"Animal control officer"
for purposes of this chapter shall include any peace officer while enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
"Enclosed vehicle"
means a vehicle with structure on top and all sides. An enclosed vehicle with open windows or doors shall be deemed enclosed for purposes of this chapter.
(Ord. 1308 § 3, 1988)
It is unlawful for any person to leave, unattended, any animal within an enclosed vehicle.
(Ord. 1308 § 3, 1988)
Any animal found unattended in an enclosed vehicle may be removed forthwith from said vehicle by an animal control officer and impounded in the city animal shelter or such other place as said animal control officer deems appropriate. Said animal control officer shall provide to the animal so removed, such care as might be necessary.
(Ord. 1308 § 3, 1988)
When an animal has been removed from a vehicle pursuant to this chapter, the animal control officer shall cause to be posted in a conspicuous place on said vehicle, a notice which shall state that the animal has been removed from the vehicle pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 10.22.030, where the animal has been impounded, the procedure whereby the owner of said animal may regain custody of it, and that the owner may be liable for impound fees and costs. The owner shall also be notified of such impoundment pursuant to Section 10.20.020.
(Ord. 1308 § 3, 1988)
This chapter is not applicable to animals which are in a peace officer's vehicle, animal control officer's vehicle, or other vehicles with a permit (subject to conditions of approval) issued by the Chief of Police, while engaged in their regularly assigned duties.
(Ord. 1308 § 3, 1988; Ord. 2059 § 1, 2022)