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(j) Quarantine means the isolation of any animal within a substantial enclosure to avoid its contact with other animals or unauthorized persons. (k) Running at large means free of restraint beyond the boundaries of the premises of the owner or custodian. (I) Vaccination means a protective inoculation against rabies with an anti-rabies vaccine recognized and approved by the Orange County Health Department. (m) Vicious animal means any animal which has bitten or broken the skin of, or in any manner attacked or attempted to attack any person or any animal within the City of Santa Ana. (n) Wild animal means any animal which is either: (1) Not a domesticated animal, or (2) A vicious animal over which the owner has evidenced a failure to maintain control. (o) Exotic animal means nonhuman primates and prosimians (such as chimpanzees, monkeys); felids, except domesticated cats; ursids (bears); elephants; crocodilians (such as alligators and crocodiles); ungulates (such as hippopotamus, rhinoceros, giraffes, zebra); and camels. These terms shall apply whether the animal is bred in the wild or captivity. It is not the intent of this definition to include domesticated species such as horses, cows, sheep, or llamas among the animals listed above. (p) Barking dog means a dog that barks, bays, cries, howls, or makes any noise for an extended period of time to the disturbance of any person at any time of day or night, regardless of whether the dog is physically situated in or upon private property. Such extended period of time shall consist of incessant barking for 30 minutes or more in any 24-hour period, or intermittent barking for 60 minutes or more during any 24-hour period. A dog shall not be deemed a "barking dog" for purposes of this Chapter if, at any time the dog is barking, a person is trespassing or threatening to trespass upon private property in or upon which the dog is situated, or when a dog is teased or provoked. (q) Responsible Person as defined in Section 1-21.1(a)(1)-(5) of this Code. (r) Enforcement Officer as defined in Section 1-21.1 (b) of this Code. Section 3. Section 5-50 is hereby amended to read as follows Section 5-50. Limitation of number of dogs. (a) No person or persons shall keep, harbor or maintain upon any one premises within the city more than three (3) dogs unless the person or persons shall comply with the commercial kennel requirements of this chapter. (b) There shall be no exceptions to this section. Section 4. Sections 5-74 and 5-75 are added to Chapter 5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to read in full as follows: Section 5-74. Public Nuisance-Barking Dog The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby decrees that maintaining, keeping, and/or permitting a barking dog on any premises in the City of Santa Ordinance No. NS-2754 Page 3 of 7