Chapter 6.04
ANIMAL CONTROL

Sections:

   6.04.010   Incorporation by reference.

   6.04.020   Definitions.

   6.04.030   Tag required.

   6.04.040   Conditional use permit for kennels.

   6.04.050   Business license required.

   6.04.060   Number of animals (household pets).

   6.04.070   Penalty.

6.04.010 Incorporation by reference.

   A.   Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the following chapters of that certain document entitled, "Title 6. Animals, Long Beach Municipal Code," and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto, as the same existed on September 7, 2009 (hereafter "Animal Code"), are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set out herein, and the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the city, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code:

   1.   Chapter 6.04, Animal Shelter;

   2.   Chapter 6.08, Dog Licensing;

   3.   Chapter 6.12, Rabies Control;

   4.   Chapter 6.16, Animal Regulation;

   5.   Chapter 6.20, Fowl, Rabbits and Goats;

   6.   Chapter 6.28, Protection of Animals Utilized By Police Department.

   B.   One copy of the Animal Code, described in this section, has been deposited in the office of the city clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. 2009-10-1407, § 1: Ord. 2006-09-1365, § 1)

6.04.020 Definitions.

   Whenever any of the following titles or terms are used in the Animal Code, each such title or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:

   A.   "City council" means the city council of the City of Signal Hill.

   B.   "Director" means the director of the Animal Care Services Bureau of the Department of Health and Human Services of the City of Long Beach.

   C.   "Health officer" means the health officer for the County of Los Angeles.

   D.   "Officer," except for police officer, means any animal control officer authorized by the director to enforce the provisions of this code.

   E.   "Police officer" means a police officer of the City of Signal Hill.

(Ord. 2009-10-1407, § 2: Ord. 2006-09-1365, § 1)

6.04.030 Tag required.

   Section 6.08.010 of the Animal Code is amended to read as follows: "No person responsible for any dog shall have any such dog, male or female, over the age of four months, within the city without at all times having upon such dog a collar or harness to which shall be securely fastened a tag as provided in this chapter. Said tag may be issued at any time during the calendar year and may be issued for a period of twelve months. The tag shall be obtained from the director, or his or her assignee, inscribed with the letters and words ‘Signal Hill,' or comparable language identifying the city, and with the serial number of the tag. The tag shall be sufficient only during the period for which the tag is issued."

(Ord. 2009-10-1407, § 3: Ord. 2006-09-1365, § 1)