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ORDINANCE 96- 02
AN ORDINANCE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 302 ANIMAL
CONTROL AND KENNEL REGULATIONS OF THE
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CODE TO REFLECT
CHAPTER 94-339 LAWS OF FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, Chapter 94-339 Laws of Florida has made substantial
amendments to classification of dogs as dangerous; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable for the County Code to reflect these
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, that.
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT T.
Chapter 302 the Indian River County Code is amended as set forth
in Appendix "A" to this ordinance.
SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, or any sentence, paragraph, phrase, or word of
this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional,
inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining
portions of this ordinance, and it shall be construed to have been the
legislative intent to pass the ordinance without such unconstitutional,
invalid or inoperative part.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall become effective February 1, 1996*
Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of
Indian River County, Florida, on this 2nd day of January , 19969
ORDINANCE 96- 02
This ordinance was advertised in the Vero Beach Press -Journal on
the 20th day of December, 1995, for a public hearing to be held on the
2nd day of January, 1996, at which time it was moved for adoption by
Commissioner Eggert seconded by Commissioner
Bird and adopted by the following vote.
Chairman Fran B. Adams Aye
Vice Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht A y e
Commissioner John W. Tippin Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the ordinance duly passed and
adopted this 2nd day of J a n u a r y 19960
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This ordinance was filed with the Department of State on January 9, 1996.
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APPENDIX "A"
ANIMAL CONTROL
1. a. The following definitions are added in alphabetical order as
follows
Section 302.02. Definitions .
Dangerous Dog: The term "dangerous dog" as defined in Florida
Statutes is used synonymously for the term "vicious dog" used
herein .
General: The definitions in Section 767.11, F . S . , shall also apply
to this chapter and the more stringent definition shall apply;
however, in case of irreconcilable conflict between definitions the
Florida Statutes definition shall control.
Leash: A cord, rope or chain which holds an animal under
restraint and is not more than six (6) feet in length.
Proper Enclosure: "Proper enclosure of a dangerous dog" means,
while on the owners property, a dangerous dog is securely
confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or
structure, suitable to prevent the entry of young children and
designed to prevent the animal from escaping. Such pen or
structure shall have secure sides and a secure top to prevent the
dog from escaping over, under, or through the structure and shall
also provide protection from the elements.
bo The following definitions are deleted as fdllows .
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Enclosure: Enclosure shall mean a fence or struc-
ture at least six (6) feet in height forming or
causing an enclosure suitable to prevent the in-
jury of young children, and suitable to confine a
vicious dog in conjunction with other measures
which may be taken by the owner or keeper, such
as tethering of the vicious dog. Such enclosure
shall be securely enclosed and locked and designed
with secure sides, top and bottom and shall be
designed to prevent the animal from escaping the
enclosure.
Tattoo: Tattoo shall mean any permanent num-
bering of a vicious dog by means of permanent ink
with the licensb tag number issued to the vicious
dog, or any other permanent acceptable method of
tattooing.
c. The following definition which currently reads as follows.
Restraint: An animal shall be considered under
restraint only if it is:
1. Within the real property boundaries of its
owner, or of any other person with"the ex-
press permission of that person, or
2. When outside of said boundaries, under the
actual control, custody, or possession of the
owner or other responsible person, by ei-
ther leash, cord, chain or similar device.
is amended to read as follows:
Restraint: An animal shall be considered under restraint only if it
is :
1. Within the real property boundaries of its owner, or of
any other person with the express permission of that person,
or
2. When outside of said boundaries, under the actual
control, custody, or possession of the owner or other
responsible person, by leash.
2. Section 302.03 is amended by the addition of the following
paragraph.
Section 302.03. Annual vaccination and licensing requirement.
b* Veterinarians shall provide the Indian River County Animal
Control authorities with a copy of the vaccination certificate
pursuant to Section 585.69, F. S .
