(A) (1) When the County Manager discovers that a permitted premises is in violation of this chapter, he or she shall give notice of this violation to the permit holder, operator or person in charge by means of an inspection report or other written notice.
(2) The notification shall state that failure to comply with the inspection report issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter may result in immediate suspension or revocation of the permit.
(B) (1) Permits may be suspended for 30 days to allow permit holder to comply with the requirements of this chapter or other applicable laws, ordinances or regulations.
(2) Permits may be revoked for serious or repeated violations of the requirements of this chapter, or for violation of other applicable laws, ordinances or regulations. A permit shall be revoked for a minimum of 1 year. The permit shall be surrendered to the Animal Control Director upon suspension or revocation.
(3) (a) A person whose permit has been suspended may apply for an inspection of the premises for the purpose of reinstating the permit by filing an additional application for a permit at the shelter on the form required by the County Manager.
(b) Within 5 working days after the shelter receives the application, an animal control officer shall make an inspection.
(4) If the applicant and the site are in compliance with the requirements of this chapter and all other applicable laws, regulations and ordinances, the permit shall be reinstated.
(Ord. passed 6-23-1997
; Am. Ord. 2022-02, passed 3-2-2022
) Penalty, see § 90.999