[Adopted 12-21-2009 by Ord. No. 2010-16]
For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases,
words and their deviations shall have the meanings stated herein.
Where not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present
tense include the future; words used in the plural number include
the singular number; and words used in the singular number shall include
the plural number. The word "shall" is also mandatory and not merely
directory.
Any person who shall own, keep, possess, maintain, house,
harbor, control, direct or otherwise have custody of any pet, whether
or not the owner of such pet.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association or limited liability company.
A domesticated animal kept for amusement, security, companionship
or any other reason (other than a guide dog or mobility assist dog
while such dog is accompanying a blind or disabled person).
Pets shall not be permitted on any school grounds or school
property or other property owned or controlled by the Lodi Board of
Education except with the express permission of the principal of that
particular school and upon the specific terms and conditions granted
by said principal. Any person who brings or permits his or her pet
to enter upon any school grounds or school property or other property
owned or controlled by the Lodi Board of Education or is found to
have his or her pet running at large on said property shall be found
to have violated this article.
In accordance with Lodi Board of Education Policy No. 7490,
the Board of Education through its principals or maintenance staff
shall give notice regarding the prohibition of pets on said property
by posting an appropriate sign on said property where enforcement
is sought.
Any person who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this article shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000, imprisonment
for a period not exceeding 90 days and/or a period of community service
not exceeding 90 days.
