Every animal so vicious and dangerous that it cannot be controlled by reasonable restraints, and every dangerous and vicious animal not effectively controlled by its owner or person having charge, care or control of such animal, so that it shall not injure any person or property, is a hazard to public safety, and the animal control officer shall seek a court order pursuant to section 5-1-15 of this chapter for destruction of the animal. If any animal attacks or bites a person or animal two (2) times or more in a twelve (12) month period, such animal may be immediately impounded by the department of animal control without court order and held at owner expense pending court action. Any such animal shall be deemed a vicious animal. The police officer or animal control officer shall seek a court order as provided in section 5-1-15 of this chapter for destruction of the animal. Parties owning such animals shall, if possible, be notified immediately of the animal's location by the animal control officer. This section shall not limit any other section in this chapter. (Ord. 92-15, 4-22-1992)