Animal Ordinances in San Bernardino County, CA (2026)

San Bernardino County Code § 84.04.090(b)(1)-(2)

All animals, other than cats, dogs, canaries or birds of the psitacinae family, shall be maintained at least 70 feet, measured in a straight line, away from any structure or area used for human habitation or public assembly (e.g. parks, churches, etc.) on adjoining property. The area of human habitation shall not include cabanas, patios, attached or detached private garages or storage buildings...

San Bernardino County Code § 32.0108(a), (c)-(e)

§ 32.0108 Control of Animals. (a) Except as to community cats returned and released to their point of pick-up as part of a TNVR program, no person owning or having control of any animal shall permit such animal to stray, to run at large upon any private or public street, sidewalk, school ground, public park, playground, place of public assembly or any other public place or upon any unenclosed p...

San Bernardino County Code § 32.1501

Pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 122331, no person shall own or keep a Pit Bull over the age of four months which has not been spayed or neutered, except as provided in Subdivision (b) below. For purposes of this Section, "Pit Bull" is defined as any Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier breed of dog, or any mixed breed of dog which contains...

San Bernardino County Code § 32.0903

All apiaries owned or kept within the unincorporated area of the County of San Bernardino shall be located at least 100 feet from all public roads (traveled portions) and at least 200 feet from all freeways, unless there are natural barriers to prevent bees from causing a nuisance or hazard to persons using the road or freeway.    (c)   All apiaries owned or kept within the unincorporated area ...

CDFW Restricted Species Permits (14 CCR § 671 — Detrimental Animals)

Restricted Species Permits are required for every person who imports, exports, transports, or possesses any restricted animal listed in Section 671(c), Title 14, of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). [...] Animal Care (Detrimental Species): Issued to any resident who has demonstrated the experience and ability to house animals designated as a detrimental species, and who legally possesse...

CDFW Keep Me Wild — Human-Wildlife Conflicts Toolkit

Human-Wildlife Conflicts Toolkit. Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) can occur when humans encounter or interact with wild animals in an unwanted or unsafe way. In California, habitat loss and a changing climate have increased the frequency and type of HWC reported to CDFW. It has become more common for people to be "living with wildlife" as communities grow along the urban-wildlands interface and w...

San Bernardino County Code § 84.04.090, Table 84-5

A combination of dogs and/or cats Less than 7,200 2/parcel or unit 7,200 - 9,999 3/parcel 10,000 - 19,999 4/parcel 20,000 or more 5/parcel(1) ... Five or more dogs and/or cats constitute a private kennel or cattery, which is subject to regulations in § 84.04.060 (Private Kennels and/or Catteries).

San Bernardino County Code § 32.0108(a)

(a) Except as to community cats returned and released to their point of pick-up as part of a TNVR program, no person owning or having control of any animal shall permit such animal to stray, to run at large upon any private or public street, sidewalk, school ground, public park, playground, place of public assembly or any other public place or upon any unenclosed private lot or other unenclosed...

San Bernardino County Code § 32.1501

Pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 122331, no person shall own or keep a Pit Bull over the age of four months which has not been spayed or neutered, except as provided in Subdivision (b) below. For purposes of this Section, "Pit Bull" is defined as any Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier breed of dog, or any mixed breed of dog which contains...

San Bernardino County Code § 32.1405(c)

The owner or keeper of the animal shall provide a permanent identification by means of either a registered tattoo or implanted microchip that shall be registered with the Animal Care and Control Program. A photograph of the animal shall be kept on record for identification, in addition to registration as a dangerous animal or vicious animal.    (d)   Notice of Change of Location or Death of Ani...

San Bernardino County Code § 32.0111 (see also §§ 32.0112-32.0118)

§ 32.0111 Licensing of Animal Establishments Other Than Dog Kennels And Catteries. No person shall conduct or operate any pet shop, pet grooming parlor, public aquarium, game bird farm, petting zoo, wild animal breeding or boarding facility, or animal menagerie, without first obtaining a license from the County Health Officer. Any such establishment shall also conform to the appropriate zoning ...

San Bernardino County Code § 32.0111

No person shall conduct or operate any pet shop, pet grooming parlor, public aquarium, game bird farm, petting zoo, wild animal breeding or boarding facility, or animal menagerie, without first obtaining a license from the County Health Officer. Any such establishment shall also conform to the appropriate zoning codes.

San Bernardino County Code § 82.06.040 (Table 82-17)

LAND USE PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT See Division 10 Specific Use (Definitions) for land IC IR IN SD-RES (1) SD-COM (1) SD-IND (1) Regulations use definitions ... Veterinary clinic, animal M/C — — — M/C M/C hospital

San Bernardino County Code § 28.0307(k)

No person shall, without permission of the County, within a Regional Park: (h) Pick flowers, foliage, berries or fruits, or cut, break, dig up, or in any way mutilate or injure any tree, shrub, plant, fern, grass, turf, fence, structure or any other object; ... (k) Molest, injure, or kill any bird or mammal, or disturb its habitat;

California Code of Regulations Title 14 Section 679 (Wildlife Rehabilitation)

aned wild animals may be temporarily possessed for rehabilitation by a person in California under a Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit issued by CDFW. Trained wildlife rehabilitators provide treatment and care of these animals for the purpose of their release, in a condition of good health, to suitable habitat in the wild. Wildlife rehabilitators have an important role in the conservation of...