[Adopted 10-2-2006 by Ord. No. 652]
As used is this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated unless a different meaning clearly appears from
the context:
Any animal normally or ordinarily domesticated or raised
in this area and climate normally or ordinarily kept as a household
pet and permitted to be at large within the dwelling of its owner
or custodian.
Any animal not normally or ordinarily domesticated or raised
in this area and climate and not normally or ordinarily kept as a
household pet and permitted to be at large within the dwelling or
upon the property of its owner or custodian.
Any animal, bird, fowl, livestock or reptile not normally
or ordinarily domesticated, or any animal not capable or permitted
to be being kept as a household pet in or about the dwelling of its
owner or custodian.
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any nondomesticated
or wild animal within or around the premises or any other location
within the Borough of Collingdale except where the same shall be permitted
for displays by or for public or private schools, sportsmen's
organizations, youth organizations, civic associations, conservation
camps or schools or another organization deemed appropriate upon prior
approval of the Collingdale Borough Council.
A.Â
Examples of such nondomesticated and/or wild animals would include,
but not be limited to, alligators, crocodiles, farm animals, livestock,
amphibious and aquatic reptiles, poisonous or constricting snakes,
lizards, large nondomesticated cats, such as lions, tigers, leopards,
jaguars, cheetahs, cougars, squirrels, chimpanzees, monkeys, baboons,
turkeys, chickens, potbelly pigs, or any crossbreed of these animals
which have similar characteristics in appearance or features as specified
herein.
B.Â
The possession, maintenance or harborage of any such nondomesticated
or wild animal shall be viewed as a public nuisance as defined in
the Code of the Borough of Collingdale.
No person while transporting a nondomesticated or wild animals
as provided herein shall allow such animals to be transported except
in secure carriers or cages while on public streets, alleys or public
areas or upon private property within the limits of the Borough of
Collingdale.
A.Â
Carrying or transporting of any type of nondomesticated or wild animal
by hand is prohibited.
Any police officer, animal control officer or health officer
may seize any nondomesticated or wild animal found at large within
the Borough of Collingdale. Such animals are to be impounded and/or
disposed of in accordance with governmental ordinances pertaining
thereto.
