All dogs in Citrus Heights must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet when off the owner's property. Sacramento County Code §9.36 applies within city limits and is enforced by Sacramento County Animal Services. Dogs may be off-leash only at designated dog parks such as C-Bar-C Park's off-leash area.
Citrus Heights contracts animal services from Sacramento County. Under Sacramento County Code §9.36.061, a dog must be under the control of a competent person by means of a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length when in any public area or on private property not belonging to the owner. Retractable leashes are allowed but must be locked to 6 feet or less in public. At-large dogs are subject to impoundment at Bradshaw Animal Shelter with redemption fees starting at $45 plus $15 per day board. Aggressive dogs running at large may be designated potentially dangerous or vicious under California Food & Agricultural Code §31601 et seq. The city's primary off-leash area is within C-Bar-C Park, where dogs must still be under voice control. Leash violations carry $50 to $500 fines depending on history.
First offense: $50 plus impound fees. Second: $100. Third: $500. Dog bites or aggressive at-large: potential dangerous dog hearing.
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