Title 6, Animals, of the Riverside County Code, as amended and in effect on May 7, 2024, is hereby adopted by reference as the "animal control ordinance" of the city of San Jacinto subject to certain amendments as hereinafter provided.
A copy of Title 6, Animals, of the Riverside County Code, in effect on May 7, 2024, has been deposited in the office of the city clerk and shall at all times be maintained by the city clerk for use and examination by the public.
(Ord. 24-03 § 3)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.04.010, the following words and phrases used in the animal control ordinance are defined as follows:
A. 
"County of Riverside"
shall mean the city of San Jacinto, except where the county of Riverside is the correct notation due to circumstances.
B. 
"County Ordinance No. 348"
shall mean and refer to Title 17, Zoning, of the San Jacinto Municipal Code ("San Jacinto Development Code").
C. 
"Department"
shall mean the county of Riverside department of animal services.
D. 
"Riverside County planning department"
shall mean the community development department of the city of San Jacinto.
E. 
"Unincorporated area" or "unincorporated area of the county of Riverside"
shall mean the area of the city of San Jacinto in its true geographical location.
(Ord. 24-03 § 3)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.04.010, a new Section 6.04.160 is hereby added to Chapter 6.04 (Animals Generally) of Title 6 (Animals) of the Riverside County Code to read as follows:
6.04.160 Animal care.
A.
Animal premises shall be kept sanitary and shall not constitute a fly breeding area or a source of offensive odors or potential human and animal disease.
B.
No person shall abandon any animal on any private or public property.
C.
No person shall allow a dog in his or her custody to defecate or to urinate on property other than that of the owner or person having control of the dog. It shall be the duty of all persons having control of a dog to curb such dog and to immediately remove all feces to a proper receptacle. Legally blind persons while relying on a guide dog shall be exempt from this section.
D.
No person shall leave an animal in an unattended vehicle without adequate ventilation or in such a manner as to subject the animal to extreme temperatures which adversely affect the animal's health and welfare.
1.
If, after a search of the area the owner cannot be found, the ACO/police officer feels the animal's health is in danger, the animal may with the approval of the police supervisor be removed from the vehicle and transported to a veterinarian for treatment. A notice shall be left on the vehicle stating the following:
i.
Why the animal was removed;
ii.
Name, address and telephone number of the veterinarian where the animal is being treated;
iii.
The authority to remove the animal; and
iv.
Name of person(s) removing the animal.
2.
The owner or person having control of the animal when it was removed from the vehicle shall be responsible for all costs for the treatment of the animal as may be applicable.
E.
It is unlawful for any person to willfully tease, taunt, torment, strike, kick, mutilate, disable, or otherwise injure or kill, or interfere, or meddle with any dog or horse while such animal is being utilized by the police department or any officer or employee thereof in the performance of any function or duty of the department or of such officer or employee.
(Ord. 24-03 § 3)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.04.010, a new Chapter 6.28 (Bees and Pigeons) is hereby added to Title 6 (Animals) of the Riverside County Code to read as follows:
Chapter 6.28
BEES AND PIGEONS
6.28.010 Bees.
No person shall establish or maintain any hive or box where bees are kept or keep any bees within the city except:
A.
That a hive or box for the keeping of bees may be located and kept within a school house for the purpose of study or observation;
B.
That a hive or box for the keeping of bees may be kept in a laboratory for medical research or treatment or for scientific purposes;
C.
In newly annexed areas where the keeping of bees was allowed prior to annexation;
D.
In any zone under the zoning law of the city that specifically authorizes the keeping of bees; and
E.
That no bees permitted to be kept on any premises under subsection (A) and (B) of this section shall be permitted to fly at large.
6.28.020 Pigeons/Doves.
A.
No person shall erect or maintain any pigeon house or dovecote, or other structure or place where pigeons or doves are kept within the city without first obtaining the consent of the planning commission and a permit from the animal control officer.
B.
No person shall erect or maintain any pigeon house or dovecote or other structure or place where pigeons and doves are kept or keep any pigeons or doves less than fifty (50) feet from the dwelling house of the owner of such pigeon house, dovecote, or other structure or within one hundred and fifty (150) feet of any dwelling or living quarters of any person other than the owner of such pigeon house or dovecote.
C.
Such persons shall comply with all other rules and regulations of the animal control officer applicable to the keeping of pigeons or doves.
(Ord. 24-03 § 3)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.04.010, a new Chapter 6.32 (Animal Performances) is hereby added to Title 6 (Animals) of the Riverside County Code to read as follows:
Chapter 6.32
ANIMAL PERFORMANCES
6.32.010 Animal performances.
A.
Permit. No person shall use or work any animal in any theatrical, motion picture, television, or other performance or production without first obtaining a permit from the animal control officer unless that person is in possession of a valid and appropriate permit for animal acts or exhibitions, circus or rodeo per Section 6.24.120.
B.
Maiming, Injuring or Killing Animals During Performance. No person shall knowingly maim, injure or kill any animal that is used in any theatrical, motion picture, television or other performance or production. No person shall use, cause, permit, or allow the use of any device, machine, or contrivance to maim, injure, or kill any animal in such performance or production.
C.
Inspections. The animal control officer shall inspect and investigate the use or work of animals in theatrical, motion picture, television, and other performances or productions at intervals set at the discretion of the animal control officer.
(Ord. 24-03 § 3)