Earlier editions: 2026-09
San Clemente Municipal Code Ch. 6.48 Disposal of Dead Animals
San Clemente Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Clemente
Cite as: San Clemente Municipal Code Chapter 6.48 · Text as of 2026-10-04
6.48.010 - Disposal Dead Animals.¶
The owner of any animal that dies shall dispose of the carcass of such animal in a sanitary manner as prescribed by the general manager or authorized agent within 24 hours after said owner has knowledge of the animal's death. No person shall bury any dead animal in the cities served by the authority unless approved by the general manager. It shall be the duty of the general manager or authorized agent to take custody of all dead animals from the owner when requested.
(Ord. No. 1797, § 1, 11-4-2025)
6.48.020 - Notification of Owner.¶
Whenever deceased animals picked up by the animal services officer carry identification of any kind, the owner shall be notified.
(Ord. No. 1797, § 1, 11-4-2025)
6.48.030 - When Owner is Unknown.¶
The general manager shall be responsible for the disposal of the dead animals whose ownership cannot be established.
(Ord. No. 1797, § 1, 11-4-2025)
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