Animal Ordinances by City in California

211 California jurisdictions compared, 166 cities and 45 counties, 1740 rules in total.

Across California, Sonora has the most restrictive animal ordinances on file and Port Hueneme the most permissive. Every rating below is derived from ordinances we quote directly from each jurisdiction's published code: tap a place to read the text and its citation.

Light Restrictions (3)

Some Restrictions (143)

Significant Restrictions (62)

Heavy Restrictions (3)

Animal Ordinances strictness, California

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Animal Ordinances strictness, California

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