326 ORDINANCE NO. 326
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL
CODE BY REPEALING IN THEIR ENTIRETY CHAPTER 6.04 AND
CHAPTER 6.08 AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 6.04 (ANIMAL
CONTROL) AND A NEW CHAPTER 6.08 (ANIMAL LICENSING AND
VACCINATIONS)
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace has the authority to adopt
ordinances to promote the general welfare under Article XI, Section 7 of the California
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2018, the City of Grand Terrace implemented its own
animal control services program; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to amend Title 6 of the Municipal Code by updating
standards relating to animal control and animal licensing and vaccinations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(hereinafter "CEQA") (California Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) and
State CEQA guidelines (Sections 15000 et seq.) finds that the Ordinance is exempt
pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of Title 14 the California Code of Regulations because
it can be seen with certainty that this ordinance will not have a significant effect on the
environment and therefore it is not subject to CEQA; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this ordinance have
occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY GRAND TERRACE
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds that all the facts, findings, and
conclusions set forth above recitals in this Ordinance are correct and are incorporated
herein as findings of the City Council.
SECTION 2. Repeal and Replace Chapter 6.04. Chapter 6.04 ("Animal Control")
of Title 6 ("Animals") is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with new Chapter 6.04
("Animal Control"), attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
SECTION 3. Repeal and Replace Chapter 6.08. Chapter 6.08 ("Dog Licensing and
Vaccination-Rabies Control") of Title 6 ("Animals") is hereby repealed in its entirety and
replaced with new Chapter 6.08 ("Animal Licensing and Vaccination"), attached hereto
as Exhibit 2.
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SECTION 4. Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of
such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent
necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. Severability. Should any provision of this Ordinance, or its application
to any person or circumstance, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
unlawful, unenforceable or otherwise void, that determination shall have no effect on any
other provision of this Ordinance or the application of this Ordinance to any other person
or circumstance and, to that end, the provisions hereof are severable. The City Council
of the City of Grand Terrace declares that it would have adopted all the provisions of this
ordinance that remain valid if any provisions of this ordinance are declared invalid.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty(30) days
from and after its adoption.
SECTION 7. Certification. The Mayor shall sign, and the City Clerk shall certify to
the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published
and posted pursuant to the provisions of law in that regard and this Ordinance shall take
effect 30 days after its final passage
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace at a regular meeting held on the 8t" day of October 2019.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
bebra L. Thomas
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Adrian R. Guerra
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT 1
"Chapter 6.04
Animal Control
6.04.010 Definitions.
6.04.020 Duties and powers of animal control officers.
6.04.030 Entry upon private property.
6.04.040 Restraint and Control of Animals.
6.04.050 Animal Noise.
6.04.060 Humane Animal Traps.
6.04.070 Rabies Control, Animal Bites And Quarantine Of
Animals.
6.04.080 Skunks.
6.04.090 Impoundment of Animals.
6.04.100 Animal Care.
6.04.110 Animal Waste.
6.04.120 Disposition of Dead Animals.
6.04.130 Preventive Measures Program.
6.04.140 Public Nuisance.
6.04.150 Potentially Dangerous And Vicious Dogs.
6.04.160 Authority to charge higher license fee for
potentially dangerous animal or vicious animal.
6.04.170 Wild, Exotic Animals, Reptiles.
6.04.180 Commercial Animal Establishment Permits;
Issuance and Revocation.
6.04.190 Violations Declared A Nuisance.
6.04.200 Enforcement.
6.04.210 Penalties.
Section 6.04.010 Definitions.
The following terms shall have the corresponding meanings.
A. "Animal" means every nonhuman species of animal, both domestic and wild.
B. "Animal at Large" means any animal which is off the premises of its owner,
custodian or caretaker which is not under physical restraint by leash of size and
material appropriate to the size and temperament of the animal, and which is not
held by a person capable of restraining the animal, or is not otherwise physically
restrained by some other device or instrument. The device or instrument shall not
include voice control, eye control or signal control of the animal by any person.
C. "Animal control officer" means humane officers or animal control officers employed
by, or under contract with, the city to implement and enforce the provisions of the
Municipal Code relating to animal control, including his/her designees.
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D. "Animal control supervisor' means the City of Grand Terrace Director Planning and
Development Services, or such other person as may be designated by the City of
Grand Terrace City Manager.
E. "Animal shelter" means any facility operated by a humane society, or municipal
agency or its authorized agents, including under agreement with the city, for the
purpose of impounding animals under the authority of this chapter or state law for
care, confinement, return to owner, adoption, or euthanasia.
F. "Auction" means any place or facility where animals are regularly bought, sold, or
traded, except for those facilities otherwise defined in this chapter. This section
does not apply to individual sales of animals by private owners.
G. "Breeder" means any person, whether or not for pay or other compensation,
causes the breeding of a male or female dog or cat or makes a dog or cat
available for breeding purposes. All breeders must obtain a City business license.
H. "Circus' means a commercial variety show featuring animal acts for public
entertainment.
I. "Commercial animal establishment" means any pet shop, grooming shop, riding
school or stable, or boarding or breeding kennel open to the general public. This
definition does not apply to privately owned, not for hire ranches.
J. "Domesticated animal" means an animal which has historically and commonly
been tamed for use by man or woman (e.g., horses, cows, sheep, dogs, pigs, and
cats).
K. "Enclosure" means any structure used to immediately restrict an animal or animals
to a limited amount of space, such as a room, pen, run, cage, compartment or
hutch.
L. "Exigent circumstances" means any circumstances in which the officer, in his or
her best judgment, determines that a life threatening or serious injury may occur if
immediate action is not taken (i.e., animal may die if not immediately transported
to a veterinarian, or animal may bite and seriously injure a human or other animal
if not immediately impounded, or animal may die if officer does not immediately
enter property and rescue, etc.).
M. "Grooming shop" means a commercial establishment where animals are bathed,
clipped, plucked, or otherwise groomed.
N. "Guard or attack dog" means any dog trained to guard, protect, patrol or defend
any premises, area or yard or any dog trained as a sentry or to protect, defend, or
guard any person or property.
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O. "Kennel or cattery" means any premises wherein any person engages in the
business of boarding, breeding, buying, letting for hire, training for a fee, or selling
dogs or cats.
P. "Owner" means any person who is the legal owner, keeper, harborer, possessor
or custodian of the animal, or partnership or corporation owning, keeping, housing,
or harboring one or more animals. A person registering as the owner on an animal
license or other legal document also establishes ownership. An animal shall be
deemed to be housed or harbored if it is fed or sheltered for three (3) consecutive
days or more.
