Unless otherwise expressly stated or the context clearly indicates a different intention, the following terms, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings in this section:
1. “Illegal animal” means: (i) any animal which is not naturally tame or gentle, and which is of a wild nature or disposition, and which is capable of killing, inflicting serious injury upon, maiming, or causing disease among, human beings or domestic animals and having known tendencies as a species to do so; (ii) any animal declared to be illegal by the board of health or the Mayor; (iii) the following animals which shall be deemed to be illegal animals per se:
A. Lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars, lynx and bobcats;
B. Wolves, coyotes and foxes;
C. Badgers, wolverines, weasels, skunks and mink;
D. Raccoons;
E. Bears;
F. Monkeys and chimpanzees;
G. Bats;
H. Alligators and crocodiles;
I. Elephants;
J. Tarantula spiders and scorpions;
K. Snakes that are venomous or constrictors;
L. Gila monsters;
M. Apes, baboons and macaques;
N. Opossums
2. “Dangerous animal” means any animal, except for an illegal animal per se, as listed above, that has bitten or clawed a person or persons without provocation while running at large, or any animal that has exhibited vicious propensities in present or past conduct, including any animal which: (i) has bitten a person or persons on two separate occasions within a 12-month period; (ii) did bite once causing injuries above the shoulders of a person; (iii) could not be controlled or restrained by the owner at the time of the attack to prevent the occurrence; (iv) has attacked or bitten any domestic animal or fowl on two separate occasions within a 12-month period; or (v) has been found to possess such a propensity by a majority of the City Council, after notice and hearing.