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7.04.010 Chapter 7.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS' Sections: 7.04.010 Title 7.04.020 Definitions 7.04.010 Title: This title shall be known as ANIMAL CONTROL. (Ord. 1919 § 1, 2005) 7.04.020 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: A. "Animal" means any mammal in- cluding, but not limited to, horse, cow, goat, sheep, dog and cat. B. "Animal control agency" means the police department of the city. C. "At large" means a dog that: 1. Is on or in any public property; or 2. Is on or in any private property other than that of the owner of the dog unless the person in charge of the pri- vate property has consented to the dog being on such private property; and 3. Is not securely restrained by a substantial leash, not to exceed six feet (6') if the leash is nonretractable or thirty feet (30') in length if the leash is retractable; or 4. Is securely restrained as provided in subsection C3 of this section but is not physically controlled by the owner of the dog. For purposes of this title, any dog in or on any vehicle shall be deemed to be on or in the private property of the owner and deemed to be securely re- strained and under the physical control of the owner. D. "Chief of police" means the chief of police of the city or the chief of police's designee. E. "Director" means the chief of police. F. "Dog" means any member of the canine family, and shall include female as well as male dogs. G. "Fees and charges resolution" means the resolution establishing fees and charges adopted by the city council2. H. "Health officer" means the chief of police. I. "Horse" means and includes mule, burro, pony, jack, hinny or jenny. J. "Owner" means any person, firm or corporation owning, having an inter- est in, keeping, or having charge, con- trol, custody, or possession of any ani- mal. K. "Shelter" means a facility desig- nated by the chief of police for im- poundment of animals, and (depending on context) the persons who staff such facility. (Ord. 1919 § 1, 2005) 1. Prior ordinance history: Prior Code §§ 4-5.01, 4-5.02; Ord. 1205 § 1, 1985. 2. The master fee schedule is on file in the office of the city clerk. 195 (Pleasanton 7anuary 2006)