Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 5 — Health and Sanitation›Chapter 5.12 — Animal Control, Welfare and License Requirements
Rancho Santa Margarita Municipal Code Art. XIII Animal Exhibitions
Rancho Santa Margarita Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Rancho Santa Margarita
Cite as: Rancho Santa Margarita Municipal Code Article XIII · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 5.12.1300. - Scope.¶
All animal exhibitions and animal events shall comply with Section 5.12.060 and the requirements of this Article.
(Ord. No. 16-09, § 1, 1-11-2017)
Sec. 5.12.1310. - Food service.¶
All food handling and food preparation at any animal exhibition 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. 16-09, § 1, 1-11-2017)
Sec. 5.12.1320. - Toilet facilities.¶
Toilets at any animal exhibition 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:
| Number of persons in attendance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of 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. 16-09, § 1, 1-11-2017)
Sec. 5.12.1330. - Animal safekeeping.¶
All livestock, 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 event.
(Ord. No. 16-09, § 1, 1-11-2017)
Sec. 5.12.1340. - Water supply.¶
All water supplied for domestic use at an animal exhibition or animal event shall be from an approved source of potable water.
(Ord. No. 16-09, § 1, 1-11-2017)
Sec. 5.12.1350. - Fly control.¶
Fly breeding shall be controlled by removing all organic waste daily from the premises of an animal exhibition or animal event. 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. 16-09, § 1, 1-11-2017)
Sec. 5.12.1360. - Final cleanup.¶
All manure, garbage, trash or other types of refuse shall be removed from the premises immediately after the last showing of any event at an animal exhibition or animal event.
(Ord. No. 16-09, § 1, 1-11-2017)
Sec. 5.12.1370. - 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 at an animal exhibition shall conform in all respects to the building and safety standards of the City's Building and Fire Codes.
(Ord. No. 16-09, § 1, 1-11-2017)
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