(A) 
Subject to the amendments contained in this chapter, Divisions 1, 2, and 3 of Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code ("Animals"), in effect on October 3, 2017, and as they may be amended from time to time, are hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference, and may be cited as the "Animal Control Ordinance" of the City of Palmdale.
(B) 
In the event there are any inconsistencies between Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code and this chapter pertaining to animal control, the latter shall prevail.
(C) 
In the event there are any inconsistencies between the Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code and the City's zoning ordinance relating to the keeping of animals, the latter shall prevail.
(D) 
At least one copy of the current version of Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code shall be maintained on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
(Ord. 1503 § 1, 2017)
Notwithstanding the definitions provided in Chapter 10.08 of the animal control ordinance, whenever any of the following names or terms is used in the animal control ordinance and this chapter, each such name or term shall be deemed or construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
(A) 
"Board of Supervisors"
shall mean the City Council of the City of Palmdale.
(B) 
"City"
shall mean the City of Palmdale.
(D) 
"Owner"
shall mean any person who holds the license to the animal, or, if the animal is not licensed, the person legally entitled to possession of the animal, or any person with primary responsibility for the care of the animal. An owner shall also include any adult person who has possession of, or who exercises control over, an animal.
(Ord. 1503 § 1, 2017)
Any person violating or failing to comply with any provision, regulation, or requirement of the animal control ordinance or of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a violation pursuant to Chapter 1.12 PMC.
(Ord. 1503 § 1, 2017)
Notwithstanding the provisions of PMC § 6.04.010(A), Section 10.37.180 of the animal control ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
10.37.180 Penalty for dog bites. In addition to the conditions and restrictions imposed on the ownership of potentially dangerous and vicious dogs set forth in this chapter, an owner or custodian of a dog who permits, allows or causes a dog to run, stray or be uncontrolled or at large upon a public street, sidewalk, park or other public property, or in or upon the private property of another person, is guilty of a public offense punishable pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of this Code if such dog bites, attacks or causes injury to any person or to a domestic animal.
(Ord. 1503 § 1, 2017)
Section 10.90.010 of the County animal control ordinance is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
10.90.010 Fee schedule.
A. The fees required to be paid for all services and activities set forth in Title 10 shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
B. The Director may waive any fees in cases of undue hardship.
(Ord. 1503 § 1, 2017)
Section 10.20.038 of the County animal control ordinance is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
10.20.038 - Residential Dogs and Cats—Limitations.
A. Dogs. It is unlawful to keep more than the allowable number of dogs, pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping), at any residence without an animal facility license. Each dog must be licensed. For purposes of this Section, a service dog licensed under Section 10.20.090 and serving a person who is disabled within the meaning of Government Code Section 12926 Subsection (i) or (j) is not counted toward the number of dogs kept or maintained.
B. Cats. It is unlawful to keep more than the allowable number of cats, pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping), at any residence without an animal facility license. Each cat must be licensed, and kept primarily indoors.
(Ord. 1502 § 4 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 1614 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)
The purpose of this chapter is to permit, subject to proper regulation, the keeping and flying of racing homing pigeons as a recreational sport and hobby, and for no other purpose.
(Ord. 50 § 1, 1963)
The term "homing pigeons" means a pigeon trained to return home from a distance. Homing pigeons can be identified by a seamless leg band issued by the American Racing Pigeon Union and marked with the letters AU and the figures designating the year issued.
(Ord. 50 § 2, 1963)
Homing pigeons, which are not raised or kept for the market or other commercial purpose, may be kept and liberated for exercise or racing within not less than 25 feet from any door, window or other opening of any dwelling, if a permit in writing, authorizing the keeping and liberating for exercise and racing of such homing pigeons, is first applied for and obtained from the City. Each application for a permit to keep and liberate for exercise and racing of the homing pigeons shall be made upon forms to be furnished for that purpose by the City, signed by the applicant and filed with the City. No such application shall be received for filing by the City unless accompanied by a filing fee of $10.00. The permit shall be issued by the City upon compliance by the applicant with the conditions set out in this chapter.
(Ord. 50 § 3, 1963)
Each permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be valid for a period of one year from and after the date of issuance and shall be renewable on the payment to the City of a renewal fee in the sum of $7.50 annually.
(Ord. 50 § 3(6), 1963)
All feed for the homing pigeons shall be stored in containers which offer protection against rodents.
(Ord. 50 § 3(1), 1963)
Lofts or pigeon houses where the homing pigeons are kept shall be soundly constructed, properly maintained and adequately landscaped to blend with and conform to the surrounding area.
(Ord. 50 § 3(3), 1963)
The lofts or pigeon houses shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and in compliance with all health regulations of the City.
(Ord. 50 § 3(4), 1963)
The City, or its duly authorized representative, shall have the right to inspect each such loft and pigeon house at such times as it deems advisable.
(Ord. 50 § 3(5), 1963)
Pigeon coops or buildings shall not exceed eight feet above normal ground line.
(Ord. 50 § 3(7), 1963)
No more than 50 adult birds of any kind, sex or variety may be kept at any one time at any one location or piece of property by one or more owners. An adult bird is any bird banded in a previous calendar year.
(Ord. 50 § 3(8), 1963)
Any junior member of the American Racing Pigeon Union shall be subject to all of the requirements of this chapter except that a junior member shall be issued a no-fee permit upon compliance with this chapter and displaying his membership card in the American Racing Pigeon Union.
(Ord. 50 § 3(9), 1963)