Q. "Performing animal exhibition" means any spectacle, display, act, or event,
including circuses, and petting zoos, in which performing animals are used.
R. "Pet or companion animal' means any animal kept for pleasure rather than utility;
an animal of a species that has been bred and raised to live in or about the
habitation of humans and is dependent on people for food and shelter.
S. "Pet shop" means any person, partnership, or corporation, whether operated
separately or in connection with another business enterprise (except for a licensed
kennel), that buys and/or sells, any species of animal.
T. "Potentially dangerous dog" means any dog, except a trained dog assisting a
peace officer engaged in law enforcement duties, which demonstrates any or all
of the following behavior:
1. Any dog which, when unprovoked on two (2) separate occasions within the
previous thirty-six (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.
2. Any dog which, when unprovoked, bites a person causing a less than
severe injury as defined in this chapter.
3. Any dog which, when unprovoked, on two (2) separate occasions within the
previous thirty-six (36) month period, has killed, seriously bitten, inflicted
injury, or otherwise caused injury attacking a domestic animal off the
property of the owner or keeper of the dog.
U. "Property owner" shall have the same meaning as "Owner".
V. "Public nuisance animal" means any animal or animals that unreasonably annoy
humans, endanger the life or health of other animals or persons, or substantially
interfere with the rights of citizens, other than their owners, to enjoyment of life or
property. The term "public nuisance animal" shall mean and include, but is not
limited to, any animal that:
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1. Is repeatedly found at large or owner has received three (3) or more
citations and/or notices of violation, on separate occurrences, for the animal
running at large; or
2. Is impounded three (3) or more times;
3. Damages the property of anyone other than its owner;
4. Impedes the safety of pedestrians, passersby, bicyclists or motorists;
5. Makes excessive disturbing noise including, but not limited to, continued
and repeated howling, barking, whining, and other utterances continued
over so long a period of time as to disturb the peace and quiet of nearby
property or which would cause annoyance or discomfort to a reasonable
person of normal sensitivity in the area. This definition does not apply to
properly permitted commercial animal establishments;
6. Is offensive or dangerous to the public health, safety, or welfare by virtue of
the number and/or types of animals maintained; or attacks other domestic
animals; and/or
7. Causes fouling of the air by odor and thereby creates unreasonable
annoyance or discomfort to neighbors or others in close proximity to the
premises where the animal is kept, housed or harbored and/or causes
unsanitary conditions in enclosures or surroundings where the animal is
kept, housed or harbored.
W. "Restraint" means any animal secured by a substantial leash or lead or other similar
device and under the control of a person competent and capable to restrain such
animal, or within a vehicle being driven or parked or within a secure enclosure.
X. "Riding school or stable" means any place that has available for hire, boarding,
and/or riding instruction, any horse, pony, donkey, mule, or burro; or any place that
regularly buys, sells, or trains the above animals.
Y. "Secure enclosure" means a fence, pen or structure suitable to securely and
humanely prevent the animal from escaping and to prevent the entry of young
children or any part, limb or appendage of any child, and unauthorized persons.
The pen or structure shall have secure sides and top that will protect the animal(s)
from the elements. All sides must be embedded at least two feet (2') into the
ground unless the bottom is adequately secured to the sides. The enclosure shall
not be less than five feet by ten feet (5' x 10') and not less than six feet (6') high.
Z. Severe injury" means any physical injury to a human being that results in muscle
tears or disfiguring lacerations or requires multiple sutures or corrective or
cosmetic surgery.
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AA. "Vaccination" means an inoculation with vaccine against rabies in accordance with
requirements of Section 121690 of the California Health and Safety Code.
BB. "Veterinary hospital' means any establishment maintained and operated by a
licensed veterinarian for surgery, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries
of animals.
CC. "Vicious dog" means:
1. Any dog which, when unprovoked, in an aggressive manner, inflicts severe
injury, as defined in this chapter, on or kills a human being; and/or
2. Any dog previously determined to be and currently listed as a potentially
dangerous dog which, after its owner or keeper has been notified of said
determination, continues said behavior or is maintained in violation of this
chapter.
Section 6.04.020 Duties and powers of animal control officers.
A. Animal control officers shall be authorized, and shall have the duty, to:
1. Receive, take up and impound:
a. All animals which are creating a public nuisance, or which are found
running at large in violation of this chapter or of any other applicable
law or regulation;
b. All public nuisance animals, potentially dangerous animals or vicious
animals; and/or
C. All animals, which, without provocation or direction, may be
threatening the safety of any person or other animal, whether the
threatening animal is a potentially dangerous animal or vicious
animal.
2. In accordance with standards established therefor by state or local law or
regulation, regularly and adequately feed, water and otherwise care for all
animals impounded under the provisions of this chapter, or otherwise
provide for such feeding, watering and care.
3. Investigate the condition and behavior of any animal alleged or believed to
be potentially dangerous, vicious, abused, neglected or abandoned and
take such action under this chapter as may be appropriate.
4. Follow the provisions of this chapter and of the California Penal Code
Section 597(f) or other governing provision of law, as applicable, in
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humanely destroying or giving emergency care to sick or injured dogs and
cats.
Section 6.04.030 Entry upon private property.
Any person whose duty it is to enforce the provisions of this chapter may enter
upon private property with the consent of the property owner, tenant or occupier, or by
authority of a warrant, or without consent or a warrant if exigent circumstances exist.
Section 6.04.040 Restraint and Control of Animals.
A. Duty To Restrain Animals On Property: No person in the City of Grand Terrace
owning, having possession, charge, custody or control of any animal shall permit
or allow such animal to stray or run at large upon any public street, sidewalk, school
ground, public park, playground, place of public assembly or any other public place
or without the consent of the owner or person in control upon any private place or
property.
B. Leash Laws: No person owning, having charge, care, custody or control of any
dog shall bring his dog out of his premises or property unless said dog is secured
by a substantial leash or lead and under the control of a person competent and
capable to restrain such dog provided that the provisions of this subsection shall
not apply to any official police dog while such dog is on duty or any dog while
engaged in herding and control of livestock, hunting sporting purposes or
competitive trials or training when under the immediate command and control of
the person in charge.
C. Impound: Any animal found running at large, running loose or unrestrained may
be impounded by an animal control officer or an officer of the San Bernardino
County sheriffs department for a period in accordance with California state law.
