For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DOMESTICATED ANIMALS. House pets such as dogs, cats, and birds, and other common pets kept in small containments which can be contained within a principal structure throughout the entire year, provided that containment can be accomplished without special modification to the structure requiring a building permit from the city. In addition, the term DOMESTIC ANIMALS includes birds (other than chickens, ducks, and geese) and rabbits normally sheltered outside the home.
FARM ANIMALS. Cattle, hogs, bees, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, horses, and other animals commonly accepted as farm animals in the state, and/or which are kept for agricultural purposes or food production.
WILD ANIMAL. Any animal which is not a domesticated animal as defined herein, or which is not naturally tame or gentle, but is of a wild nature or disposition, or which would constitute a danger to human life or property. The term includes animals and birds, the keeping of which is licensed by the state or federal government, such as, wolves, raptors, and pheasants. By way of example and not of limitation, the term includes: ducks, pheasants, geese, turkeys, birds of prey, squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, coyotes, weasels, wild ferrets, sheep, goats, swine, monkeys, chimpanzees, and deer.
(Ord. 2022-07, passed 10-11-2022)