A. If an investigation conducted by any peace officer or animal control officer results in a determination that there is probable cause to believe that (1) a dog is potentially dangerous or vicious; or (2) that the owner of a previously determined potentially dangerous or vicious dog is in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or orders of the city manager or his or her designee issued pursuant thereto; or (3) if any dog is a significant threat to the public health, safety and welfare, the director of animal control shall file with the city manager or his or her designee a verified complaint setting forth facts that establish probable cause to believe the dog in question is potentially dangerous or vicious, that the owner of a previously-determined, potentially dangerous or vicious dog is in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or orders issued pursuant thereto, or that a dog is a significant threat to the public health, safety and welfare.

B. The city manager or his or her designee shall conduct a hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the dog in question should be declared potentially dangerous or vicious, or if the owner of a dog previously determined potentially dangerous or vicious is in violation of this title and if so, what orders or penalties should apply, or if a dog poses a significant threat to public health, safety and welfare and, if so, what orders should apply. (Ord. 3941 § 1, 1999)