The city intends that the civil penalty provided in this chapter shall generally be applied to first violations or other violations when deemed effective. The criminal penalty shall be used when in the opinion of the city attorney, in consultation with the designated animal control agent, the civil remedy will not be effective, timely or when the violation is a second or subsequent violation. (Ord. M-2656 §22, 1986: Ord. M-2397 §58, 1983)