As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
DOMESTIC ANIMAL
Includes those animals which are tame by nature or from time
immemorial have been accustomed to the association of man, or by his
industry have been subjected to his will and have no disposition to
escape his dominion, and for the purposes of this article, animals
hereinafter described as "farm animals" shall be excepted from this
designation.
FARM ANIMAL
Refers to those domesticated animals which have historically
been used in, by or for the production of agricultural income or products
and which are generally assumed by prevailing community standards
to be associated with farm or agricultural uses. Farm animals shall
refer to sheep, chickens, goats, swine, horses, cows or animals of
like or similar nature.
FARMS
Any parcels of land three acres or more in area.
PERSON
An individual, firm, partnership, corporation, voluntary
association or an incorporated association.
PLACE
Any farm, plot, lot or other premises, house, garage, barn
or other building of any kind whatsoever.
WILD ANIMAL
Includes those animals wild by nature, which because of habitat,
mode of life or natural instinct are incapable of being completely
domesticated and require the exercise of art, force or skill to keep
them in subjection.
It shall be unlawful for any person to own,
harbor, keep or maintain any pigeons, sheep, fowl, horse, cattle,
goat, swine, poultry or other domestic, farm or wild animal, excepting
dogs and cats, within the limits of the Township of Burlington except
in conformity to the rules and regulations hereinafter established.