(a) An animal is deemed to be a dangerous animal when it:
(1) Has without provocation caused serious injury to a human being or domestic animal; or
(2) Has a known propensity, tendency or disposition, without provocation, to cause serious injury to a human being or domestic animal; or
(3) Has been designated to be dangerous animal after a hearing by the Safety Director; and
(4) The public safety cannot be protected by the owner or custodian of the animal exercising reasonable control over the animal.
(b) An animal is deemed to be a vicious animal when it:
(1) Has without provocation caused serious injury to a human being or domestic animal; or
(2) Has a know propensity, tendency or disposition, without provocation, to cause serious injury to a human being or domestic animal; or
(3) Has been designated to be a vicious animal after a hearing by the Safety Director; and
(4) The public safety cannot be protected by the owner or custodian of the animal exercising reasonable control over the animal.
(Ord. 9596-2009. Passed 6-29-09.)