§ 13.17.180. Definitions.

For the purpose of the article in this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated in this section unless their use clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.

"Immediate" means the pet solid waste is removed at once, without delay.

"Owner/keeper" means any person who shall possess, maintain, house or harbor any pet or otherwise have custody of any pet, whether or not the owner of such pet.

"Person" means any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal jurisdiction.

"Pet" means a domesticated animal, other than a disability assistance animal, kept for amusement or companionship.

"Pet solid waste" means waste matter expelled from the bowels of the pet; excrement.

"Proper disposal" means placement in a designated waste receptacle, or other suitable container, and discarded in a refuse container which is regularly emptied by the municipality or some other refuse collector; or disposal into a system designed to convey domestic sewage for proper treatment and disposal.

(Ord. 13-05 § 1 (part))