Animal Ordinances in Ojai, CA (2026)
2 verified animal ordinances for Ojai, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Breed Restrictions
Ojai does not impose breed-specific dog bans. California law prohibits local breed-specific legislation. Dogs are regulated based on individual behavior, with dangerous dog procedures handled by Ventura County.
Ojai Dog Breed Regulations
Significant RestrictionsCalifornia Food and Agricultural Code § 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 as prov...
Exotic Pets
Exotic animals regulated by CA Fish & Game Code and CDFW. Ferrets and hedgehogs illegal statewide (CA Code of Regulations §671). Ventura County Animal Services enforces.
animals/exotic-pets
Some RestrictionsCal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 671 (CDFW Restricted Species)
Permits are required for every person who imports, exports, transports, or possesses any restricted animal listed in Section 671(c), Title 14, of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) (PDF) . Entitlements Fee Description Restricted Species Permit Application/Amendment New: $155.53 Renewal and Amendment: $80.60 Required for every new permit, permit renewal or amendment of an existing permit, ...
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