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 has no widely published city-specific backyard-chicken count or coop-setback figure in its animal control framework; the city adopts L.A. County Title 10, where 'poultry' is included in the definition of livestock (County Code 10.08.170). Roosters are practically constrained by the excessive animal noise rule. Confirm coop limits and setbacks with city zoning before building.
Alhambra Backyard Chickens and Poultry
Some RestrictionsDog 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
Some 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.
Breed Restrictions
Alhambra has no breed-specific ban. California Food & Agricultural Code 31683 bars cities from declaring any breed dangerous or vicious; only breed-neutral dangerous-dog rules apply. Alhambra adopts L.A. County Title 10, whose potentially-dangerous and vicious dog provisions (Chapter 10.37) are based on behavior, not breed.
Alhambra Dog Breed Restrictions
Few RestrictionsBeekeeping
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
Heavy 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.
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.
Animal Hoarding
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.
Pet Limits
Alhambra limits households to two domestic dogs (Municipal Code Sec. 7.20.120, per the city), a stricter limit than the L.A. County baseline of three dogs (County Code 10.20.038). The county cat limit of five, kept primarily indoors, applies; Alhambra exempts cats from county licensing. Each dog must be licensed.
Alhambra Pet Limits (Dogs and Cats)
Some RestrictionsCat Rules
Alhambra exempts cats from the L.A. County mandatory cat-licensing rule (Municipal Code Sec. 7.04.030), so cat licensing is voluntary. The county limit of up to five cats per residence, kept primarily indoors, still applies (County Code 10.20.038), and cats must be spayed or neutered, which Alhambra sets at six months of age.
Alhambra Cat Rules and Licensing
Few RestrictionsLooking for Los Angeles County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Alhambra city rules.
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