Chapter 6.01
DEFINITIONS
Sections:
6.01.010 Definitions.
For purposes of this title, the following definitions apply:
“Animal” means any mammal, reptile, amphibian, insect or bird.
“Animal at large” means any animal, excluding cats, off the premises of its owner and not under complete physical control of its owner or other person.
“Owner” means any person having a property right in the animal or who harbors the animal or who has it in his or her care, custody, or control or knowingly permits the animal to remain on or about his or her premises.
“Wild or dangerous animal” means any animal which, because of its size, vicious nature, poisonous bite or sting, or other characteristics, would constitute a danger to human life or property if not kept or maintained under the immediate control of the owner, which behaves in such a manner that the owner knows or should reasonably know that the animal has a predisposition to attack or bite persons or other animals without provocation. (Ord. 1901 §2(part), 2007).