A. 
Generally. Except where two or fewer rabbits, chickens or fowl are kept as pets and not for commercial or breeding purposes, rabbits, chickens and other fowl may not be kept or raised unless in accordance with the following conditions:
1. 
No more than 15 rabbits, chickens or fowl, or any combination thereof, may be kept at any one time on any premises zoned pursuant to Title 28 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code as R-4, R-3, R-2, R-1, E-3, or E-2, or zoned pursuant to Title 30 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code as R-MH, R-M, R-2, RS-7.5 or RS-10.
2. 
No more than 30 rabbits, chickens or fowl, or any combination thereof, may be kept at any one time on any premises zoned pursuant to Title 28 as E-1, A-2 or A-1, or zoned pursuant to Title 30 as RS-15, RS-25 or RS-1a.
3. 
No more than 100 racing or homing pigeons may be kept at any one time on any premises within the City.
4. 
All rabbits, chickens, fowl or racing or homing pigeons shall be kept in cages, hutches or coops which shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. Any such cage, hutch or coop shall be located outside the front yard, as that term is defined in Chapter 28.04 or Section 30.300.250, and shall be located at least 100 feet from any property being used as a school, park, hospital or similar institution and at least 35 feet from any dwelling unit or structure used for human habitation and located on an adjoining lot.
B. 
Roosters. It is unlawful to keep or maintain a rooster.
(Ord. 4346, 1985; Ord. 4460, 1987; Ord. 4621, 1990; Ord. 5459, 2008; Ord. 5798, 2017; Ord. 6075, 2022)
A. 
Animals at large. It is unlawful for any guardian of an animal to cause or permit or allow the same to stray or run, or in any other manner to be at large in or upon any unenclosed lot or place. Whenever an animal is found running at large, the same shall constitute prima facie evidence that the guardian permitted it to run at large. It shall likewise be unlawful for any guardian to cause or permit or allow the same to be staked out, or to herd or graze any animal upon any unenclosed private lot or land in such a manner that the rope or other attachment by which such animal is tethered may permit such animal to be or to go beyond the boundaries of the unenclosed private lot or land. Any animal, suffered or permitted to be at large, or otherwise to be within the City in violation of the provisions of this title, is declared to be a public nuisance.
B. 
Dogs in public. No dog is permitted upon a street or other public place unless on a leash not in excess of six feet in length and under the immediate care and control of the guardian thereof, except during supervised dog training classes, shows or exhibitions held in City parks when authorized by a Park Use Permit issued by the Parks and Recreation Department.
C. 
Off-leash dog areas in city parks and beach. Notwithstanding anything in this section to the contrary, properly licensed and tagged dogs without vicious, dangerous or aggressive propensities and which are healthy and not in heat may be exercised off-leash within the areas designated in subsection (C)(2) below, provided the dog is under the voice and sight control, care, and custody the guardian of the off-leash dog. Dogs that have been determined to be potentially dangerous or vicious, or that respond with aggression in the presence of other dogs are not permitted in off-leash dog areas.
1. 
Dog Guardian. An off-leash dog guardian must remain present with the off-leash dog at all times, must carry a leash, must leash the dog at the first sign of aggression, must clean up dog feces created by the dog, and bears full responsibility for filling any holes and repairing any damage created by the dog. The guardian of the off-leash dog must comply with rules and regulations regarding the park, and must remove the dog when the off-leash dog park is closed.
2. 
Off-Leash Dog Areas. Dogs may be exercised off-leash in the following areas:
a. 
Douglas Family Preserve, within the area posted by the Parks and Recreation Department in accordance with a resolution adopted by the City Council.
b. 
Elings Park, subject to the rules and regulations of the operator of the park.
c. 
Hale Park.
d. 
On the beach from the Shoreline Park Staircase west to the eastern edge of the Arroyo Burro Estuary.
e. 
MacKenzie Park, in the fenced designated off-leash area.
(Ord. 3744, 1975; Ord. 4346, 1985; Ord. 4460, 1987; Ord. 4621, 1990; Ord. 5049, 1998; Ord. 5218, 2002; Ord. 5323, 2004; Ord. 5906, 2019; Ord. 6075, 2022)
It is unlawful for any person to own or maintain any cage, hutch, aviary, place, property or area in which any animal is kept in an unsanitary manner due to the accumulation of feces, urine, uneaten food or other matter that is harmful to the health, safety or welfare of the animal, other animals or any human being. Any feces, uneaten food, or other matter that emits an offensive odor or encourages the breeding of flies or other insects shall be collected daily and not allowed to accumulate.