There shall be a reclaiming fee as set forth in a fee schedule adopted by the city
council.
D. Females in Season: No unspayed female dog or cat in estrus shall be left so as to
attract stray male dogs or cats.
E. Confinement of Females: Every female dog or cat in heat shall be confined in a
building or secure enclosure in such a manner that such female dog or cat cannot
come into contact with another animal except for planned breeding.
Section 6.04.050 Animal Noise.
It is unlawful for any person to keep, or allow to be kept, or suffer or permit any
animal to remain upon the premises under the control of such person, when such animal
habitually barks, whines, crows or makes loud or unusual noises in such a manner as to
disturb the peace and quiet of the neighbors surrounding or in the vicinity of such
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premises, or whose barking, whining, crowing, howling or other sound or cry interferes
with any person of ordinary sensitivity in the reasonable and comfortable enjoyment of
life or property. The animal control officer shall promptly investigate or cause to be
investigated all complaints that this section is being violated if such complaints are in
writing and contain the signature of the complainant.
Section 6.04.060 Humane Animal Traps.
A. Animal control officers and/or their designee are authorized to place, upon request,
live capture animal traps on private or public property to trap and remove stray, at
large, abandoned or nuisance animals.
B. It is unlawful for any person other than an animal control officer and/or designee
to remove any animal from the trap or to damage, destroy, move, or tamper with
the trap.
Section 6.04.070 Rabies Control, Animal Bites And Quarantine Of Animals.
A. Suspicion of Rabies. If it shall appear to the animal control officer that any animal
has rabies, the animal control officer may destroy, cause.to destroy, or may have
such animal held for further examination or observation for such time as the animal
control officer may determine to be appropriate, in accordance with state and local
laws.
B. Rabies control. Whenever any animal has been bitten by an animal which has
rabies or which exhibits any symptoms of rabies, or which is suspected of having
been exposed to rabies, the owner or the person having custody of such bitten
animal shall immediately notify the city's animal control officer or the health officer,
and shall immediately confine the animal and maintain that confinement until it is
established that such animal does not have rabies. The animal control officer shall
have the power to quarantine such animal, or impound it at the owner's expense if
the owner or person having custody of such animal shall fail, refuse, or is unable,
in the opinion of the animal control officer, to adequately confine such animal
immediately, or in the event the owner of such animal is not readily accessible.
C. Quarantine of Biting Animals: Any animal which bites a human shall be
quarantined in accordance with state and local law.
D. Confinement of Biting Animals: Upon receipt of a report that a person has been
bitten by an animal subject to rabies, animal control services is empowered to enter
upon any private property, including the home or residence where the biting animal
is kept or has strayed, to inspect and strictly isolate, and to seize and impound if
necessary, in a place and manner approved by the animal control officer, any such
animal.
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E. Unlawful Removal of Quarantined Animal: It shall be unlawful for any person to
remove from any place of isolation or quarantine, any animal which has been
isolated or quarantined under the provisions of this chapter, without the consent
and approval of the animal control officer.
F. Costs Incurred: Whenever any such owned biting animal is quarantined, all
expenses incurred in its confinement shall be the liability of the owner, possessor
or custodian of such biting animal.
G. Posting of Quarantine Sign: It shall be unlawful for anyone to obstruct the posting
of a quarantine sign or to remove or destroy such a posted sign prior to the end of
the quarantine period of such animal unless approved by the animal control officer.
H. Preventive Measures Authorized: If the animal control officer determines that
an animal has bitten a human being or animal, he or she shall have the authority
to order any preventive measures necessary, as described in this chapter.
I. Seizure Authorized: An animal control officer shall have the authority to seize and
impound any animal should the owner, caretaker or keeper of the animal fail to
comply with the provisions of this chapter and applicable state and local law.
J. Additional Confinement: Quarantined animals may be held an additional time
period if so determined by the animal control officer for reasons of public and
animal safety or in cases pending public nuisance, potentially dangerous or vicious
dogs or in accordance to any other applicable codes of this chapter or state law.
Section 6.04.0080 Skunks.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to: (1) Trap or capture skunks for
pets; (2) Trap, capture or hold skunks in captivity for sale, barter, exchange or gift; and/or
(3) Transport skunks from or into the city.
Section 6.04.090 Impoundment of Animals.
A. Unrestrained dogs and nuisance animals may be taken by the police, animal
control officers, or humane officers and impounded in an animal shelter and be
confined there.
B. All impounded animals shall be held for the time period specified by California state
law unless an extended time is warranted and approved by the animal control
supervisor.
C. If, a license tag or other means can identify the owner of an impounded animal
identified, the impounding shelter and/or animal control officer shall make a
reasonable effort to notify the owner.
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D. An owner reclaiming an impounded animal shall pay any fees and/or fines as
established by resolution of the city council. Notices of violation and/or court
citations may also be issued in conjunction with impoundment or reclaiming of the
animal.
E. Any animal not reclaimed by its owner within the time period specified by California
state law and/or in accordance to this chapter shall become the property of the
city, impounding animal shelter or humane society and shall be placed for adoption
in a suitable home or humanely euthanized.
F. In addition to, or in lieu of, impounding an animal found at large, the animal control
officer or police officer may issue to the known owner or custodian of such animal
a notice of violation, administrative citation or court citation. Such citations shall
impose upon the owner or custodian a fine or penalty, as established by resolution
of the city council.
G. The shelter director or designee shall keep complete and accurate records of the
care, feeding, veterinary treatment, and disposition of all animals impounded at the
shelter in accordance with state laws and with the City of Grand Terrace.
Section 6.04.100 Animal Care.
A. No owner shall fail to provide his animals with sufficient wholesome and nutritious
food, water in sufficient quantities, proper air, shelter space and protection from the
weather, veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering, and humane care and
treatment.
B. An animal shall not be overcrowded or exposed to temperatures detrimental to the
welfare of the animal.
C. No person shall beat, cruelly treat, torment, overload, overwork, or otherwise
abuse an animal, or cause, instigate, or permit any dogfight, cockfight, bullfight, or
other combat between animals or between animals and humans.
D. No owner or person who is responsible for the care of an animal shall abandon
such animal.
E. Any person who, as the operator of a motor vehicle, strikes a domestic animal shall
stop at once and render such assistance as may be possible and shall immediately
report such injury or death to the animal's owner; in the event the owner cannot be
ascertained and located, such person shall at once report the accident to the
appropriate law enforcement agency or animal control facility.
