Corona, CA Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Maximum leash length
- 6 feet
- Governing section
- Corona Municipal Code § 6.12.120
- Off-leash exception
- Designated dog park areas
- Dogs per person in dog park
- Maximum of 2
- Repeat violation
- Misdemeanor within 1 year
Summary
Corona dogs must stay on the owner's property or on a leash no longer than six feet whenever they are on public property, with narrow exceptions for training classes, shows, and designated dog park areas.
(B) Unless otherwise prohibited by this code, dogs may be permitted upon public property if on a leash not to exceed six feet in length and under the immediate care and control of its owner or keeper who is competent to exercise care, custody and control thereof. The provisions of this section do not apply to the possession, charge, custody or control of an official police dog while such dog is on duty.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2025 S-56: Supplement contains: Local legislation passed through Ord. 3423, passed 12-3-2025).
Full Breakdown
120(A) makes it unlawful for an owner or keeper to let a dog wander, stray, run, or otherwise be at large on public property or unenclosed private property, except on the owner's own premises under the owner's immediate care and control. Subsection (B) sets the leash standard for public property: a dog may be there only on a leash not exceeding six feet in length, under the immediate care and control of an owner or keeper competent to handle it; on-duty police dogs are exempt.
Subsection (C) carves out two off-leash situations: a dog actively participating in a city-authorized dog obedience training program or a dog obedience or conformation show at a city park (it must be leashed or restrained when not actively participating), and a dog inside a designated dog park area, though the owner remains responsible for maintaining control and liable for any damage. 12, so this six-foot leash rule, not the general livestock-at-large chapter, is the operative standard. 130 layers on park-specific rules inside dog park areas: no more than two dogs per person at a time, dogs must be under voice control and visible, sick or aggressive dogs are barred even on-leash, and owners must pick up and dispose of feces.
Violations & Fines
A first violation of the leash requirement is an infraction under Section 6.12.190(A); a second violation within one year escalates to a misdemeanor under Section 6.12.190(B), and each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense under Section 6.12.190(C). An owner may also be cited directly if the dog engages in a violation under Section 6.12.190(E).
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can a dog's leash be in Corona?
Can my dog be off-leash anywhere in Corona?
What happens if my dog is caught off-leash twice?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Corona
California rules heatmap·Compare Corona to another location·View the California animal ordinances overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Dog Leash Laws in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Riverside County handle dog leash laws.