El Dorado County Municipal Code Art. V Domestic Animal Regulations

Dogs and other domestic animals are allowed in parks except in designated areas. Where not prohibited, dogs and other domestic animals must be fastened to and restrained by a chain or leash not longer than six feet and must be under the direct and immediate control of a responsible person. No person shall do any of the following in a park:

A. Allow any dog or other domestic animal to enter environmentally sensitive or restricted areas.

B. Allow any dog or other domestic animal to interfere with, bother or disturb others.

C. Allow any dog or other domestic animal to hunt, pursue or harass other animals or wildlife.

D. Bring or keep a noisy, vicious or dangerous dog or other animal.

E. Tie or hitch any dog or domestic animal to a tree or plant.

F. Bring or keep a dog under four months of age or without proof that the dog has a valid rabies vaccine or a valid license.

G. Leave a dog or other animal in an unattended vehicle without adequate ventilation, or in such manner as to subject the animal to extreme temperatures which adversely affect animal's health or welfare.

H. Fail to promptly remove from a park any dog or other domestic animal after being ordered by Department personnel to do so. Except for bona fide guide or service dogs, dogs and other animals are not permitted in buildings within a park.

(Code 1997, § 9.46.600; Ord. No. 4586, 8-14-2001)

Horses and saddle animals are not permitted on lands managed by the Department, except in designated areas. When permitted, horses and saddle animals must remain on trails, service roads and other areas not signed against such use. No person shall do any of the following on lands managed by the Department:

A. Ride, drive, lead or keep any horse or saddle animal at such speed or in such manner which may endanger the safety of others, other animals or the protection of environmental resources.

B. Allow any horse or saddle animal to stand unattended or insecurely tied.

C. Tie or hitch any horse or saddle animal to a tree or plant.

D. Permit any horse or saddle animal to swim in any reservoir, lake, stream or waterway.

(Code 1997, § 9.46.610; Ord. No. 4586, 8-14-2001)

1. No person shall do any of the following in a park:

A. Permit any cattle, sheep, goat, horse, dog, cat or other animal to graze or run at large.

B. Abandon a dog, cat, fish, fowl or other animal.

2. Any domestic animal found at large in a park may be turned over to County Animal Control for disposition in accordance with State and County law.

(Code 1997, § 9.46.620; Ord. No. 4586, 8-14-2001)