Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall,
for the purpose of this article, have the meanings as herein defined.
Any word or term not noted below shall be used with a meaning as defined
in Webster's Third International Dictionary of the English Language,
unabridged (or latest edition).
DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK
Grazing animals kept either in open fields or structures
for training, boarding, home use, sales, or breeding and production,
including, but not limited to, sheep, swine, donkeys, goats, horses,
llamas, and alpacas.
[Added 11-7-2012 by L.L. No. 13-2012]
DOMESTIC PET (ANIMAL)
Any animal that has been bred or raised to live in or about
the habitation of humans and is dependent on people for food and shelter.
Domestic pets include, but are not limited to, dogs and cats.
[Amended 11-7-2012 by L.L. No. 13-2012]
FEED or FEEDING
To place, deposit, scatter, or distribute in a location accessible
to waterfowl or gulls any type of food, including but not limited
to corn, wheat or other grains, bread, popcorn, scraps, or any substance
liable to be eaten by the waterfowl or gulls.
PERSON
An individual, association, firm, syndicate, company, trust,
corporation, department, bureau or agency or any other entity recognized
by law as the subject of rights and duties.
PUBLICLY OWNED PROPERTY
Any land which is owned, maintained, leased or managed by
the Town of Southold for any purpose whatsoever, including, but not
limited to, parks, preserves, beaches and marinas.
WATERFOWL
Those species of birds commonly known as "swans," "geese"
and "ducks" and any other waterfowl falling under the jurisdiction
of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and are either migratory,
nonmigratory, or resident fowl.
WATERWAYS
A general term referring to lakes, ponds, streams, creeks,
stormwater basins, and harbors.
The provisions of this article shall be administered and enforced
by the Zoning Inspector and/or Southold Town Police/Bay Constables
who have the power to issue appearance tickets; provided, however,
that for the first year after the effective date of this article,
such personnel shall only issue warnings for violations of this article.
Any person committing an offense against any provisions of this
article shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a violation punishable
by a fine not exceeding $250.
In accordance with Section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law
of the State of New York, the Town Board of the Town of Southold has
the authority to enact local laws and amend local laws and for the
purpose of promoting the health, safety or general welfare of the
Town of Southold and for the protection and enhancement of its physical
environment.