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Animal Ordinances in Tracy, CA (2026)

4 verified animal ordinances for Tracy, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dog Leash Laws

Tracy Municipal Code Chapter 5.08, Article 5 (§5.08.440) requires dogs to be licensed and prohibits dogs from running at large. Dogs on public property must be leashed and under control of a person capable of restraining the animal.

Tracy Dog Leash Laws

Some Restrictions

Breed Restrictions

Tracy does not have breed-specific legislation. California Food & Agricultural Code §31683 prohibits cities from enacting breed-specific ordinances. Dangerous animals of any breed are subject to enforcement under TMC Chapter 5.08.

Tracy Dog Breed Restrictions

Few Restrictions

Cal. Food & Agric. Code § 31683 - Local control of potentially dangerous or vicious dogs; no breed-specific programs

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

Tracy does not have a dedicated beekeeping ordinance but general nuisance and animal regulations apply. California law requires hive registration with the San Joaquin County Agricultural Commissioner. Hives must not create a nuisance for neighbors.

Tracy Beekeeping Rules

Some Restrictions

Exotic Pets

Most exotic and wild animals are prohibited in California under CA Fish & Game Code §2116. Tracy's animal ordinances address dangerous animals of any type. Many species including big cats, bears, wolves, venomous reptiles, and most primates are banned statewide.

Tracy Exotic & Wild Animal Regulations

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for San Joaquin County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Tracy city rules.

Animal Ordinances in San Joaquin County