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Patterson Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Patterson

ANIMALS

Chapter 7.04 § 7.08.170.
Animal services authorized
GENERAL PROVISIONS staff.
§ 7.04.010. Stanislaus animal services Chapter 7.12
agency is created. ADMINISTRATION
§ 7.04.015. Stanislaus animal services
executive director. § 7.12.010.
Records of Stanislaus
§ 7.04.016. Animal services executive animal services agency.
director—Supervision § 7.12.020.
Information on animal care.
authority. § 7.12.030.
Notice—Administrative
§ 7.04.017. Animal services executive hearings and appeal of
director—Duties. administrative decision.
§ 7.04.020. Animal shelter maintained. § 7.12.040.
License renewal or
§ 7.04.030. Establishment of suspension.
regulations.
§ 7.04.040. Enforcement. Chapter 7.14
§ 7.04.050. Authority to pursue an ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND
animal. PROCEDURES
§ 7.04.060. Authority to arrest and issue
notices to appear. § 7.14.010.
Purpose of this section.
§ 7.04.070. Equipment to impound § 7.14.020.
Definitions.
authorized. § 7.14.030.
Administrative citation
§ 7.04.080. Firearms authorized. penalty—Amounts.
§ 7.14.040.
Content of citation.
Chapter 7.08 § 7.14.050.
Administrative appeal of
DEFINITIONS administrative citation.
§ 7.14.060.
Judicial review of hearing
§ 7.08.010. Generally. officer's ruling and
§ 7.08.030. Animal shelter. collection.
§ 7.08.050. Health department.
§
§		 7.08.060.
7.08.070.		 Health officer.
Impoundment.		 Chapter 7.16
ANIMAL CONTROL
§
§
§		 7.08.080.
7.08.090.
7.08.100.		 Kennel.
Licensing authority.
Animal ownership.		 § 7.16.010.
§ 7.16.020.
Animal restraint.

Loud noises—Prohibited
acts defined.
§ 7.08.110. Person.
§ 7.08.120. Rabies vaccination. Chapter 7.20
§ 7.08.130. Veterinarian. DOGS
§ 7.08.140. Guide dog.
§ 7.08.150. Signal dog. § 7.20.010.
License—Required.
§ 7.08.160. Service dog. § 7.20.020.
License—Tags.

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City of Patterson, CA

PATTERSON CODE

§ 7.20.030. License—Rabies vaccination § 7.32.070.
Duration—Licensed dog.
certificate required. § 7.32.090.
Duration—Livestock.
§ 7.20.040. Exemptions—Guide dogs, § 7.32.100.
Duration—Animals.
signal dogs and service dogs. § 7.32.110.
Voluntary surrender.
§ 7.20.050. Exemption—Licensed under
another jurisdiction.		 § 7.32.120.
Disposition of injured
animal.
§
§
§		 7.20.060.
7.20.070.
7.20.080.		 Exemption—Medical
treatment.
Exemption—Government
ownership.
Exemption—Temporary
residence.		 § 7.32.130.
§ 7.32.140.
§ 7.32.150.
§ 7.32.160.
§ 7.32.170.
Owner redemption.

Disposal authorized.

Sale of animal.

Diseased or injured animal.

Adopted dogs and
cats—Microchipping
Chapter 7.24
KENNELS		 § 7.32.180. required.

Reclaimed dogs and
cats—Microchipping
§
§
§		 7.24.010.
7.24.020.
7.24.030.		 Kennel license—Required.
Kennel license—In lieu of
individual licenses.
License—Application form.		 § 7.32.190. required.

Fine for impounded
nonspayed or unneutered
dog.
§ 7.24.040. License—Posting. Chapter 7.36
§ 7.24.050. License—Operating RABIES CONTROL
requirements.
§ 7.24.060. License—Suspension or § 7.36.010.
Quarantine.
revocation. § 7.36.020.
Carcass delivery.
Chapter 7.28
DANGEROUS ANIMALS		 § 7.36.030.
§ 7.36.040.
Epidemic—Declaration.

