For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owners, not confined in a vehicle and not under control by leash sufficiently strong to prevent the dog from escaping from the owner or someone representing the owner.
BREEDING or COMMERCIAL KENNEL. A place where the owner or occupant of the property keeps at least two but not more than five dogs over the age of eight months and is engaged in the business of breeding dogs for sale.
DOG. Animals of the canine family both male and female.
NONCOMMERCIAL. A noncommercial kennel at a private residence where at least four but not more than five dogs over the age of eight months are kept. (See exemption in § 92.21(C)(12).)
OWNER. Any person or persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring a dog within the corporate limits of the city.
PRIMARY ENCLOSURE. Any outside run or pen used to contain dogs.
SHELTER. Any building or structure used to shelter dogs from inclement weather, preserve their body heat and keep them dry.
(Prior Code, § 5-3B-1) (Ord. 93-568, passed 11-3-1993; Ord. 04-663, passed 7-21-2004; Ord. 05-694, passed 7-6-2005)