3. Paragraph 5 of Section 302.07 is amended by the addition of the
underlined words as follows:
Section 302.07.
Impoundment and disposition.
5. Except for any animal undergoing quarantine pursuant to
section 302.08, an animal which has not been redeemed within five
(5) consecutive days after impoundment, including the day of
impoundment and provided the fifth day falls on a day the facility
is open for business, shall escheat to the animal control authority.
The animal control authority is hereby authorized to dispose of the
animal by adoption or destruction through euthanasia as it deems
most humane, in its sole discretion. Adoption fees shall be
collected at the rate established by the designated impoundment
facility, but in any event, no dog or cat shall be released for
adoption without first being sterilized and currently vaccinated for
rabies or without a written agreement from the adopting party
guaranteeing that said animal shall be sterilized and currently
vaccinated for rabies within thirty (30) days following adoption,
unless the sexual maturity of the animal requires a longer period.
An agreement to sterilize and vaccinate for rabies shall be secured
by deposit with the agency from which the animal is adopted of a
sum to be determined by the agency to be refunded without
interest upon presentation of proof that said animal has been
sterilized. Until such animal is actually sterilized licensing fees
shall be levied as if the animal were unsterilized. Failure to
comply with the agreement shall result in forfeiture of the deposit
to the agency for animal control or related purposes. Upon proof
of sterilization, the 'division of animal control is authorized, if
requested by the owner, to refund any portion of the current
year's paid licensing fee attributable to the previous unsterilized
status of the animal, as if said animal had been neutered or
spayed for the entire year. All provisions herein pertaining to
the sterilization of adoptive animals shall be interpreted
consistently with the legislative policy and requirement set forth in
F.S. section 832.15, as may be amended, governing sterilization of
animals released from animal control shelters or agencies.
4* Section 302.09 which reads as follows
Section 302.09. Determination of vicious dog.
1. In the event that any officer has probable
cause to believe a dog is vicious, he shall conduct'
an investigation. If the officer is satisfied after
such investigation that the dog is vicious as de-
fined in this chapter, he shall declare the dog as a
vicious dog and properly notify the owner of the
dog in writing of such declaration. If a determi-
nation has been made that a dog is vicious, the
owner shall comply with the provision of this sec-
tion within thirty (30) days of such determination.
If the owner of the dog contests the determination
made by the officer, the owner may, within five (5)
days of such determination, appeal the declara-
tion of viciousness to the director of department of
emergency services by way of written notice. The
director shall decide the issue based upon the pre-
ponderance of the evidence. If the director deter-
mines that the dog is vicious, the director may
establish a time schedule to ensure compliance
with this chapter in no case more than fifteen (15)
days subsequent to the director's determination.
All the determinations of the director shall be in
writing, signed and dated by the director, and shall
contain the finding of facts supporting the deter-
mination. The determination of the director may
be appealed to the code enforcement board of In-
dian River County, Florida, by any owner re-
ceiving an adverse determination from the di-
rector within the time period prescribed by general
law. However, the director shall have the right to
declare a dog to be vicious by reason of any sub-
sequent actions of the dog.
2. Notwithstanding the definition of "vicious
dog," as provided in this chapter, no dog may be
declared vicious if an injury or damage is sus
'Aained by a person who, at the time that such
injury or damage was sustained, was committing
a willful trespass or other tort upon premises oc-
cupied by the owner or keeper of the dog, or was
teasing, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog.
or was committing or attempting to commit a
crime. No dog may be declared vicious if an injury
or damage was sustained by a domestic animal
which at the time such injury or damage was sus-
tained was teasing, tormenting, abusing or as-
saulting the dog. No dog may be declared vicious
if the dog was protecting or defending a human
being within the immediate vicinity of the dog
from a unjustified attack or assault.
