For the purposes of this title, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and terms are defined as set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Animal means any living creature, domesticated or wild, other than a human being. (Ord. 233 Art. III §1(a), 1975; Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Animal control officer means any officer or employee of the city designated by the city to enforce the provisions of this title, including but not limited to, community service officers and police officers. (Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Animal owner means any person over the age of eighteen years who owns, keeps, harbors, allows to remain about his or her premises, or otherwise has custody or control of any animal in the city, whether individually or in conjunction with others for any length or duration of time, whether such person is a resident or nonresident of the city. The parent, guardian, or custodian of any child under the age of eighteen years who owns, keeps, harbors, or has custody of any animal shall be deemed to be the owner of such animal. This definition shall not include animal control officers, community service officers, and police officers while acting in accordance with their official duties under this title. (Ord. 233 Art. III §1(d), 1975; Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Cat means any domesticated animal of the species Felis catus. (Ord. 233 Art. III §1(c), 1975; Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Commercial kennel means any establishment or other place where one or more animals, either temporarily or permanently, are bred, born, raised, boarded, trained, kept, or fed for money or any other consideration, or for sale. (Ord. 233 Art. III §1(f), 1975; Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Dog means any domesticated animal of the species Canis familaris. (Ord. 233 Art. III §1(b), 1975; Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Guard dog means any dog disciplined to protect persons and/or property by attacking or threatening to attack any person found within the area authorized to be patrolled by such dog. (Ord. 233 Art. III §1(h), 1975; Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Harbor means the act of keeping or caring for an animal or providing premises to which the animal returns for food, shelter, or care. (Ord. 233 Art. III §1(i), 1975; Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Humane officer means any person designated by the humane society as a law enforcement officer or any person designated by the City of Broomfield and who qualifies to perform such duties under the laws of the State of Colorado. (Ord. 233 Art. III §1(j), 1975; Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Leash means a substantial chain, cord, rope, or similar device sufficient to hold in restraint the animal to which it is attached. (Ord. 233 Art. III §1(k), 1975; Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Pet shop means any person engaged in the business of breeding, buying, selling, or boarding animals of any species. (Ord. 233 Art. III §2(l), 1975; Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Rabies inoculation means the inoculation of an animal with a rabies vaccine approved by the Colorado Department of Health, and administered by a licensed veterinarian. (Ord. 233 Art. III §2(m), 1975; Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Running at large means any animal, unless specifically excepted by this title, off the premises of the owner and not under the direct and competent control of the owner or the owner's authorized agent by means of a leash, except an animal within the automobile or other vehicle of its owner. An animal shall also be deemed to be running at large when it is on an unfenced portion of the premises of the owner or keeper and the owner or keeper is not physically present and able to control the actions of said animal.

(A) For the purposes of this definition, premises of the owner shall not include common areas of condominiums, townhouses, and apartment buildings; and any animal not in the effective control of its owner by means of a leash within the common area of a condominium, townhouse, or apartment building, or the grounds thereof, shall be deemed to be running at large.

(B) For purposes of this definition, direct or competent control does not include leashes anchored to the real property of the animal's owner, keeper, or their authorized agent, if such leash extends beyond the property line of the owner, keeper, or authorized agent. (Ord. 233 Art. III §2(n), 1975; Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Stray animal means any animal, with or without a registration-rabies inoculation tag, found loose anywhere within the city. (Ord. 233 Art. III §2(o), 1975; Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Veterinarian means a person licensed by the state to practice veterinary medicine. (Ord. 233 Art. III §2(p), 1975; Ord. 993 §2, 1993)

Veterinary hospital means any establishment maintained and operated by a licensed veterinarian for the boarding of animals or for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of animals. (Ord. 993 §2, 1993)