Santa Clarita regulates exotic pets through SCMC 17.62 and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regulations. Many exotic species are prohibited as pets in California without special permits. Venomous reptiles, primates, and large predators are restricted.
California Fish and Game Code and Title 14 CCR restrict ownership of many exotic animals. Prohibited species include large cats, bears, wolves, primates, and most wild-caught native species. CDFW permits are required for some restricted species. Santa Clarita's animal keeping ordinance (SCMC 17.62) also addresses animals appropriate for residential zones. LA County Animal Care and Control enforces exotic animal regulations.
Keeping prohibited exotic animals may result in confiscation, fines, and criminal charges under state law.
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Vehicles cannot be parked in the same street spot for more than 72 hours per state law (CVC 22651). RV use as housing prohibited.
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Santa Clarita restricts large commercial vehicles in residential zones. Heavy trucks, construction equipment, and oversized commercial vehicles may not be pa...
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Santa Clarita enforces street parking rules under SCMC Title 10. Vehicles may not park on residential streets for more than 72 hours. Posted restrictions var...
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EV charging supported by state mandates. AB 2097 prohibits parking minimums near transit. CALGreen requires EV-ready infrastructure in new construction.
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Pool barriers must meet CA Building Code requirements: 60-inch minimum height with self-closing, self-latching gates plus one additional safety feature.
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