§ 6.08.110. Dogs running at large—Third violation—Impoundment and license revocation required—Appeals.

A.

If any dog is impounded for the third time under the provisions of Section 6.08.090, its license shall be forthwith revoked and no other license may be issued for such dog. It is unlawful to keep or maintain any dog in the city after its license has been revoked.

B.

Such dog may not be released from the pound without written permission of the chief of police, who shall first obtain from the owner a written agreement that the dog will, if released, be permanently removed from the city. If the owner of the dog refuses to so agree, the dog shall be disposed of as provided in Sections 6.16.050 and 6.16.060.

C.

The owner may sign such an agreement under protest and appeal by a written notice to the city council for reinstatement of the dog's license. Pending a decision on the appeal, the dog shall be kept outside of the city. The city council shall set the appeal for hearing within forty-five days after receipt of the notice, and give the owner the opportunity to present witnesses in his behalf. The city council may either reinstate the license or revoke it permanently, and its decision shall be final.

(Prior code §5-21).