Kelowna By-law 5421-82, s. 1 — DEFINITIONS In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires
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DEFINITIONS In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
- BL5949-85,BL10033 & BL12354 amended definitions:
- “ Animal ” means any cattle, horse, sheep, swine, goat, guinea pig or poultry. “ Brand Inspector ” means any Inspector appointed under the Livestock Brand Act, Chapter 25, R.S.B.C. 1979 as amended. “ Cattle ” means any bull, cow, ox, heifer, steer or calf. “ City ” means the City of Kelo wna or the area within the municipal boundaries thereof as the context may require. “ Council ” means the Municipal Council of the City of Kelowna. “ Director of Finance ” means the person appointed as such by the Municipal Council from time to time. “ Horse ” means any horse, mare, gelding, colt, filly, ass or mule. Consolidated Bylaw No. 5421-82 –. “ Impounded ” means seized, delivered, received, or taken into the Pound or in the custody of the Poundkeeper as provided herein. “ Lot ” means the smallest unit in which the land is designate d as a separate and distinct parcel on a legally recorded plan or description filed in the Land Title Office. “ Owner ” in respect of any animal, includes possessor or harbourer. “ Owned ” means possessed or harboured. “ Person ” means an individual but sh all be construed as meaning the plural, masculine, feminine, body politic or corporate where the context may require. BL7214 replaced the following definition:
- “ Poultry ” means any domestic fowl, turkey, goose, duck, or pigeon. “ Pound ” means any buildin g, enclosure or place established as such, by the Council from time to time, for the keeping of animals impounded under this bylaw. “ Poundkeeper ” means the person appointed from time to time by the Council for the purpose of enforcing and carrying out the provisions of this bylaw, and shall include any assistant poundkeeper appointed pursuant to the provisions of this bylaw. BL10033 added a new definition:
- ” Rabbit ” means any non -native rabbit, including rabbits kept as domestic pets, farm animals, or fe ral rabbits.” BL10033 added a new definition:
- “ Rabbit Warren ” means any site where rabbits tunnel, or a site which harbours rabbits, including but not necessarily limited to piles of logs, rocks or debris.” “ Run or Running at Large ” when used with refe rence to any animals means being elsewhere than on the premises of a person owning or having the custody, care or control of said animal and not being under the immediate charge and control of a responsible and competent person. “ Structure ” means any bui lding, shed, stable, or other type of housing used for the shelter or enclosure of animals. BL8276 replaced the following definition:
- ” Zone or Zones ” shall have the same meaning and classification as contained and identified in the Zoning Bylaw. BL8276 & BL12354 added a new definition:
- ” Zoning Bylaw ” means the City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw No. 12375. The words herein shall be construed as meaning singular or plural, and masculine or feminine, wherever the context so requires. Consolidated Bylaw No. 5421-82 –.
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