6.14.065 Right to appeal.
A. An animal owner aggrieved by the chief’s classification of an animal as dangerous or vicious is entitled to a hearing before a hearing officer, pursuant to the following procedures:
1. A request for a hearing shall be in writing and filed with the clerk within five business days of the date the animal owner is served with the chief’s written administrative order.
2. Within five business days of receipt of the written request for a hearing by the clerk, a hearing date shall be set no sooner than 20 calendar days, nor later than 30 calendar days, after receipt of the request.
3. The chief shall file the record with the clerk regarding the case within five business days after receipt of notice of appeal.
4. Witness lists, written briefs by the animal owner and chief, and other information to be considered by the hearing officer shall be filed by the parties no less than five business days before the hearing.
B. A person who files an appeal under this section may withdraw that appeal by a written request to the clerk. (Ord. 07-009 § 5, 2007)