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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE (TIN OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, REPEALING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL COD CHAPTER
7.04, "ANIMAL LICENSING AND :REGULATIONS"; .ADOPTING BY
REFEREN"CE KING COUNTY .ODE TITLE 11, "ANIMAL CARE AND
CONTROL, TO BE CODIFIED AS TUKWILA. 'MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 7.12; CREATING TUKWILA MUNICIPAI„ CODE CHAPTER
7.16„ "DANGEROUS DOGS"; MATING TUKWILA .MUNIC,IPAL
CODE .CHAPTER 710, "DOGS AT 'LAREA. AND 'LEASHES-;.
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2306 was amended or repealed by the
following ordinances.
AMENDED BY: REPEALED BY:
City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No. 2306
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, REPEALING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
7.04, "ANIMAL LICENSING AND REGULATIONS "; ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE KING COUNTY CODE TITLE 11, "ANIMAL CARE AND
CONTROL," TO BE CODIFIED AS TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 7.12; CREATING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
7.16, "DANGEROUS DOGS "; CREATING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 7.20, "DOGS AT LARGE AND LEASHES ";
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila entered into an interlocal agreement with King
County dated June 21, 2010 for the provision of animal care and control services; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the new interlocal agreement with King County, the City
Council wishes to repeal in its entirety Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 7.04,
"Animal Licensing and Regulations "; and
WHEREAS, as a further result of the new interlocal agreement with King County,
the City Council wishes to adopt by reference King County Code Title 11, "Animal Care
and Control," to be codified as TMC Chapter 7.12; and
WHEREAS, in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare, the City Council
desires to establish new chapters of the TMC titled "Dangerous Dogs" and "Dogs at
Large and Leashes," to be codified as TMC Chapter 7.16 and TMC Chapter 7.20,
respectively;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Repealer. Ordinance No. 2011 §1 (part), as codified at Tukwila
Municipal Code Chapter 7.04, "Animal Licensing and Regulations," is hereby repealed.
Section 2. KCC Title 11 (Animal Care and Control) Adopted. King County Code
(KCC) Title 11, entitled "Animal Care and Control ", attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated in full by reference as presently constituted or hereafter amended, is
hereby adopted in its entirety. KCC Title 11 shall be codified in a new Tukwila
Municipal Code Chapter 7.12 entitled "Animal Care and Control."
Section 3. TMC Chapter 7.16 Adopted. A new Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter
7.16 to be entitled "Dangerous Dogs" is hereby adopted to read as follows:
7.16.010 Definitions.
A. "Animal" means any living creature except Homo Sapiens, insects and
worms.
B. "Animal Control Authority" means the department of the City charged with
the responsibility of administering the provisions of this chapter, or the department and
any other governmental body to which this responsibility is contractually delegated
and which is thereby charged with the duty of enforcing the animal control laws of the
City and with the shelter and welfare of animals.
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C. "Animal Control Officer" means any individual employed, contracted, or
appointed by the King County Animal Control Authority for the purpose of aiding in
the enforcement of this Chapter or any other law or ordinance relating to the licensing
of animals, control of animals, or seizure and impoundment of animals; and includes
any State or municipal peace officer, sheriff, constable, or other employee whose duties
in whole or in part include assignments which involve the seizure and taking into
custody of any animal.
D. "City" shall mean the City of Tukwila.
E. "County" or "King County" shall mean Metropolitan King County.
F. "Dangerous dog" means any dog that:
1. Bites or inflicts severe injury on a human being or a domestic animal
without provocation on public or private property; or
2. In an aggressive manner, inflicts severe injury or kills a domestic
animal or other animal protected under Federal, State or local laws, without
provocation while off the owner's property; or
3. Has been previously found to be potentially dangerous, the owner
having received notice of such, and the dog again aggressively bites, attacks or
endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals.
(Definition of Potentially Dangerous Dog: see Item I.)
G. "Owner" means any person, firm, corporation, organization or department
having an interest in or right of possession to an animal, or having control, custody or
possession of an animal, including possession by reason of the animal being seen
residing consistently at a location.
H. "Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, joint stock company,
corporation, association, trust, estate, or other legal entity.
I. "Potentially dangerous dog" means any dog that, when unprovoked:
1. Chases, charges at, or tries to attack, causing a person to take defensive
action in order to prevent bodily injury; or
2. Approaches a person on the streets, sidewalks, public or private
property other than the dog owner's property, in a menacing fashion or apparent
attitude of attack; or
3. With a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack,
unprovoked, to cause injury or otherwise threaten the safety of humans or domestic
animals; or
4. Bites a domestic animal off the dog owner's property, causing the
animal's skin to be broken.