Epidemic—Rules
enforcement.
§
§
§		 7.28.010.
7.28.020.
7.28.030.		 Investigation.
Impoundment authorized.
Licensing of potentially
dangerous nondomesticated		 § 7.36.050.
§ 7.36.060.
§ 7.36.070.
§ 7.36.080.
Vaccination—Required.

Vaccination—Exemption.

Vaccination—Public clinic.

Animal bite report.
and domesticated animals. § 7.36.090.
Animal bite—Medical
report.
Chapter 7.32
IMPOUNDMENT Chapter 7.44
DEAD OR ABANDONED ANIMALS
§ 7.32.010. Authorized.
§ 7.32.020. Notice—Required. § 7.44.010.
Abandonment unlawful.
§ 7.32.030. Notice—Form. § 7.44.020.
Dead animal disposal.
§ 7.32.040. Notice—Service. § 7.44.030.
Disposition of stray cats.
§ 7.32.050. Notice—Completion of
service.
§ 7.32.060. Duration—Unlicensed
animal.

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▸Contents — Patterson Municipal Code
Patterson Municipal Code
  1. Title 1
  2. Title 2
  3. Chapter 2.34 — DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  4. Chapter 2.04 — CITY OFFICE
  5. Chapter 2.08 — CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
  6. Chapter 2.10 — COUNCIL MEMBER ELECTIONS BY DISTRICT
  7. Chapter 2.12 — COMPENSATION OF CITY OFFICIALS
  8. Chapter 2.14 — CITY ATTORNEY
  9. Chapter 2.16 — CITY MANAGER
  10. Chapter 2.18 — FINANCE DIRECTOR
  11. Chapter 2.20 — SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
  12. Chapter 2.22 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  13. Chapter 2.24 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
  14. Chapter 2.28 — LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TRAINING
  15. Chapter 2.34 — DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  16. Chapter 2.36 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
  17. Chapter 2.40 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  18. Chapter 2.44 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  19. Chapter 2.48 — ECONOMIC STRATEGIC COMMISSION
  20. Chapter 2.50
  21. Chapter 2.52 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
  22. Chapter 2.54 — BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
  23. Chapter 2.60 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PLAN
  24. Chapter 2.70 — SENIOR COMMISSION
  25. Title 3
  26. Chapter 3.12 — FUNDS
  27. Chapter 3.16
  28. Chapter 3.20 — SALES AND USE TAX
  29. Chapter 3.24 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  30. Chapter 3.28 — GENERAL GOVERNMENT IMPACT FEE
  31. Chapter 3.40
  32. Chapter 3.44 — CLAIMS PROCEDURES
  33. Chapter 3.48 — COMMUNITY FACILITIES IMPACT FEE
  34. Chapter 3.52 — PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT FEE
  35. Chapter 3.56 — GENERAL PLAN REIMBURSEMENT FEE
  36. Chapter 3.64 — NEW DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
  37. Chapter 3.68 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  38. Chapter 3.70
  39. Title 5
  40. Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY
  41. Chapter 5.08 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
  42. Chapter 5.09 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
  43. Chapter 5.10
  44. Chapter 5.11 — GARAGE SALES
  45. Chapter 5.12 — TAXICABS—VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  46. Chapter 5.14 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX[2 ]
  47. Chapter 5.16 — TELEVISION ANTENNA ERECTION
  48. Chapter 5.20 — POOL AND BILLIARDS—CARD ROOMS
  49. Chapter 5.24 — INTOXICATING LIQUORS
  50. Chapter 5.30 — BINGO GAMES
  51. Chapter 5.38
  52. Chapter 5.40 — ALARM RESPONSE
  53. Chapter 5.44 — JUNK DEALERS AND SCRAP METAL RECYCLERS
  54. Title 6
  55. Chapter 6.04 — RESTAURANTS
  56. Chapter 6.08 — MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
  57. Chapter 6.10 — SMOKING POLLUTION CONTROL
  58. Chapter 6.12 — GARBAGE REMOVAL
  59. Chapter 6.13 — CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM
  60. Chapter 6.14 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECYCLING PR…
  61. Chapter 6.15
  62. Chapter 6.16 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
  63. Chapter 6.18 — NEGLECTED VACANT STRUCTURES
  64. Chapter 6.20 — MISTLETOE ABATEMENT
