Animal Ordinances in Fresno County, CA (2026)

Fresno County Zoning Ordinance § 834.4.050

"R-1-A" and "R-1-AH" Single Family Residential Zones. a. Uses allowed. The following uses shall be allowed in the "R-1-A" and "R-1-AH" zones: (1) Poultry raising (limited to hens only), rabbits, or similar small fur-bearing animals not to exceed 24 of any kind or combination thereof for domestic purposes only. Raising/keeping of roosters for fighting purposes is prohibited. (2) Horses may be ma...

Fresno County Code § 9.04.250

It is unlawful, in the unincorporated areas of the county of Fresno, for any person to permit a dog owned by him or in his possession to be off the property of the owner or possessor thereof unless such dog is on a leash, is otherwise under the immediate control of the owner or possessor, or is located with the owner or possessor in a designated dog park approved by the county board of supervis...

California Food and Agricultural Code Section 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...

Fresno County Zoning Ordinance § 834.4.070

834.4.070 - Apiary Standards A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to allow beekeeping in a manner that is respectful of the safety of persons that may be in close proximity to the apiary. ...3. Beehives may not be placed less than 100 feet from any public road right-of-way, except as specified in Subparagraph 2., above. 4. Beehives may not be placed less than 200 feet from any residence o...

California Fish and Game Code Section 2118

It is unlawful to import, transport, possess, or release alive into this state, except under a revocable, nontransferable permit as provided in this chapter and the regulations pertaining thereto, any wild animal of the following species: (b) Class Mammalia (mammals) Order Primates - All species except those in family Hominidae Order Edentata (sloths, anteaters, armadillos, etc.) - All species....

Fresno County Code § 9.04.050

Every person owning or operating a kennel or place where four or more dogs are kept for breeding, boarding, training or other commercial purposes must obtain a kennel license for all dogs regularly kept therein. It is unlawful for such a person to fail to procure said license. The fee therefor shall be set forth in the county of Fresno Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Costs Recovery and sha...

Fresno County Code § 9.10.030

This community cat protocol shall be the preferred disposition for community cats, subject to a licensed veterinarian's determination of each community cat's health and presumed ability to live outdoors. Any person, or any Fresno County governmental entity (directly or through arrangements with third parties), is authorized to conduct and/or facilitate this community cat protocol and to treat c...

Fresno County Code § 9.05.030

A. No person shall own a dog or cat that is over the age of four (4) months in the County that is not spayed or neutered unless, in the case of dogs, the owner has applied for and received an unaltered dog license or, in the case of dogs and cats, the owner has applied for and received a breeding permit pursuant to this Chapter. B. No owner of an unaltered female dog or cat shall allow the dog ...

Fresno County Code § 9.04.030

In addition to the license requirement listed in Subsection A. above, but with the exceptions provided in Subsection C. below, every owner of any dog shall ensure that the dog bears an identifiable microchip. For the purposes of this Chapter, the term "microchip" shall mean the injection of an identification chip below the skin of an animal performed by a veterinarian, registered veterinary tec...

Fresno County Code § 9.05.050

B. No person shall present any dog or cat for sale, barter, exchange, or adoption, whether for compensation or otherwise, in any public place within the County. The term public place shall include, but not be limited to streets, highways, sidewalks, businesses, shopping malls, flea markets, swap meets, and areas in front of commercial establishments. This prohibition shall not apply to: 1. Gove...

Fresno County Zoning Ordinance, Table 2-2 (Chapter 808.2, Agricultural Zones); Article 7, Definitions ("Dog grooming")

Agricultural Sales and Service Uses ... Dog Grooming (in conjunction with single-family residence) D D D D ... Symbol / Key to Permit Requirements / See Chapter: D / Conditional Use Permit required / 846.5 ... [Article 7 Definitions] Dog grooming. Commercial establishments providing for the hygienic care, cleaning, and trimming of a dog, as well as a process by which a dog's physical appeara...

Fresno County Zoning Ordinance § 834.4.350

834.4.350 - Small Animal Veterinary Hospital or Clinic Standards A. Purpose. 1. The purpose of this Section is to provide standards for a completely enclosed structure designed, arranged, and intended to be used for the medical treatment and care incidental to small animals (e.g., dogs, cats, and other similar household pets), where allowed by Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Land Uses, and Zone-S...

Fresno County Code § 13.16.030(F)

F.Kill, wound, chase or capture any wild bird or animal, provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to the duly authorized agents of the county in the necessary control of predatory birds or animals;