§ 416-12.428. Impoundment.

(a)

Any animal subject to potentially dangerous or dangerous animal proceedings may be impounded at the discretion of the animal services director pending hearings and determinations made under this article and until any required permit is obtained. The animal's owner shall be charged for all impoundment costs and fees unless a determination is made that the animal is not potentially dangerous or dangerous.

(b)

No impounded animal designated as potentially dangerous or dangerous shall be released to the custody of its owner or keeper unless all fees assessed pursuant to this division have been paid and all permit conditions under Section 416-12.422 of this article have been satisfied.

(c)

At the discretion of the animal services director, any animal impounded pursuant to this section may be returned to the custody of its owner or keeper pending hearing and decision if the director determines the return poses no threat to public health and safety. The owner, if authorized by the animal services director, may gain custody of the animal by posting a cash bond or other security in an amount to be determined by the animal services director as necessary to assure the return of the animal to the animal services department. The bond or security will be forfeited if the animal is not delivered into the custody of the animal services department upon a finding that the animal is potentially dangerous or dangerous.

(Ords. 2005-24 § 2, 80-97 § 2).