Camarillo Municipal Code Ch. 7.20 Animal Control

Except for parks which have been designated by the proper government agency as a dog park, no person may allow any dog owned by such person to be on any public street, alley, lane, park, or public place, unless such dog is securely fastened on a leash no longer than six feet and the leash is held continuously in the hands of a responsible person capable of controlling such dog, or unless the dog is securely confined in a vehicle. No person may allow any dog owned by such person to be on any private property in the city without the permission of the person owning or occupying such private property.

(Ord. No. 1193, § 3(Exh. A), 6-22-2022)

No person owning or having possession of any animal may allow it to be at large without reasonable control or to be pastured or kept upon any street or other public place or upon any private property against the wishes of the owner or occupant of the property or in any manner or place to the injury of the owner or occupant of any other property. Any violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor/infraction.

(Ord. No. 1193, § 3(Exh. A), 6-22-2022)

Any animal found under conditions or in areas prohibited by Sections 7.20.010 or 7.20.020 will be taken by the director and impounded, provided that no fowl at large upon private property will be impounded except upon complaint of the owner, occupant, or person in charge of such property who claims to be injured by the fowl.

(Ord. No. 1193, § 3(Exh. A), 6-22-2022)

The director must immediately personally notify the owner of such animal or fowl of any impounding, if known, or, if unknown, by posting a notice of impounding containing a description of the animal or fowl, and the time and place of apprehension, for three days at the animal shelter. After the expiration of this period, any unredeemed animal or fowl mentioned in such notice may be disposed of as provided for in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1193, § 3(Exh. A), 6-22-2022)

For the purpose of enforcing the duties imposed by this title, or other applicable law, the director or any peace officer may enter on private property, except dwellings located thereon, as follows:

A. During daylight:

1. When in pursuit of any animal that such official has reasonable or probable cause to believe is subject to impoundment pursuant hereto or other applicable law;

2. To impound or place in isolation any animal which such official has any cause whatsoever to believe has rabies or is a biting animal;

3. To inspect or examine animals isolated;

4. To impound an animal pursuant to Section 7.33.030;

5. To seize an animal pursuant to Section 7.33.030.

B. At night:

1. When in pursuit of any animal which such official has reasonable or probable cause to believe is subject to impoundment;

2. To impound or place in isolation any animal which such official has any cause to believe has rabies or is a biting animal;

3. To impound an animal pursuant to Section 7.33.030.

C. As a condition of the authority set forth in this section, except where time does not permit in an emergency or when in fresh pursuit, before entering upon private property a reasonable effort must be made to locate the owner or possessor of such property to request permission to enter upon the property and to explain the purpose for such entry.

(Ord. No. 1193, § 3(Exh. A), 6-22-2022)

Any dog that is running at large and that is, by reason of its vicious disposition, dangerous to persons or property may be shot by any peace officer or captured and destroyed in a humane manner by the director.

(Ord. No. 1193, § 3(Exh. A), 6-22-2022)

The failure or refusal by an owner to exhibit any applicable animal or any applicable license for inspection upon demand by the director or peace officer constitutes a misdemeanor/infraction.

(Ord. No. 1193, § 3(Exh. A), 6-22-2022)