(Prior code §5.3; Ord 2715 §2, 1959; Ord. 3744, 1975; Ord. 4346, 1985; Ord. 4460, 1987; Ord. 4621, 1990; Ord. 5218, 2002)
It is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and it is unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or permit upon any lot or parcel of land under his or her control, any animal which, by any loud, unnecessary or repeated barking, sound, cry or other noise, shall unreasonably disturb the peace and comfort of any neighborhood.
(Prior code §5.5; Ord. 4078, 1980; Ord. 4346, 1985; Ord. 4460, 1987; Ord. 4621, 1990; Ord. 6075, 2022)
A. 
It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to keep, maintain or permit any dog under his or her charge, care, custody or control to emit excessive noise.
B. 
For purposes of subsection A of this section, the term "excessive noise" shall mean the utterance of barks, cries or sounds which are loud, frequent and continued over a period of time so as to deprive persons residing in two or more dwelling units in the neighborhood of the reasonable comfortable enjoyment of their property.
(Ord. 6075, 2022)
Any animal, domesticated or otherwise, which in the opinion of the Animal Control Supervisor or designated animal control officer has a propensity towards viciousness or ferocity, and has shown a capacity for attacking persons, animals or property, may be declared a public nuisance by the Animal Control Supervisor or designated animal control officer. The City, or any resident thereof, in his or her own name, may maintain an action in equity to abate such nuisance and to enjoin the guardian of such animal from permitting it to remain a menace to the public. Upon the granting of equitable relief, in whole or in part, by a court of competent jurisdiction, the guardian of an animal determined to be a public nuisance shall be liable for the reasonable attorney fees and costs, as may be determined by the court, incurred by the party bringing the action.
(Ord. 4346, 1985; Ord. 4460, 1987; Ord. 4621, 1990; Ord. 6075, 2022)
It is unlawful for a guardian of any animal to abandon, leave, or fail to provide care for the animal.
(Prior code §5.6; Ord. 4346, 1985; Ord. 4460, 1987; Ord. 4621, 1990; Ord. 6075, 2022)
Except as otherwise provided in Title 28 of this Code relating to the permitted uses in one-family residential (Title 28) or residential single unit (Title 30) zones, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep any cow, calf, hog, sheep, goat or any other hoofed animal, other than horses, on any lot less than one and one-half (1-1/2) acres in size. In addition, no such animals, nor any pen, stable, barn or corral shall be kept or maintained within 35 feet of any property line, dwelling or other building used for human habitation. The keeping of horses is subject to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 30.185.210.
(Prior code §5.13; Ord. 4346, 1985; Ord. 4460, 1987; Ord. 4517, 1988; Ord. 4621, 1990; Ord. 5798, 2017; Ord. 6075, 2022)
A. 
Prohibition. It is unlawful for any guardian to cause or permit or allow an animal, whether or not on leash or restraint, to be upon a beach or within the Santa Barbara Harbor except that:
1. 
Dogs are permitted on the beach at any point between Shoreline Park staircase and the westerly City limits subject to the provisions of Section 6.08.020; and
2. 
Horses are permitted on the beach at any point between Lighthouse Point and the westerly City limits if restrained in conformance with the provisions of Section 6.08.020; and
3. 
Horses may be allowed within sponsored parades on the beach between the eastern City limits and Stearns Wharf, between sunrise and 11:00 a.m. except on Sundays or holidays recognized by the City, if the parade sponsor holds both a special event permit from the Police Department according to Chapter 15.17 and a Parks and Recreation Department use permit according to Chapter 15.05, if restrained in conformance with the provisions of Section 6.08.020.
For the purposes of this section, the Harbor is defined as an area circumscribed on the west by the westerly edge of the breakwater and the easterly edge of Harbor Way, on the south by a straight line between the seaward end of the breakwater and the seaward end of Stearns Wharf, on the east by the westerly edge of Stearns Wharf, and on the north by Cabrillo Boulevard not to include any sidewalk adjacent thereto. It shall include all marinas, wharves, docks, the breakwater, lawns, buildings, sidewalks and parking lots, but not boats.
B. 
Exceptions. This section shall not apply to:
1. 
The owners of boats in the Harbor who are crossing the docks and landward areas of the Harbor to reach their boats or leave the Harbor with their dogs on leash and under their control.
2. 
Any person owning or having possession, charge, custody or control of a service animal.
3. 
A police animal.
(Ord. 3597, 1973; Ord. 3744, §7, 1975; Ord. 3828, 1976; Ord. 4067, 1980; Ord. 4346, 1985; Ord. 4460, 1987; Ord. 4621, 1990; Ord. 4943, 1996; Ord. 4968, 1996; Ord. 5323, 2004; Ord. 6075, 2022)