Any animal which has been at large in excess of two (2) times within any twelve (12) month period or which has been at large and has proven menacing or threatening when at large may be declared a nuisance or dangerous, as appropriate, by the animal control officer. An animal may be designated as dangerous even though it has not behaved in a manner severe enough to warrant designation as a vicious animal. Upon making such a declaration, the animal control officer may prescribe the actions which the animal owner must take to abate the nuisance or to protect the public from the menacing characteristics of an animal so designated. Such restrictions may include additional fencing, security measures, repair of containment facilities, additional supervision or other measures intended to address the nuisance or danger involved. Such designation may be applied for a certain designated time frame such that the restrictions serve as a probation for the animal or animal owner in question. Violation of any restrictions set forth in a written order of the animal control officer pursuant to this section shall constitute a violation of this chapter, subject to all penalties and enforcement measures authorized hereby. Upon petition and demonstration of compliance with applicable requirements, the animal control officer may revise the designation of a vicious animal to nuisance or dangerous status if the animal control officer believes that such designation will fulfill the purposes of this chapter. Any decision concerning classification of an animal as a nuisance or dangerous may be appealed by the animal owner in accord with the procedures established in this chapter regarding vicious animals. (Ord. 512-2012, 5-17-2012)