Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 6 — Sanitation and Health›Chapter 6-1 — ANIMALS, INSECTS, AND FOWL
Turlock Municipal Code Art. 4 Kennels
Turlock Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Turlock
Cite as: Turlock Municipal Code Article 4 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 6-1-401. Kennels defined.¶
For the purposes of this article, "kennel" shall mean a place where four (4) or more dogs four (4) months or older are kept.
§ 6-1-402. Kennel runs.¶
Kennel runs shall be of adequate size to provide ample exercise room for the dogs three feet (3') wide by nine feet (9') one inch (1") minimum size with no more than two (2) dogs of thirty (30) pounds or more confined in one run or a maximum of four (4) dogs of less than thirty (30) pounds per run.
§ 6-1-403. Kennel runs: Protection from elements.¶
A portion of the run shall have an overhead cover (roof) to provide protection from the elements, and a portion of the side of the run shall provide a shield from the wind.
§ 6-1-404. Kennel runs: Security and confinement of dogs.¶
The kennel shall be so constructed to provide maximum security and ensure confinement of the dogs. Each run shall have a portable section of wood two and one-half feet (2 1/2') by three feet (3') and shall be at least four inches (4") above the floor.
§ 6-1-405. Kennel runs: Floors.¶
The floors of the runs shall be constructed of a nonabsorbent material, concrete or asphalt, that can be washed and sanitized. The floors shall also be slope position to provide drainage.
§ 6-1-406. Feeding animals.¶
The animals shall be fed at least once daily and shall have fresh clean water constantly available in the runs. Opened dry dog food shall be stored in a sealed metal or plastic container.
§ 6-1-407. Distemper and rabies vaccinations.¶
All dogs less than one (1) year old shall be inoculated against distemper, and all dogs over four (4) months of age shall be vaccinated against rabies.
§ 6-1-408. Diseased animals.¶
No diseased animals shall be kept in a kennel except on approval of a veterinarian, and a separate area shall be provided to isolate diseased or sick animals.
§ 6-1-409. Burial of dead animals.¶
No dead animals shall be buried on the premises.
§ 6-1-410. Cleaning runs.¶
To minimize offensive odors, the run shall be cleaned at least once daily. The excrement (if no disposal to a septic system is available) shall be removed manually and placed in paper or plastic bags and disposed of along with other refuse which shall be picked up by a franchised hauler at least on a weekly basis.
§ 6-1-411. Prevention of flies, fleas, and rodents.¶
The kennel operator shall take whatever steps are necessary to prevent fly breeding, fleas, and rodents.
§ 6-1-412. Compliance with zoning provisions.¶
The applicant shall have approval from the Planning Department to ensure that the location of the kennel will not conflict with the zoning provisions of this Code.
§ 6-1-413. Location of kennels on property.¶
The kennel shall be located as near the center of the property as practical to ensure the maximum distance from the neighbors.
§ 6-1-414. Distance of kennels from dwellings and public roads.¶
The kennel shall be no closer than forty feet (40') from any dwelling and no closer than one hundred fifty feet (150') from any public road.
§ 6-1-415. Annual inspections of kennels to determine compliance: Fees.¶
An annual inspection of the kennel shall be made by Animal Services and Control Officers to determine compliance with the standards set forth in this article and renewal of the license.
(1064-CS, Amended, 05/23/2006)
§ 6-1-416. Health Department inspections.¶
The kennel shall be subject to periodic inspections by the Health Department.
§ 6-1-417. License fees.¶
No person shall operate a kennel without first obtaining an annual license from Animal Services and Control as provided in this Code.
(1064-CS, Amended, 05/23/2006)
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