(a) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) “At large” means off the premises of the owner or premises of a consenting owner, tenant, or lessee, and not under the control of an owner, handler, or some responsible person, or lawfully engaged in hunting accompanied by an owner or handler.
(2) “Dog” includes both male and female.
(3) “Harboring” means allowing any dog habitually to remain, be lodged, and fed on or within premises owned, leased, or occupied by any person.
(4) “Owner” means any person, firm, association, or corporation owning, keeping, or harboring a dog.
(b) Animals Running at Large.
(1) A person, firm, or corporation which is the owner or has charge of any animals or fowl shall not permit them to run at large in the public road, highway, street, lane, or alley, or upon unenclosed land, or permit them to go upon any private yard, lot, or enclosure without the consent of the owner of the yard, lot, or enclosure.
(2) No person, firm, or corporation shall cause animals to be herded, kept, or detained for the purpose of grazing on premises other than those owned or occupied by the owner or keeper thereof.
(3) The running at large of such animal in or upon any of the places mentioned in this section is prima facie evidence that it is running at large in violation of this section.
(4) Whoever violates the provisions of this section, for which another penalty is not provided, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(5) The owner or keeper of an animal described herein who permits it to run at large in violation of this section, is liable for all damages caused by such animal upon the premises of another without reference to the fence which may enclose such premises.
(1980 Code 90.01, 90.02(A); Ord. 12-65.)