Chapter 8.12 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS

Sonoma Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Sonoma

8.12.010 Authority and purpose.¶

8.12.020 Purpose – Exemptions.¶

8.12.030 Investigation, hearing, and designation of potentially dangerous¶

8.12.040 Hearing procedure.¶

8.12.050 Abatement orders and conditions.¶

8.12.060 Failure to comply with potentially dangerous or vicious dog order.¶

8.12.070 Transfer and training of potentially dangerous and vicious dogs.¶

8.12.080 Restrictions on further ownership of dogs.¶

8.12.090 Keeping a potentially dangerous or vicious dog by minors¶

8.12.100 Enforcement and penalties.¶

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