[Ord. No. 01-2022, 1/19/2022]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings
stated:
FERAL CAT
An unowned, free-roaming cat that is partially socialized
or unsocialized to humans and tends to resist contact with humans.
FERAL CAT COLONY
A group of feral cats living in one territory and/or in close
proximity, often near food sources and shelter.
STRAY CAT
Any cat whose owner or keeper from time to time allows the cat to run free off of the property of the owner or keeper. Cats found running at large (off-leash) pursuant to §
2-102 of this chapter shall be presumed to be stray cats.
[Ord. No. 01-2022, 1/19/2022]
It shall be unlawful for any person to feed stray or feral cats
where such feeding causes a nuisance to neighbors or creates a condition
contrary to the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Conditions
where a feral cat colony is created and/or sustained shall be presumed
to be a nuisance and a condition contrary to the health, safety, and
welfare of the community for purposes of this Part.