San Clemente has no ordinance using the word 'hoarding,' but pet-limit permits, sanitation rules, and refuge permits constrain accumulation. Severe cases are prosecuted under California Penal Code 597 cruelty law through the Coastal Animal Services Authority.
The San Clemente code does not define 'animal hoarding,' but several Title 6 provisions limit accumulation. SCMC 6.44.010 requires a private kennel/cattery permit for four or more dogs or cats over four months old, and animal-refuge and rescue operations need permits under Chapter 6.44; SCMC 6.24.010 caps non-dog/cat animals at six per residential property. SCMC 6.24.060 makes it unlawful to keep animals in conditions that create a nuisance, including conditions unhealthy to the animal or humans, offensive odors, insect-breeding reservoirs, or disease. Severe neglect or cruelty is prosecuted under California Penal Code 597, enforced by CASA animal control alongside the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter (949-492-1617), run with the Pet Project Foundation.
Over-limit keeping without a kennel or refuge permit violates SCMC 6.44.010 and 6.24.010; unsanitary conditions violate SCMC 6.24.060, both infractions escalating to a misdemeanor on repeat Title 6 violations. Cruelty is prosecutable under California Penal Code 597.
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