§ 6.08.090. Seizure, impoundment and destruction of dogs which are significant public threat.

If upon investigation it is determined by a police officer or Animal Control Officer that probable cause exists to believe any dog poses an immediate threat to public safety, then the police officer or Animal Control Officer may enter any premises where the dog is kept, other than a place of residence or closed garage, to seize and impound the dog pending any hearing to be held pursuant to this title. Subsequent to such hearing, if the dog is determined to be vicious and its release would create a significant threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, the City Manager or his or her designee may issue an order that the Animal Control Section destroy the dog. No such order shall take effect until at least two working days after the personal service of the order upon the known owner or keeper of the dog or seven working days after the date of mailing if the order is sent by first class mail to the known owner or keeper. If the owner or keeper is unknown, no such order shall take effect until the dog has been impounded at least seven days.

The owner or keeper of the dog shall pay a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and shall be liable to the city for all costs and expenses of keeping a dog impounded pursuant to any provision of this chapter.

(Ord. 12155 (part), 1999: prior code § 3-9.44)