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Title 10 : Animal Control
Chapter 2 : Vicious Dogs And Cats

10-204 : Hearing on vicious dog or vicious cat declaration.

  1. The city manager shall hold such a hearing within ten (10) days after receiving the owner's written request for such a hearing. The city manager shall provide notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing to the owner by certified mail or personal delivery and to the complainant by regular mail.
  2. At the hearing, all interested parties shall be given the opportunity to present evidence on the issue of the animal's viciousness. Criteria to be considered at a hearing shall include but not be limited to the following:
    1. Provocation;
    2. Severity of attack or injury to a person or animal;
    3. Previous aggressive history of the dog or cat;
    4. Observable behavior of the dog or cat;
    5. Site and circumstances of the incident; and
    6. Statements from interested parties.
  3. A determination at the hearing that the dog or cat is in fact vicious shall subject the dog or cat and its owner to the requirements of § 10-206. (as added by Ord. #010809, Feb. 2009)