Clearlake Municipal Code § 7-7 Cat Trapping

No person shall “trap” any cat without first having applied to the Animal Control Officer and justified the trapping on the basis of nuisance and/or health reason. The Animal Control Officer shall attempt to abate the nuisance and/or health problem by whatever method deemed appropriate and lawful. (Ord. #75, S1)

The Animal Control Officer following unsuccessful attempt to abate the nuisance and/or health hazard may then issue the complaining party a cat trap and collect a deposit for the trap. (Ord. #75, S2)

Any animal caught in a trap shall be brought as soon as possible to the Animal Control Officer. In all cases where an animal is trapped it must be given food and water until such time as it is given to the Animal Control Officer. (Ord. #75, S3)

No trap of any kind may be set without first posting notice of the trapping. Posting shall consist of at least one sign fronting the property. The sign shall be at least eighteen inches by twenty-four inches (18” x 24”) and have the words “CAT TRAPPING IN PROCESS”. The cost and “posting” of the sign(s) shall be the responsibility of the person doing the trapping. (Ord. #75, S4)

Trapping shall be limited to the property owned, leased, or rented by the person doing the trapping. (Ord. #75, S5)