Chula Vista requires all dogs to be restrained by a leash of six feet or less when on any public property or private property open to the public, per CVMC Chapter 6.24. Dogs not under leash control are considered 'at large' and subject to impoundment. All dogs must be licensed.
CVMC Chapter 6.24 (Restraining Dogs) defines a leash as any rope, leather strap, chain, or other material six feet or less in length intended to be held in the hand of a person for controlling an animal. A dog is considered 'at large' if it is on any public property or private property open to the public without being restrained by a leash held by a person capable of controlling the animal. Dogs at large are subject to impoundment by animal control officers. All dogs four months of age and older must be licensed under CVMC Chapter 6.16 and must wear a current license tag. Dogs must also have a current rabies vaccination under CVMC Chapter 6.28. The city operates off-leash dog parks where dogs may be off-leash within designated areas while under voice control. The Chula Vista Animal Care Facility at 130 Beyer Way provides animal control services.
Dogs found at large may be impounded. Owners face fees for impoundment and boarding. Repeat violations may result in increased fines. Failure to license a dog is a separate violation under CVMC 6.16.
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