Earlier editions: 2026-09
La Mesa Municipal Code Ch. 8.11 Dangerous Dogs
La Mesa Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · La Mesa
Cite as: La Mesa Municipal Code Chapter 8.11 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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Editor's note— Ord. 2022-2892, § 2, adopted January 11, 2022, repealed ch. 8.11, §§ 8.11.010—8.11.120 and enacted a new ch. 8.11 as set out herein. Former ch. 8.11 pertained to similar subject matter and derive from Ord. 2304, adopted January 13, 1983; Ord. 2463 § 1, adopted August 25, 1987; Ord. 2004-2749 § 1 (part), adopted August 10, 2004.
8.11.010 - Public Protection from dogs.¶
Adopted by reference, based on Section 62.669.1 of the San Diego County Code of Regulations.
(Ord. 2022-2892, § 2, January 11, 2022)
8.11.020 - Guard dogs, dangerous dogs or potentially dangerous animals.¶
Adopted by reference, based on Section 62.669.5 of the San Diego County Code of Regulations.
(Ord. 2022-2892, § 2, January 11, 2022)
8.11.030 - Proceedings to declare a dog dangerous.¶
Adopted by reference, based on Section 62.674 of the San Diego County Code of Regulations.
(Ord. 2022-2892, § 2, January 11, 2022)
8.11.040 - Impoundment, abatement and restrictions on dangerous dogs.¶
Adopted by reference, based on Section 62.675 of the San Diego County Code of Regulations.
(Ord. 2022-2892, § 2, January 11, 2022)
8.11.050 - Exception; ordinance kept on file with city clerk.¶
An exception shall apply when provisions thereof refer to a County of San Diego board, territory, area, agency, official, employee, or otherwise, it shall mean the corresponding board, territory, area, agency, official, employee, or otherwise, of the city, and if there is none, it shall mean that the county is acting in the same capacity on behalf of the city. A copy of this ordinance shall be kept on file in the city clerk's office.
(Ord. 2022-2892, § 2, January 11, 2022)
8.11.060 - Penalty.¶
Whenever any act is prohibited or declared to be unlawful, or an offense, or doing of any act is required, or the failure to do any act is declared unlawful or a misdemeanor by the provisions of this chapter or the laws incorporated therein by reference, the violation of any such provision is a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months, or by both such fine and imprisonment unless some other fine or penalty is specifically stated in this chapter or in the laws incorporated therein by reference. However, if the comparable section by the county charges the violation as an infraction, then the violation shall be charged as an infraction.
(Ord. 2022-2892, § 2, January 11, 2022)
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