Any person aggrieved by any decision or order of an Animal Control Officer or other enforcement officer pursuant to this subchapter may appeal the same to the Animal Shelter Commission by filing an appeal with the Commission within five days of receiving notice of the decision or order of the Animal Control Officer. The Animal Shelter Commission shall hold a hearing within 30 days of receipt by the owner of the notice of appeal of the Animal Control Officer's decision or order. At the hearing, the Commission shall determine de novo whether to uphold the decision or order of the enforcement officer based upon the evidence and testimony presented at the time of the hearing by the owner, witnesses to any incidents which may be considered relevant, animal control personnel, police or any other person possessing pertinent information. The Animal Shelter Commission shall issue a written decision within 30 days of the hearing.
(Ord. passed 7-8-2016)