J. "Severe injury" means any physical injury that results in broken bones or
lacerations requiring multiple sutures or cosmetic surgery.
7.16.020 Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dogs Registration, Prohibitions,
Etc.
A. It is unlawful for an owner to have a dangerous dog or a potentially
dangerous dog, as defined in TMC 7.16.010, in the City without fulfilling the
requirements of the City and of the Animal Control Authority.
B. No potentially dangerous dog or dangerous dog shall go unrestricted upon
the premises of the owner. Further, no potentially dangerous or dangerous dog shall be
kept on a porch, patio or in any part of a house or structure which would allow such
dog to exit the building on its own volition.
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C. All potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs shall be securely confined
indoors or in a secure enclosure. Such an enclosure can be a pen, dog run, or structure,
suitable to prevent the entry of young children and designed to prevent the animal
from escaping. Such pen, structure, or dog run shall have secure sides and a secure top.
The sides of the enclosure shall not directly adjoin a neighboring property. If the pen,
structure, or dog run area has no bottom secured to the sides, the sides shall be
embedded not less than two feet into the ground. An enclosure with doors, windows,
or other openings enclosed solely by wire or mesh screening shall not be considered a
proper enclosure as defined in this section.
D. No person owning or harboring, or having the care of, a potentially
dangerous or dangerous dog shall suffer or permit such dog to go beyond the premises
of such person, unless such dog is securely muzzled in a manner that will not cause
injury to the dog but shall prevent it from biting any person or animal; and is restrained
with a chain having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding three
feet in length.
E. Any corrective actions available under King County Code Chapter 11.04
must be made as required by an animal control officer.
F. No person shall own or possess with intent to sell, or offer for sale, breed,
or buy or attempt to buy within the City any potentially dangerous or dangerous dog.
G. No person shall own or harbor any dog for the purpose of dog fighting, or
train, torment, badger, bait or use any dog for the purposes of causing or encouraging
said dog to unprovoked attacks upon human beings or domestic animals.
7.16.030 Additional Dangerous Dog Regulations. Dangerous dogs, which have
been shown to be a particular threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the community,
may be subject to additional dangerous dog regulations as follows:
1. A dog that has been declared dangerous may be removed and destroyed if
the release of the dog would create a significant threat to the health, safety, and welfare
of the public;
2. If it is determined that a dangerous dog shall not be removed or destroyed,
the Animal Control Authority shall impose any additional conditions upon the
ownership of the dog that protect the health, safety and welfare of the public;
3. The owner of a dangerous dog that is not removed and destroyed shall be
required to have a surety bond issued by a surety insurer qualified under Chapter 48.28
RCW in a sum not less than $250,000 payable to a person injured by the dog; or a policy
of liability insurance, such as homeowner's insurance, issued by an insurer qualified
under RCW Title 48 in the amount of at least $250,000, insuring the owner or keeper for
personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous dog, with a certificate from the insurer
providing for written notice to the City within 30 days of cancellation, reduction of
limits, or termination of coverage; and
4. A copy of the surety bond or liability insurance policy shall be provided to
the City before the dangerous dog is returned to Tukwila to live.
7.16.040 Declaration of Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dog.
A. Provision for declaring dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs.
Based on an investigation, the Animal Control Authority may find and declare a dog
potentially dangerous or dangerous if it has probable cause to believe that the dog falls
within the definitions set in TMC 7.16.010. For the purposes of this chapter, the
determination of probable cause may include:
1. The written complaint of a citizen who is willing to testify that the dog
has acted in a manner which causes it to fall within the definitions in TMC 7.16.010; or
2. Dog bite reports filed with the Animal Control Authority; or
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3. Actions of the dog witnessed by any Animal Control Officer or law
enforcement officer; or
4. A verified report that the dog previously has been found to be either
potentially dangerous or dangerous by any Animal Control Authority; or
5. Other substantial evidence admissible in a court of law.
B. Exception. Dogs shall not be declared dangerous if the threat, injury, or
damage was sustained by a person who, at the time, was committing a willful trespass
or other tort upon the premises occupied by the owner of the dog, or was tormenting,
abusing, or assaulting the dog, or in the past has been observed or reported to have
tormented, abused, or assaulted the dog, or was committing or attempting to commit a
crime.
