§ 14-49. Requirements of notice to owner.

The notice to the owner shall meet the following requirements:

(1)

The notice shall be in writing and mailed by certified mail to the owner's last known address.

(2)

The notice shall include a summary of the animal control officer's findings that formed the basis for the dog's classification as a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog.

(3)

The notice shall be dated and shall state that the owner, within 15 days after the day shown on the notice, has a right to request a hearing on the dog control officer's determination that the dog is a dangerous dog or a potentially dangerous dog before the city council.

(4)

The notice shall state that if a hearing is not requested, the dog control officer's determination that the dog is a dangerous dog or a potentially dangerous dog will become effective for all purposes under this section on the date after the last day on which the owner has a right to request a hearing.

(5)

The notice shall include a form to request a hearing before the city council and shall provide specific instructions on mailing or delivering such form to the city.

(Ord. of 10-14-97, art. II, div. 2; Ord. of 4-10-12)