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Title 3 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS

Costa Mesa Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Costa Mesa

§ 3-1. Definitions.

§ 3-2. "Animal control officer" defined.

§ 3-3. "Business establishments" defined.

§ 3-4. "City health officer" defined.

§ 3-5. "Keep" defined.

§ 3-6. "Owner" defined.

§ 3-7. "Stray animals" defined.

§ 3-8. "Barking dog" defined.

§ 3-11. Liability of city.

§ 3-12. Nuisances generally.

§ 3-13. Keeping of livestock prohibited.

§ 3-14. Keeping more than five animals.

§ 3-15. Running at large generally.

§ 3-16. Noisy animals.

§ 3-17. Fences and outdoor enclosures, requirements.

§ 3-19. Harassing police dogs.

§ 3-20. Reporting bites, scratches or injuries.

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