As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER: The person(s) employed by the city as enforcement officer in this chapter.
AT LARGE: Any domestic animal or fowl shall be deemed to be at large when such animal or fowl is off the property of his owner and not under control of a competent person.
CITY ANIMAL SHELTER: The premises operated and maintained by the city for the purpose of impounding domestic animals and fowl which are found to be in violation of this chapter.
CITY HEALTH OFFICER: The state sanitarian assigned to this county and recognized by the city as the health officer.
EXPOSED TO RABIES: Any domestic animal or fowl has been "exposed to rabies" within the meaning of this chapter if it has been bitten by or exposed to any animal known to have been infected with rabies.
OWNER: Any person, group of persons, association, or corporation owning, keeping, or harboring domestic animals and fowl. (2000 Code § 4-101)