Earlier editions: 2026-07
Costa Mesa Municipal Code Ch. V Nondomesticated Animals
Costa Mesa Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Costa Mesa
Cite as: Costa Mesa Municipal Code Chapter V · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 3-141. Defined generally.¶
The term "nondomesticated animal" shall mean and include any animal whose natural habitat is other than the domicile of man and shall not be construed to include cats and dogs. The term "cats" shall not include lions, tigers, leopards, pumas, cheetahs, bobcats, panthers or any other branch of the cat family, except household cats.
(Ord. No. 07-16, § 1, 8-7-07)
§ 3-142. Reptiles considered nondomesticated.¶
All poisonous snakes and lizards, constrictors, gila monsters, alligators, crocodiles and other poisonous or dangerous reptiles shall be deemed nondomesticated under the terms of this title.
(Ord. No. 07-16, § 1, 8-7-07)
§ 3-143. Birds considered nondomesticated.¶
All birds, except canaries, cockatoos, parakeets, finches, pigeons, parrots and myna birds, shall be deemed nondomesticated under the terms of this title.
(Ord. No. 07-16, § 1, 8-7-07)
§ 3-144. Allowing to run at large.¶
No person owning or having charge, custody, control or possession of any nondomesticated animal shall permit or allow the same to run at large upon any highway, street, lane, alley, court or other public place, or upon any private property, or on or within the premises of such person in such manner as to endanger the life or limb of any person lawfully entering such premises.
(Ord. No. 07-16, § 1, 8-7-07)
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