Chapter 4.15 Pest Control

4.15.10 Purpose of this Chapter

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish regulations governing the control of pests and vectors.

4.15.20 Pest Control

The following pest and vector control requirements apply to all properties in the City of La Habra Heights:

A.    No person shall operate or maintain any premise so as to permit the breeding or harboring of insect vectors or other vectors. No person shall permit on his or her premises, the accumulation of any material that could lead to the breeding of undesirable insects and other vectors.

B.    All animal or fowl manure, excrement, and all other fly breeding materials, shall be removed from all premises as often as is necessary to prevent the breeding or harboring of flies.

C.    No person shall permit the exposed carcass or body of any dead animal or fowl to remain on their premises for a period in excess of twenty-four (24) hours. All carcasses must be promptly secured until the carcass is properly disposed of. No carcass shall be left exposed to predators.

4.15.30 Violations/Penalties

Any person or entity that violates any provision of this Chapter of the City of La Habra Heights Municipal Code is guilty of a misdemeanor that shall be punishable pursuant to the provisions set forth in Article 8.