The following words and phrases when used in this title shall,
for the purpose of this title, have the meanings respectively ascribed
to them in this chapter.
(Ord. 684 § 4, 2000)
"Domestic animal" means any animal adapted to life under the
care of human beings and which lives and breeds in a tame condition.
(Ord. 684 § 4, 2000)
"Owner" means any person owning, possessing, harboring or having
the care, charge, control or custody of any domestic animal at the
time of the violation.
(Ord. 691 § 4, 2002)
Any of the following acts constitute "provocation":
A.
Teasing,
annoying, worrying, throwing things at, or kicking or striking a domestic
animal (other than in reasonable defense from attack by the animal);
B.
Assaulting
the owner or owner's family member or guest; or
C.
Unlawfully
entering the enclosed property of the animal's owner.
(Ord. 691 § 4, 2002)
