San Rafael, CA Animal Ordinances: Exotic Pets (2026)

C.Other nonexempt animals are subject to individual case review, and may be subject to the following types of standards:1.Requirements for identification of animal guardianship, such as tagging or microchipping;2.Requirements for spaying or neutering of animals;3.Requirements for fences or fenced stockade areas;4.Requirements regarding provision of food and water supply, such as supply locations, requirement for closed, rodent-proof containers, etc.;5.Requirements to secure or sequester animals in shelters during specified hours of the day or night to minimize possible noise impacts;6.Requirements to maintain sanitary conditions by regular cleanup and disposal of animal feces and urine;7.Requirement that all places and premises where the animal is to be kept shall be open at all reasonable times and places to the inspection of the code enforcement manager or code enforcement officer, or other code enforcement officials, and the county health officer;8.Verification of receipt of appropriate California Department of Fish and Game permits;9.Verification of required vaccinations. In approving the application for an administrative use permit for the keeping of animals, the community development director may impose additional conditions that are deemed necessary to ensure the permit will be in accordance with the findings required by Section 14.21.080.