6A.06.140: BASIS FOR ADVERSE ACTION AND APPEAL:
   A.   A license applied for or issued under this chapter may be denied, suspended, or revoked by animal control for reasons that include, but are not limited to the following, if:
      1.   Application filed is found to be incomplete.
      2.   Applicant failed to pay the required fee.
      3.   Applicant provided false or misleading information.
      4.   Applicant is in violation of any land use/conditional use permit, animal control regulation, Building Code, Zoning Ordinance under this or another jurisdiction which relates to the establishment.
      5.   Applicant is found to be maintaining or selling illegal species, wild animals, or prohibited animals.
      6.   Applicant fails an inspection.
      7.   Applicant's operations are determined to be a nuisance.
      8.   Applicant, owner, or operator is convicted of a charge of cruelty to animals.
   B.   The procedure for adverse action:
      1.   Animal control shall provide written notice to the applicant/licensee at the address provided on the application stating:
         a.   The nature of the violation(s).
         b.   Establish a specific and reasonable period of time for correction of the violation(s).
         c.   That any failure to comply with any notice issued in accordance with the provisions of this title shall result in immediate denial, suspension, or revocation as the case may be.
         d.   That an opportunity for an appeal of a final decision may be filed with the City's Appeal Authority as provided for in section 5.02.160 of this Code.
      2.   No license shall be issued to any person whose license has been revoked within the prior twelve (12) months. After the elapse of twelve (12) months, a person may reapply for a license subject to this title.
   C.   Notice provided for under this chapter is deemed to have been properly served upon certified mailing of the notice to the address in the application.
   D.   The appellate process shall be conducted in accordance with section 5.02.160 of this Code. (Ord. 19-06, 2019)