As used in this chapter, certain terms are defined as follows:
(a) "Animal" means any live or dead dog (canis familiaris), cat (felix catus), monkey (nonhuman primate mammal), guinea pig, hamster, rabbit or any other warm- blooded animal which is a domesticated pet, or used for exhibition purposes, or is intended for use in research, testing or experimentation. The term excludes livestock and poultry.
(b) "Livestock" means horses, ponies, stallions, colts, geldings, mares, sheep, rams, lambs, bulls, bullocks, steers, heifers, cows, calves, mules, jacks, jennets, burros, goats, kids, swine and any animals normally found in the wild state which are being kept for exhibition purposes or as a private pet.
(c) "Poultry" means all domesticated fowl and all game birds which are legally held in captivity.
(d) "Owner" means any person, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring any animal, livestock or poultry.
(e) "Keeping" or "harboring" an animal, livestock or poultry includes allowing an animal, livestock or poultry to remain, be lodged or fed within a building, enclosure or yard, or maintaining such animal, livestock or poultry in one's custody or control.
(f) "Stable" means any structure or building used for the keeping, lodging or feeding of livestock.
(g) “Commercial” designation applies where any animals are used for hire, or where fur bearing animals are bred or raised for the sale of pelt or meat, or a permanent sign is erected to indicate the presence of the kennel or stable or academy. (Ord. 103-76. Passed 11-9-76.)
(h) "Kennel"means any group of more than four dogs or four cats, more than four months old, kept by an individual, corporation, partnership or other entity at one location within the City. (Ord. 22-05. Passed 1-25-05.)
(i) "Hutch" means any cage, structure or building where animals are bred or raised.
(j) "Runways" means any area with definite boundaries and in which animals are confined. (Ord. 103-76. Passed 11-9-76.)