Animal hoarding in Tuolumne County is addressed through animal keeping standards in the zoning ordinance and nuisance abatement. Exceeding allowed animal numbers or maintaining unsanitary conditions triggers enforcement by code enforcement and Tuolumne County Animal Control.
Tuolumne County's zoning ordinance establishes animal keeping limits based on zone and lot size. Exceeding these limits constitutes a zoning violation. Conditions associated with hoarding — unsanitary conditions, animal neglect, odor, pest attraction — also violate nuisance provisions. Tuolumne County Animal Control at (209) 694-2730 investigates animal welfare complaints. Multi-agency responses may involve code enforcement, animal control, and environmental health. Criminal animal cruelty is prosecuted under CA Penal Code 597.
Exceeding animal limits: zoning violation with code enforcement fines. Animal neglect/cruelty: criminal prosecution under CA Penal Code 597 with fines up to $20,000 and imprisonment. Nuisance conditions: abatement with cost recovery.
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