San Bernardino County, CA Animal Ordinances: Pet Groomer Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- License required
- Yes, from County Health Officer
- Governing section
- County Code § 32.0111
- Application review
- Inspected within 10 days
- License term
- Expires end of fiscal year
- Applies to
- Unincorporated area only
Summary
Pet grooming parlors in unincorporated San Bernardino County must get a license from the County Health Officer before opening, and comply with zoning and sanitation rules under County Code Chapter 32.
No person shall conduct or operate any pet shop, pet grooming parlor, public aquarium, game bird farm, petting zoo, wild animal breeding or boarding facility, or animal menagerie, without first obtaining a license from the County Health Officer. Any such establishment shall also conform to the appropriate zoning codes.
Full Breakdown
County Code § 32.0111 requires anyone operating a pet grooming parlor in unincorporated San Bernardino County to first get a license from the County Health Officer, alongside pet shops, aquariums, game bird farms, petting zoos and wild animal facilities. Under § 32.0112, the application goes to the Health Officer in writing, who inspects the facility within ten days. Section 32.0113 sets sanitation, housing and safety conditions groomers must meet, and § 32.0117 lets the Health Officer revoke a license for violating those standards. The business must also conform to applicable zoning.
Violations & Fines
Operating a pet grooming parlor without a Health Officer license, or violating sanitation and housing conditions, is a Chapter 32 violation and can trigger license denial or revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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