8.05.091 Reclassification of dogs.
A. The keeper of any dog classified as potentially dangerous or dangerous may appeal for reclassification of the dog to the animal hearing board. Applications with respect to dogs classified as potentially dangerous and dangerous will be reviewed and acted upon by the animal control officer. An appeal of that decision may be taken to the animal hearing board. A request for a hearing to review a decision of the animal control officer on an application for reclassification must be filed within 10 days after completion of service of the notice of decision; notice shall be served in the manner set forth in SGC 8.05.082(C).
B. In order to be eligible for reclassification, the following criteria shall be considered:
1. The nature and circumstances of prior occurrences with the dog that resulted in its classification as potentially dangerous or dangerous; and
2. Whether the keeper has been in compliance with all requirements concerning the dog since its classification as potentially dangerous or dangerous.
C. A second classification of a dog as potentially dangerous or dangerous after removal of the classification pursuant to subsection A of this section shall result in the dog being permanently ineligible for removal of the classification under this section. (Ord. 02-1656 § 4(A), 2002; S.G.C. § 8.04.091.)