal.
SERVICE DOG. A dog trained to assist the disabled.
STRAY ANIMAL. Livestock whose owner is unknown or cannot be located, or any animal included in the definition of livestock whose owner is known but permits an animal to roam at large within the town or on the premises of another without permission.
STRAY DOG. Any dog four months of age or older running at large that is not wearing a valid license tag.
SUBSTANTIAL INJURY. Any injury which required professional medical or veterinarian treatment, including, but not limited to:
(1) Loss of consciousness;
(2) Concussion;
(3) Bone fracture;
(4) Protracted loss or impairment of a body organ or part;
(5) Muscle tears, lacerations or wounds requiring multiple sutures; or
(6) Injuries requiring corrective or cosmetic surgery.
VACCINATION. The administration of an anti-rabies vaccine to animals by a veterinarian.
VETERINARIAN.
Unless otherwise indicated, means any veterinarian licensed to practice in the State of Arizona or any veterinarian employed in this state by a governmental agency.
VETERINARY HOSPITAL.
Any establishment operated by a veterinarian licensed to practice in the State of Arizona that provides clinical facilities and houses animals or birds for dental, medical or surgical treatment. A
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
may have adjacent to it or in conjunction with it or as an integral part of it pens, stalls, cages or kennels for quarantine, observation or boarding.
VICIOUS ANIMAL.
Any animal that is kept and maintained by an owner and that has:
(1) Without provocation, caused substantial injury to livestock, a domestic animal, or a person engaged in a lawful activity; or
(2) Been declared vicious after a hearing before a justice of the peace or city or town magistrate.
WILD ANIMAL.
Any non-domesticated animal, including but not limited to wolf-hybrids.
(`82 Code, §6-1-4) (Ord. 500, passed 6-26-97; Am. Ord. 664A, passed 1-13-05; Am. Res. 2391, passed 7-17-08; Am. Ord. 790, passed 10-21-10; Am. Res. 2575, passed 10-21-10; Am. Ord. 796, passed 2-3-11; Am. Res. 2793, passed 8-14-14; Am. Ord. 854, passed 8-14-14; Am. Ord. 916, passed 4-23-20)