Union City Municipal Code Ch. 8.04 Definitions

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

(Ord. 97-73 § 1.1, 1973)

"Animal"

means any mammal, including but not limited to, horse, cow, goat, sheep, dog and cat.

(Ord. 97-73 § 1.1(d), 1973)

"At large"

means an animal off the premises of its owner and not under restraint by leash, or chain or not otherwise controlled by a competent person.

(Ord. 97-73 § 1.1(c), 1973)

"City"

means the incorporated area of the City of Union City.

(Ord. 97-73 § 1.1(j) 1973)

"City Manager"

means the City Manager or his or her authorized representative.

(Ord. 97-73 § 1.1 (h) 1973)

"Dog"

means any member of the canine family and includes female as well as male dog.

(Ord. 97-73 § 1.1(a), 1973)

"Horse"

includes mule, burro, pony, jack, hinny or jenny.

(Ord. 97-73 § 1.1(e), 1973)

"Owner"

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

(Ord. 97-73 § 1.1(b), 1973)

"Person"

includes any person, partnership, corporation, trust and association of persons.

(Ord. 97-73 § 1.1(g) 1973)

"Shelter"

means facility designated by City Manager for impoundment of animals.

(Ord. 97-73 § 1.1(i), 1973)

"Wild animal"

means any animal not ordinary and customarily domesticated, including, but not limited to skunk, raccoon, opossum, squirrel and fox, but under human control.

(Ord. 97-73 § 1.1(f), 1973)

"Fowl"

means any chickens, roosters, cocks, geese, ducks, turkeys, pheasants, doves, pigeons, squabs or similar fowl.

(Ord. 547-99 § 1, 1999)