Animal Ordinances in Alhambra, CA (2026)
10 verified animal ordinances for Alhambra, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Alhambra adopts L.A. County Title 10. County Code 10.08.170 defines livestock as including swine, cattle, equines, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, poultry, and rabbits. Livestock may not run at large (10.32.040, a misdemeanor). Numeric counts and setbacks come from city zoning, not the county animal ordinance, so confirm with Alhambra Planning.
Alhambra Livestock Keeping
Some RestrictionsLos Angeles County Code Sec. 10.08.170 (adopted by Alhambra MC Ch. 7.04)
"Livestock" includes, but is not limited to, the following: swine, cattle, equines, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, poultry, and rabbits.
Dog Leash Laws
Alhambra adopts the Los Angeles County animal control ordinance (Title 10) by reference under Municipal Code Ch. 7.04. County Code 10.32.010 requires dogs on public property to be restrained on a substantial leash not exceeding six feet, held by a person able to control the dog. Off-leash is allowed only on private property with the owner's consent.
Alhambra Dog Leash and Running-at-Large Rules
Light RestrictionsLos Angeles County Code Sec. 10.32.010 (adopted by Alhambra MC Ch. 7.04)
A dog must be restrained on a substantial leash not exceeding six feet in length by a person capable of controlling the dog, while on public property or common areas of private property.
Beekeeping
Alhambra has no published city-specific beekeeping ordinance; it adopts L.A. County Title 10, whose Chapter 10.76 (Apiaries) requires identifying signage on apiaries kept away from the owner's residence and on hives. State law (Food & Agricultural Code) also governs apiary registration and identification. Confirm hive placement with city zoning.
Alhambra Beekeeping and Apiaries
Some RestrictionsLos Angeles County Code Sec. 10.76.020 (adopted by Alhambra MC Ch. 7.04)
Every person maintaining an apiary on premises other than that of his residence shall identify such apiary by affixing a sign thereto showing the name of the owner or person in possession of the apiary, his address, his telephone number, if any.
Exotic Pets
Alhambra adopts L.A. County Title 10, which bars keeping a 'wild animal' without a license. County Code 10.28.060 requires a wild-animal license to keep nondomestic, exotic, or dangerous animals, but exempts ordinary pets: birds, domestic rodents, fish, non-venomous reptiles under six feet, and rabbits. The city also states wild animals and hogs are not allowed as pets.
Alhambra Exotic and Wild Animal Rules
Some RestrictionsLos Angeles County Code Sec. 10.28.060 (adopted by Alhambra MC Ch. 7.04)
A license is not required for the keeping of the following animals as pets: 1. Birds; 2. Domestic rodents (pet mice, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, and chinchillas); 3. Fish; 4. Non-venomous reptiles less than six feet in length; 5. Rabbits.
Wildlife Feeding
Alhambra adopts L.A. County Title 10, which makes it unlawful to feed nondomesticated predators or rodents. County Code 10.84.010 bars feeding coyotes, raccoons, foxes, opossums, and ground squirrels, with narrow exceptions, and a violation is a misdemeanor. Feeding wildlife attracts nuisance animals and is discouraged.
Alhambra Wildlife Feeding Restrictions
Some RestrictionsLos Angeles County Code Sec. 10.84.010 (adopted by Alhambra MC Ch. 7.04)
It is unlawful to feed a nondomesticated rodent or nondomesticated mammalian predator as defined in this section ... "Mammalian predators" include coyotes, raccoons, foxes, and opossums.
Pet Limits
Alhambra has no standalone 'hoarding' statute; it relies on adopted L.A. County Title 10. Pet limits (2 dogs per Municipal Code 7.20.120; 5 cats per County Code 10.20.038) cap household animals, and County Code 10.40.010 requires humane care. Keeping more animals than can be properly cared for triggers enforcement and possible impoundment.
Alhambra Animal Hoarding and Welfare
Some RestrictionsLos Angeles County Code Sec. 10.40.010(F) (adopted by Alhambra MC Ch. 7.04)
Animals may not be neglected, teased, abused, mistreated, annoyed, tormented, or in any manner made to suffer.
Cat Rules
Alhambra opts out of part of Los Angeles County's animal law: Municipal Code § 7.04.030(A) amends County Animal Control Ordinance Sections 10.12.180, 10.12.190, 10.20.020 through .040 and 10.20.180 through .190 to exempt cats from the ACO's cat-licensing requirements and its enforcement, while every other provision in those same ACO sections still applies unchanged.
Alhambra Cats Exempt From Licensing
Few RestrictionsAlhambra Municipal Code § 7.04.030(A) (Ord. 4677)
(A) ACO Sections 10.12.180, 10.12.190, 10.20.020, 10.20.030, 10.20.040, 10.20.180, and 10.20.190 are amended in part to exempt cats from the ACO’s cat licensing requirements and its enforcement. All other provisions in ACO Sections 10.12.180, 10.12.190, 10.20.020, 10.20.030, 10.20.040, 10.20.180, and 10.20.190 will remain the same.
Mandatory Spay/Neuter
Alhambra requires every dog over six months old to be spayed or neutered unless the owner instead obtains an unaltered-dog license. Municipal Code § 7.04.030(B) raises the county Animal Control Ordinance's default age from four months to six months for dogs kept or harbored anywhere in the city, tightening the standard set out in ACO § 10.20.350.
Alhambra Mandatory Dog Spay or Neuter at 6 Months
Some RestrictionsAlhambra Municipal Code § 7.04.030(B) (Ord. 4677; amended Ord. 4814)
(B) ACO Section 10.20.350 “A” is amended to require the spay and neuter of dogs at six months instead of four months to read as follows: “A. No person may own, keep, or harbor a dog over the age of six months in violation of this section. An owner or custodian of an unaltered dog must have the dog spayed or neutered or obtain an unaltered dog license in accordance with Section 10.20.355.”
Veterinary Clinic Zoning
Alhambra classifies veterinary clinics as "Veterinary Services" under its zoning code. The Professional Office zone permits them outright, but the Central Business District, East Main Commercial, Commercial Mixed-Use, Automotive Commercial and Industrial zones all require a Minor Use Permit from the Community Development Director, and clinics on Main Street inside the CBD need a Conditional Use Permit instead.
Alhambra Veterinary Clinic Zoning Permits
Some RestrictionsAlhambra Zoning Code § 23.43.030 (Animal Boarding and Veterinary Services); Table 23.05.020 Note 3 and Table 23.06.020 (Land Use Regulations)
Animal Boarding and Veterinary Services. Services related to the medical care and boarding of household pets. Animal Shelter and Boarding. A commercial, non-profit, or governmental facility for keeping, boarding, training, breeding, or maintaining, generally overnight or in excess of 24 hours, dogs, cats, or other household pets not owned by the owner or operator of the facility. Pet Day Care. ...
Bird Protection
Alhambra makes it unlawful to feed, scatter or leave food for any wildlife in a city park, and the ordinance expressly names birds along with fish, turtles and feral animals, including feral cats. The rule sits in the park rules chapter at § 14.04.030(DD) and carries the same misdemeanor penalty as every other park violation.
Alhambra Bans Feeding Birds and Wildlife in Parks
Significant RestrictionsAlhambra Municipal Code § 14.04.030(DD)
(DD) To feed, cause to be fed, scatter or leave food, seed or other matter edible to any wildlife animal, including any bird, fish, turtle or feral animal, including any feral cat.
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