§ 5-1. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter:

Animal shall include all non-human species of animal.

At large , when applied to animals, shall mean that the animal is off the property of its owner and not under the direct control of a competent person, by leash, cord, chain, or other physical device.

Fowl shall include chickens, pea fowl, and like animals (Galliformes); ducks, geese, and like animals (Anseriformes); emus; rheas; and ostriches (Struthio camelus).

Livestock shall include pigs and pig-like animals (Suidae); rabbits and rabbit-like animals when there are more than two (Leporidae); cows, sheep, goats and like animals (Bovidae); and horses and horse-like animals (Equidae).

Owner shall mean any person owning, keeping, or harboring an animal.

Pet shall mean any animal kept primarily for personal pleasure or companionship rather than to provide labor, food, or products for humans, or for other commercial or utilitarian purposes.

(Ord. No. 950797, § 1, 10-23-95; Ord. No. 000337, § 1, 10-9-00; Ord. No. 130180, § 1, 11-21-13)