Moorpark does not impose breed-specific dog restrictions. California law prohibits breed-specific legislation. However, all dogs must be licensed and dogs declared potentially dangerous or vicious face enhanced requirements regardless of breed.
California Food and Agricultural Code Section 31683 prohibits cities from enacting breed-specific bans. Moorpark follows this mandate and regulates dogs based on individual behavior, not breed. All dogs must be licensed through Ventura County Animal Services. Dogs declared potentially dangerous under state law must be kept in secure enclosures and owners must maintain increased liability insurance. Moorpark's rural residential areas are home to many large working breeds used for livestock guarding and property protection. These dogs must still be under owner control and properly licensed. HOAs and rental properties may maintain private breed restriction lists enforceable through CC&Rs and leases.
No breed-specific violations under city code. Potentially dangerous dog without secure enclosure: $500 fine plus required compliance. Vicious dog designation: may require removal or euthanasia. Unlicensed dog: $100 fine first offense.
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Carports in Moorpark are regulated under MMC 17.24.025 (Open space, agricultural, and residential zones — additional requirements). In R-1 and R-2 zones, sid...
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Above-ground pools in Moorpark are regulated by MMC Chapter 15.08 (Building Code, including section 15.08.060 swimming pool barrier) and the California Swimm...
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Moorpark has no STR-specific parking rules because short-term rentals (under 30 days) are prohibited citywide. The City's FAQ confirms STRs are banned with n...
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Moorpark follows California's statewide minimum wage of $16.50 per hour, indexed annually for inflation. The city has not adopted a higher local minimum wage...
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Moorpark does not impose a separate commercial parking tax. Paid-parking facilities pay standard sales and business taxes but no targeted parking-tax surchar...
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