C. Declaration, service to owner in writing. The declaration shall be in
writing, and shall be served on the owner or keeper in one of the following methods:
1. Certified mail to the owner's or keeper's last known address; or
2. Personally delivered; or
3. Posting the notice of violation and order on the front door of the living
unit of the owner or person with right to control the dog if said owner or person is not
home; or
4. If the owner or keeper cannot be located by one of these methods, by
publication in a newspaper of general circulation. The owner or keeper of any dog
found to be a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog under this section shall be
assessed all actual service costs expended under this subsection.
D. Declaration, information required. The declaration set forth in this
section shall state at least:
keeper;
1. A description of the dog;
2. The name and address of the owner or keeper of the dog, if known;
3. The whereabouts of the dog if it is not in the custody of the owner or
4. The facts upon which the declaration is based;
5. The availability of a hearing in case the person objects to the declaration,
if a request is made within 14 days;
6. The restrictions placed on the dog as a result of the declaration; and
7. The penalties for violation of the restrictions, including the possibility of
destruction of the dog, and imprisonment or fining of the owner or keeper.
E. Declaration appeal procedure. If the owner or keeper of the dog wishes to
contest the declaration, the following procedures shall apply:
1. The owner or keeper shall, within 14 days of receipt of the declaration, or
within 14 days of the publication of the declaration, or within 14 days of the publication
of the declaration pursuant to 7.16.040(C), request a hearing from the Tukwila Hearing
Examiner. Failing to exhaust this administrative appeal process shall be a bar to action
in a court of law. Any appeal decision issued by the Tukwila Hearing Examiner can be
appealed in Superior Court.
2. If the Tukwila Hearing Examiner finds there is insufficient evidence to
support the declaration, it shall be rescinded and the restrictions imposed thereby
vacated.
3. If the Tukwila Hearing Examiner finds sufficient evidence to support the
declaration, then it shall be affirmed.
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4. If the Tukwila Hearing Examiner finds that the dog is not a potentially
dangerous or dangerous dog, no costs shall be assessed against the City or the Animal
Control Authority or officer.
7.16.050 Violation Penalty. Any dangerous dog shall be immediately confiscated
by the Animal Control Authority if the dog is not maintained in a secure enclosure, or if
the dog is allowed to go beyond the owner's premises without leash or muzzle
restraints, or either a required surety bond or liability insurance of $250,000 is not valid.
The owner must pay the costs of confinement and control. The Animal Control
Authority must serve notice upon the dog owner in person, to the owner's residence, or
by regular and certified mail, return receipt requested, specifying the reason for the
confiscation of the dangerous dog, that the owner is responsible for payment of the cost
of confinement and control, and that the dog will be destroyed by Animal Control in an
expeditious and humane manner if the deficiencies for which the dog was confiscated
are not corrected within 20 days. In addition, the owner shall be guilty of a gross
misdemeanor punishable in accordance with RCW 9A.20.021.
Section 4. TMC Chapter 7.20 Adopted. A new Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter
7.20 to be entitled "Dogs at Large and Leashes" is hereby adopted to read as follows:
7.20.010 Definitions.
worms.
A. "Animal" means any living creature except Homo Sapiens, insects and
B. "City" shall mean the City of Tukwila.
C. "Owner" means any person, firm, corporation, organization or department
having an interest in or right of possession to an animal, or having control, custody or
possession of an animal, including possession by reason of the animal being seen
residing consistently at a location.
D. "Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, joint stock company,
corporation, association, trust, estate, or other legal entity.
7.20.020 Dogs at Large Requirement of a Leash or Chain. It shall be a violation
of this chapter for any owner or custodian to cause, permit or allow any dog owned,
harbored, controlled or kept by him /her in the City to roam, run or stray away from the
premises where the dog is owned, harbored, controlled or kept; except that, while away
from the premises, the dog shall at all times be controlled by the owner or some duly
authorized and competent person by means of a leash or chain not exceeding eight feet
in length, provided that such leash or chain is not required for any dog when otherwise
safely and securely confined or completely controlled while in or upon any vehicle.
7.20.030 Penalties.
A. Violation, civil penalty. In addition to any other penalty provided in this
title or by law, any person whose dog is maintained in violation of this title shall incur a
civil penalty plus billable costs of the Animal Control Authority. The penalty shall be
$50 for the first notice of violation, $75 for the second violation in any one -year period,
and $200 for each successive violation.
