Pet Limits: Port Hueneme vs Simi Valley
How do pet limits rules compare between Port Hueneme, CA and Simi Valley, CA?
Port Hueneme and Simi Valley have similar restriction levels.
Port Hueneme, CA
Ventura County
Unincorporated Ventura County does not set a single flat cap on dogs or cats; the number of 'pet animals' allowed is calculated by zone and lot size under the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 8107-2.4). Keeping more than the allowed number requires a permit for additional pet animals, and excessive animals can trigger nuisance enforcement.
View full Port Hueneme rules →Simi Valley, CA
Ventura County
Under Simi Valley Development Code § 9-44.060 (Animal Keeping), a maximum of four (4) domestic dogs, cats, and/or Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs (in any combination) may be kept on a single residential lot in the OS, RE, RVL, RL, RM, RMod, RH, RVH and MH zones. Keeping five or more dogs or cats for commercial purposes constitutes a 'kennel' under the adopted Ventura County Code and requires a county-issued kennel license.
View full Simi Valley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Port Hueneme | Simi Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Flat dog/cat cap | None - calculated by zone & lot size | - |
| Pet-number sections | NCZO Sec. 8107-2.4.5 / 8107-2.4.6 | - |
| Extra pets | Permit for additional pet animals (8107-2.4.6) | - |
| Nuisance from too many animals | Ord. Code Sec. 4467 | - |
| Dog license required | Dogs 4 months+ (Sec. 4411) | - |
| Questions | Planning 805-654-2488; VCAS 805-388-4341 | - |
| Primary Code | - | Simi Valley Municipal Code § 9-44.060 (Animal Keeping) |
| Pet Limit | - | 4 total (dogs, cats, and/or Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs combined) |
| Applies In | - | OS, RE, RVL, RL, RM, RMod, RH, RVH, MH zones |
| Kennel Threshold | - | 5+ dogs or cats over 4 months kept for commercial purposes (VCC § 2592) |
| Dog License | - | Required at 4 months / 30+ days kept (VCC § 4411) |
| Enforcement | - | Simi Valley Code Enforcement; Ventura County Animal Services |
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Port Hueneme FAQ
How many dogs or cats can I have in unincorporated Ventura County?
There is no single flat limit. The Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Section 8107-2.4) calculates the allowed number of pet animals from your zone and lot size. Section 8107-2.4.6 lets you apply for a permit to keep additional pet animals above the by-right number.
What if my animals bother the neighbors?
Under Section 4467 of the County Ordinance Code, animals kept so as to disturb neighbors can be declared a public nuisance. Ventura County Animal Services typically asks for voluntary compliance within seven days, after which a citation may be issued under Section 4467-12.
Simi Valley FAQ
How many dogs and cats can I have in Simi Valley?
Up to four total animals (dogs, cats, or Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs in any combination) per residential lot under Simi Valley Municipal Code § 9-44.060.
Does Simi Valley regulate Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs?
Yes. The City counts Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs together with dogs and cats toward the four-pet limit. All other swine must be kept in pens and are governed by the Animal Keeping standards in § 9-44.060.
Do I need to license my dog in Simi Valley?
Yes. Ventura County Code § 4411 (adopted by reference) requires anyone who keeps a dog over four months of age for thirty days or longer to obtain a current dog license through Ventura County Animal Services.
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