Hanford, CA Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)

Hanford Municipal Code § 6.28.030 makes it unlawful for anyone other than a commercial animal establishment, nonprofit animal establishment, or veterinary hospital to keep more animals on one property than § 6.12.010 allows without first obtaining a multi-pet permit from the animal control officer. Issuance is discretionary: the officer weighs how the animals are housed, sanitation, and noise before approving. Permits run the calendar year, are prorated if issued mid-year, and can be suspended for violations under § 6.28.040. This is Hanford's mechanism for excessive-animal situations: rather than a blanket cap, an over-the-limit household must qualify for and maintain a permit or reduce its animal count.