§ 18-34. Impoundment hearing.

(a)

If after a hearing on impoundment, the director or his designee finds no violation of section 18-29, or that the dog has not bitten an individual, the dog shall be returned to its owner or custodian if already impounded, or shall not be impounded as intended.

(b)

Incident to the findings and conclusions made at the impoundment hearing, the director or his designee may impose reasonable restrictions and conditions for the maintenance of the dog to ensure the health and safety of the public and the animal. Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited to:

(1)

Posting of bond or other proof of ability to respond in damages;

(2)

Specific requirements as to size, construction and design of a kennel in which to house the dog;

(3)

Requirements as to type and method of restraint and/or muzzling of the dog;

(4)

Photo identification or permanent marking of the dog for purposes of identification; and

(5)

Payment of reasonable fees to recover the costs incurred by the department of animal control in ensuring compliance with this chapter.

(6)

Require that the animal be micro-chipped prior to release from impoundment. All cost associated must be paid by the owner and/or keeper at the time of the micro-chipping.

(Ord. No. 958, 7-10-00; Ord. No. 1064, 5-14-12)