Castro Valley follows California Fish & Game Code §2118 - keeping wild or exotic animals (large reptiles, primates, big cats, ferrets, hedgehogs in CA, etc.) is prohibited without a state permit, plus Alameda County's animal-fanciers permit covers other non-standard pets.
California is one of the strictest exotic-pet states. F&G Code §2118 and 14 CCR §671 list 'restricted animals' that cannot be kept without a Department of Fish & Wildlife permit, including primates, large cats, bears, alligators, and ferrets. Hedgehogs and sugar gliders are also banned statewide. At the local level, Alameda County Code Chapter 5.12 (Animal Fanciers Permits) requires a county permit to keep more than the household animal limit of any one species. Service animals (dogs only) and licensed assistance animals are exempt.
Possessing a restricted animal is a misdemeanor under F&G Code §2125 - $1,000-$10,000 fine + 6 months. Animal is confiscated and typically euthanized or transferred to a sanctuary. County code violations carry administrative penalties up to $500.
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Alameda County Code §6.60.050 prohibits repairing, rebuilding, modifying or testing vehicles in residential areas between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. if it produces so...
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Alameda County §6.60.050 makes amplified sound from any radio, stereo, instrument or device a violation at any time of day if plainly audible 50 feet from th...
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Alameda County Code §6.60.050 limits use of electric or gas leaf blowers, sweepers, vacuums, mowers, trimmers, edgers and hedgers in residential areas to 7 a...
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Alameda County Code §5.08.060 makes it unlawful for any person owning, keeping, or having custody of a dog or other animal to knowingly permit or suffer that...
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Alameda County Code §6.60.080 exempts construction activity from Chapter 6.60 only if it occurs between 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturd...
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Alameda County NPO §6.65.030 prohibits parking or storing vehicles on lawns or unimproved surfaces of residential property. Vehicles must be on paved concret...
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