Animal Ordinances in San Diego County, CA (2026)

San Diego County Zoning Ordinance § 3112

Notwithstanding the provisions of an applicable setback designator, enclosures containing the animal use types listed in Section 3100 shall have the minimum setbacks specified in the Animal Enclosure Setback Table. Animals subject to the Animal Setback Table must be confined within an appropriate enclosure. A pasture containing a minimum of 1 acre for use as a riding area or grazing area, havin...

San Diego County Code § 62.669

(a) A dog's owner or custodian or a person who has control of a dog shall prevent the dog from being at large, except as provided in subsections (b) and (d) below. ... (c) A dog's owner or custodian ... shall keep the dog: (1) leashed or tethered as allowed under Health and Safety Code section 122335, (2) under direct and effective control by voice or electronic pet containment system or (3) in...

San Diego County Code § 62.908

Apiaries must be located at or greater than the following distances from a neighboring dwelling: (a) Tier A: Thirty-five (35) feet. (b) Tier B: One hundred (100) feet. (c) Tier C: Three hundred (300) feet. The distance will be measured from the nearest portion of the neighboring dwelling.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife — Restricted Species Permits (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 671)

rts, or possesses any restricted animal listed in Section 671(c), Title 14, of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) (PDF) . Entitlements Fee Description Restricted Species Permit Application/Amendment New: $155.53 Renewal and Amendment: $80.60 Required for every new permit, permit renewal or amendment of an existing permit, nonrefundable. Restricted Species Permit Inspection 1-5 Enclosures:...

California Department of Fish and Wildlife — Human-Wildlife Conflicts Toolkit (Fish & Game Code; Title 14 CCR)

Human-Wildlife Conflicts Toolkit Skip to Main Content See the Emergency Closures page before visiting a CDFW office, facility or property. CA.gov Official website of the State of California About Us Contact State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife Menu Custom Google Search Home Fishing Hunting Licensing Conservation Learning Home / HWC Human-Wildlife Conflicts Toolkit Vision: To proa...

San Diego County Code § 62.602(x)

"Kennel" means a facility, whether or not operated for profit, that keeps or maintains seven or more dogs at least four months old. It includes a facility owned or operated by an animal welfare agency, but does not include an animal shelter operated or established by the Department or a veterinary hospital operated by a veterinarian licensed by the State. A kennel also includes a facility with ...

San Diego County Code § 62.679(b)

If an animal owner redeems an unaltered dog or cat found at large that the Department justifiably impounded pursuant to this chapter, the owner shall pay an altering deposit in addition to other redemption fees the Board establishes.    (c)   A person paying an altering deposit shall be entitled to a refund if the person provides proof that the animal has been altered by a licensed veterinarian...

San Diego County Code Section 62.680(c)

No person who adopts or accepts the transfer of an impounded dog or cat shall fail to have the animal altered within 30 days of the adoption or transfer unless a California licensed veterinarian authorizes a 30 day extension in writing. It shall be unlawful to fail to provide the Department with proof the animal was altered or that an extension was granted, when demanded by the Department.    (...

San Diego County Code § 62.679(d)

When a person redeems a justifiably impounded dog or cat found at large and without identification, the Department may require the owner to pay the cost to implant a microchip identification device, in addition to other redemption fees the Board establishes. (Amended by Ord. No. 7906 (N.S.), effective 6-20-91; repealed and added by Ord. No. 8211 (N.S.), effective 4-1-93; amended by Ord. No. 835...

San Diego County Zoning Ordinance § 1425

Animal Sales and Services: Grooming. Grooming of dogs, cats and similar small animals. Typical uses include dog bathing and clipping salons or pet grooming shops. c.   Animal Sales and Services: Horse Stables. Boarding, breeding, raising, rehabilitation, riding training or performing of horses for commercial purposes. This does not include the private use of horses owned by the owners or the oc...

San Diego County Zoning Ordinance § 2980(6)

Veterinary Hospitals. Hospital must be located on a parcel of land not less than 2 acres in size. Indoor treatment areas must be located at least 100 feet from the nearest property line, and out door treatment or confinement areas must be located at least 200 feet from the nearest property line. If a proposed Hospital does not meet any of these requirements it may be allowed upon issuance of a ...