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5. Any poisonous, venomous, constricting or inherently dangerous member of the reptile or amphibian families including rattlesnakes, boa constrictors, pit vipers, crocodiles and alligators; and 6. Any other animal which is not explicitly listed above but which can be reasonably defined by the terms of this section, including but not limited to bears, deer, monkeys and game fish. AT LARGE. An animal not under the custody and control of the owner or other person, either: (a) Confined or restrained on the owner's property by leash, cord, chain, enclosure or fencing. Restraint by voice command or a remote electronic training device, on the owner's property, shall be allowed provided that the animal is under the immediate supervision of its owner or other responsible person; or (b) Confined within a private vehicle or restrained by a leash not exceeding six feet in length while off the premises of the owner. AUTHORIZED CITY PERSONNEL. The Chief of Police, law enforcement personnel and others designated by law enforcement personnel to assist in the enforcement of this chapter. A DANGEROUS ANIMAL is an animal that has: 1. Without provocation, caused bodily injury or disfigurement to anyperson on public or private property; 2. Without provocation, engaged in any attack on any person under circumstances which would indicate danger to personal safety; 3. Exhibited unusually aggressive behavior, such as an attack on another animal; 4. Bitten one or more persons on two or more occasions; or 5. Been found to be potentially dangerous and /or the owner has personal knowledge of the same, and the animal aggressively bites, attacks or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals. NEARING OFFICER. The person designated by the City Council to hear appeals brought pursuant to this Chapter 503. KENNEL, COMMERCIAL. Any structure or premises on which dogs are kept for the business of boarding for a fee, for the business of breeding for sale or other profit- making purpose and not solely for private enjoyment.