Pico Rivera effectively limits households to three dogs and three cats: keeping four or more dogs, or four or more cats, over four months old classifies the premises as a kennel requiring separate approval.
Under the Title 6 general provisions, a kennel is any lot, building, structure or premises where four or more dogs, or four or more cats, over the age of four months are kept. A household may therefore keep up to three dogs and up to three cats without triggering kennel status; four or more of either species is a kennel, which is not permitted in ordinary residential zones. All dogs over four months old must be licensed through SEAACA. Poultry and rabbits are separately capped at nine total (three per kind) in residential zones under Section 18.50.040. The code sets no higher household allowance, so residents nearing four dogs or cats should confirm zoning compliance first.
Keeping four or more dogs or four or more cats over four months old without kennel authorization is a violation. Unlicensed dogs and over-limit small animals are separately citable and may be impounded by SEAACA.
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