San Bernardino Municipal Code Ch. 6.10 Cats

The Mayor and City Council find that cat owners who allow their cat(s) to cause a public nuisance shall be responsible for maintaining their cat(s) in such a manner as to prevent their cat(s) from interfering with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property by the surrounding community.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to own, harbor or keep on or at any lot, premises or place more than five cats which are four or more months of age, except as may be permitted by the provisions of Title 19 or as may be permitted by this chapter.

(A) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to own, harbor or care for more than five cats over the age of four months without obtaining a fancier permit from the Division of Animal Control.

(B) The Division of Animal Control may issue a fancier permit under the following conditions:

(1) All cats owned, harbored or cared for shall be kept in compliance with § 6.01.060 and any sections of this title relating to cats;

(2) The fee, or fees, for a fancier permit shall be set by resolution of the Mayor and City Council and shall be in addition to any other permits, licenses or fees required by this title;

(3) The number of cats permitted per residence shall be based upon the following criteria:

(a) Property up to 10,000 square feet: a maximum of ten cats;

(b) Property between 10,001 square feet and 15,000 square feet: a maximum of 15 cats;

(c) Property between 15,001 square feet and 20,000 square feet: a maximum of 20 cats;

(d) No property shall exceed 20 cats; and

(e) No person residing at the property where the permit is to be issued may have two or more convictions of this title, any conviction of anti-cruelty laws or any conviction of animal fighting laws that have occurred in the 18-month period prior to the application for the permit.

(4) The animal control officer shall be admitted to enter and inspect any property or premises, at any reasonable time, for the purpose of investigating either an actual or suspected violation or to ascertain compliance or non-compliance with this title or state animal law;

(5) Any violation of this title or any state animal law shall constitute reasonable grounds for the revocation of a fancier permit; and

(6) Failure to pay fines associated with any animal violations, failure to pay any associated permit fees, refusal of an inspection by an authorized animal control officer or a conviction of animal cruelty laws shall constitute reasonable grounds for the revocation of a fancier permit.