An HOA can enforce pet limits in the community. Your HOA dog rules can have limitations on breed, the number of pets, and maximum size or weight. For example, if the community is comprised of families with a lot of young children, you might want to prohibit dangerous dog breeds, such as pit bulls and rottweilers.
In any other residential land use district requiring a minimum residential lot size of less than twenty thousand square feet, where the applicant's lot is at least twenty thousand square feet in area and where the maximum number of dogs permitted over six months of age does not exceed four.
In California, there is no statewide law that limits the number of dogs a person can own. However, local ordinances can vary significantly by city or county. Some areas may have restrictions on the number of pets allowed per household, while others may not.
The Leash Law (10.32.010) Prohibits dogs from running at large on any public street, park or other public areas or upon private property other than that of the dog owner. A dog must be restrained by a substantial leash not exceeding six feet and be in the control of a competent person when off property.
The remaining states allow a household to own one to six dogs. Some states set a limit for all pets in the household, so other animals would be included in this number. California allows a household to own more that the limit of four dogs if they apply for a kennel permit.
In California, the limit on the number of dogs you can have varies by city and county. Generally, most jurisdictions allow up to three dogs without a permit. However, having more than this can lead to fines or issues with local animal control.
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The remaining states allow a household to own one to six dogs. Some states set a limit for all pets in the household, so other animals would be included in this number. California allows a household to own more that the limit of four dogs if they apply for a kennel permit.
Typically, a condo association can't deny a service dog access to the property where all the legal requirements have been met. The COA can't ask a person with a disability accompanied by a service animal to provide documentation about their disability or request to instruct the animal to demonstrate its work.