Animal Ordinances in Richmond, CA (2026)
2 verified animal ordinances for Richmond, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Breed Restrictions
Dangerous and vicious dog designations in Richmond follow California Food & Agricultural Code §§31601-31683, which preempts all breed-specific bans. Designations are behavior-based: a dog that bites, attacks, or aggressively threatens without provocation may be declared potentially dangerous or vicious after a hearing. Owners face strict containment, insurance, and signage requirements.
Animals: Dangerous Dogs
Significant RestrictionsCalifornia Food & 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...
Beekeeping
Beekeeping is permitted in Richmond residential zones with setbacks and hive limits. Hives must be kept at least 5 feet from property lines, flight paths directed away from neighbors (using 6-ft barriers or elevated placement), and a water source provided on-site. Registration with the Contra Costa County Agricultural Commissioner is required annually.
Animals: Beekeeping
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Food & Agricultural Code §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 which they ...
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