  65. Chapter 6.24
  66. Chapter 6.28 — FIREWORKS SALES AND DISCHARGE
  67. Chapter 6.29
  68. Chapter 6.32 — TRAILERS
  69. Chapter 6.36 — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  70. Chapter 6.40 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  71. Chapter 6.48 — RIGHT TO FARM
  72. Chapter 6.50 — GRAFFITI
  73. Chapter 6.52 — MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES (Repealed by Ord…
  74. Chapter 6.53 — REGULATING SMOKING AND TOBACCO PRODUCT USE IN C…
  75. Chapter 6.56 — CANNABIS BUSINESS PROGRAM
  76. Chapter 6.57
  77. Chapter 6.58 — CANNABIS CAMPUS PILOT PROGRAM
  78. Title 7
  79. Chapter 7.58 — ANIMALS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
  80. Chapter 7.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  81. Chapter 7.14
  82. Chapter 7.16
  83. Chapter 7.28 — DANGEROUS ANIMALS
  84. Chapter 7.36 — RABIES CONTROL
  85. Chapter 7.44 — DEAD OR ABANDONED ANIMALS
  86. Chapter 7.48 — VIOLATION—PENALTY
  87. Chapter 7.50 — ANIMAL SERVICE FEES
  88. Chapter 7.54 — BREEDING AND TRANSFERRING OF DOGS AND CATS, AND…
  89. Chapter 7.58 — ANIMALS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
  90. Title 9
  91. Chapter 9.04 — FIRE HYDRANTS
  92. Chapter 9.08 — USE OF WATER DURING FIRES
  93. Chapter 9.12 — POLICE DOGS
  94. Chapter 9.14 — STREET GANGS
  95. Chapter 9.16 — GAMBLING
  96. Chapter 9.18 — INDECENT EXPOSURE
  97. Chapter 9.20 — ADULT-RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS
  98. Article II
  99. Article III
  100. Article IV — Miscellaneous Provisions
  101. Chapter 9.24 — BILL POSTING AND PAINTING ON PROPERTY
  102. Chapter 9.26 — SHOPPING CART REGULATIONS
  103. Chapter 9.27 — UNATTENDED COLLECTION BIN PERMIT
  104. Chapter 9.28 — FORTUNETELLING
  105. Chapter 9.32 — MINOR'S CURFEW
  106. Chapter 9.34 — DISPLAY OF ADULT MATTER TO MINORS
  107. Chapter 9.35
  108. Chapter 9.36 — WEAPONS
  109. Chapter 9.40 — FIREARMS POSSESSION AND FIRING
  110. Chapter 9.43 — HEALTH AND HYGIENE
  111. Chapter 9.50 — CAMPING WITHIN CITY LIMITS
  112. Chapter 9.54
  113. Chapter 9.55 — SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS
  114. Title 10
  115. Chapter 10.04 — GENERAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS—PENALTIES
  116. Chapter 10.06 — GENERAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS
  117. Chapter 10.12 — PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING
  118. Chapter 10.16 — PARKING AREAS OF CITY
  119. Chapter 10.20 — LOADING AND UNLOADING—ALLEYS—BUS AND TAXI STOPS
  120. Chapter 10.22 — OVERSIZED VEHICLES
  121. Chapter 10.24 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  122. Chapter 10.28
  123. Article I — Licensing And Sale
  124. Chapter 10.32 — TRUCK ROUTES
  125. Chapter 10.34 — INTERSTATE TRUCK TERMINALS AND ROUTES
  126. Chapter 10.36 — TRAINS BLOCKING STREETS
  127. Chapter 10.40 — SPEED LIMITS
  128. Chapter 10.42 — FUNERAL PROCESSIONS
  129. Title 12
  130. Chapter 12.04 — EXCAVATIONS
  131. Chapter 12.06 — STREET TRENCH CUT COST RECOVERY FEE
  132. Chapter 12.08 — OBSTRUCTIONS TO STREETS
  133. Chapter 12.12 — SIDEWALK AND CURB CONSTRUCTION[1 ]
  134. Chapter 12.14
  135. Chapter 12.16 — TREES
  136. Chapter 12.20 — ENCROACHMENT REGULATIONS
  137. Chapter 12.24 — PARK REGULATIONS
  138. Chapter 12.30 — SKATE PARK FACILITY
  139. Title 13
  140. Chapter 13.02 — SANITARY CODE
  141. Article XI — Miscellaneous Provisions
  142. Article XI — Miscellaneous Provisions
  143. Chapter 13.04 — SEWER EXTENSIONS
  144. Chapter 13.08 — OUTSIDE SEWER CONNECTIONS
  145. Chapter 13.24 — WATER SYSTEM
  146. Chapter 13.28
  147. Title 15
  148. Chapter 15.04 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
  149. Chapter 15.08 — FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
  150. Chapter 15.20 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
  151. Chapter 15.24 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  152. Chapter 15.04 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
  153. Chapter 15.06 — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE[1 ]