F. No person shall expose any known poisonous substance, whether mixed with food
or not, so that the same shall be liable to be eaten by any domestic animal.
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G. Every person who keeps an animal confined in an enclosed area shall provide it
with an adequate exercise area.
H. No animal shall be allowed to exist or maintained in such a manner that is, or could
be, injurious to that animal.
I. If the animal is restricted by a leash, rope, chain or similar device, the leash, rope,
chain or similar device shall be affixed in such a manner that it will prevent the
animal from becoming entangled or injured and permit the animal's access to
adequate shelter, food and water. This definition does not apply to an animal which
is in transit, in a vehicle, or in the immediate control of a person.
J. Every person who keeps a dog restricted by a leash, rope, chain or similar device,
as defined in this chapter, shall provide such dog with the proper exercise and
attention needed to help prevent the dog from becoming a public nuisance and to
provide relief of confinement.
K. Animals that are natural enemies, temperamentally unsuited or otherwise
incompatible, shall not be quartered together or so near each other as to cause
injury, fear or torment.
Section 6.04.110 Animal Waste.
A person having custody of any animal shall not permit, either willfully or through
failure to exercise due care or control, any such animal(s) to defecate upon public or
private property, including parks. The owner of every animal shall be responsible for the
immediate removal of any animal waste from private and public property, including parks.
Section 6.04.120 Disposition of Dead Animals.
When any animal owned by, or in the custody or control of, any person or found
in any person's private property dies, such person shall, within twenty four (24) hours,
provide for the burial, incineration, or other disposition of the body of such dead animal
or fowl by all lawful means and in accordance to state and local law.
Section 6.04.130 Preventive Measures Program.
A. Circumstances Requiring Special Preventive Measures: If an animal control officer
deems that immediate preventive measures are appropriate, the animal control
officer shall have the authority to require the person owning or having possession,
charge or custody or control of an animal to comply with specific preventive
measures, as described below, after taking into consideration the following
circumstances:
1. Nature of Particular Animal: The behavior, size, temperament, breed,
capacity for inflicting serious injury, the number of animals or other such
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similar factors which would be relevant to a determination of whether or not
additional preventive measures need to be imposed for a particular
situation;
2. Adequacy of Confinement: The adequacy of the enclosure or way of
confinement if any; and
3. Immediate Surrounding Area: The likelihood that the conditions pertaining
to the particular animal and the animal's confinement are detrimental to the
safety or welfare of the citizens or the peace and tranquility of citizens in the
immediate surrounding area.
4. Additional Factors: In considering whether to order a special preventive
measure, the animal control section is authorized to consider additional
factors as aggravating circumstances that might warrant the ordering of
special preventive measures, including, but not limited to:
a. Child Under Thirteen Years of Age: There is a child under thirteen
(13) years of age who lives in close proximity to the animal, or
children walk by or are otherwise in close proximity to the property
occupied by the animal;
b. Bite: The animal has bitten a human being or domestic animal
without provocation;
C. Attitude of Attack Incident: The animal, without provocation, has
approached a person in an apparent attitude of attack;
d. Reputation of Animal: The individual animal has a known propensity,
reputation, ortendency or disposition to attack unprovoked, to cause
injury or to otherwise endanger the safety of human beings or
domestic animals.
B. Court Citations: Any violation of a preventive order issued by an animal control
officer may result in a court citation in addition to other penalties set forth in Chapter
1.16 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code.
Section 6.04.140 Public Nuisance Animals.
A. The possession or maintenance of any animal in violation of this chapter is
declared to be a public nuisance. When necessary for the preservation of the
public health or safety, the control officer and any city peace officer are directed
and authorized to summarily abate any such public nuisance independently of any
criminal prosecution or the results thereof, by any means reasonably necessary to
accomplish such abatement, including but not limited to, the immediate destruction
of the animal involved, or by the imposition of remedial requirements for the
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maintenance of such animal. Conviction of a failure to comply with such
requirements shall be punished in accordance with provisions of Chapter 1.16 of
the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. The owner of such animal may be required to
reimburse the city for all costs incurred in the enforcement of this chapter. The city,
by and through the city attorney, may also commence and maintain such
proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction as are appropriate under the laws
and regulations of the city of Grand Terrace and/or the state of California for the
abatement and redress of public nuisances.
B. Remedial requirements may include, but are not limited to, any of the following.
1. The maintenance of the animal in a secure enclosure and/or the
requirement of other confinement measures necessary to prevent the
escape of the animal.
2. Restraint of the animal, when off the property of the owner, must be
maintained at all times by an appropriate leash no longer than four feet in
length. The animal must be under the direct control of an adult physically
capable of controlling the animal and may not be leashed or tethered to any
inanimate object where children may come in direct contact.
3. Relocation of the confinement area on the owner's property to prevent the
animal from making contact with the fencing or property line of adjoining
properties.
4. If the animal is confined indoors, it shall not be kept on a porch, patio or
other part of the house or other structure that would allow the animal to exit
such building or structure on its own volition and/or where children have
access and the opportunity to release the animal. In addition, no such
animal may be kept in a building or structure when the windows or screen
doors are the only obstacle preventing the animal from exiting.
5. The owner of any animal may be required to pay restitution for damages or
injuries caused as a result of any violation of this chapter.
6. The owner and the animal may be required to engage in obedience and/or
behavior modification training for that animal necessary to eliminate the
problem.
7. Removal of the unlicensed animal from the city as a result of revocation or
denial of licensing for good cause.
8. Prohibit or regulate the acquiring and keeping within the city specified
animals for a period of up to five years.
9. Neuter or spay the animal.
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10. Humane destruction of the animal.
Section 6.04.150 Potentially Dangerous And Vicious Dogs.
A. Determination: Whenever an animal control officer determines that there exists
probable cause to believe that a dog is potentially dangerous or vicious, the officer
shall prepare a petition and schedule an administrative hearing to determine
whether or not the dog in question shall be declared potentially dangerous or
vicious. This section does not prohibit the animal control officer from immediately
issuing a "preventive measures order" for confinement of animal(s) prior to
requesting and/or scheduling an administrative hearing.
1. Whenever possible, any complaint received from a member of the public
which serves as the evidentiary basis for the animal control officer to find
probable cause shall be sworn to and verified by and shall be attached to
the petition.
2. Animal control services shall notify the owner or the keeper of the dog and
the property owner of the hearing at which time the owner or keeper of the
dog shall be given an opportunity to present evidence as to why the dog
should not be declared potentially dangerous or vicious. Notice of the
hearing and a copy of the petition must be provided to the owner or keeper
of the dog either personally or by first class mail, return receipt requested.
