Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — ANIMALS›Chapter 10.01 — ANIMAL CONTROL, WELFARE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS›Division 3 — ADDITIONAL OR UNUSUAL ANIMAL LICENSES, LICENSING OF ANIMAL FACILITIES, EXHIBITIONS, AND ANIMAL EVENTS
Mission Viejo Municipal Code Art. 4 Animal Exhibition and Animal Event Licenses
Mission Viejo Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Mission Viejo
Cite as: Mission Viejo Municipal Code Article 4 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 10.01.520. - Scope.¶
All animal exhibitions and animal events shall comply with section 10.01.100 and the requirements of this article.
(Ord. No. 05-234, § 19, 9-6-05; Ord. No. 17-322, § 1(Exh. A), 1-10-17)
Sec. 10.01.530. - Food service.¶
All food handling and food preparation shall meet the requirements of the California Restaurant Act, Health and Safety Code § 28520 et seq., and applicable county health ordinances and regulations.
(Ord. No. 05-234, § 19, 9-6-05; Ord. No. 17-322, § 1(Exh. A), 1-10-17)
Sec. 10.01.540. - Toilet facilities.¶
Toilets shall be either water-flush or the chemical-type. The chemical-type toilets shall be serviced by a licensed vacuum truck. An adequate number of toilets for each sex shall be provided according to the following table:
| No. persons in attendance | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. toilets required | Male | Female |
| 1 | 1—100 | 1—100 |
| 2 | 101—200 | 101—200 |
| 3 | 201—400 | 201—400 |
| Over 400, add 1 toilet for each additional 500 males and 1 for each additional 300 females. |
(Ord. No. 05-234, § 19, 9-6-05; Ord. No. 17-322, § 1(Exh. A), 1-10-17)
Sec. 10.01.550. - Animal safekeeping.¶
All stock, such as ponies, dogs, monkeys or other animals, are to be kept tied or in cages, so as not to endanger human life or destroy growing crops or other property adjoining the exhibition or animal event.
(Ord. No. 05-234, § 19, 9-6-05; Ord. No. 17-322, § 1(Exh. A), 1-10-17)
Sec. 10.01.560. - Water supply.¶
All water supplied for domestic use shall be from an approved source of potable water.
(Ord. No. 05-234, § 19, 9-6-05; Ord. No. 17-322, § 1(Exh. A), 1-10-17)
Sec. 10.01.570. - Fly control.¶
Fly breeding shall be controlled by removing all organic waste daily from the premises. This includes cleaning of the vehicles, upon arrival, that transport the animals. Insecticides, both residual and quick knockdown sprays, shall be available and used as directed by the health officer.
(Ord. No. 05-234, § 19, 9-6-05; Ord. No. 17-322, § 1(Exh. A), 1-10-17)
Sec. 10.01.580. - Final cleanup.¶
All manure, garbage, trash or other types of refuse shall be removed from the premises immediately after the last showing.
(Ord. No. 05-234, § 19, 9-6-05; Ord. No. 17-322, § 1(Exh. A), 1-10-17)
Sec. 10.01.590. - Safety.¶
All electrical wiring, machinery, lighting and other electrical devices, tents, grandstands, amusement rides, compressed gas containers, inflammable liquids and any and all other structural, mechanical, electrical and chemical materials, devices, structures or installations shall conform in all respects to the safety standards of the city ordinances and to the fire chief.
(Ord. No. 05-234, § 19, 9-6-05; Ord. No. 17-322, § 1(Exh. A), 1-10-17)
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