Weed Municipal Code Ch. 6.04 Definitions

For the purposes of this title, certain words and phrases are defined, and certain provisions shall be construed, as set out in this chapter, unless it is apparent from their context that a different meaning is intended.

(Ord. 135-75 §1, 1975).

"Dog" includes any animal of the canine family, and includes female as well as male dogs, except when otherwise specifically provided in this title.

(Ord. 135-75 §2, 1975).

Any person, other than a veterinarian or an operator of a kennel, keeping or harboring a dog for a least fifteen consecutive days is the "owner" of such dog within the meaning of this title.

(Ord. 135-75 §4, 1975).

"Unlicensed dog" means a dog subject to licensing and registration under this title, for which the license for the current year has not been paid or to which the license tag provided for in this title is not attached.

(Ord. 135-75 §3, 1975).

"Fowl" means and includes pigeons, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, peafowl, doves, squab, and all other domestic or domesticated birds.

(Ord. No. 400-2011, § 1, 4-14-2011)

"Household pet" means a domesticated animal, including a dog, cat, bird, rodent, rabbit, fish, or reptile, which is traditionally kept in a residence for pleasure, rather than for commercial purposes or consumption. The city council shall have the discretion to identify additional animals as household pets under this section. Upon a showing, satisfactory to the city council, that the keeping of the animal will not disturb the occupants of other properties, constitute a danger to persons, property, or other animals, it may issue a special animal permit for such animal pursuant to this title on such terms and conditions as the city council may deem appropriate.

(Ord. No. 438-2017, § 1, 7-13-2017)