Chapter 4.04 — ANIMALS

Santa Monica Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-26 · Santa Monica

§ 4.04.010. Definitions.¶

§ 4.04.020. Dog.¶

§ 4.04.030. Kennel.¶

§ 4.04.040. Proper shelter.¶

§ 4.04.050. Sufficient sustenance.¶

§ 4.04.060. Unenclosed premises.¶

§ 4.04.070. Wild animals.¶

§ 4.04.080. Horses, mules, burros, or jacks.¶

§ 4.04.090. Fowl.¶

§ 4.04.100. Hogs, bulls or billy goats.¶

§ 4.04.110. Cows or goats.¶

§ 4.04.120. Staking animals.¶

§ 4.04.130. Bees.¶

§ 4.04.140. Permit to keep certain animals.¶

§ 4.04.145. Limit on number of cats and dogs.¶

§ 4.04.150. Animals at large.¶

§ 4.04.155. Dogs on public property.¶

§ 4.04.160. Dogs—Prohibited public areas.¶

§ 4.04.162. Prohibition of certain animals on public property.¶

§ 4.04.166. Exception for permitted community events and filming.¶

§ 4.04.170. Licensing of dogs and cats.¶

§ 4.04.180. Refund of license fee.¶

§ 4.04.190. Unlicensed dogs.¶

§ 4.04.200. Dogs in kennels.¶

§ 4.04.210. Dogs on exhibition, or owned by non-residents.¶

§ 4.04.220. Care of female dogs.¶

§ 4.04.230. Taking possession of animals.¶

§ 4.04.240. Animal control fees.¶

§ 4.04.250. (Reserved)¶

§ 4.04.260. Notice of impounding of animals and release of impounded animals.¶

§ 4.04.265. Impoundment of dogs and cats after bite.¶

§ 4.04.270. Proper care of animals.¶

§ 4.04.275. Prohibition against procuring, performing or assisting in performing…¶

§ 4.04.280. Dangerous animals.¶

§ 4.04.290. Dangerous animal restrictions.¶

§ 4.04.300. Vaccination of dogs.¶

§ 4.04.310. Exemptions.¶

§ 4.04.320. Vaccination defined.¶

§ 4.04.330. Duty of persons performing vaccinations.¶

§ 4.04.340. Tag to be attached to dog or cat.¶

§ 4.04.350. Imported dogs.¶

§ 4.04.360. Impounded dogs and cats.¶

§ 4.04.370. Removal of dog feces.¶

§ 4.04.380. (Reserved)¶

§ 4.04.385. Material to remove dog feces.¶

§ 4.04.390. Restrictions upon feeding of animals and birds in specified areas.¶

§ 4.04.400. Powers and immunities of Animal Control Officers.¶

§ 4.04.405. Obligations after dog bite causing puncture.¶

§ 4.04.410. (Reserved)¶

§ 4.04.415. Appeals.¶

§ 4.04.420. Enforcement.¶

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