B. Civil penalty, collection. The civil penalty described in TMC Section
7.20.030(A) is the personal obligation of the dog owner. The Animal Control Authority,
on behalf of King County, and the City Attorney, on behalf of the City, may collect the
civil penalty by use of all appropriate legal remedies.
C. Cost of enforcement, collection. In addition to the costs and
disbursements provided for by statute, the prevailing party in a collective action under
this chapter may, in the court's discretion, be allowed interest and a reasonable
attorney's fee. The City Attorney shall seek such costs, interest, and reasonable
attorney's fees on behalf of the City or County when the City is the prevailing party.
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Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this 7th day of September 2010.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
e/L
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk
APPROVE
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
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Jim Haggerton Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk: q-1- /19
Passed by the City Council: 4 /0
Published: I /0
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
Attachment: Exhibit A King County Title 11, "Animal Care and Control"
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Chapters:
11.02
11 04
11 08
11 12
11.20
11.24
11.28
11 32
Regional Animal Services Section
Animal Care and Control Regulations
Dog Leash Law
Rabies Control
Disposition of Fowl and Rabbits
Stock Restricted Area
Exotic Animals
Guard Dogs
Title 11
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
(Formerly ANIMAL CONTROL)
EXHIBIT A
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
(King County 6 -2010)
BLANK
EXHIBIT A
REGIONAL ANIMAL SERVICES SECTION 11 02.010 11 02.050
Sections:
Chapter 11.02
REGIONAL ANIMAL SERVICES SECTION
(Formerly ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SECTION)
EXHIBIT A
11 02.010 Established.
11 02.020 Manager established compensation.
11 02.030 Agreements authorization.
11 02.040 Agreements concessions revenue for regional animal services.
11 02.050 Agreements advertising, sponsorship, naming rights for regional animal services
programs restrictions.
11 02.060 Gifts, bequests and donations solicitation and acceptance deposit in animal bequest
fund restrictions.
11.02.010 Established. There is established a regional animal services section in the records and
licensing services division. The regional animal services section is by this chapter designated the agency
authorized to provide animal care services and enforce animal control laws. (Ord. 16861 7, 2010 Ord
15971 57, 2007: Ord. 15801 1, 2007 Ord 14498 6, 2002: Ord 1361 4, 1972: Ord 1269 1,
1972)
11.02.020 Manager established compensation There is established within the regional animal
services section the position of manager of the regional animal services section, to be compensated at a rate
established in accordance with county personnel policies. (Ord. 16861 8, 2010 Ord 15801 2, 2007
Ord 14498 7, 2002: Ord 6370 1, 1983 Ord. 1269 3, 1972)
11.02.030 Agreements authorization. The county executive is authorized to enter into
agreement with any or all other municipal corporations in King County for the licensing and enforcement of
local municipal ordinances relating to animal care and control, and with other legal entities for the purpose of
dead animal disposal. (Ord 15801 3, 2007 Ord 6370 2, 1983 Ord 1370 1, 1972)
11.02.040 Agreements concessions revenue for regional animal services. The director of
the department of executive services is authorized to enter into concession agreements with vendors to
sell animal related products and services at the King County animal shelter and at other county facilities
and events. The revenue from these concession agreements shall be applied solely to regional animal
services (Ord 16861 9, 2010)
11.02.050 Agreements advertising, sponsorship, naming rights for regional animal
services programs restrictions.
A. The director of the department of executive services may negotiate and enter into advertising,
sponsorship and naming rights agreements for the purpose of providing financial support for regional
animal services programs. Advertising shall be restricted to commercial speech
B Advertisers and sponsors shall abide by the nondiscrimination requirements of K.C.0 Title 12.
Furthermore, an advertising, sponsorship or naming rights agreement may not result in advertisement of
spirits or tobacco products in violation of K.0 C. chapter 12.51
C The director may impose additional subject- matter restrictions on advertising, sponsorship and
naming rights agreements consistent with applicable law
D Revenue generated from advertising, sponsorships and naming rights agreements entered
into under this section shall be applied solely to regional animal services. (Ord. 16861 11, 2010)
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EXHIBIT A
11 02.060 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
11.02.060 Gifts, bequests and donations solicitation and acceptance deposit in animal
bequest fund restrictions.
A. Consistent with K.C.C. chapter 3 04, the executive, the director of the department of executive
services, the manager of the records and licensing services division, the manager of the regional animal
services section, the council and councilmembers, and staff who report directly to those officers or officials
and who do so at those officers' or officials' direction, may solicit and accept from the general public and
business communities and all other persons, gifts, bequests and donations to the county in support of
regional animal services.
