Animals (household pets).
Long Beach Municipal Code § 21.51.210
in effect21.51.210 - Animals (household pets).
The keeping of household pets shall be subject to the following limitations:
A. Number. A total of not more than four (4) weaned household pets may be kept at one (1) site, unless any of the weaned pets are dogs bred pursuant to a permit issued under Section 6.16.190 of this code, in which case all such weaned dogs may be kept at one (1) site until such dogs have reached the age of four (4) months. This limitation shall not apply to fish, rodents (other than rabbits), or caged birds (provided the birds are not allowed to fly free and are maintained in accordance with all applicable health regulations).
B. Maintenance. Household pets shall be kept in a manner which does not damage or pose hazards to people or property and which does not generate offensive dust, odors or noise.
C. Horses. Horses may be kept subject to the provisions of Chapter 21.38 (Horse Overlay District).
D. Other Animals. Dangerous or wild animals as defined in Section 6.16.030 of the Municipal Code shall not be kept in any residential zone.
(ORD-06-0012 § 5, 2006; Ord. C-7780 § 2, 2001; Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)
Source: City of Long Beach, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/long_beach/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT21ZO_CH21.51ACUS_DIVIIUSCO_21.51.210ANHOPEFetched: 10/28/2026