West Sacramento, CA Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)

No owner shall permit his or her dog to be in any residential, commercial or industrial area, other than on private property where the dog is maintained by or on behalf of its owner, unless the dog is restrained by a leash not exceeding eight feet in length; provided, however, this section does not apply if the dog is (1) assisting a peace officer in law enforcement duties, (2) under the control of a person engaged in hunting pursuant to a license issued under Section 3031 et seq., of the Fish and Game Code of the state, or (3) enrolled and actually participating in a dog training or obedience class, exhibition or competition conducted by an organization with the permission of the owner or operator of the grounds or facility.

B. As used in this section, "residential, commercial or industrial area" means any R-, C-, M- and PD- (except agricultural parcel) zoned parcel located in whole or in part within the city limits of the city. (County code § 6-1.401.1; Ord. 89-14 § 7 (part); Ord. 03-21 § 1 (part))