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Chapter 5 — ANIMALS

Article I — GENERAL PROVISIONS

Mountain View Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Mountain View

SEC. 5.1. - Definitions.

SEC. 5.2. - Animals running at large.

SEC. 5.3. - Animals in sale of food establishments.

SEC. 5.4. - Conditions related only to seizures of dogs running at large.

SEC. 5.5. - Animal bites, quarantine, violation and examinations.

SEC. 5.6. - Diseased animals.

SEC. 5.7. - Dead animals.

SEC. 5.8. - Abandoned animals.

SEC. 5.9. - Animals on city property or in designated areas.

SEC. 5.10. - Poisoning and abusing dogs, cats or other domestic animals.

SEC. 5.11. - Public nuisance.

SEC. 5.12. - Authority of animal control officer.

SEC. 5.13. - Animals and vehicles.

SEC. 5.14. - Interference with police dogs/horses.

SEC. 5.15. - Reserved.

SEC. 5.16. - Animal maintenance and duties of owners.

SEC. 5.17. - Shelter requirements.

SEC. 5.18. - Water requirements.

SEC. 5.19. - Feeding requirements.

SEC. 5.20. - Confinement requirements.

SEC. 5.21. - Adequate exercise.

SEC. 5.22. - Chain collar prohibited.

SEC. 5.23. - Ventilation and light requirements.

SEC. 5.24. - Veterinary treatment.

SEC. 5.25. - Unnecessary suffering.

SEC. 5.26. - Reserved.

SEC. 5.27. - Slaughtering.

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