The hearing shall be open to the public.
3. An impartial hearing officer who shall be appointed by the city manager or
designee shall conduct the hearing. If the owner or keeper of the dog fails
to appear at the hearing, the hearing shall nevertheless proceed. At least
one of the complainants and/or the petitioning animal control officer or
representative in the matter must appear and testify at the hearing.
4. The hearing officer shall consider all relevant evidence presented.
However, hearings need not be conducted according to formal rules relating
to evidence or witnesses. Oral evidence shall be taken on oath or
affirmation. Mitigating evidence may include the following:
a. Threat, injury or damage was sustained by a person who at the time
was committing a willful trespass upon the premises occupied by the
dog, was teasing, provoking, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the
dog, or was engaged in the commission of a crime.
b. The dog was protecting or defending a person within the immediate
vicinity of the dog from an unjustified attack or assault.
C. The dog was defending an attack from another animal or the other
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animal was teasing, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog.
B. Potentially Dangerous Dogs: Any dog, which has been determined to be potentially
dangerous, may only be maintained under the following terms and conditions:
1. The dog shall be properly licensed with a conspicuously colored tag,
vaccinated, and be designated potentially dangerous in the registration
records. The owner or keeper shall pay an additional annual registration fee
as determined by resolution of the city council.
2. The owner shall, at his or her expense, have the vicious dog microchipped
or tattooed with an identifying mark or number by a licensed veterinarian,
and provide the dog's microchip number or tattoo number/mark and
appropriate paperwork to the animal control officer.
3. While on the owner's or keeper's property, the dog shall be provided with
an adequate exercise area and shall be kept indoors, or in a securely fenced
and locked yard from which the dog cannot escape and into which children
cannot enter.
4. If the dog is restricted by a leash, rope or chain on the property, the leash,
rope or chain shall be affixed in such a manner that it will prevent the dog
from becoming entangled or injured and permit the dog's access to
adequate shelter, food and water.
5. The dog may be off the owner's or keeper's property only if the dog is
restrained by a substantial leash, no more than four (4) feet in length and
under the control of a responsible, competent and capable adult.
6. Any person keeping, housing or harboring any potentially dangerous dog
within the city must provide proof of his/her ability to pay for damages up to
the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) by obtaining a
policy of insurance coverage in said amount for bodily injury to or death of
any person or persons or for damage to property owned by any other person
which may result from the ownership, keeping or maintenance of such
animal. Proof of liability shall be given by filing with animal control officer, in
a form approved by the city attorney, a certificate of insurance issued by a
solvent corporation authorized to issue bonds under the laws of the state.
Such certificate of insurance or bond shall provide that no cancellation of
the insurance or bonds will be made unless thirty (30) days written notice is
first given to the animal control officer.
7. If the dog dies, or is sold, transferred or permanently removed from the
City of Grand Terrace, the owner or keeper shall notify the city's animal
control services in writing of the changed circumstances within two (2)
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working days of the change.
8. The dog shall be removed from the list of potentially dangerous dogs if
there are no additional instances of behavior as defined in section
6.04.0103 of this chapter within thirty-six (36) months after designation.
The dog may be removed earlier from the list of potentially dangerous
dogs if animal control officer determines that there have been sufficient
changed circumstances so that the risk to public safety has been
mitigated.
9. Upon completion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a notice of
determination within ten (10) calendar days of the hearing, which notice of
determination shall be final.
C. Vicious Dog: Any dog which has been determined to be vicious may be destroyed
or maintained as follows:
1. A dog determined to be a vicious dog may be destroyed by the animal
control officer when the hearing officer determines that the release of the
dog would create a significant threat to the public health, safety, and welfare.
2. If it is determined that a dog found to be vicious shall not be destroyed, the
dog may only be maintained under the following terms and conditions:
a. All vicious dogs shall be properly licensed and vaccinated, with the
license being a conspicuously colored tag that shall be securely
affixed to the dog.
b. The animal control officer shall include a designation of vicious for the
dog in the registration records of the city.
C. The owner or keeper shall pay an annual "vicious dog registration
fee", in addition to the regular license fee as determined by resolution
of the city council.
d. The owner shall, at his or her expense, have the vicious dog
microchipped or tattooed with an identifying mark or number by a
licensed veterinarian, and provide the dog's microchip number or
tattoo number/mark and appropriate paperwork to the animal control
officer.
e. The owner or keeper of a vicious dog shall, within five (5) days of
such determination, make available said dog to the animal control
officer and allow photographs of the dog to be taken for purposes of
identification.
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f. A vicious dog shall also be spayed or neutered, at the owner's
expense, within thirty (30) days of such determination.
g. A vicious dog shall be confined in a secure "enclosure" as defined in
this chapter.
h. The owner shall conspicuously display signs with words or symbols
at least two inches (2") high warning of the presence of a vicious dog
as approved by the animal control officer.
i. While off the owner's or keeper's property, a vicious dog shall at all
times be restrained by a substantial leash that does not exceed four
(4) feet in length and held under the control of a responsible adult.
The dog shall also wear a muzzle approved by the animal control
officer.
j. Any person keeping, housing or harboring any vicious dog within the
city must provide proof of his/her ability to pay for damages up to the
amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) by obtaining
a policy of insurance coverage in said amount for bodily injury to or
death of any person or persons or for damage to property owned by
any other person which may result from the ownership, keeping or
maintenance of such animal. Proof of liability shall be given by filing
with the animal control officer, in a form approved by the city attorney,
a certificate of insurance issued by a solvent corporation authorized
to issue bonds under the laws of the state. Such certificate of
insurance or bond shall provide that no cancellation of the insurance
or bonds will be made unless thirty (30) days written notice is first
given to animal control services.
k. The animal control officer is authorized to make inspections that
he/she deems reasonably necessary to ensure compliance with
these provisions.
I. Any registered vicious dog may be immediately impounded by an
animal control officer if:
i. The dog's registration is not properly maintained.
ii. Inspection by the animal control officer reveals that the dog is
not maintained in the required enclosure.
iii. The dog is outside the dwelling, or the defined enclosure of
the owner or keeper and not under the physical restraint and
control of a responsible adult.
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D. Destruction of Vicious Dogs:
1. Any dog determined to be a vicious dog may be humanely destroyed by an
animal control officer if it is found, after hearing procedures conducted in
accordance with this chapter, that release of the dog would create a
significant threat to the public health, safety, and welfare.
