Yorba Linda allows three adult dogs or cats per household. Keeping four or more dogs or cats over four months old requires a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning Commission, because that count is treated as a noncommercial kennel under city zoning.
The pet limit combines Yorba Linda's zoning code with the adopted Orange County ordinance. Three adult dogs or cats are allowed per household. A person keeping four or more dogs or cats over four months old must obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Planning Commission, because four or more is defined as a noncommercial kennel under YLMC Chapter 18.20 (see thresholds in Section 18.20.630). Orange County's Codified Ordinance 4-1-76, which Yorba Linda adopts through YLMC Chapter 6.04, likewise requires an animal permit for four or more licensed dogs or cats over four months. Small domestic animals such as miniature horses, miniature goats, and pot-bellied pigs are counted and regulated the same as dogs and cats.
Keeping four or more dogs or cats over four months without the required Conditional Use Permit is a zoning violation; lacking the county animal permit is enforced by Orange County Animal Care, which may require reducing the count or fines.
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