3. No vicious dog shall be licensed within In-
_ dian River County unless the owner and keeper of
such vicious dog shall meet the following require'-
ments:
a. The owner or keeper shall present to the
county animal control division proof that
the owner has procured liability insurance
in the amount of at least one hundred thou-
sand dollars ($1009000.00)9 covering any
damage or injury which may be caused by
such vicious dog during the twelve-month
period for which licensing is sought.
b. The owner or keeper shall at his own ex-
pense have the registration number as-
signed to such vicious dog by the animal
control division tattooed on such vicious dog
by a veterinarian or other person trained
as a tattooist. The tattoo shall be placed on
the inside right thigh of the vicious dog.
c. The owner or keeper shall also, at his own
expense, purchase a collar or harness from
the animal control division which shall be
worn by the dog at all times. The purpose of
the collar or harness shall be to provide
immediate identification to the animal con-
trol division and the public at large that
the dog has been declared vicious.
d. The owner or keeper shall display a sign on
his premises warning that there is a vi-
cious dog on the premises. Said sign shall
>� be visible and capable of being read from
the public highway or street.
e. The owner or keeper of a vicious dog must
at all times ensure that the dog is securely'
confined indoors, or confined in an enclo-
sure as defined herein. At any time that a
•vicious dog is not so confined, the dog shall
be muzzled with a wire basket -type muzzle
in such a manner as to prevent it from
biting or injuring any person or animal, and
kept on a leash with the owner or keeper in
attendance except for the following excep-
tions:
1. An exception of this section is hereby
provided for any vicious dog while
being transported within the cab or pas-
senger portion of any motor vehicle,
provided said vehicle has a roof, and'
the dog is incapable of escape through
an open window, however, the dog shall
be muzzled with a wire basket -type
muzzle in such a manner as to prevent
it from biting or injuring any person or
animal.
f. The owner or keeper shall sign a statement
attesting that:
1. The owner or keeper shall maintain
and not voluntarily cancel the liability
insurance required by this section
during the twelve-month period for
which licensing is sought, unless the
owner or keeper shall cease to own or
keep the vicious dog prior to the expi-
ration of such license.
2. The owner or keeper shall, on or prior
to the effective date of such license for
which application is being made, have
an approved enclosure for the vicious
dog on the property where the vicious
dog will be kept or maintained.
3. The owner or keeper shall notify the
county animal control division of any
cancellation, modification, expiration
or termination of the liability insur-
ance policy required by this section.
4. The owner or keeper shall notify the
county animal control division imme-
diately if a vicious dog is on the loose,
is unconfined, has attacked another an-
imal or has attacked a human being,
or has died or has been sold or given
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or given away, the owner or keeper
shall also provide to the division the
name, address and telephone number
of the new owner of the vicious dog.
g. The division or any officer is hereby em.
powered to make whatever inquiry is
deemed necessary to ensure compliance
with the provisions of this section, and the
division or any officer is hereby empowered
to seize and impound any vicious dog whose
owner or keeper fails to comply with the
provisions hereof. In the event that the
owner or keeper of the dog refuses to sur-
render the animal to the division or officer,
a search warrant may be obtained from the
circuit court and the dog may be seized upon
execution of the warrant.
4. The provisions of this section shall not apply
to canine dogs owned by a law enforcement de-
partment while such dogs are engaged in the scope
of law enforcement duties.
5. Any vicious dog which does not have a valid
license in accordance with the provisions of this
section or whose owner or keeper does not secure
the liability insurance coverage required in accor-
i dance with this section, or which is not main-
tained on property with an enclosure, or which
Shall be outside of the dwelling of the owner or
keeper, or outside of an enclosure, or which is not
tattooed, shall be confiscated by an officer and
disposed of in a humane manner after written no-
tice is provided to the owner that such dog has
been confiscated.
6. If any vicious dog shall, when unprovoked,
kill or wound or assist in killing or wounding any
domestic animal or attack, assault, wound, bite or
otherwise injure or kill a human being, the officer
is empowered to issue a citation or to impound the
dog and after written notice to the owner and ex-
piration of the one hundred twenty -hour waiting
period to dispose of such vicious dog in a humane
manner.
