Chapter 9.05
ANIMALS
Sections:
Article I. County Animal Control Code
9.05.010 Adoption by reference.
9.05.020 Request enforcement in city.
Article II. Pigeons
9.05.030 Purpose.
9.05.040 Definitions.
9.05.050 Requirements.
9.05.060 Leg bands required.
9.05.070 Inspection.
Article III. Animal Traps
9.05.080 Prohibition of steel-jawed leghold animal traps.
9.05.090 Definitions.
Article I. County Animal Control Code
9.05.010 Adoption by reference.
The board of supervisors of Contra Costa County has adopted County Ordinance Nos. 80-97, 83-10, 85-23, 87-74, 97-33, 2005-24 and 2006-05 (constituting Chapters 416-2 through 416-12 of Division 416 of the County Ordinance Code). Certified copies of Division 416 are on file with the city clerk and are open to public inspection. This animal control code is hereby referred to and adopted by reference as though set forth in full, as provided for in Government Code section 50022.2. (Ord. 812 § 1, 2006)
9.05.020 Request enforcement in city.
The county ordinance referred to and adopted contains the provisions of those sections of the California Food and Agricultural Code referred to in § 30501, and therefore the city ordinance codified in this section constitutes the city’s request that the provisions of this county ordinance be applicable within this city, and they shall hereafter so apply, pursuant to Food and Agricultural Code section 30501. (Ord. 463 § 1, 1981; 1991 code § 7-1.2)
Article II. Pigeons
9.05.030 Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to prevent unsightly neighborhood nuisances, prevent destruction of property, assure minimum standards of maintenance and cleanliness, and to protect public health by regulating the keeping and flying of pigeons as a recreation sport and hobby. (1991 code § 7-2.1)
9.05.040 Definitions.
As used in this article:
Pigeon means a pigeon either bred and trained for racing from a distant point of liberation to its home loft, or kept for recreation or as a hobby. (1991 code § 7-2.2)
9.05.050 Requirements.
Each person maintaining a pigeon shall do so in accordance with the following conditions:
A. Feed for the pigeon shall be stored in containers which protect against rodents and insects;
B. The pigeon shall be housed in a loft of sound construction. The loft shall be maintained and properly landscaped to conform to the surrounding area and shall be screened from view from adjacent property owners;
C. The pigeon shall be regularly confined in a loft except for exercise or racing. The pigeon may be raced or exercised from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays;
D. The loft shall be located at least 20 feet from an adjoining property;
E. The loft shall be cleaned regularly and maintained in a sanitary condition and in compliance with the health regulations of the city. The loft shall be kept free of organic material which may cause offensive odors or allow propagation of flies and other insects. (1991 code § 7-2.3)
9.05.060 Leg bands required.
Each person who keeps a pigeon shall attach a seamless leg band to each pigeon for the purpose of identification. (1991 code § 7-2.4)
9.05.070 Inspection.
The authorized representative of the city may inspect each loft at any reasonable time. He or she may enter upon the property with the owner’s consent or a warrant from the court, if legally required. (Amended during 2005 recodification; 1991 code § 7-2.5)
Article III. Animal Traps
9.05.080 Prohibition of steel-jawed leghold animal traps.
The use of any steel-jawed leghold trap, padded or otherwise, to capture any game mammal, fur-bearing mammal, nongame mammal, protected mammal, or any dog or cat is prohibited within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Pleasant Hill. (Ord. 747 § 1, 2000; 1991 code § 7-3.1)
9.05.090 Definitions.
For purposes of this article, furbearing mammals, game mammals, nongame mammals, and protected mammals are those mammals so defined by California Fish and Game Code section 3003.1. (Ord. 747 § 1, 2000; 1991 code § 7-3.2)