Chula Vista Municipal Code Ch. 6.02 Keeping Animals – Regulations Generally
Chula Vista Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Chula Vista
Cite as: Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 6.02 · Text as of 2026-10-04
KEEPING ANIMALS – REGULATIONS GENERALLY
Sections:
6.02.010 Keeping certain animals prohibited – Special permits.
6.02.020 Enforcement authority.
6.02.010 Keeping certain animals prohibited – Special permits.¶
A. The keeping of animals, birds, fowl or rabbits not expressly permitted by Chapters 6.04 and 6.08 CVMC is prohibited unless a special permit is obtained.
B. Special Permits. Special permits may be granted for the maintenance of animals not in strict conformance with the provisions of this title during special events for a period of not more than two months, if the City Manager or his or her designee makes a finding that the public health and welfare will not be endangered thereby, and such animals shall be kept in a manner consistent with the conditions imposed, if any, in such special permit and within the scope thereof. (Ord. 3226 § 1, 2012; Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2052 § 1, 1983; Ord. 774 § 2, 1961).
6.02.020 Enforcement authority.¶
It shall be the duty of the City Manager or his or her designee to enforce all the provisions of CVMC Title 6. According to the provisions of the California Penal Code Section 830.9, the animal control officers of the City may exercise designated powers of arrest. (Ord. 3226 § 1, 2012; Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 774 § 3, 1961).
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