E. Ordered Removal of Potentially Dangerous or Vicious Dog:
1. The animal control supervisor may order the immediate removal of any dog
from the city by a date certain if the owner or keeper:
a. Fails or refuses to comply with the determination notice set by the
hearing officer within the time period specified within the notice;
b. Fails or refuses to reimburse any incurred costs within specified time
on notice of determination; or
C. Violates any part provided on the determination order.
2. If the owner or keeper fails to remove the dog from the city by such date,
the animal control officer may seize and impound the dog and not permit
the reclaiming or redemption of the dog by the owner unless adequate
arrangements acceptable to the animal control supervisor to ensure
removal of such dog are made. Such arrangements shall be agreed to in
writing between the owner and the animal control supervisor prior to and as
such condition of release of the dog to its owner. If such agreement is not
made and executed within five (5) days from the date of the agreement,
then the dog(s) shall be immediately impounded and destroyed.
3. If the written agreement referred to above is entered into, but is
subsequently breached by the owner, the animal control supervisor may
immediately order that the dog(s) be impounded and destroyed.
4. Any person failing to comply with the hearing officer's order in this section
may be prohibited from keeping, housing or harboring within the city any
animal of the type, species, group or family to which the order applies
(including the dog initially declared potentially dangerous or vicious) for a
period of three (3) years from the date of such noncompliance.
F. Authority to Seize Dog Posing Immediate Threat to Public Safety:
1. If, upon investigation, it is determined by the animal control officer that
probable cause exists to believe the dog in question poses an immediate
threat to public safety, and/or the owner or keeper is unwilling or unable to
correct the situation immediately, then the animal control officer may seize
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and impound the dog pending a hearing to be held pursuant to this chapter.
The dog shall be kept at an appropriate animal shelter designated by the
animal control officer.
2. The owner or keeper of the dog shall be liable to the City of Grand Terrace
for the costs of impounding and expenses of keeping the dog if the dog is
later found to be potentially dangerous or vicious in accordance to this
chapter.
3. Any dog held shall not be released, if found to be potentially dangerous or
vicious, until the owner pays all charges due within ten (10) days of the
determination made by the hearing entity. If the owner cannot pay these
charges or refuses to pay within the required time period, then the dog shall
be treated as unredeemed by the owner and shall be humanely disposed
of. Disposal of the dog does not release the owner from his or her
responsibility to pay the imposed fees.
G. Conditions for Prohibiting Ownership Of A Dog:
1. The owner of a dog determined to be potentially dangerous or vicious may
be prohibited by the animal control officer from owning, possessing,
controlling, or having custody of any dog for a period of up to three (3)years,
when it is found, after proceedings conducted in this chapter,that ownership
or possession of a dog by that person would create a significant threat to
the public health.
H. Penalties and Costs:
1. If a dog is found to be potentially dangerous or vicious, the owner or keeper
of the dog and/or property owner shall be personally liable and shall pay to
the City of Grand Terrace all administrative costs as set by resolution of the
city council, in addition to impounding costs, boarding costs and/or other
related costs incurred.
2. If incurred costs are not paid within time specified in the determination
notice, no permit and/or license for the dog shall be issued and/or any
current license may be revoked following notice and an administrative
hearing, if requested by the owner. Then the animal may be considered
abandoned and may be handled in the same manner as any other
unclaimed stray animal.
3. In addition to the administrative proceedings under this section, the city may
alternatively to, or in conjunction with the proceedings set forth in this
section, commence a criminal action with respect to the nuisance or pursue
any and all other remedies legally available.
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4. If any person shall violate any provisions in this section, he or she may be
fined an amount as set by the resolution of the city council.
5. No animal properly seized under this section shall be returned to the owner
until, as determined by the animal control officer, all requirements set by the
hearing officer are satisfied for the keeping and maintenance of the dog.
I. Failure to Conduct Administrative Hearing:
1. The failure or decision to not conduct an administrative hearing required by
this section shall have no bearing on any criminal prosecution for violations
of any provisions of this chapter.
Section 6.04.160 Authority to charge higher license fee for potentially dangerous
animal or vicious animal.
All potentially dangerous animals or vicious animals shall be properly licensed and
vaccinated. The animal control officer shall include the potentially dangerous or vicious
designation in the registration records of the animal, either after the owner or keeper of
the animal has agreed.to the designation or the court or hearing officer has determined
the designation applies to the animal. The city may charge a potentially dangerous animal
or vicious animal fee in addition to the regular licensing fee to provide for the increased
costs of maintaining the records of the animal.
Section 6.04.170 Wild, exotic animals and reptiles.
A. No person shall have, keep or maintain, or have in his or her possession or under
his or her control on any residentially-zoned property any lion, tiger, bear,
chimpanzee, gorilla, cougar, mountain lion, badger, wolf, wolf hybrid, coyote, fox,
lynx, or any poisonous/venomous reptile, or any other dangerous or carnivorous
wild animal or reptile; provided, however, such animals may be permitted on such
residentially-zoned lots permitted by the zoning code, on the condition that a
conditional use permit, if required by the zone, is obtained and applying to and
receiving special authorization from the animal control division.
B. Such permit shall only be granted upon a showing by the applicant that adequate
safeguards have been established and will be maintained which will effectively
control the dangerous or vicious propensities of such animal or reptile, eliminating
any danger to individuals or property, and provided - that the keeping or
maintaining of such animal or reptile will in no way constitute a nuisance to the
occupants of any surrounding property; the animal control officer may require any
such animal be properly caged, tethered, or restrained, and may create such
additional requirements as may be necessary and proper under the circumstances.
C. The denial of the permit shall be in writing and shall specify the grounds for such
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denial. The applicant shall have ten days from the date the permit was denied in
order to appeal such denial to the planning commission.
Section 6.04.180 Commercial Animal Establishment Permits; Issuance and
Revocation.
A. No person, partnership, or corporation shall operate a commercial animal
establishment or animal shelter or sentry dog business without first obtaining a
permit in compliance with this chapter and local and state law. This does not apply
to privately owned, not for hire ranches.
B. All commercial animal establishments shall comply with city and state laws
regarding proper care and maximum number of animals.
C. Prior to setting up any commercial animal establishment, the property owner or
lessee shall first obtain all applicable permits through the City of Grand Terrace
community development department.
D. When a permit applicant has shown that he/she is willing and able to comply with
the regulations, a permit shall be issued upon payment of the applicable fee.
