The following words and phrases shall have the meaning indicated, unless the context or usage clearly requires a different meaning:
Department.
The Santa Barbara Police Department.
Enclosure.
A fence or structure that will prevent the entry of children and that will confine a potentially dangerous or a vicious dog, in conjunction with other measures that may be required to be taken by the guardian of the dog. The enclosure must be designed and maintained at all times in a manner that prevents the animal from escaping the enclosure.
Fowl.
Any chicken, turkey, goose, duck, pigeon, fancy pigeon, guinea fowl, pea fowl or poultry, but not a racing or homing pigeon.
Guardian.
A person owning or having possession, charge, custody or control of any animal.
Impounded.
Having been received into the custody of the City or into the custody of the Animal Control Supervisor or an animal control officer.
Isolation.
Confinement in such manner that the animal cannot bite any other animal or human being.
Kennel.
Any lot, building, structure, enclosure or premises whereon or wherein four or more dogs are kept or maintained for any purpose.
Leash.
A rope, leather strap, or similar device intended to control a dog on a City street or public place and which is no longer than six feet.
Police Animal.
An animal which has been trained to perform official police duties and is in fact being used by a peace officer in the performance of official duties.
Potentially Dangerous Dog.
A dog that:
1. 
While not present upon the property of the guardian and on at least two separate occasions within the prior 36-month period, engages in any unprovoked behavior that requires a defensive action by a person to prevent bodily injury to a person, domestic animal, or livestock;
2. 
When unprovoked, bites a person or otherwise engages in aggressive behavior, causing a less severe injury than as defined in this section;
3. 
When unprovoked, has killed, seriously bitten, inflicted injury, or otherwise caused injury to a domestic animal or livestock while not present upon the property of the guardian of the dog.
Quarantine.
The confinement of any animal in such a manner so the animal may not expose to contagious disease or injure any person or other animal.
Racing or Homing Pigeon.
A pedigree pigeon which is banded and kept for the purpose of racing or homing sporting events conducted by a nationally affiliated sporting association such as, but not limited to, the American Racing Pigeon Union or the International Federation of Racing Pigeon Fanciers.
Service Animal.
A guide dog or seeing-eye dog trained by a person licensed under Business and Professions Code Section 7200, et seq., including a signal dog, other dog, or miniature horse, trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, including, but not limited to, guiding persons with impaired vision, alerting persons with impaired hearing to intruders or sounds, providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, or fetching dropped items.
Severe Injury.
Any physical harm to a person or animal that results in a serious illness or injury, including, but not limited to, a major fracture, muscle tears, or disfiguring lacerations requiring multiple sutures or corrective or cosmetic surgery.
Unlicensed Dog.
Any dog for which the City license fee for the current year has not been paid by the current guardian or to which the tag provided for in this title is not attached.
Vicious Dog.
"Vicious dog" means any of the following:
1. 
A dog that, when unprovoked, in an aggressive manner, inflicts severe injury on or kills a person.
2. 
A dog that kills or inflicts on another domestic animal or livestock a severe injury, when the killed or injured animal is properly contained on the property of its guardian or is being walked on leash by its guardian or is being physically controlled by its guardian.
3. 
A dog previously designated as and currently listed as a potentially dangerous dog in the City of Santa Barbara, or its equivalent in another jurisdiction, which, after its guardian has been notified of that designation, continues the behavior described in this section or is maintained in violation of Section 6.22.070, a stipulation, an administrative decision, a court order, or restrictions placed upon it by another jurisdiction.
Voice and Sight Control.
The ability of a dog guardian to adequately control a dog by using voice commands and sight commands (such as hand gestures). In order for a guardian or keeper to have voice and sight control over a dog, the guardian must be able to see the dog's actions at all times; and
Be able to prevent the dog from engaging in the following behaviors, using voice and sight commands, without regard to circumstances or distractions:
1. 
Charging, chasing, or otherwise displaying aggression toward any person or behaving toward any person in a manner that a reasonable person would find harassing or disturbing;
2. 
Charging, chasing, or otherwise displaying aggression toward any dog;
3. 
Chasing, harassing, or disturbing wildlife or livestock; or
4. 
Failing to come to and stay with the guardian immediately upon command by such person.
(Prior code §5.1; Ord. 2715 §1, 1959; Ord. 4346, 1985; Ord. 4460, 1987; Ord. 4621, 1990; Ord. 6075, 2022)
All funds collected under the provisions of this Title shall be deposited to the credit of the City "General Fund," except for fees charged for vaccination at the dog vaccination clinics conducted by the County Health Officer may be retained by the veterinarian performing such vaccination provided, that the veterinarian shall provide all materials and supplies necessary to perform the vaccination.
(Prior code §5.9; Ord. 4346, 1985; Ord. 4460, 1987; Ord. 4621, 1990; Ord. 6075, 2022)
A. 
Right to enter. Any public or private place at which a police officer has a lawful right to enter or be present in the performance of official police duties may be entered by any police animal.
B. 
Prohibition. It is unlawful for any person to willfully torture, tease, torment, beat, kick, strike, mutilate, injure, disable, or kill any police animal.
C. 
Exemption. Police animals shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 6.08.020(B) while under the control of their handlers and in the performance of official police duties.
(Ord. 4246, 1983; Ord. 4346, 1985; Ord. 4460, 1987; Ord. 4621, 1990; Ord. 6075, 2022)
It is unlawful for any person to interfere with, molest, hinder, resist or obstruct an animal control or law enforcement officer during the performance of his or her duties.
Animal control or law enforcement officers shall have the duty to enforce the provisions of this chapter and applicable state or local animal control laws.
(Prior code §5.42; Ord. 4346, 1985; Ord. 4460, 1987; Ord. 4621, 1990; Ord. 6075, 2022)
A guardian of an animal must provide that animal with adequate feed, water, shelter, exercise, and veterinary care. A guardian of an animal cannot keep or permit to keep upon any premises, any animal in foul, offensive, obnoxious, filthy, or unsanitary conditions.
A. 
A guardian must, when ordered to do so by an animal control officer, provide care, feed, water, shelter, exercise, or veterinary care.
B. 
A guardian must, when ordered to do so by an animal control officer, clean or disinfect any stable, barn, stall, pen, coop, enclosure, building, or other place where any animal is kept, and/or any box, bin, or receptacle used for the accumulation of manure or waste.
C. 
The provisions of this section are applicable to any place where domestic animals are kept, including animal shelters, dealers, pet shops, exhibitors, kennels, catteries, groomers, boarding and establishments with a dog and/or cat fancier's license. An animal control officer or a law enforcement officer may enter any of these facilities at any time during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to inspect such facility for compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
D. 
Violations of this section will be grounds for immediate impoundment by the animal control officer.
(Ord. 6075, 2022)
A guardian of an animal will be determined as an irresponsible guardian when any of the following occurs:
A. 
The guardian's animal(s) are impounded for being off the guardian's property in violation of any state or local law prohibiting the running of at large animals on three separate occasions within a 12-month period.
B. 
The guardian's animal is found at large in Santa Barbara, on two separate occasions within a 12-month period.
C. 
When unprovoked, the guardian's animal has bitten or caused less than severe injury on two separate occasions.
D. 
When unprovoked, the guardian's animal has caused severe injury or death to another animal off the guardian's property.
E. 
The guardian's dog has been declared a potentially dangerous or vicious dog under Chapter 6.24.
(Ord. 6075, 2022)
Violations of this chapter may be enforced pursuant to Chapters 1.25 and 1.28 of this Code and any other remedy available to the City.
(Ord. 6075, 2022)