Chapter 1. Animals

Sec. 5-1.01 Adoption by Reference of Contra Costa County’s Animal Control Code.

(a) Adoption. Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 50022.2 and Food and Agricultural Code Section 30501, there is hereby adopted by reference as though set forth in full herein, the entirety of Contra Costa County Ordinance Code Division 416, Animals. Copies of Division 416 are on file with the City Clerk and are open to public inspection.

(b) Conflict with Other Provisions of Municipal Code. The adoption of this chapter shall not be construed to repeal or in any way affect other provisions of this code. Except with respect to matters for which the County shall provide enforcement, in the event of a conflict with any adopted provisions of the adopted portions of the Contra Costa County Ordinance Code and this code, the provisions of this code shall control. (Ord. 514 § 2 (part), 2018: Ord. 343 § 2 (part), 1997: Ord. 277 § 1, 1988)

Sec. 5-1.02 Request Enforcement in the City of Hercules.

The Contra Costa County Ordinance Code Division 416 referred to and hereby adopted by reference contains the provisions of those sections of the California Food and Agriculture Code referred to in Section 30501, and therefore this City Ordinance constitutes the City’s request that the provisions of County Ordinance Code Division 416 be applicable within this City, and they shall hereafter so apply, pursuant to Food and Agriculture Code Section 30501. (Ord. 514 § 2 (part), 2018: Ord. 343 § 2 (part), 1997: Ord. 277 § 4, 1988)