Victorville, CA Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Leash max length
- 8 feet, rope/leather/chain material
- Second offense
- Impoundment after 2 sightings in 6 months
- Impound hold (licensed dog)
- 120 hours after owner notified
- Enforcement
- Animal Control Officer / Police Department
- Trainer exemption
- Licensed obedience training in posted areas
Summary
Dogs and other animals may not run loose on any Victorville street, sidewalk or private property besides their owner's, under Section 7.04.150. An 'adequate leash' means rope, leather, chain or similar material up to eight feet long, held by someone capable of controlling the animal.
It is a violation of this chapter for any owner or custodian of any dog or other animal to permit such dog or other animal to roam at large or loose and not physically restrained on any public street, sidewalk, lane, alley, court or other public place or any private property or premises other than those of the person owning or having custody of said animal. Animals found running loose or at large and unrestrained as set forth in the preceding sentence, shall be subject to impoundment and such owner, custodian, or other person responsible for said animal shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Section 7.04.280. Any dog that on two separate occasions within a six-month period is observed by an animal control officer unrestrained off its property, may be impounded and the owner charged impound and other fees pursuant to Section 7.04.160 of this chapter for care and housing until a disposition is made on the animal's behalf.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 57).
Full Breakdown
150 of the Victorville Municipal Code makes it a violation for any owner or custodian to let a dog or other animal 'roam at large or loose and not physically restrained' on any public street, sidewalk, lane, alley, court or other public place, or on private property other than the owner's own. 020(5) further defines 'at large' as being off the owner's premises and not under complete control by adequate leash, with a narrow exemption for dogs in obedience or field training under a licensed trainer's direct supervision in city-approved and posted areas.
270. 160, which include an impound fee, medical care fee if needed, license and vaccination fees, and an apprehension fee. Impounded dogs wearing a valid license are held for one hundred twenty hours after the registered owner is notified before the city can dispose of an unclaimed dog.
Violations & Fines
A first at-large violation is punishable under the general chapter penalty in Section 7.04.280 as an infraction or misdemeanor under Section 1.04.010: base fines of $100, $200, $400 and up to $1,000 for repeat violations within a year. A second unrestrained sighting within six months authorizes impoundment and the fees under Section 7.04.160. Each day of noncompliance is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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