§ 4-14.6. Barking dog citation—Contents.

Each barking dog citation shall contain the following information:

(a)

Dates on which the complaints established the barking dog violation(s).

(b)

Name of the responsible person for the barking dog violation(s) (if known).

(c)

Address where the barking dog violation(s) occurred.

(d)

The code section(s) violated.

(e)

Whether the violation(s) were established by complainants.

(f)

Amount of the fine for the violation(s) and procedure to pay the fine to avoid a late payment penalty.

(g)

Designation of prior civil citations issued for the same code violation(s), if known by the animal control officer.

(h)

Notification of the procedure for requesting an administrative hearing where the civil fine may be contested, including the date by which such request must be made.

(i)

A notice that a barking dog violation is a nuisance and that collection of unpaid fines and/or penalties can result in additional fines and penalties.

(j)

Signature of the animal control officer who issued the barking dog citation and/or civil fine.

(k)

Date upon which the barking dog citation and/or civil fine was issued.

(l)

Proof of service to be completed by the animal control officer indicating whether citation was issued by personal service, by mail, or by posting in a conspicuous place on the property where the barking dog violation occurred.

(m)

A self-addressed envelope in which the violator can mail the civil fine to the department if the citation is not contested.

(n)

Any other information deemed necessary by the department for enforcement or collection purposes.

(Ord. No. 2020, § 2, 2-28-12)