Exotic animals prohibited under CA Fish & Game Code §2118 and CCR Title 14 §671. Ferrets, hedgehogs, monkeys, most wild animals illegal statewide. Clovis enforces state restricted species list.
California has one of the most restrictive exotic pet laws in the US. CA Fish & Game Code §2118 and CA Code of Regulations Title 14 §671 prohibit possession of restricted species without a CDFW permit. Illegal pets include: ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders (non-native), monkeys/primates, large cats, wolves/hybrids, venomous reptiles, alligators/crocodiles, most parrots require no permit but some do. Legal without permit: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, most non-venomous reptiles, most birds, fish.
Illegal exotic pet: misdemeanor per CA F&G §2125, up to $10,000 fine and 6 months jail. Animal seized and either euthanized or sent to sanctuary.
Clovis, CA
Construction in Clovis permitted 7 AM-7 PM Mon-Sat. No Sunday or federal holiday construction without a permit. City projects exempt.
Clovis, CA
Clovis has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The City is about 8 miles from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, and CMC 9.22.080(F)(4) exempts federally ...
Clovis, CA
Amplified music audible beyond the property line during quiet hours violates CMC §5.24. Special event sound permits required for Old Town Clovis events.
Clovis, CA
CMC 5.27.603 requires permits for amplified outdoor music audible beyond property lines. Vehicle-mounted sound devices are banned on streets under CMC 5.27.608.
Clovis, CA
Clovis Municipal Code §6.04 prohibits habitual barking/noise from dogs. Continuous barking 10+ minutes or intermittent 30+ minutes can be cited as a nuisance.
Clovis, CA
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