Each animal control officer shall have and is hereby vested with the authority of a peace officer. Each animal control officer shall, when necessary in the performance of his or her duties and upon presentation of proper credentials, have the right to enter any building, structure or premises in the city to ascertain if any of the provisions of this title or any state laws relating to the disease, care, treatment, impounding, or cruelty to animals are being violated. Such entry shall be made only pursuant to a search warrant where the owner or lawful occupant of the property refuses to consent to entry by the animal control officer; provided, however, that entry may be made without a search warrant in emergency situations. Each animal control officer may make arrests for the violation of the provisions of this title or any state laws in the manner prescribed by law.
(Ord. 3146-19 § 1)
(a) 
The remedies provided in this title are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity, including enforcement pursuant to Title 1 of this code. Any violation of this title may be remedied by an enforcement action brought by the city, including but not limited to administrative or nuisance abatement proceedings, civil or criminal code enforcement proceedings and suits for injunctive relief.
(b) 
Nothing in this title shall be deemed to in any way restrict, regulate or prohibit the city, or public entities authorized by the city, from maintaining, constructing or operating stables, riding trails, children's zoos or similar activities for public usage.
(c) 
Any person violating the provisions of this title shall be guilty of an infraction, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as set forth in Chapter 1.04 of this code, with the exception that any person violating the provisions of Chapter 6.06 and Sections 6.02.040(c) and 6.02.100 may be charged with an infraction or misdemeanor at the discretion of the animal control officer or other enforcement officer, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as set forth in Chapter 1.04 of this code.
(Ord. 3146-19 § 1)
(a) 
In case of denial, suspension or revocation of any permit or special authorization issued under this title, the applicant or holder of the permit may appeal the decision by filing a written request for an appeal hearing to the administrator within ten calendar days of receipt or constructive receipt of the decision, except that actions taken pursuant to Chapter 6.06 shall be governed by the appeal provisions of that chapter.
(b) 
The administrator shall appoint a hearing officer for the purpose of the appeal. Until the ruling of the hearing officer, the denial, suspension or revocation shall remain in full force and effect.
(c) 
The hearing officer shall set a time and place for the hearing within seven calendar days after the date that the appeal was received, and provide notice by mail to the appellant of the date, time, and place for the hearing. The hearing shall be set for a date that is not less than seven calendar days and not more than twenty calendar days after the date that the appeal was received, unless the applicant or holder requests a continuance.
(d) 
At the hearing, both the applicant or permit holder and staff shall have the right to appear and be represented by counsel, and to present evidence and arguments which are relevant to the grounds stated in the filing of the appeal. The applicant or holder may appear in person or by submitting written material. A non-appearance or failure to submit written material shall result in a vacation of the appeal.
(e) 
Within ten calendar days of the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision which states whether the initial denial, suspension or revocation will be upheld, modified or reversed. The decision shall be mailed to the appellant, postage prepaid. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final.
(Ord. 3146-19 § 1)