If an animal control officer has investigated and determined that there is probable cause to believe that an animal is vicious, an animal control officer or the poundmaster may prepare a petition to have the animal declared vicious. The petition may be filed with the court or the city manager. If filed with the court, the procedures set forth in Food and Agricultural Code sections 31621 through 31624, as those sections may be amended from time to time, shall apply. If filed with the city manager, the procedures set forth in this chapter shall apply. (Ord. 2009-04, 9-22-2009)