Chapter 6.04 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Article I

General Provisions

This title shall be known as, and may be cited and referred to as the "Animal Control Ordinance." (Prior code § 6-1.1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Whenever any reference is made to any portion of this title, such reference shall apply to all amendments and additions now and hereafter made.

(Prior code § 6-1.2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty is imposed upon the Executive Director or other public officer, the power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized, pursuant to law, by the officer, unless this title expressly provides otherwise.

(Prior code § 6-1.5; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this title is guilty of a separate offense for every day during any portion of which any violation of any of the provisions of this title is committed, continued or permitted by such person.

(Prior code § 6-1.6; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Except as otherwise specifically provided, whenever provision is made in this title for the payment of fees, such fees shall be those which the City Council from time to time approves, by resolution or minute order.

(Prior code § 6-1.7; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

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City of Norwalk, CA

ANIMALS

§ 6.04.060

§ 6.04.060

Article II Definitions

For the purpose of this title, unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning is intended, certain terms used in this title are defined as follows:

"Animal" means and includes any beast, poultry, bird, reptile, fish or any other non-human animal.

"Animal at large" means an animal off the premises of its owner and not either restrained by a strong leash securely and continuously held by the owner of such animal or confined within an automobile.

"Animal menagerie" means a place where wild animals are kept or maintained for any commercial purpose, including places where animals are boarded, trained or kept for hire.

"Animal shelter" means a place where all animals impounded by the Department of Animal Care and Control are placed for their humane care and keeping.

"Approved canine rabies vaccine" means a canine rabies vaccine which is approved for use by the California Department of Public Health.

"Cat" means any cat of any age, female as well as male.

"Cat kennel" means any lot, building, structure or premises wherein four or more cats over the age of four months are kept or maintained for any purpose.

"Department" means the Department of Animal Care and Control of the City.

"Dog" means any dog of any age, female as well as male.

"Dog kennel" means any lot, building, structure or premises wherein four or more dogs over the age of four months are kept or maintained for any purpose.

"Executive Director" means the Director of Southeast Area Animal Control Authority.

"Health officer" means the Los Angeles County Health Officer.

"Horse" means and includes mule, burro, pony, jack, hinny or jenny.

"Impounded" means received into the custody of any animal shelter, pursuant to this title or any State statute.

"Owner" means any person, firm or corporation having an interest in, or having control, custody or possession of any animal.

"Person" means any firm, partnership, corporation, trust, association or person.

"Pet shop" means any place of business where dogs or cats, monkeys, birds, reptiles, fish or any other animals, to be used as pets, are kept for sale.

"Unlicensed dog" means any dog for which the license for the current year has not been paid, or to which the tag for the current year is not attached.

"Wild animal" means any wild, exotic, dangerous or nondomestic animal, including, but not limited to, mammals, fowl, fish or reptiles.

(Prior code § 6-2.1; amended during 2008 republication; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

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City of Norwalk, CA

ANIMALS

§ 6.08.010

§ 6.08.060