[1971 Code § BH10-1]
As used in this chapter:
DOMESTIC ANIMAL
Shall include 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 chapter, animals
hereinafter described as farm animals shall be excepted from this
designation.
FARM ANIMAL
Shall mean and refer 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, swing, horses, cows or animals
of like or similar nature.
FARMS
As used within the provisions of this chapter, shall mean
any parcel of land five acres or more in area.
PERSON
Shall be construed to mean an individual, firm, partnership,
corporation, voluntary association or an incorporated association.
PLACE
Shall be deemed and mean any farm, plot, lot or other premises,
house, garage, barn or other building of any kind whatsoever.
WILD ANIMAL
Shall include 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.
[1971 Code § BH10-2]
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 within the limits of the Borough
of Matawan except in conformity to the rules and regulations hereinafter
established. The following traditional house pets, including but not
limited to cats, dogs, caged birds, guinea pigs, and hamsters, are
permitted within the Borough.