7. No person shall be charged under this sec-
tion unless the dog, prior to the offense alleged,
shall have been declared vicious pursuant to the
provisions of this section.
8. If the owner or keeper of a dog which has
been impounded under this section shall believe
that there has not been a violation of such sec-
tions hereof, the owner or keeper may file a peti-
tion for injunctive relief in the Circuit Court of
the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Indian
River County, Florida, that the impounded dog
not be destroyed. The petition must be filed within
the five (5) days of owner's receipt of notice of
impoundment of the dog, and notice of the peti-
tion must be timely served upon the animal con-
trol division. The officer or the division shall have
the right to declare a dog to be vicious for any
action of the dog subsequent to the date of the
violation in question. If the circuit court shall rind
that there has been no violation of this chapter,
such dog shall be released to the custody of the `
! owner or keeper.
9. In the event that the owner or keeper of a
vicious dog is a minor, the parent or guardian of
such minor shall be responsible for complying with
the provisions of this section and shall be liable
for all injuries and property damage sustained by
,any person or domestic animal caused by unpro-
voked attack by said vicious dog.
,(Ord. No. 91-51, § 1, 1247-91)
is amended to read as follows
Section 302.09. Determination of vicious or dangerous dog.
1. In the event that any animal control officer has probable
cause to believe a dog may be vicious, he shall conduct an investi-
gation and shall, if possible, interview the owner and require a
sworn affidavit from any person, including any animal control
officer or enforcement officer, desiring to have a dog classified as
dangerous. Any animal that is the subject of a dangerous dog
investigation, that is not impounded with the animal control
authority, shall be humanely and safely confined by the owner in a
securely fenced or enclosed area pending the outcome of the
investigation and final resolution of any and all hearings related to
the dangerous dog classification. The address of where the animal
resides shall be provided to the animal control officer conducting
the investigation and the animal control authority. No dog that is
the subject of a dangerous dog investigation may be relocated or
ownership transferred pending the outcome of an investigation or
any hearings related to the determination of a dangerous dog
classification .
2. Notwithstanding the definition of "vicious dog," as provided
in this chapter, no dog may be declared vicious if any injury or
damage is sustained by a person who, at the time that such
injury or damage was sustained, was committing a willful trespass
or other tort upon premises occupied by the owner or keeper of
the dog, or was teasing, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the
dog or was committing or attempting to commit a crime. No dog
may be declared vicious if any injury or damage was sustained by
a domestic animal which at the time such injury or damage was
sustained was teasing, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog.
No dog may be declared vicious if the dog was protecting or
defending a human being within the immediate vicinity of the dog
from a unjustified attack or assault.
3. After the investigation by the animal control officer, the
animal control director shall make an initial determination as to
whether there is sufficient cause to classify the dog as dangerous
and shall afford the owner an opportunity for a hearing prior to
making a final determination. The animal control director shall
provide written notification of the sufficient cause finding, to the
owner, by registered mail, certified hand delivery, or service in
conformance with the provisions of chapter 48, F. S . , relating to
service of process. The owner may file a written request for a
hearing within 7 calendar days from the date of receipt of the
notification of the sufficient cause finding and, if requested, the
hearing shall be held as soon as possible, but not more than 21
calendar days and no sooner than 5 business days after receipt of
the request from the owner. The hearing shall be before the
director of emergency services. The director shall record the
hearing and shall swear in all witnesses. If the director finds by
a preponderance of the evidence that the dog meets the definition
of vicious dog the director shall immediately classify the dog as
dangerous and issue a written determination with findings of fact.
4. Once a dog is classified as a dangerous dog, the animal
control authority shall provide written notification to the owner by
registered mail, certified hand delivery or service within 5
business days, and the owner may file a written request for a
hearing in the county court to appeal the classification within 10
business days after receipt of a written determination of dangerous
dog classification and must continue to confine the dog in a
securely fenced or enclosed area pending a resolution of the
appeal.
