Ordinance 3705-19 - Laserfiche WebLink

the dog's behavior.citizen who is willing to testify that he or she witnessed the dog acting in a manner which causes it to fall within the definition of potentially dangerous dog or dangerous dog; 2. Dog bite reports filed with the Everett animal control; 3. Actions of the dog witnessed by any animal control officer or law enforcement officer; or 4. Other substantial evidence. B. Upon determining that probable cause exists to believe that a dog is potentially dangerous or dangerous, the Everett animal control may declare the dog potentially dangerous or dangerous under this chapter. If a dog is declared dangerous or potentially dangerous, Everett animal control shall issue a written notice to the owner of the dog.The notice shall contain the following: 1. The name and address of the owner of the dog; 2. A brief description of the dog; 3. The location of the dog if not in the custody of the owner; 34. A brief statement of why the dog has been found to be a potentially dangerous dog or dangerous dog; 45. The specific provision or provisions of Section 6.08.010(B) or(C)this chapter under which the animal control officer has found the dog to be a potentially dangerous dog or dangerous dog; .56. The requirements for restraint of the dog, if applicable, as determined by the Everett animal control, and when these requirements must be complied with; 67. The criminal penalty for violation of the requirements for restraint imposed by the Everett animal control, including a statement that, if the requirements are not timely met,the Everett animal control has the authority to issue a criminal citation or report such noncompliance to the Everett city attorney's office,which has the authority to initiate a criminal action; and 78. A statement advising: a. That the notice may be appealed; b. That the failure to file a timely and complete notice of appeal will constitute a waiver of all rights to an appeal under this chapter C. The notice shall be served on the owner in one of the following methods: 1. First class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner's last known address.The effective date of service by mail is three days after mailing; or 2. Personally. If the notice is personally served, proof of personal service of the notice shall be made by a written declaration under penalty of perjury executed by the person effecting service, declaring the time, date and manner in which service was made."Personal service" means handing it to the owner's attorney or to the owner; or leaving it at their office with their clerk or other person in charge thereof; or, if there is no one in charge, leaving it in a conspicuous place therein; or, if the office is closed or the owner has no office, leaving it at their dwelling house or usual place of abode with some person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein; or, 3. By posting the notice on the front door of the living unit of the owner. 2019 ORDINANCE: Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dogs Page 7 of 15