For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any living creature, mammal, reptile, or fowl, domestic or wild, other than the human species.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER. A person over the age of 21 appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council to carry out the duties as hereinafter set forth in this section.
ANIMAL SHELTER (POUND). Any premises designated by the City Council for the purpose of impounding and caring for animals held under authority of this chapter.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL. Includes any wild mammal, reptile, or fowl which is not naturally tame or gentle, but is of a wild nature or disposition and which, because of its size, vicious nature, or other characteristics, would constitute a danger to human life or property if it is not kept or maintained in a safe manner or in secured quarters. The term DANGEROUS ANIMAL also means and includes any domestic mammal, reptile, or fowl which, because of its size or vicious propensity or other characteristic, would constitute a danger to human life or property if it is not kept or maintained in a safe manner or in secured quarters.
KENNEL. Any person, partnership, or corporation engaged in the business of breeding, buying, selling, or boarding dogs or cats.
OWNER. Any person, partnership, or corporation owning, keeping, or harboring animals.
PERSON. An individual, partnership, company, or corporation.
PET SHOP. Any person, partnership, or corporation engaged in the business of breeding, buying, selling, or boarding animals of any species.
RESTRAINT. An animal shall be deemed to be under restraint if on the premises of its owner, or if accompanied by a responsible person and under that person’s control.
(Ord. O-2007-11, passed 10-8-07)