Burbank Municipal Code § 5-1 Animals

Article 3. Restrictions on Keeping Animals

5-1-301: Keeping of Certain Nondomestic Animals Prohibited

5-1-302: Keeping of Other Nondomestic Animals

5-1-303: Keeping of Certain Animals Near Inhabited Structures, Schools and Hospitals is Prohibited

5-1-304: Keeping of Birds, Fowl, Rabbits and Chinchillas on Residential Property

5-1-305: Keeping of Bees

5-1-306: Keeping Diseased Animals Prohibited; Exception

5-1-307: Keeping of Pigs

5-1-308: Keeping of Pygmy Goats

Article 4. Rabies Prevention

5-1-401: Rabies Vaccination of Dogs; Exemption

5-1-402: Issuance of Certificate

5-1-403: Isolation, Quarantine and Destruction for Rabies

5-1-404: Duty of Owner or Custodian to Quarantine

5-1-405: Duty of Person Bitten to Notify

5-1-406: Duty of Owner or Custodian of Animal to Notify

5-1-407: Duty of Person Having Knowledge to Notify

5-1-408: Duty of Physician to Notify

5-1-409: Duty of Parent or Person in Attendance to Notify

5-1-410: Failure, Refusal or Neglect to Report or Allow Examination

5-1-411: Duty of Veterinarian

Article 5. Registration of Animals

Division 1. General Provisions

5-1-501: Definitions

5-1-502: Registration Period

5-1-503: Fees Payable in Advance; No Prorating; Penalty for Delinquent Payment

5-1-504: Contents of Registration

5-1-505: Register of Registration Certificate

5-1-506: Registration Fee a Debt

Division 2. Dogs

5-1-507: Necessity for Dog Registration; Exceptions

5-1-508: Application for Dog Registration

5-1-509: Registration Fee Exemptions

5-1-510: Rabies Vaccination Certificate Required

5-1-511: Metal Tags to be Worn by Dogs; Exception

5-1-512: Unauthorized Removal of Metal Tag Prohibited

5-1-513: Unauthorized Metal Tags Prohibited

Division 3. Cats

5-1-514: Voluntary Cat Registration

Division 4. Horses

5-1-515: Necessity for Horse Registration; Exception

5-1-516: Application for Horse Registration; Fees

Article 6. Cleanliness of Premises Generally

Article 7. Structures and Enclosures Generally

5-1-701: Protection from Elements

5-1-702: Shelters Must be Habitable

5-1-703: Shelters Must be Secure

5-1-704: Size of Facilities

Article 8. Care and Attention Generally

5-1-801: Food and Water

5-1-802: Cleanliness

5-1-803: Supervision

5-1-804: Posting Emergency Contact

5-1-805: Quarantine

5-1-806: Treatment

5-1-807: Rest Periods for Working Animals

5-1-808: Exercise

5-1-809: Confinement of Female Dogs and Cats

Article 9. Cruelty and Abuse

5-1-901: Transporting Animals on Motor Vehicles

5-1-902: Unsafe Premises

5-1-903: Unsafe Equipment

5-1-904: Quartering Incompatible Animals

5-1-905: Overworking an Animal

5-1-906: Displaying Ill or Injured Animal, Etc.

5-1-907: Use of Traps

5-1-908: Disturbing Nests of Songbirds

5-1-909: Dog Chains

5-1-910: Failure to Protect from Abuse

5-1-911: Interference with Police Dogs

5-1-912: Riding Horses at Night

5-1-913: Use of Alcohol or Drugs on Animal

Article 10. Running at Large

5-1-1001: Control of Animals

5-1-1002: Dangerous Animals

Article 11. Public Nuisance

5-1-1101: Animals Causing Hazard

5-1-1102: Dogs Creating Nuisance in Public Parks and on Sidewalks, Etc.

5-1-1103: Tying Animals to Tree or Shrub in Public Place

5-1-1104: Use of Sidewalk or Parkway

5-1-1105: Disposal of Dead Animals

5-1-1106: Nuisances at Commercial Stables

5-1-1107: Feeding of Coyotes Prohibited

5-1-1108: Feeding of Pigeons so as to Create a Public Nuisance Prohibited

Article 12. Kennels

Division 1. Licenses and Permits

5-1-1201: License Fee

5-1-1202: Permit Required; Duration

5-1-1203: Application Permit; Dogs Registered or Exempted Not Counted in Computing Fee

5-1-1204: Approval of Application

5-1-1205: Denial of Permit; Revocation or Suspension; Procedure

Division 2. Kennel Facilities and Runs

5-1-1206: Construction and Maintenance

5-1-1207: Additional Requirements for Dog Kennels

5-1-1208: Sleeping Facilities for Dogs

5-1-1209: Heating

5-1-1210: Ventilation

5-1-1211: Lighting

5-1-1212: Drainage

5-1-1213: Exterior Boundaries of Runs

5-1-1214: Outdoor Runs for Dogs

5-1-1215: Exemption for Noncommercial Kennels

Division 3. Primary Enclosures

5-1-1216: General Requirements

5-1-1217: Additional Requirements for Cats

5-1-1218: Space Requirements Generally

5-1-1219: Space Requirements for Dogs

5-1-1220: Caged Dogs to be Removed for Exercise

5-1-1221: Space Requirements for Cats

5-1-1222: Protection from Excessive Illumination

5-1-1223: Class and Separation

5-1-1224: Sanitation

Division 4. Outdoor Protection

5-1-1225: Sunlight

5-1-1226: Rain, Etc.

