Modesto does not have breed-specific legislation banning particular dog breeds. California state law (Food & Agricultural Code §31683) preempts local breed bans. However, dogs deemed dangerous or vicious based on behavior face restrictions regardless of breed.
Modesto does not ban any specific dog breeds. California state law preempts local breed-specific legislation under Food & Agricultural Code §31683. However, individual dogs may be declared potentially dangerous or vicious based on documented behavior incidents. A potentially dangerous dog designation (2 unprovoked incidents in 36 months) requires the owner to maintain proper enclosure, licensing, and insurance. A vicious dog designation (serious injury) may result in the dog being euthanized. Stanislaus County Animal Services investigates dangerous dog complaints and conducts hearings.
Failure to comply with dangerous dog requirements: impoundment and potential euthanasia. Owner of attacking dog: civil liability and criminal charges.
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Modesto's noise ordinance (MMC Title 4, Ch. 9) bans 'loud and raucous noise' citywide, including from industrial operations. Certain continuous industrial ac...
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Modesto enforces a 72-hour street-parking limit citywide under MMC Title 3, Chapter 2, Article 10. Designated residential areas also operate Residential Park...
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Modesto sits on the Central Valley floor outside CAL FIRE's State Responsibility Area and is not mapped as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, so the wild...
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Modesto does not regulate year-round residential lawn ornaments (statues, gnomes, flamingos, religious figures, sports themes) by size, quantity, or content....
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Modesto does not regulate residential inflatable holiday displays by size, height, or motor noise. They qualify as ordinary residential decorations. Excessiv...
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Modesto has no ordinance restricting when residents may put up or take down holiday lights, no city brightness limit, and no color or animation rule on resid...
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