A. An owner aggrieved by the classification or the written release order for an animal as Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 may appeal to a hearing officer as set forth in WMC Chapter 7.08. A hearing date shall be set before the hearing officer when an animal has been recommended as Level 5 classification by the chief animal care and regulation officer as set forth in WMC Chapter 7.08 unless the owner wishes to surrender the animal to the city.

B. A victim or victim owner aggrieved by the decision of the chief animal care and regulation officer’s classification or conditional release order for an animal where classification resulted from an incident involving the victim or victim owner may appeal that decision to a hearing officer by following the procedures set forth in WMC Chapter 7.08 and paying the required costs and filing fees. If the victim is under the age of majority the victim’s parent or authorized guardian may appeal the decision. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 6, 2009; Ord. 09-50 § 3, 2009; prior code § 12.25.090)