Animal Ordinances in Martinez, CA (2026)
2 verified animal ordinances for Martinez, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Breed Restrictions
Martinez follows California Food & Agricultural Code §31683, which preempts breed-specific legislation: dangerous dog designation is based on behavior only. Dogs that bite or threaten people or other animals may be declared dangerous or vicious through a hearing process, with requirements including muzzling, secure enclosures, liability insurance, and signage. Vicious dog designations can result in destruction orders.
Animals: Dangerous Dogs
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Food & Agricultural Code § 31683
31683. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a city or county from adopting or enforcing its own program for the control of potentially dangerous or vicious dogs that may incorporate all, part, or none of this chapter, or that may punish a violation of this chapter as a misdemeanor or may impose a more restrictive program to control potentially dangerous or vicious dogs. Except ...
Beekeeping
Beekeeping is permitted on residential properties in Martinez with setback requirements: hives must be at least 10 feet from property lines and 25 feet from neighboring dwellings, or behind a six-foot flyway barrier. Registration with the Contra Costa County Agricultural Commissioner is required for all beekeepers. Hive numbers are limited based on lot size, typically two hives per 5,000 square feet.
Animals: Beekeeping
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Food & Agricultural Code § 29040
29040. Every person that is the owner, broker, or is in possession of an apiary that is located within the state, on the first day of January of each year, shall register the number of colonies in each apiary that is owned or possessed by the person and the location of each apiary. Every person required to register under this article, shall do so on the first day of January of each year in whic...
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