Animal Ordinances in Yuba County, CA (2026)

Yuba County Code § 11.32.050(1)a., (1)b.

No barn, coop, stable, or corral shall be located closer than 50 feet to any abutting dwelling, except for caretaker quarters and shall be a minimum of 100 feet from any well or year round creek or river.1.The raising and keeping of animal livestock is prohibited within the front yards of properties within the valley growth boundary.b.Minimum parcel size. Within the valley growth boundary, parc...

Yuba County Code § 8.05.310(b)

Whenever any animal, other than a working animal, is off the property of its owner or caretaker it must either:(1)Be under the control and in the immediate presence of the owner or caretaker; or(2)If the animal is a dog it must be restrained by a leash not to exceed eight feet in length or be under the control of the owner or caretaker.(c)If a female dog is in "heat" (season), it will be confin...

Yuba County Code § 8.05.220; see also § 8.05.230

In accordance with Food and Agricultural Code § 31602, a "potentially dangerous dog" is defined as any of the following: (1)Any dog which, when unprovoked, on two separate occasions within the prior 36-month period, engages in any behavior that requires a defensive action by any person to prevent bodily injury when the person and the dog are off the property of the owner or keeper of the dog......

Yuba County Code § 11.32.050(3)

It is the intent of the following regulations to keep and maintain domestic, farm/livestock, and exotic animals on their private property in a manner that will protect the health, safety and welfare or nearby residents, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of animals. ... (3)Regulations pertaining to apiaries/bee keeping. The keeping of bees shall not be permitted within the valley gr...

Yuba County Code § 11.32.050(4)

(4)Regulations pertaining to wild animals (county-wide). The keeping of wild animals shall be limited to wildlife sanctuaries or wildlife rehabilitations facilities. All such facilities shall obtain approval of an administrative use permit and any required licenses from Yuba County Animal Care Services and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Yuba County Code § 11.32.050(5)(b) and Table 11.32.050-(5)b

b.Dogs. The keeping of dogs and similar animals (pygmy goats, pot-bellied pigs, etc.) for personal purposes (pets)...is permitted in all zone districts that allow for a residence... The number of dogs and similar animals permitted is based on the zone district as identified in Table 11.32.050(5)b... RS, RM, RH (per unit) Up to 4 None... less than 5 acres in size Up to 6 None... greater than 5 a...

Yuba County Code § 8.05.080; see also § 8.05.180(3)

Notwithstanding any language or provisions to the contrary, nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to refer to or regulate domestic cats except those provisions relating to disease control. ... The required holding period for stray cats shall be six business days, not including the day of impoundment ... It is the responsibility of the Animal Care Officer to check all impounded cats for ide...

Yuba County Code § 8.05.400

Food and Agriculture Code §§ 30503, 30520 and 31751.3 prohibits an animal shelter to sell or give away any dog or cat to a new owner unless it has been spayed or neutered. If a licensed veterinarian certifies a dog or cat is too sick or injured to be spayed or neutered, or that it would be otherwise detrimental to the health of the dog or cat to be spayed or neutered, the adopter or purchaser s...

Yuba County Code § 8.05.180(1)(c); see also § 8.05.180(3)(c)

During the holding period and prior to the adoption or euthanasia of the dog, the animal shelter shall scan the dog for a microchip that identifies the owner of that dog and shall make reasonable efforts to contact the owner and notify him or her that his or her dog is impounded and is available for redemption. ... It is the responsibility of the Animal Care Officer to check all impounded cats ...

Yuba County Code § 6.25.010

Any person, firm, or corporation proposing to operate a commercial pet shop or a commercial kennel shall first apply to the Animal Care Officer for a written permit for such activity. No permit shall be required of and this Chapter shall not apply to any kennel operated as a hobby.

Yuba County Code § 11.72.040 (Use Classifications — Commercial); permit levels from Table 11.05.020 (Agricultural Districts) and Table 11.06.020 (Rural Community Districts)

Veterinary services. Veterinary services for household pets and domestic farm animals. This classification allows 24-hour accommodation of animals receiving medical services and may include incidental kennels and boarding. Banks and financial institutions. Institutions such as banks, credit unions, lending institutions, trust companies, credit agencies, brokers and dealers in securities and ...

Yuba County Code § 11.32.050(4)

The keeping of wild animals shall be limited to wildlife sanctuaries or wildlife rehabilitations facilities. All such facilities shall obtain approval of an administrative use permit and any required licenses from Yuba County Animal Care Services and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.