Redlands Municipal Code Ch. 6.24 Miscellaneous Animal Regulations

It is unlawful to keep within the city any livestock or any other nondomestic animals without first obtaining a permit from the animal services division. (Ord. 2999 § 3, 2026: Ord. 2392 § 24, 1998: Ord. 1923 § 1, 1986: prior code § 30600)

A. The animal services division shall grant a permit, if applicable, only upon finding that: 1) the keeping of such animal(s) for which the permit is sought is not a prohibited use in the zone in which the applicant’s property lies; 2) the keeping of such animal(s) will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the public, and 3) applicant has sufficient land to sustain the animal(s) for which the permit is sought and this requirement shall be determined adequate by the department director or authorized representative.

B. Each permit shall be renewed annually and conditioned upon the applicant’s compliance with all of the following provisions:

1. Animal(s) shall be confined to a cage or other enclosure of sufficient size and strength to ensure animals are secured. Fencing materials shall be of adequate height and strength to prevent escape.

2. Fencing, cages and other enclosures for larger animals shall be kept at a distance of at least fifty feet (50') from all dwellings; and for each additional large animal this distance shall be increased by an additional fifty feet (50') up to a distance of two hundred feet (200'). Small animals shall be kept at a distance of at least twenty-five feet (25') from all dwellings.

3. Enclosures shall provide cover or shade to meet the need of and to protect the animal(s).

4. Water shall be made available at all times and held in a suitable container for the animal(s). Food shall be provided to meet the particular needs of the animal(s).

5. The premises where such animals are kept shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. (Ord. 2999 § 4, 2026: Ord. 2392 § 25, 1998: Ord. 1923 § 2, 1986: prior code § 30601)

A. Enclosures or cages for all hens, rabbits and Belgian hares shall be kept at a distance of at least ten feet (10') from all dwellings.

B. Incidental sale of chicken eggs produced on the subject property is permitted. Sale of other unrelated products may be allowed pursuant to a Home Occupation Permit approved in accordance with Chapter 18.160 of Title 18 of this Code. (Ord. 2999 § 5, 2026: Ord. 1923 § 3, 1986: prior code § 30602)

When the owner or person in possession of the animal(s) is not in compliance with the conditions stated in section 6.24.020 of this chapter, the chief of police or his representative, upon ten (10) days' prior notice to the person keeping the animals, shall revoke the permit under which such animals or fowl are kept. Once the permit is revoked, the owner or person in possession of such animals shall remove the animals from the property within fourteen (14) days. Animals not removed from the premises within the fourteen (14) day period shall be removed by the animal control bureau at the expense of the owner or person in possession of the animals. (Ord. 2392 § 27, 1998)

No person shall bury the carcass of any dead animal in such manner that there is less than three feet (3') of soil above such carcass. (Ord. 1923 § 5, 1986: prior code § 30604)

Every person possessing any place that is infested with rodents, as soon as their presence comes to his knowledge shall at once proceed and continue in good faith to endeavor to exterminate and destroy the rodents, by poisoning, trapping and other appropriate means. (Prior code § 30605)

A. It is unlawful for any person within the city to permit, cause or allow any of the acts provided for in sections 6.24.080 through 6.24.110 of this chapter.

B. No person shall slaughter chickens on residential property or other unauthorized facilities.

C. Abandonment, neglect, or inhumane treatment of animals is prohibited and shall be subject to applicable State law and the provisions of Section 1.22.060 of Chapter 1.22 of the Redlands Municipal Code. (Ord. 2999 § 6, 2026: Prior code § 56000)

It is unlawful for any person within the city to permit any cattle to run at large in the city. (Prior code §§ 56000, 56001)

It is unlawful for any person within the city to leave any horse or other riding or driving animal unattended upon any street without securely fastening the same; or to tie or fasten any such animal or any livestock to any public hydrant in the city, or within five feet (5') thereof, or to any tree, bush or shrub growing upon any street, or to be so tied, or to stand upon any street so that any such animal can injure any such tree, bush or shrub, or graze upon such street. (Prior code §§ 56000, 56002)

It is unlawful for any person within the city to permit any fowl, dogs, sheep, goats, horses, cows or other cattle of which he is the owner or over which he has control, to run or go upon the premises of any other person, after written notice from the owner or occupant of such premises to keep the same off of such property; or to allow any fierce dog to run at large. (Prior code §§ 56000, 56003)

It is unlawful for any person within the city to have under treatment or to own or have possession or control of any animal infected with glanders, farcy, tuberculosis, anthrax, or with any other infectious or contagious disease, to fail, refuse or neglect to report in writing to the health officer of the city, immediately upon obtaining information or knowledge that such animal is so infected, giving the location of such animal, the name of the disease with which the same is infected, if known, and the name and address of the owner thereof, when known. (Prior code §§ 56000, 56004)

A. It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person owning or having care, custody, control, or possession of any dog or other animal within the city, either willfully or through failure to exercise proper control, to allow such dog or other animal to bark, howl, yelp, whine bay, cry, or make any other noise in such a manner that it disturbs the peace of the neighborhood or causes excessive discomfort to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity residing in the area.

B. The factors to be considered in determining whether a violation of the provisions of this Section exists include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 1. The level of the noise made by the animal;
• 2. The level and intensity of background noise;
• 3. The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping areas;
• 4. The density of habitation within the area;
• 5. The time of day or night when the noise occurs;
• 6. The duration of the noise;
• 7. Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant;
• 8. Whether the noise is the result of provocation;
• 9. The number of persons affected by or complaining about the noise; and
• 10. Any other relevant evidence demonstrating that the noise is unduly disruptive.

C. Prima Facie Evidence. Any dog that makes incessant noise for a continuous period of 30 minutes or more in any 24-hour period, or intermittent noise for an aggregate period of 60 minutes or more during any 24-hour period, shall constitute prima facie evidence of a violation of Section 6.24.120 .A of this Code.

D. Exemptions. Animal noise resulting solely from the following shall not constitute a violation of Section 6.24.120 .A of this Code:

1. Any animal kicking a stall or enclosure;

2. The dragging of a chain, rattling of a collar, or nails scratching or clawing against a door, enclosure, or other object by any animal;

3. Noise emitted as a result of a person trespassing upon private property in or upon which the animal is situated; or,

4. Noise emitted by an animal that is being teased or provoked.

E. Complaints and Investigations. The City Council shall promulgate rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the administration of this Section - including, but not limited to, the lodging of complaints, the conduct of investigations by resolution, and the enforcement of the provisions of this Section and any established rules, regulations, policies and procedures shall be delegated to the City Manager, or designee.

F. Violations

1. Any violation of this Section shall be punishable as set forth in Chapter 1.20 of this Code, or in the alternative, as provided in Chapter 1.22 of this Code.

2. Any violation of this Section shall constitute a public nuisance that, In addition to other remedies provided by this Section or by other law, may be remedied by administrative or civil action, including, but not limited to, civil injunction or other abatement action.

3. In addition to constituting a public nuisance, any violation of this Section shall also constitute a private nuisance subject to Section 6.24.120 .G of this Code.

G. Private Right of Action. Any person who is aggrieved by a private nuisance prohibited by this Section may, in addition to other remedies, institute an appropriate civil action or other proceeding against any responsible person in a court of competent jurisdiction to abate or prevent the nuisance.

1. Any aggrieved person who prevails in such an action shall be entitled to recover from the violator those damages, costs, attorneys’ fees, and such other relief as determined by the Court. (Ord. 2249 § 1, 1994: Ord. 2021 § 2, 1988; Ord. 2989 § 1, 2026)