E. The permit period shall be effective for one year. Renewal applications for permits
shall be made thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the permit. Application for
a permit to establish a new commercial animal establishment under the provisions
of this chapter may be made at any time.
F. If there is a change in ownership of a commercial animal establishment, the new
owner may have the current permit transferred to his name upon payment of a
transfer fee as determined by resolution of the city council.
G. Annual permits shall be issued upon payment of the applicable fee as determined
by resolution of the city council.
H. Every facility regulated by this chapter shall be considered a separate enterprise
requiring an individual permit.
I. Persons operating kennels for the breeding of dogs shall license all dogs
individually.
J. No fee may be required of any veterinary hospital.or animal shelter, or government
operated zoological park.
K. Failure to obtain a commercial animal establishment permit before opening any
facility covered in this section shall result in a fine to be established by resolution
of the city council.
L. Any person who changes the category under which a permit was issued shall be
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subject to a reclassification and readjustment of the permit fee.
M. After an application for a permit is filed, the animal control officer shall inspect the
facility prior to the issuance of a commercial animal establishment permit to ensure
compliance with all applicable standards of care.
N. Any person whose permit or license is revoked shall, within thirty (30) days
thereafter, sell place or humanely dispose of all animals owned, kept, housed, or
harbored under the revoked permit or license. No part of the permit or license fee
shall be refunded.
O. It shall be a condition of the issuance of any permit or license that the animal
control officer, subject to law, shall be permitted at any reasonable time to inspect
all animals and the premises where animals are kept and, if permission for such
inspection is refused, may revoke the permit or license of the refusing owner.
P. If the applicant has withheld or falsified any information on the application, animal
control services may refuse or revoke a commercial animal establishment permit.
Q. No person who has been convicted of cruelty to animals shall be issued a permit
or license to operate a commercial animal establishment.
R. Any person having been denied a license or permit may not reapply for a period of
thirty (30) days. A fee as established by resolution of the city council shall
accompany each reapplication.
Section 6.04.190 Violations Declared A Nuisance.
Any violation of this chapter is considered a nuisance and may be abated as such
in the manner provided by Chapter 8.04 of this Municipal Code or by any other relevant
law. The costs of abatement of the nuisance shall be recovered in accordance with the
procedures described in Chapter 8.04 of this Municipal Code.
Section 6.04.200 Enforcement.
In accordance with section 836.5 of the California Penal Code, the civil and
criminal provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by those persons or agencies
designated by municipal authority. It shall be a violation of this chapter to interfere with
the animal control officer in the performance of his/her duties.
Section 6.04.210 Penalties.
Violations of this chapter shall be punishable in accordance with Chapter 1.16 of
the Grand Terrace Municipal Code."
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EXHIBIT 2
"Chapter 6.08
Animal Licensing and Vaccination
6.08.010 Dog license—Required.
6.08.020 Number of dogs permitted.
6.08.030 Dog license—Application.
6.08.040 Dog license—Fees.
6.08.050 Dog license—Penalty fee.
6.08.060 Dog license—Term.
6.08.070 Tag—Duplicate.
6.08.080 Tag—Wearing.
6.08.090 Tag—Falsification.
6.08.100 Tag—Unlawful use.
6.08.110 Dog license—Exemption from fee.
6.08.120 Dog license—Exempt dogs.
6.08.130 Dog license—Transfer of ownership.
6.08.140 Dog license—Renewal.
6.08.150 Licensing of Canine Hybrids.
6.08.160 Presentation of license.
6.08.170 Optional licensing of cats.
6.08.180 Unvaccinated dogs prohibited.
6.08.190 Vaccination standards.
6.08.200 Exemption from vaccination.
6.08.210 Right of entry.
6.08.220 Violations.
Section 6.08.010 Dog license—Required.
A. Every resident in the city who owns, has an interest in, houses, harbors and feeds,
and/or has the care, charge, custody or possession of a dog four months of age or
over, and whether such dog is confined or not, shall obtain a dog license from the
city for such a dog.
B. Each dog shall have a current rabies vaccination as evidenced by a valid rabies
vaccination certificate issued by the veterinarian who performed the vaccination as
a prerequisite to licensing; provided, that a rabies vaccination certificate shall not
be required if the license is obtained at the time the dog is vaccinated at a city or
county low-cost clinic.
C. While a dog is being used as a guard dog within the city, it must have a dog license
from the city and the license tag must be securely fixed to the dog's collar
regardless of where the owner resides and whether a license has been obtained
for that jurisdiction.
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Section 6.08.020 Number of dogs and cats permitted.
A. A maximum of two (2) dogs, which are four or more months of age, and two (2)
cats shall be permitted on any property comprised of attached dwelling units.
B. A maximum of four (4) dogs, which are more than four (4) months of age, or four
(4) cats, or any combination of dogs and cats that total no more than a maximum
of four (4) shall be permitted on any property comprised of a detached dwelling
unit.
C. A maximum of five (5) dogs, which are more than four (4) months of age, or five
(5) cats, or any combination of dogs and cats that total no more than a maximum
of five (5) shall be permitted on any property measuring 20,000 square feet or
more and comprised of a detached dwelling unit.
D. Notwithstanding subsections A, B and C, a maximum of one (1) additional dog or
cat may be temporarily licensed, without payment of the licensing fee, for a period
of six (6) months, in the following circumstances:
1. To care for the dog or cat of an active military service member that has
been deployed, when documentation of deployment orders is provided;
2. To care for the dog of an elderly resident that cannot care for the dog due
to illness or death.
E. Where this section is in conflict with any other provision of the municipal code,
this section shall prevail.
Section 6.08.030 Dog license—Application.
An application for a dog license shall be submitted to the city and shall include a
completed written application on a form approved by the city, which shall specify the name
and address of the applicant and a description of the animal, along with the appropriate
fee as adopted by city council resolution, which may be amended from time to time, and
rabies certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian or anti-rabies clinic showing a current
vaccination.
Section 6.08.040 Dog license—Fees.
A. Each application for a dog license shall be accompanied by a license fee as
established by city council resolution, provided such license is obtained:
1. Within thirty days after the dog attains the age of four months;
2. Within thirty days after purchase or obtaining control, care or custody of a
dog which previously attained the age of four months; and provided further
that proof of recent acquisition as indicated by the date of purchase receipt
is shown at the time of application; or
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3. Within thirty days after the date of establishing residency in the city provided
further that the dog has a current license from another city or county and
within fifteen days if the dog has no current license.
