§ 6.20.020. The keeping of dogs and cats.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person, business or entity to keep or cause to be kept five (5) or more dogs, or five (5) or more cats, or five (5) dogs and cats in any combination per dwelling unit or per business establishment unless in conformance with this chapter. In addition to any civil remedy provided for by law, a violation of any provision of this chapter may be prosecuted as an infraction.

(b)

The requirement to obtain an animal fanciers' permit or a kennel/cattery permit per sections 6.20.030 and 6.20.040, respectively, shall not be applicable to the following:

(1)

Dogs or cats used for diagnostic purposes or research, the use having been approved by the California State Department of Health Services pursuant to section 1666 of the Health and Safety Code.

(2)

Dogs or cats used for teaching purposes in recognized educational institutions.

(3)

Seeing-eye dogs, other dogs trained for and used to assist disabled persons, or dogs trained for and used in drug enforcement, law enforcement or military operations.

(4)

Veterinary hospitals, as defined in sections 6102.83.1 and 6102.83.2 of the County Zoning Regulations (Division 6, Part One of this Ordinance Code).

(5)

Pet sales and/or grooming establishments, as defined in section 6102.67.1 of the County Zoning Regulations (Division 6, Part One of this Ordinance Code).

(Prior code § 3401; Ord. 762, 10/21/47; Ord. 3344, 11/19/91; Ord. 3420, 11/10/92; Ord. 3445, 12/15/92)