In unincorporated Sierra County, dogs may not run at large. County Code defines a dog as 'at large' when off the owner's premises and not on a leash or under the owner's immediate control, including on any public or private road. Letting a dog run at large is an infraction.
Sierra County's animal regulations are in County Code Chapter 8.08 (Title 8, Health and Sanitation), enforced by Sierra County Animal Control. Section 8.08.020 defines 'at large' as a dog off the premises of its owner and 'not under restraint by leash, and not under the control and in the immediate presence of the owner,' and expressly includes any dog 'on any road or street, whether publicly or privately maintained.' A privately maintained road serving two or fewer residences or businesses is excepted. Section 8.08.140(A) makes it unlawful for an owner to allow any animal to run at large, and 8.08.140(B) bars letting an animal trespass on public property or on private property without consent. The County Code does not set a specific maximum leash length, so we do not list one. A first at-large infraction carries a $20 fine; a second infraction within 12 months for the same animal is up to $100 (Section 8.08.400). Allowing a known dangerous or vicious dog to run at large in any public place is separately prohibited (8.08.140(L)).
Allowing a dog to run at large is an infraction: $20 for a first offense and up to $100 for a second within 12 months on the same animal (Section 8.08.400). Animal control may impound dogs found at large, with impound and redemption fees set by the animal control fee resolution (8.08.250).
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