National City Municipal Code Ch. 8.08 Large Animals and Large Birds at Large or Grazing

The terms "at large," "handler," "large animal," "large bird" or "owner" are as defined in Section 8.04.015.

(Ord. 2245 § 3, 2004; Ord. 2171 § 3 (part), 2000: Ord. 828 § 5, 1951)

It is unlawful and a misdemeanor for any owner or handler of any large animal or large bird to allow it to run at large within the city limits.

(Ord. 2171 § 3 (part), 2000: Ord. 828 § 6, 1951)

A. It is unlawful and a misdemeanor for any owner or handler of any large animal or large bird to graze it, or allow it to be grazed, on any property without the written consent of the owner or lessee of that property, or to allow it to cross over or onto any public sidewalk, street or public property.

B. Any large animal or large bird lawfully grazed shall be furnished adequate water, food and shelter against inclement weather by the owner or handler.

C. It is unlawful to graze a large animal or large bird upon any property of less than twenty thousand square feet in area.

(Ord. 2171 § 3 (part), 2000: Ord. 828 § 7, 1951)

The animal control officer shall impound any large animal or large bird whose custody, care or control is in violation of Sections 8.08.020 or 8.08.030. Impoundment and disposition shall be in accordance with Section 8.04.020.

(Ord. 2171 § 3 (part), 2000: Ord. 828 § 8, 1951)