For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or fish except humans.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER. Any person appointed to perform this duty as provided by this chapter or any police or law enforcement officer of the city.
ANIMAL SHELTER. Any premises designated by the action of the city for the purpose of impounding and caring for all animals found to be in violation of this chapter.
APPOINTED DESIGNEE. Any person appointed by or employee of the city or, in the case of a disaster or other emergency situation, any member of an animal rescue or animal care group authorized by the city.
AT LARGE. Any animal off the property of its owner and not under the immediate control of a competent person.
EXPOSED TO RABIES. An animal bitten by or has been exposed to any animal know to or suspected of being infected with rabies.
KENNEL. Any person or corporation engaged in the commercial business of breeding, buying, selling, or boarding animals. This definition shall not apply to the owner of only one breeding matron.
LEASH. A cord, thong, or chain not more than ten feet in length by which a dog is controlled by the person accompanying it. A dog in an automobile is considered on the owner’s property.
LIVESTOCK. This includes but is not limited to horses, mules, cattle, bison, burros, llamas, alpacas, swine, sheep, and goats. Poultry includes but is not limited to chickens, turkeys, game birds, peafowl, and ostriches.
OWNER. Any person, groups of persons, or corporations owning, keeping, or harboring an animal.
RESTRAINT. An animal controlled by a leash, “at heel” beside a competent person, and obedient to that person’s commands, in a vehicle, if attached to said vehicle or confined inside of the vehicle, in such a manner as not to allow it to reach outside the confines of that vehicle, or within a vehicle being driven on the street or parked within the property limits of its owner or keeper.
SHELTER TECHNICIAN. Any person who is employed by the city to care for the daily needs of food, water, and shelter of any animal impounded by the Animal Control Officer.
SPAYED FEMALE. A matron that has undergone surgery to prevent conception and whose owner can provide suitable proof of said surgery.
(Ord. 33, passed 7-8-2010; Ord. 33.01C, passed 8-16-2012)