B. Upon acceptance of the license application and fee, the licensing authority shall
issue a durable tag, stamped with an identifying number. Tags shall be designed
so that they may conveniently be fastened to the animal's collar or harness.
Section 6.08.050 Dog license—Penalty fee.
Any person who obtains a license not in conformity with any of the provisions of
Section 6.08.030 shall pay a penalty fee, as established by city council resolution, in
addition to the regular license fee.
Section 6.08.060 Dog license—Term.
A. The licensing period shall run concurrently with the rabies vaccination certificate.
B. Where this section is in conflict with any other provision of the municipal code, this
section shall prevail.
Section 6.08.070 Tag—Duplicate.
When an original license tag is lost, a duplicate tag shall be obtained from the city.
An applicant shall submit a completed application to the city on a form approved by the
city. The cost of each duplicate tag shall be as established by city council resolution,
which may be amended from time to time.
Section 6.08.080 Tag—Wearing.
It shall be the responsibility of every person who owns, houses, harbors, cares for
or has in custody a licensed dog within the city's jurisdiction, to securely attach or fasten
the license tag to the dog's collar or harness so that such tag is worn by the dog at all
times except while such dog remains indoors or in any enclosed yard or pen where the
dog cannot escape.
Section 6.08.090 Tag—Falsification.
It is unlawful for any person to place upon or attach to a dog any false, counterfeit
or unauthorized tag for the purpose of evading the provisions of this chapter.
Section 6.08.100 Tag—Unlawful use.
A. It is unlawful to attach a license tag on a dog for which the tag was not originally
issued.
B. It is unlawful to attach a license tag to any dog that does not have a current rabies
vaccination.
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C. It is unlawful for unauthorized person to remove from any dog, any collar or
harness or other device to which is attached a city license tag for the current year
or remove such tag therefrom.
Section 6.08.110 Dog license—Exemption from fee.
A. Subject to approval by city council resolution, the city may issue a license without
payment of the required license fee to an owner or custodian of a guide dog and
the owner is visually impaired and can submit proof that such dog has been
successfully trained to lead a visually impaired person as a guide dog. Such
exemption is good only while the dog is in possession of the visually impaired
person.
B. Dogs belonging to the police department and used for law enforcement activities
shall be exempt from license fee payment.
Section 6.08.120 Dog license—Exempt dogs.
A license is not required for the following categories of dogs; however, they must
have a current rabies vaccination:
A. Any dog within the city when the owner thereof resides in any municipality
outside the city, and such dog is wearing or has attached to it a license tag
for the current year issued by such municipality;
B. Any dog owned by or in charge of any person who is a nonresident of the
city and is traveling through the city or temporarily sojourn therein for a period
of not exceeding thirty days;
C. Any dog brought into the city and kept therein for a period not exceeding
thirty days for the exclusive purpose of entering the same in any bench show
or dog exhibition or field trials or competition; or
D. Any dog brought or sent into the city from any point outside thereof for the
exclusive purpose of receiving veterinary care in any dog hospital, in the
event that such dog is kept at all times strictly confined within such hospital.
Section 6.08.130 Dog license—Transfer of ownership.
If, during the licensing year, a licensed dog is sold or title to the dog is otherwise
transferred to a new owner, such new owner may apply to the city for a transfer of such
dog's tag and license and pay a transfer fee as established by city council resolution.
Upon receipt of such application fee the city shall issue a certificate of transfer of such
tag and the name and addresses of the owner and new owners.
Section 6.08.140 Dog license—Renewal.
Each city dog license shall expire on December 31 of each year and shall be
renewed prior to expiration or within a period of thirty days after expiration. The procedure
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for the renewal of such license shall be conducted in the same manner as the issuance
of the original license.
Section 6.08.150 Licensing of Canine Hybrids.
A. Any rabies vaccination certificate issued for a vaccinated canine hybrid (i.e., wolf
hybrid) must identify the animal as a "domestic-wild animal hybrid".
B. The licensing fee for all canine hybrids shall conform with that of the city's domestic
dog licensing program.
Section 6.08.160 Presentation of license.
Upon request of any animal control officer, peace officer or other agent of the city,
an owner of a dog for which a license is required shall present to such officer a currently
valid certificate of vaccination or license tag for such dogs.
Section 6.08.170 Optional licensing of cats.
A. An owner of a cat may be issued a license, including microchip, for such cat upon
presentation to the city of a certificate of vaccination signed by a veterinarian
certifying that such a cat has been vaccinated, and upon payment of a license fee
of such amount as may be established from time to time by city council resolution.
B. No more than two (2) cats are permitted per household.
Section 6.08.180 Unvaccinated dogs prohibited
It is unlawful for any person within the city to own, have an interest in, house,
harbor and feed, or have the care, charge, custody or possession of a dog over the age
of four months, whether such dog is confined or not, unless such dog has a current
vaccination with rabies vaccine approved by the California State Department of Public
Health and is officially licensed and tagged as provided for in this chapter.
Section 6.08.190 Vaccination standards.
The rabies vaccination shall be performed only by a veterinarian who is duly
licensed to practice in the state of California.
Section 6.08.200 Exemption from vaccination.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, a dog may be exempted from rabies
vaccination if such vaccination would jeopardize the health of such dog due to infirmity or
other disability provided the owner has in his possession a written certification from a
licensed veterinarian attesting to such infirmity or disability. The owner or custodian of
such dog shall, within ten days after the termination of such infirmity or disability, cause
such dog to be vaccinated and licensed. Any such dog with infirmity or disability shall be
securely confined within its owner's or harborer's premises so that it does not come in
contact with any other animal or person.
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Section 6.08.210 Right of entry.
Any person whose duty it is to enforce the provisions of this chapter may enter
upon private property with the consent of the property owner, tenant or occupier, or by
authority of a warrant, or without consent of a warrant if exigent circumstances exist.
Section 6.08.220 Violations.
Violations of this chapter shall be punished in accordance with Chapter 1.16 of
the Grand Terrace Municipal Code."
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
I Debra L. Thomas, City Clerk of the CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 326 was
duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council, approved and signed by the
Mayor, and attested by the City Clerk, at the regular meeting of said City Council held
on the 8t" day of October 2019, and that the same was passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Allen, Hussey, Robles; Mayor Pro Tern Wilson;
Mayor McNaboe
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Executed this 15th day of October 2019, at Grand Terrace, California.
Debra L. Thomas _
City Clerk
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