§ 4-14.5. Barking dog citation—General.

(a)

Any animal control officer has the authority to issue a civil citation to any responsible person for a barking dog violation that the animal control officer did not see or hear occur but is based on a complaint, signed under penalty of perjury by the persons who have been disturbed by the barking dog.

(1)

A responsible person to whom a civil citation is issued shall be liable for and shall pay to the County the fine or fines described in the barking dog citation when due.

(2)

Where the responsible person is a minor under the age of eighteen (18) years, the minor's parents or legal guardian shall be liable for and held responsible for payment of their minor child's citation fines and/or late penalties.

(3)

In any case, the responsible person (by his/her parents when the responsible person is under the age of eighteen (18)) shall have the right to appeal the issuance of the citation by requesting an administrative hearing pursuant to the provisions of sections 4-14.9 and 4-14.10 of this article.

(b)

Each day a barking dog violation exists, for which there are at least two (2) signed complaints, beyond the initial ten (10) calendar day period allowed for correction, shall be a separate violation and be subject to a separate citation and fine. A barking dog civil citation may include a violation for one (1) or more days on which a violation exists, and for violation of one (1) or more code sections.

(Ord. No. 2020, § 2, 2-28-12)