A. 
All dog owners, except tourists or visitors who stay less than one month in an area coming within the jurisdiction of this chapter, shall apply for and obtain a separate dog license for each dog they own, possess, keep or harbor, after it is four months old. All dog owners must possess such license at the time the dog is five months old or one month after obtaining or bringing into an area coming within the jurisdiction of this chapter any dog over four months of age. Dog owners shall renew the dog license before it becomes delinquent for as long as they own, possess, keep or harbor or otherwise have custody of the dog. If renewal is not required, dog owners shall within thirty days after the expiration date advise the city or authorized agency the reason therefor.
B. 
Any dog which is legally impounded according to the provisions of this chapter shall be presumed to be a dog which, prior to impounding, required a license, regardless of such dog's actual age or owner's place of residence.
C. 
Upon presentation by the dog owner of a properly completed license application form including proof that the rabies vaccination will be valid throughout the license period, and the proper license fee, and if applicable, a late or delinquent fee, the city or authorized agency shall issue a validated dog license and license tag. The dog owner shall retain the dog license for inspection by any person charged with the enforcement of this chapter.
D. 
Licenses shall be valid for a term not to exceed the maximum immunity duration periods specified for the various types of canine rabies vaccines approved by the California Department of Health Services and must be renewed prior to the expiration of the term of the payment of the current effective fee for each renewal.
E. 
The dog owner shall securely affix the current license tag to the collar or harness of the dog for which the license tag was issued and shall ensure that the dog wears such license tag at all times except when the dog is being exhibited at a dog show.
F. 
A license tag issued for one dog shall not be transferred or attached to any other dog.
G. 
No unauthorized person shall remove a license tag from a collar or harness or remove the collar or harness bearing such tag from a dog.
H. 
Whenever a license tag is lost or damaged, the owner shall apply for and secure a replacement from the city or authorized agency upon payment of the prescribed fee.
I. 
The license fee for dogs shall be as follows:
1-Year License
Altered
$15.00
Unaltered
$40.00
3-Year License
Altered
$35.00
Unaltered
$75.00
Transfer Fee
$10.00
Penalty Fee
Altered
$10.00
Unaltered
$25.00
Tag Replacement Fee
$5.00
J. 
The required penalty fee(s) shall be added to the license fee if application or payment is made subsequent to thirty days from the date on which the dog is required to be licensed under this chapter. The time of application or payment shall be determined as follows: if made by deposit with the United States mail, addressed to the finance officer, and postage prepaid, the postmark, or if none, the postage meter imprint, shall be conclusive; otherwise the time of actual receipt by the finance officer shall be conclusive. This penalty shall not be added if the dog to be licensed has been in the applicant's possession in the city less than thirty days.
(Ord. 175, 1990; Ord. 245 §§ 5, 7, 1995; Ord. 405 § 2, 2011)
A. 
Owners of dogs having a current license issued by another dog licensing agency may be issued a city dog license upon payment of the applicable transfer fee. The rabies vaccination for any such dog must be valid for the duration of the license issued.
B. 
Whenever the ownership of a licensed dog changes, the new owner shall apply for and obtain a transfer license and pay the applicable fee.
(Ord. 175, 1990)
The address of the owner is presumed to be the address where the dog is kept. Any change of address must be reported to the city or authorized agency within one month following such change.
(Ord. 175, 1990; Ord. 245 § 8, 1995)
Dog owners or the parent or guardian of minor children who sell or otherwise transfer the ownership or custody of a dog shall, within one month thereafter, inform the city or authorized agency of the name, address and telephone of the new owner and the name and description of the dog.
(Ord. 175, 1990; Ord. 245 § 8, 1995)
A. 
Service dogs, as defined in the California Civil Code Section 54.1(b)(6)(C)(iii) must be licensed and vaccinated under the provisions of this code; however, their owners shall be exempt from the license fee imposed by this chapter.
Owners of exempt service dogs shall obtain a tag identifying the dog as a service dog from the city, at no charge. The city shall provide such tag upon owner/applicant's completion of an application for exemption, including providing verification of service animal status.
Exempt service dogs are required to meet the requirements for and wear both the license tag required under Section 6.04.110 of this chapter and the service dog tag at all times.
B. 
Upon a service dog's termination of service to its owner, the dog is no longer considered exempt under this section and the service dog tag must be returned to the city within thirty days of such termination. The regular license fees shall apply.
(Ord. 352 § 1, 2005)