Sacramento City Code Title 22 limits the number of dogs and cats kept at a single dwelling unit without a kennel or multiple-animal permit, with separate caps for dogs and cats and tighter rules in attached housing.
Sacramento City Code Chapter 22 caps the number of dogs and cats per dwelling, with the typical residential cap being a small combined number (commonly four total) before a kennel permit or special use review is required. Multifamily and condominium owners may face stricter HOA or lease limits that operate alongside the code. Owners exceeding the limit must apply for a multiple-animal permit through Sacramento County Animal Care Services, which can include site inspection, neighbor notice, and conditions on noise, sanitation, and waste removal. The rule is enforced together with nuisance, barking, and zoning provisions.
Exceeding the limit without a permit can lead to administrative citations, mandatory removal of animals, and abatement orders. Hoarding-level conditions may trigger welfare seizures and criminal referrals.
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