For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. All animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds, and fish, unless the section limits the application to a particular species of animal.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER. The Village Chief of Police, or police officers authorized by the Chief of Police to perform his or her duties on his or her behalf, or other person appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees.
AT LARGE. Any animal not under restraint as defined herein.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL or VICIOUS ANIMAL. Any animal which shall at any time have bitten any human being; or whom the owner or keeper should reasonably know to have dangerous propensities and to pose a threat to the public; or which has been or is trained to attack persons or animals on command; or which at any time has killed or seriously injured another domestic animal.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. The State Department of Agriculture.
DOG. All animals, regardless of sex, of the canine species.
INOCULATION AGAINST RABIES. The injection, subcutaneously or otherwise, as approved by the Department of Agriculture, of the canine anti-rabies vaccine approved by the Department.
OWNER or KEEPER. A person having a right of property in an animal, who keeps or harbors such animal, who cares for or who acts as its custodian, or who knowingly permits an animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by such person.
POUND. The county pound or other facility approved by the Chief of Police for the impoundment of animals.
PUBLIC ENTRANCE. The entranceway of a residence or other building closest to the public street or sidewalk or one which would be reasonably perceived by the public to be the entrance to the dwelling available for public use.
RESTRAINT. An animal is under restraint if it is:
(1) Attached to a leash held by a responsible person;
(2) Under the effective voice control of a responsible person;
(3) Attached to a structure or fixture in such a manner that it is unable to reach beyond the limits of the owner’s or keeper’s property and is unable to reach or molest service persons or casual visitors to the owner’s or keeper’s property using the public entrance or persons placing mail in the mailbox or delivering newspapers at the request of the owners; or
(4) Enclosed in a fenced yard from which it is unable to escape without assistance from a person.
WORKING DAY. Any day when the office or public entity referred to was open for the transaction of business.
(1999 Code, § 90.01)