For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"ANIMAL." Any and all types of domesticated animals excepting dogs, male and female, singular and plural.
(Ord. 79-0-006, passed 3-26-79)
"CATS." All domestic animals of the feline species.
“CHICKEN COOP.” The structure for keeping or housing female poultry that is permitted by this chapter.
“CHICKEN RUN.” An enclosed area for feeding and grazing adjacent to the chicken coop, as permitted by this chapter.
“CHICKEN TRACTOR or ARK.” A movable chicken coop lacking a floor which allows poultry to scratch the ground for food. It may be moved around a yard to preclude permanent damage to grass and landscaped areas.
“COMPETENT PERSON.” A person who is physically and mentally capable of managing and controlling a dog which is his or her responsibility while off the premises of the owner or keeper thereof.
“DOGS.” All domestic animals of the canine species.
“FIERCE, VICIOUS, OR DANGEROUS DOG.” Any dog is hereby declared fierce, vicious, or dangerous that habitually, without provocation, attacks or bites humans or animals.
“HEN.” A female chicken.
“KENNEL.” Any establishment engaged in the commercial business of breeding, showing, buying, selling, or boarding of dogs and cats.
“OWNER.” Any person or persons, firm, association, or corporation who:
(1) Has a right of property in an animal or dog.
(2) Keeps or harbors an animal or dog.
(3) Has an animal or dog in his or her care, or acts as custodian of an animal or dog. (Ord. 79-0-006, passed 3-26-79)
“POULTRY.” Domesticated fowl, commonly known as chicken, of the species Gallus gallus domesticus. Ducks, geese, pea fowl, quail, peacocks, pigeons, turkeys, and others are not considered domestic fowl for the purpose of this chapter.
“ROOSTER.” A male chicken.
“RUNNING AT LARGE.” Any dog or other animal shall be deemed to be running at large when it is off the premises of its owner or keeper and not under adequate restraint of a competent person. A dog or animal is under adequate restraint within the meaning of this chapter if it is on its owner’s or keeper’s premises; or under the owner’s or keeper’s or other competent person’s control on a stout leash not more than eight feet in length; or at heel near a competent person and obedient to that person’s commands.
(Am. Ord. 2017-O-060, passed 10- 17-17)