Chapter 8.04
ANIMAL CONTROL
Sections:
8.04.010 Adopted by reference.
8.04.030 Penalty for violation.
8.04.010 Adopted by reference.
Title 6 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code is adopted by reference as Title 8 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code, Animal Control. In accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.4, no penalty clauses are adopted by reference. In the event an amendment to Title 6 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code results in differences between this title and the County Ordinance Code, the text of this title shall govern. In accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.6, at least one true copy of Title 6 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code has been on file with the Half Moon Bay city clerk since fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this title. While this title is in force, a true copy of Title 6 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code shall be kept for public inspection in the office of the Half Moon Bay city clerk. A reasonable number of copies of Title 6 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code shall be available in the office of the Half Moon Bay city clerk for public purchase. In accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.3, a public hearing on the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title was held on November 1, 2005. (Ord. C-2018-06 §2(part), 2018: Ord. 4-05 §1, 2005: Ord. 9-99 §2, 1999).
8.04.020 Bullfrogs.
No person shall buy, sell, transport, harbor, release or otherwise possess live American bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana) within the city of Half Moon Bay. (Ord. C-2018-06 §2(part), 2018: Ord. C-2-12 §6(part), 2012).
8.04.030 Penalty for violation.
Any violation of this title, including provisions of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code adopted by reference in Section 8.04.010, and including those provisions relating to required fees, shall be punishable as an infraction in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.14.010(C). (Ord. C-2018-06 §2(part), 2018: Ord. C-2-12 §6(part), 2012: Ord. 9-99 §3, 1999. Formerly 8.04.020).
8.04.040 Prohibited conduct.
No owner or guardian of any animal shall cause or permit it to do any of the following:
A. To be in any public street, sidewalk, park, school ground, or any public property, or upon unenclosed premises in the city unless the animal is properly licensed, if such licensing is required by the city, and under the control of the owner by being saddled, harnessed, haltered or leashed by a substantial chain, lead rope or leash, six-foot maximum, which shall be held by some competent person capable of controlling such animal.
B. To trespass upon any private property without the consent of the owner thereof, and to knowingly permit the animal to remain upon the property or to habitually continue to trespass thereon.
C. To suffer or permit such animal to habitually bark or meow or act in such a manner as to continuously disturb the peace of any citizen or to be a public nuisance.
D. To be without proper and adequate food, water, shelter, care, and attention as described in Section 597(f) of the Penal Code.
E. Subsection A of this section shall not be applicable to cats.
F. Notwithstanding any contrary provision contained in this title, dogs are not required to be leashed while located in an off-leash dog area that has been designated by the city council. The city shall post appropriate signs and notices designating off-leash dog areas and indicating the rules and regulations applicable to such designated off-leash dog areas. Failure to comply with the posted rules and regulations shall constitute a violation of this section.
G. To walk more than three dogs at any one time or walk dogs for a fee in any public place without an annual permit from the city. The city manager or designee shall establish the requirements and conditions for the dog walking permit program. Any dog walker failing to possess a dog walking permit shall be in violation of this section and shall be punishable. (Ord. C-2020-05 §2(Exh. A), 2020: Ord. C-2018-06 §2(part), 2018).