2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Monterey County, California.
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Monterey County Code Title 8 (Animal Control) and Title 21/20 zoning regulate the keeping of chickens, fowl, and livestock in unincorporated areas. Roosters in any quantity require a permit or permit exemption under MCC Title 8. Hens are generally allowed in residential zones with setback rules; commercial-scale poultry and livestock operations require an agricultural zone.
Monterey County Code section 8.20.010 prohibits dogs from running at large anywhere in the unincorporated county at any time. Off the owner's premises, dogs must be on a leash no more than 6 feet long held by a capable handler, or otherwise confined. All dogs over 4 months must be licensed (MCC 8.08.030) and rabies-vaccinated (MCC 8.08.010).
1 cities in Monterey County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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