Taft Municipal Code Ch. 10 Animals; Fowl

It is hereby declared to be a nuisance and it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, possess, or maintain at or upon any premises, owned, controlled or occupied by him, in the city, any chicken or pigeon coop, pen or yard, goat pens, cow barn, horse stable, manure pile or any buildings or yard or court of same, any cellar, basement, vault, cesspool, drain, sewer, plumbing fixtures, garbage or trash receptacle in a foul, obnoxious or filthy condition, that will contribute to or cause foul odors, breeding of flies, or any filthy condition that is or may become detrimental to public health, life or safety. (Ord. 685-01, 6-5-2001)

It is hereby declared to be a nuisance and it shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain within the city, in any zone unless specifically permitted by title VI (planning and zoning) of this code any chicken, turkey or other fowl; horse, mule, donkey or other equine animal; cow, steer, or other bovine animal; sheep, goats or other ovine animal; rabbits or other lagomorph mammals, pigs or other swine, or any other small livestock animal. (Ord. 685-01, 6-5-2001)

Failure, neglect or refusal of any person, owner, occupant or agent having control of such house, premises or other places to comply or abate such nuisance after notice in writing from the health officer, or any peace officer, shall be sufficient grounds for summary abatement in addition to the penalties provided by this code. (Ord. 685-01, 6-5-2001)