  154. Chapter 15.08 — FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES[2 ]
  155. Chapter 15.12 — PLUMBING CODE (Repealed by Ord. 798)
  156. Chapter 15.14 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
  157. Division II — Organization and Enforcement
  158. Chapter 15.18 — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
  159. Chapter 15.20 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
  160. Chapter 15.22 — ELEVATOR SAFETY CODE (Repealed by Ord. 798)
  161. Chapter 15.24 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  162. Chapter 15.26
  163. Chapter 15.28 — SWIMMING POOLS (Repealed by Ord. 798)
  164. Chapter 15.30 — SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE
  165. Chapter 15.32 — SIGNS AND SIGN STRUCTURES
  166. Chapter 15.36 — HOUSING CODE
  167. Chapter 1 — TITLE AND SCOPE
  168. Chapter 2 — ENFORCEMENT
  169. Chapter 3 — PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
  170. Chapter 4 — DEFINITIONS
  171. Chapter 5 — SPACE AND OCCUPANCY STANDARDS
  172. Chapter 6 — STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
  173. Chapter 7 — MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
  174. Chapter 8 — EXITS
  175. Chapter 9 — FIRE PROTECTION
  176. Chapter 10 — SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
  177. Chapter 11 — NOTICES AND ORDERS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
  178. Chapter 12 — APPEAL
  179. Chapter 15.38 — HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
  180. Chapter 15.39 — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
  181. Chapter 15.42 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
  182. Part II — Organization and Enforcement
  183. Chapter 15.44 — DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
  184. Chapter 1 — TITLE AND SCOPE
  185. Chapter 2 — ENFORCEMENT
  186. Chapter 3 — DEFINITIONS
  187. Chapter 4 — NOTICES AND ORDERS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
  188. Chapter 5 — APPEAL
  189. Chapter 15.46 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
  190. Division II — ADMINISTRATION
  191. Chapter 15.48 — WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE
  192. Chapter 15.50
  193. Chapter 15.52 — UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
  194. Chapter 15.54 — CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
  195. Chapter 15.56 — CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARD CODE
  196. Chapter 15.58 — ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN
  197. Chapter 15.59
  198. Chapter 15.60
  199. Title 16
  200. Chapter 16.44 — DEDICATION—PARK AND RECREATION
  201. Chapter 16.38 — DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY
  202. Chapter 16.50 — AGRICULTURAL MITIGATION POLICY
  203. Chapter 16.72 — ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, AND GRADING AND EROSION …
  204. Chapter 16.04 — CITATION, AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
  205. Chapter 16.12 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  206. Chapter 16.20
  207. Chapter 16.24 — TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS
  208. Chapter 16.28 — TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAPS
  209. Chapter 16.32 — ACTION ON TENTATIVE MAP
  210. Chapter 16.36 — FINAL MAP
  211. Chapter 16.38 — DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY
  212. Chapter 16.40
  213. Chapter 16.42 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
  214. Chapter 16.44 — DEDICATION—PARK AND RECREATION
  215. Chapter 16.48 — DEDICATION—SCHOOL SITE
  216. Chapter 16.50
  217. Chapter 16.52
  218. Chapter 16.60 — MONUMENTS
  219. Chapter 16.64 — DRAINAGE, SEWER AND WATER FACILITIES
  220. Chapter 16.68 — SOIL REPORTS
  221. Chapter 16.72
  222. Chapter 16.74 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
  223. Chapter 16.76 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
  224. Chapter 16.77 — MERGER OF SUBSTANDARD LOTS
  225. Chapter 16.88 — APPEALS
  226. Chapter 16.92 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  227. Chapter 16.96 — VIOLATIONS—PENALTY
