[Adopted 9-6-2022 by L.L. No. 3-2022]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Those species that have historically been bred to live with
people and are commonly trained and associated with people's
homes or places of work as pets or as (nonfarm) working companions;
these are dogs and cats. Other animals that have an historical presence
as pets are some nondomesticated species that are maintained within
glass tanks, cages or similar display containers and include tropical
fish, birds, small reptiles (turtles, frogs, lizards), and small rodents
(hamsters, gerbils, mice and rats). Note: These nondomesticated animals
are commonly available from retail pet stores, and supplies and food
for their care are generally available in general merchandise outlets,
such as grocery or department stores.
Those species that are indigenous or nonindigenous wild animals
captured or bred in captivity and typically are not acclimated through
selective breeding to regular human contact. Though individual animals
of many species have been domesticated for such human purposes as
education (zoos, teaching facilities), entertainment (theater, circus
shows) or even as pets, they are not considered to be domestic or
farm animals. Examples include large animals: monkeys, apes, lions,
tigers, wolves, alligators, and boa constrictors. Small animals include:
falcons, hawks, squirrels, and raccoons. Some animals, such as ferrets,
may require special licensing from New York State to be sold or maintained
as pets. Due to the size, characteristics, or nature of some of these
animals, they remain potentially harmful to humans and require special
care and monitoring even when domesticated.
Those species that have historically and commonly been associated
with agricultural uses as the production product (food, hides, fur,
honey, etc.) or as work animals directly related to agricultural process
(hauling, plowing, etc.). Typical farm animals include horses, cows,
chickens, sheep, goats and pigs. Some species of fish are also raised
in aquatic farms, such as: salmon, catfish and trout. An agricultural
use may be devoted solely to animal breeding for sale and end use
by others, such as horses that are used for recreational purposes
(racing, riding or show).
No person shall maintain, house or harbor any animal, other than a domestic animal as defined in § 72-20 within the Village of Phoenix.
Any person convicted of a violation of this article shall be
deemed to have committed a violation and shall be subject to a fine
not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15
days.
