Earlier editions: 2026-09
Colton Municipal Code Ch. 7.18 Community Cat Initiative
Colton Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Colton
Cite as: Colton Municipal Code Chapter 7.18 · Text as of 2026-10-04
7.18.010 - Purpose.¶
The City recognizes the need for innovation in addressing the issues presented by community cats. To that end, it recognizes that Trap-Neuter-Return is an effective and humane method to manage, and over time, reduce the population of community cats.
(Ord. No. O-09-16, § 2, 6-7-2016)
7.18.020 - Authority; trap-neuter return program.¶
A. Trap-Neuter-Return shall be permitted, and Community Cat Caregivers, organizations, City staff, Animal Control Officers, and hereby permitted to carry out Trap-Neuter-Return. Community Cat Caregivers shall be responsible for the costs(if any) associated with the Trap-Neuter-Return that they choose or cause to be performed.
B. An ear tipped cat received by local shelters will return to the location where trapped after neutering unless further veterinary care is required or a home is found for the cat.
C. Community Cat Caregivers may reclaim impounded Community Cats if ear tipped or for Trap-Neuter-return without proof of ownership.
(Ord. No. O-09-16, § 2, 6-7-2016)
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