  228. Chapter 16.100 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
  229. Title 17
  230. Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  231. Chapter 17.08 — DEFINITIONS
  232. Chapter 17.12 — PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
  233. Chapter 17.16 — ADMINISTRATION
  234. Title 18
  235. Chapter 18.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
  236. Chapter 18.16 — PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISIONS
  237. Chapter 18.12 — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
  238. Chapter 18.58 — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY ZONE
  239. Division IV — SITE DEVELOPMENT
  240. Chapter 18.70 — FENCES, WALLS, AND SCREENING
  241. Chapter 18.80 — LIGHTING
  242. Chapter 18.88 — DENSITY BONUS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES
  243. Chapter 18.84 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
  244. Division V — DEFINITIONS
  245. Chapter 18.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
  246. Chapter 18.04 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
  247. Chapter 18.06 — RULES AND INTERPRETATION
  248. Chapter 18.08 — ENFORCEMENT
  249. Chapter 18.12 — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
  250. Chapter 18.14 — GENERAL APPLICATION PROCESSING
  251. Chapter 18.16 — PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISIONS
  252. Chapter 18.18 — PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS
  253. Chapter 18.20 — CITY COUNCIL DECISIONS
  254. Chapter 18.30 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
  255. Chapter 18.34 — LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
  256. Chapter 18.38 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  257. Chapter 18.42 — COMMERCIAL AND MEDICAL/PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DIS…
  258. Chapter 18.46 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
  259. Chapter 18.50 — PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC AND PARKS AND RECREATION D…
  260. Chapter 18.54 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  261. Chapter 18.58 — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY ZONE
  262. Chapter 18.60 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  263. Chapter 18.62 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
  264. Chapter 18.63 — CHILD CARE PROVISIONS
  265. Chapter 18.64 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
  266. Chapter 18.66 — SECOND UNITS
  267. Chapter 18.68 — LIVE/WORK UNITS
  268. Chapter 18.70 — FENCES, WALLS, AND SCREENING
  269. Chapter 18.72 — OUTDOOR SALES, STORAGE AND SEATING
  270. Chapter 18.73 — PUBLIC ART
  271. Chapter 18.74 — INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT
  272. Chapter 18.76 — PARKING AND LOADING
  273. Chapter 18.78 — LANDSCAPING
  274. Chapter 18.80 — LIGHTING
  275. Chapter 18.82 — SIGNS
  276. Chapter 18.84 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
  277. Chapter 18.86 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
  278. Chapter 18.88 — DENSITY BONUS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES
  279. Chapter 18.89 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  280. Chapter 18.90 — TEMPORARY USES
  281. Chapter 18.92 — DRUG OR ALCOHOL ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITIES
  282. Chapter 18.94 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
  283. Chapter 18.95
  284. Chapter 18.96 — LAND USE DEFINITIONS
  285. Chapter 18.98 — GENERAL DEFINITIONS
  286. Title SR
  287. § SR-2. Administration and Personnel.
  288. § SR-3. Revenue and Finance.
  289. § SR-4. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.
  290. § SR-5. Animals.
  291. § SR-6. Health and Safety.
  292. § SR-7. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.
  293. § SR-8. Vehicles and Traffic.
  294. § SR-9. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
  295. § SR-10. Public Services.
  296. § SR-11. Buildings and Construction.
  297. § SR-12. Subdivisions.
  298. § SR-14. Environment.
  299. Title OL

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