§ 6.04.158. Appeal from denial of breeder's license, animal maintenance permit, or determination that dog is a Pit Bull.

(a)

If the Chief of Police or designee has determined that an applicant is not eligible for a breeder's license or animal maintenance permit, he or she will make an appropriate determination based on the known facts and consistent with the provisions of this title.

(b)

The Chief of Police or designee shall notify the individual of the denial in writing, stating the reasons for the denial of such application. Service of the notice shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested. Service of process by certified mail shall be considered obtained upon the delivery of the certified mail envelope.

(c)

The applicant of a denied application or the owner of a dog deemed to be a pit bull may request an administrative review of the determination by filing a written request with the Chief of Police or designee within ten days of receipt of such notification.

(d)

The Chief of Police or designee will conduct a hearing within ten days of receipt of the owner's request. At such hearing, testimony may be offered by the owner of the dog(s) or animals, the Animal Control Officers and/or staff of Animal Control, neighbors, or other affected persons, and veterinarians concerning the lineage of the dog, or the care and maintenance of the dog.

(e)

The Chief of Police or designee shall determine an appropriate disposition based on the facts determined at the hearing and the provisions of this chapter and will notify the applicant in writing of the outcome of the hearing within five business days. The owner may appeal the hearing outcome as provided in section 6.04.210 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 48-300, § 19, 3-24-09, eff. 7-1-09; Ord. No. 49-010, § 21, 5-24-2011; Ord. No. 49-010(Corr. Copy), § 21, 7-11-2011)