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Article VII — Kennels, Pet Fanciers and Pet Shops.

Sec. 5-80. - Regulations and standards for care, confinement and treatment of animals.

Sonoma County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Sonoma County

The director shall establish regulations and standards for commercial kennels, pet fancier facilities and pet shops licensed pursuant to this article relating to the following:

(a)

The maximum number and species of animals to be kept on the licensed premises;

(b)

The construction, sanitation and maintenance of the facilities on the licensed premises;

(c)

Any other matters pertaining to the humane care, confinement and treatment of animals that the director deems necessary.

(Ord. No. 4653 § 2(t), 1993.)

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