Mead Valley, CA Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)

Ordinance 630 Section 6.08 of the Riverside County Code requires that any dog outside of the owner's property, or on property the owner does not control, be restrained on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length and under the physical control of a competent person. The only exception is in posted off-leash dog parks and training areas, or in agricultural contexts where working dogs are herding livestock under direct supervision. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated against rabies as required by Ord. 630 and California Health & Safety Code §121690. Violations are cited by Animal Services officers and Sheriff deputies; first offense is typically an infraction with a fine in the $50-$100 range, rising to $250+ for repeat violations. A dog running at large that bites or attacks becomes subject to quarantine and potential dangerous-dog proceedings. On county trails (including Santa Rosa Plateau and Mt. San Jacinto State Park accesses), leash rules are actively enforced due to wildlife and livestock interactions. Beaches and lake shorelines in county parks such as Lake Skinner have specific leash and access rules posted at entry.