5. Within 14 days after a dog has been classified as dangerous
by the animal control authority or a dangerous dog classification is
upheld by the county court on appeal, the owner of the dog must
obtain a certificate of registration for the dog from the animal
control authority, and the certificate shall be renewed annually.
Animal control authorities are authorized to issue such certificates
of registration, and renewals thereof, only to persons who are 18
years of age and who present to the Indian River County animal
control authority sufficient evidence of
(b) A proper enclosure to confine a dangerous dog and the
posting of the premises with a clearly visible warning sign,
meeting County Land Development Regulations, at all entry points
that informs both children and adults of the presence of a
dangerous dog on the property. Said sign shall be visible and
capable of being read from the street and approved by the animal
control authority .
(c) The owner or keeper shall present to the county animal
control division proof that the owner has procured liability
insurance in the amount of at least one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00), with deductible not to exceed five hundred dollars
($500.00), covering any damage or injury which may be caused by
such vicious dog during the twelve-month period for which
licensing is sought.
(d) The owner or keeper shall, at his own expense, have a
micro -chip implant in the animal for identification purposes as
directed by the animal control authority.
(e) . The owner or keeper shall also, at his own expense,
purchase a collar or harness from the animal control division which
shall be worn by the dog at all times. The purpose of the collar
or harness shall be to provide immediate identification to the animal
control division and the public at large that the dog has been
declared vicious .
(f) The owner or keeper shall, at his own expense, have
the vicious dog sterilized and shall present suitable evidence of
said sterilization by the veterinarian who performed the operation.
(g) It is unlawful for the owner of a dangerous dog to
permit the dog to be outside a proper enclosure unless the dog is
muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under
control of a competent person. The muzzle must be made in a
manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its
vision or respiration but will prevent it from biting any person or
animal. The owner may exercise the dog in a securely fenced or
enclosed area that does not have a top, without a muzzle or leash,
if the dog remains within his sight and only members of his
immediate household or persons 18 years of age or older are
allowed in the enclosure when the dog is present. When being
transported, such dogs must be safely and securely restrained
dog.
(a) A current certificate
of rabies
vaccination
for
the
(b) A proper enclosure to confine a dangerous dog and the
posting of the premises with a clearly visible warning sign,
meeting County Land Development Regulations, at all entry points
that informs both children and adults of the presence of a
dangerous dog on the property. Said sign shall be visible and
capable of being read from the street and approved by the animal
control authority .
(c) The owner or keeper shall present to the county animal
control division proof that the owner has procured liability
insurance in the amount of at least one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00), with deductible not to exceed five hundred dollars
($500.00), covering any damage or injury which may be caused by
such vicious dog during the twelve-month period for which
licensing is sought.
(d) The owner or keeper shall, at his own expense, have a
micro -chip implant in the animal for identification purposes as
directed by the animal control authority.
(e) . The owner or keeper shall also, at his own expense,
purchase a collar or harness from the animal control division which
shall be worn by the dog at all times. The purpose of the collar
or harness shall be to provide immediate identification to the animal
control division and the public at large that the dog has been
declared vicious .
(f) The owner or keeper shall, at his own expense, have
the vicious dog sterilized and shall present suitable evidence of
said sterilization by the veterinarian who performed the operation.
