Fact Brief: Does Cupertino have a leash law?

Yes.

Cupertino has a leash law for dogs. According to the Cupertino city website,  all dogs are required to be restrained by a leash while on public property like a sidewalk or park. If the dog is on private property, it must be confined to the property by a fence of other means. If the animal is certified as a service guide dog, participating in field trials or assisting in herding livestock or legal hunting, it does not need to be on a leash.

If a Cupertino resident needs to report a leash law violation, they’ll need to make a complaint through the city’s Code Enforcement portal found at this link.

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Sources

• City of Cupertino ORDINANCE NO. 13
• City of Cupertino Code Enforcement