City of Long Beach, CA - complaints & enforcement

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Complaints, Enforcement & Permits

Enforcement of the laws governing pet ownership, licensing and humane care of your companion animal.

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Long Beach Municipal Code (Complete Title Six-Animals listing)
- Key sections of the title 6 municipal code governing animal ownership and care
Breeding of Animals
Restricted Species Laws and Regulations
Animal Welfare Laws and Regulations
- Animal Cruelty

ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS, LICENSE VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

Administrative Citations and Fees are authorized and approved by the City Council of the City of Long Beach, California
Administrative Citations, Late Penalties, and Citation Appeals

PERMITS (SIGNED APPLICATION ORIGINAL REQUIRED - NO COPIES)

Application for Animal Related Permit (event, plan check, breeding, transfer, kennel and stable, etc.)

Application for Exotic/Wild Animal Permit

COMPLAINTS

How to file a complaint and the necessary form (SIGNED ORIGINAL REQUIRED - NO COPIES)

INVESTIGATIONS

The process for investigating complaints of animal mistreatment (page under construction)

PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST (SIGNED ORIGINAL REQUIRED - NO COPIES)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

All the FAQ's regarding pet ownership

Having a problem with a neighbor's pet barking, pet defecation, or other difficulties, and have not been able to resolve them. The City of Long Beach offers a mediation service. Click on the following link to get additional information.

City of Long Beach Mediation Service