(g) It is unlawful for the owner of a dangerous dog to
permit the dog to be outside a proper enclosure unless the dog is
muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under
control of a competent person. The muzzle must be made in a
manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its
vision or respiration but will prevent it from biting any person or
animal. The owner may exercise the dog in a securely fenced or
enclosed area that does not have a top, without a muzzle or leash,
if the dog remains within his sight and only members of his
immediate household or persons 18 years of age or older are
allowed in the enclosure when the dog is present. When being
transported, such dogs must be safely and securely restrained
within the cab or passenger portion of any motor vehicle, provided
said vehicle has a roof, and the dog is incapable of escape
through an open window; provided however, the dog shall be
muzzled in a manner set forth herein.
that:
(h) The owner or keeper shall sign a statement attesting
(1) The owner or keeper shall maintain and not
voluntarily cancel the liability insurance required by this
section during the twelve-month period for which
licensing is sought, unless the owner or keeper shall
cease to own or keep the vicious dog prior to the expira-
tion of such license.
(2) The owner or keeper shall, on or prior to the
effective date of such license for which application is
being made, have an approved proper enclosure for the
vicious dog on the property where the vicious dog will
be kept or maintained.
(3) The owner or keeper shall notify the county animal
control division of any cancellation, modification,
expiration or termination of the liability insurance policy
required by this section.
(4) The owner or keeper shall notify the county animal
control division immediately if a vicious dog is on the
loose, is unconfined, or has attacked another animal or
has threatened or attacked a human being, or has died
or has been sold or given away. If the vicious dog has
been sold or given away, the owner or keeper shall also
provide to the division the name, address and telephone
number of the new owner of the vicious dog. If the
vicious dog has died the animal control authority shall be
notified and the remains shall not be destroyed until
identified by the animal control authority.
(i) An annual registration fee of $50.00 shall be paid by the
owner .
The animal control division or any animal control officer is hereby
empowered to make what ever inquiry is deemed necessary to
ensure compliance with the provisions of this section, and the
division or any officer is hereby empowered to seize and impound
any vicious dog whose owner or keeper fails to comply with the
provisions hereof . In the event that the owner or keeper of the
dog refuses to surrender the animal to the division or officer, a
search warrant may be obtained from the circuit court and the dog
may be seized upon execution of the warrant. Any owner or
keeper refusing to surrender the dog on demand may be arrested
by a law enforcement officer for interference with an officer in
carrying out his lawful duties.
6. The provisions of this section shall not apply to canine dogs
owned by a law enforcement department -while such dogs are
engaged in the scope of law enforcement duties.
7. Any vicious dog which does not have a valid license in
accordance with the provisions of this section or whose owner or
keeper does not secure the liability insurance coverage required in
accordance with this section, or which is not maintained on
property within a proper enclosure, or which shall be outside of
an enclosure, or which is not micro -chip implanted, or which is
not sterilized or the annual $50.00 registration fee is not paid,
shall be confiscated by an officer and disposed of in a humane
manner after written notice is provided to the owner that such dog
has been confiscated.
8. If any vicious dog shall, when unprovoked kill or wound or
assist in killing or wounding any domestic animal or attack,
assault, wound, bite or otherwise injure or kill a human being, the
officer is empowered to issue a citation or to impound the dog
after written notice to the owner and expiration of the one
hundred twenty -hour waiting period to dispose of such vicious dog
in a humane manner.
9. No person shall be .charged under this section unless the
dog, prior to the offense alleged, shall have been declared vicious
pursuant to the provisions of this section.
10. If the owner or keeper of a dog which has been impounded
under this section shall believe that there has not been a violation
of such sections hereof, the owner or keeper may file a petition
for injunctive relief in the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial
Circuit in and for Indian River County, Florida, that the impoun&
ed dog not be destroyed. The petition must be filed within the
ten (10) business days of owner's receipt of notice of impoundment
of the dog, and notice of the petition must be timely served upon
the animal control division. The officer or the division shall have
the right to declare a dog to be vicious for any action of the dog
subsequent to the date of the violation in question. If the circuit
court shall find that there has been no violation of this chapter,
such dog shall be released to the custody of the owner or keeper.
11. In the event that the owner or keeper of a vicious dog is a
minor, the parent or guardian of such minor shall be responsible
for complying with the provisions of this section and shall be liable
for all injuries and property damage sustained by any person or
domestic animal caused by unprovoked attack by said vicious dog.
