§ 6-22. Same—Written order of animal control authority; hearing de novo by city administrator; review of order of the animal control authority; order on review.

(a)

Within ten (10) days after the hearing under section 6-21 of this division has been concluded, the animal control authority shall issue a written order in the matter, specifying the conditions under which the animal and pen may be kept so as not to constitute an objectionable nuisance to neighbors. Copies of the order shall be sent to the party or parties who brought the situation to the attention of the animal control authority and to the owner or persons harboring the particular animal.

(b)

If the neighbor who made the complaint or the person owning or harboring the animal objects to the order of the animal control authority, that person may then request the city administrator to hold a de novo hearing and the administrator may affirm, modify or add to the written order issued by the animal control authority.

(Ord. No. 2009-20, § 1, 12-22-09)