705.17 APPEALS.

   Any order or decision of the Animal Warden regarding an animal under this Chapter, including a declaration or finding that a dog is a vicious or dangerous dog due to its actions or its breed, as set forth in this Chapter, may be appealed by the owner, keeper or harborer to the Director of Public Works within ten days after receipt of written notice thereof. Upon appeal, the Director of Public Works shall provide to the dog's owner, keeper or harborer the opportunity to appear before him and present evidence, if any, relative to the appeal. The owner, keeper or harborer of the dog shall be notified in writing of the Director's decision regarding the appeal. A decision by the Director upon appeal may be appealed within thirty days after the date of the Director's decision to the City's Board of Appeals pursuant to Chapter 132 of the Codified Ordinances. (Ord. 08-102. Enacted 11-24-08.)