5 . A new Section 302.091 is added to read as follows*
Any person who is a victim or represents a victim of the dog who
is being investigated as a dangerous dog may intervene in any
proceeding before the animal control director and if the person
intervenes said person may appeal any decision of the animal
control director to the emergency services director or courts as
may be appropriate.
6. Section 302.12 which reads as follows is, deleted:
Section 302.12. Code enforcement board par-
ticipation.
1. The code enforcement board of Indian River
County is hereby recognized and designated as an
administrative hearing board for the purpose of
assisting with the enforcement of this chapter.
'The animal control authority may present an al-
leged violation to the code enforcement board for
a hearing upon due public notice to the parties
concerned, for findings of fact, conclusions of law
and assessment of penalties and fines provided by
this chapter. Such hearings shall be conducted in
accordance with normal code enforcement board
procedures and all fines shall be levied and en
forced in accordance with the ordinance creating
Said -'board.
2. The board may hear and determine either of
the following matters.
a. An alleged violation of any of the provision
of this chapter.
b. Dangerous or vicious animal determina-
tion appeals upon request of the owner in
accordance with section 302.09.
(Ord. No. 91-51, § 1, 1247-91)
7. Paragraph 1 of Section 302.16 is amended by the addition of the
underlined words as follows*
Section 302.16. Penalty provisions .
1. Any violation of this chapter, constitutes a civil infraction
and may be punished by a civil penalty not to exceed five hundred
dollars ($500.00) . Penalties for violation of specific sections of
this ordinance shall be established by resolution of the board of
county commissioners. If the person who has committed the
Dog.
Section
302.091.
Victim of Dangerous
Any person who is a victim or represents a victim of the dog who
is being investigated as a dangerous dog may intervene in any
proceeding before the animal control director and if the person
intervenes said person may appeal any decision of the animal
control director to the emergency services director or courts as
may be appropriate.
6. Section 302.12 which reads as follows is, deleted:
Section 302.12. Code enforcement board par-
ticipation.
1. The code enforcement board of Indian River
County is hereby recognized and designated as an
administrative hearing board for the purpose of
assisting with the enforcement of this chapter.
'The animal control authority may present an al-
leged violation to the code enforcement board for
a hearing upon due public notice to the parties
concerned, for findings of fact, conclusions of law
and assessment of penalties and fines provided by
this chapter. Such hearings shall be conducted in
accordance with normal code enforcement board
procedures and all fines shall be levied and en
forced in accordance with the ordinance creating
Said -'board.
2. The board may hear and determine either of
the following matters.
a. An alleged violation of any of the provision
of this chapter.
b. Dangerous or vicious animal determina-
tion appeals upon request of the owner in
accordance with section 302.09.
(Ord. No. 91-51, § 1, 1247-91)
7. Paragraph 1 of Section 302.16 is amended by the addition of the
underlined words as follows*
Section 302.16. Penalty provisions .
1. Any violation of this chapter, constitutes a civil infraction
and may be punished by a civil penalty not to exceed five hundred
dollars ($500.00) . Penalties for violation of specific sections of
this ordinance shall be established by resolution of the board of
county commissioners. If the person who has committed the
violation does not contest the citation, a civil penalty of less than
the maximum allowed will be assessed, and may be punishable by
civil penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) . Each
day or fraction thereof during which the violation continues shall
be considered as a separate offense. Pursuant to F . S . section
828.27, the board of county commissioners shall impose and collect
a surcharge of five dollars ($5.00) upon each civil penalty imposed
for violation of an ordinance relating to animal control or cruelty.
The proceeds from such surcharges shall be used to pay costs of
the minimum standards training course for animal control officers.
Said surcharges shall be held in a separate account to be used
only for the purpose stated herein. The board of county
commissioners may enforce the provisions of this chapter by
seeking injunctive relief or any other remedy available by law.