5-1-1227: Cold

Division 5. Food and Water

5-1-1228: Food

5-1-1229: Food Preparation and Receptacles

5-1-1230: Food Storage; Refrigeration

5-1-1231: Water

Division 6. Veterinary Care

5-1-1232: Daily Observation

5-1-1233: Program of Care

Division 7. Miscellaneous

5-1-1234: Cats to be Confined

5-1-1235: Housekeeping

5-1-1236: Facilities for Caretakers

5-1-1237: Drainage of Premises

5-1-1238: Pest Control

5-1-1239: Dead Animals

5-1-1240: Waste Disposal

5-1-1241: Records

Division 8. Breeding Guidelines

5-1-1242: General

5-1-1243: Health of Breeding Dogs and Cats

5-1-1244: Exercise and Socialization

5-1-1245: Housing

5-1-1246: Breeding Records

5-1-1247: Staffing/Emergency Procedures

Article 13. Horse Stables

Division 1. General Provisions

5-1-1301: Use of Stables for Human Habitation

5-1-1302: Stable Areas to be Kept Free of Standing Water

5-1-1303: Keeping of Manure

5-1-1304: Manure Bins and Removal of Manure

5-1-1305: Health Officer May Order Stables and Manure Bins Cleaned and Disinfected

5-1-1306: Horses Kept Standing in Tie Stalls

5-1-1307: Horses to be Exercised

Division 2. Commercial Stables

5-1-1308: Lot Area Per Horse

5-1-1309: Public Sanitary Facilities

5-1-1310: Exits

5-1-1311: Smoking Prohibited; Signs to be Posted

5-1-1312: Fences and Gates

Article 14. Pet Shops

Division 1. Licenses and Permits

5-1-1401: License Fee

5-1-1402: Permit

5-1-1403: Permit Fee Based on Number of Dogs

5-1-1404: Approval of Application

5-1-1405: Granting Permit

5-1-1406: Duration of Permit

5-1-1407: Grounds for Denial or Revocation of Permit

Division 2. Pet Shop Buildings

5-1-1408: Facilities for Housing Animals

5-1-1409: Sleeping Facilities for Dogs

Division 3. Primary Enclosures

5-1-1410: Definition

5-1-1411: General Requirements

5-1-1412: Additional Requirements for Cats

5-1-1413: Additional Requirements for Birds

5-1-1414: Additional Requirements for Fish

5-1-1415: Space Requirements Generally

5-1-1416: Space Requirements for Dogs

5-1-1417: Caged Dogs to be Removed for Exercise

5-1-1418: Space Requirements for Cats

5-1-1419: Protection from Excessive Illumination

5-1-1420: Class and Separation

5-1-1421: Sanitation

Division 4. Outdoor Protection

5-1-1422: Sunlight

5-1-1423: Rain, Etc.

5-1-1424: Cold

Division 5. Food and Water

5-1-1425: Food

5-1-1426: Food Preparation and Receptacles

5-1-1427: Food Storage; Refrigeration

5-1-1428: Water

Division 6. Veterinary Care

5-1-1429: Daily Observation

5-1-1430: Program of Care

Division 7. Miscellaneous

5-1-1431: Animals to be Confined

5-1-1432: Housekeeping

5-1-1433: Facilities for Caretakers

5-1-1434: Drainage of Premises

5-1-1435: Pest Control

5-1-1436: Dead Animals

5-1-1437: Waste Disposal

5-1-1438: Records

Division 8. Sale of Dogs and Cats

5-1-1439: Prohibition on Sale of Dogs or Cats

Article 15. Declawing of Cats

5-1-1501: Declawing of Cats Prohibited

Article 16. Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Animals

5-1-1601: Exceptions to Article

5-1-1602: Definitions

5-1-1603: Procedure for Declaring Animal Potentially Dangerous and/or Vicious

5-1-1604: Compliance With the Hearing Officer’s Order

5-1-1605: Appeal Procedure

5-1-1606: Appearance of the Owner or Keeper Not Required to Make Orders

5-1-1607: Authority to Seize Animal Posing Immediate Threat to Public Safety

5-1-1608: Relinquishing an Animal

5-1-1609: Animals Found by Another Jurisdiction to Be Potentially Dangerous or Vicious

5-1-1610: Fines and Other Penalties

5-1-1611: Effective Date