Santa Cruz §8.14.320 makes it unlawful for any dog owner to permit a dog to be off the owner's premises unless securely restrained by a leash. Dogs at large violate §8.14.310.
Leash means the definition in §8.04.010(j). Off-leash dogs are barred everywhere outside the owner's premises and prohibited dog locations are listed in §8.14.200. Dogs are banned from West Cliff Drive sidewalks, certain beaches, and other listed areas. Owners must immediately remove dog feces from public property (§8.14.215) and may not let dogs defecate on improved private property of others (§8.14.380). Dogs must be safely confined in motor vehicles per §8.14.330.
Infractions punishable up to $1,000 (§8.18.140). Second offense of listed sections (including §8.14.410) within 12 months may be charged as a misdemeanor.
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