A. When the city animal control division discovers that a permitted premises is in violation of the ordinance codified in this chapter; notice of the violation shall be given to the permit holder, operator or person in charge by means of an inspection report or other written notice. The notification shall:

1. Set forth each specific violation;

2. Establish a specific and reasonable period of time for the correction of the violation;

3. State that failure to comply with a notice issued in accordance with the provisions of the ordinance codified in this chapter may result in immediate suspension or revocation of the permit;

4. State that an opportunity for appeal from the notice or inspection findings will be provided if a written request for a hearing is filed with the animal control department within five days of receipt of the notice.

B. Notices under this section shall be deemed properly served and received when the original inspection report or other notice has been personally served on the person in charge or sent by registered or certified mail to the last known address of the permit holder.

C. Permits may be suspended for failure of the holder to comply with the requirements of this chapter or other applicable laws, ordinances or regulations. Suspension may be lifted when the animal control department determines the

violations have been corrected.

D. Permits may be revoked for serious or repeated violations of the requirements of this chapter, or for violation of other applicable laws, ordinances or regulations. The permit shall be surrendered to the city upon suspension or revocation.

1. The person whose permit has been revoked may not re-apply for an animal permit of any kind for a period of one year from the date of revocation.

2. A person whose permit has been suspended may apply for an inspection of the premises for the purposes of reinstating the permit by filing an additional application for a permit at the animal control center on the form required by the city. Within five working days after the center receives the application, there shall be an inspection. If the applicant and the site are in compliance with the requirements of this chapter and other applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances, the permit shall be reinstated. The reinstated permit shall expire on the date of expiration of the previously suspended permit. (Ord. 1648-2000 § 3(part), 2000).