B All gifts, bequests and donations of money to the county for regional animal services shall be
deposited and credited to the animal bequest fund created under K.0 C 4 08 410
C. The director of the department of executive services shall assure that expenditures from the
gift, bequest or donation are consistent with the terms, if any, requested by the grantor (Ord 16861 10,
2010)
(King County 6 -2010)
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 11 04
Sections:
Chapter 11.04
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS
(Formerly ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS)
11 04.010 Purpose and scope conflicts.
11 04.020 Definitions.
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
II. LICENSING
EXHIBIT A
11 04 030 Pet licenses required issuance penalty fee use improper checks exceptions.
11.04 033 Animal shelter, kennel, grooming service, cattery and pet shop General licenses
Requirements.
11.04.035 License fees and penalties.
11.04.050 Animal shelter, cattery, pet shop, grooming service and kennel license Information
required.
11.04 060 Hobby kennel or hobby cattery licenses required limitations requirements issuance
and maintenance special hobby kennel license
11.04 070 Animal shelters, kennels, hobby kennels, catteries, hobby catteries or pet shops
reporting required.
11.04.080 Animal shelters, kennels, catteries, grooming service or pet shops inspections
unsanitary conditions unlawful.
11.04 090 Animal shelters, kennels, grooming services, catteries and pet shops Conditions.
11.04 100 Animal shelters, kennels, catteries, grooming services and pet shops Indoor facilities.
11 04.110 Animal shelters, kennels, catteries and pet shops Outdoor facilities.
11 04 130 Grooming parlors Conditions.
11.04 140 Animal shelters, hobby kennels, kennels, pet shops, grooming parlors, guard dog
purveyors, guard dog trainers and guard dog owners additional condition.
11.04.150 Licenses, registration revocation, suspension or refusal to renew
11 04 160 Licenses, registration revocation or refusal waiting period.
11 04 165 Individual private animal placement permit required qualifications limitations
inspection, denial and revocation.
11 04 167 Organizational private animal placement permit required qualifications limitations
inspection, denial and revocation.
(King County 6 -2010)
11 04 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
III. ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURES
11 04 170 Enforcement power
11.04.180 Violations deemed nuisance abatement.
11.04.190 Violations Misdemeanor Penalty
11 04.200 Violations civil penalty
11.04.210 Impounding.
11.04.220 Additional enforcement.
11.04.225 Additional enforcement cruelty to animals.
11.04.230 Nuisances defined.
11.04.235 Transfer of unaltered dogs and cats prohibited.
11 04.240 Unlawful acts against police department dogs Penalty for violation.
11 04.250 Violations unlawful acts cruelty to animals database.
11 04.260 Violations notice and order.
11.04.270 Appeals.
11 04.280 Redemption procedures.
11 04.290 Vicious animals corrective action.
11 04 300 Civil penalty and abatement costs Liability of owner.
11 04 310 Costs of enforcement action
11 04 330 Additional rules and regulations.
11 04 335 Waiver of fees and penalties.
11 04 345 Private Animal Placement Permit Citizen Complaint Process.
IV. MANDATORY SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM
11.04.400 Mandatory spaying and neutering
11 04.410 Spay or neuter vouchers.
11 04 500
11 04 510
11 04 520
11 04 530
11 04 540
11 04 550
11 04 560
11 04 570
11 04 580
V. OTHER PROVISIONS
Euthanasia rate targets.
Unaltered dogs and cats Advertising requirements.
Rabies vaccination required
Exemptions from chapter
Unauthorized release of animals from confinement.
Monitoring and reporting
Public information education.
Breeder certification program.
Canvassing program
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A
(King County 6 -2010)
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 11 04 010 11 04 020
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.04.010 Purpose and scope conflicts.
A. It is declared the public policy of the county to secure and maintain such levels of animal care and
control as will protect animal and human health and safety, and to the greatest degree practicable to prevent
injury to property and cruelty to animal life To this end, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide a means of
caring for animals, licensing dogs, cats, hobby catteries, hobby kennels and related facilities and controlling
errant animal behavior so that it shall not become a public nuisance and to prevent cruelty to animals
B If there is a conflict between a provision of this chapter and a provision in K.0 C Title 21A, the
provision in K.C.0 Title 21A shall control. (Ord. 16861 12, 2010 Ord. 15801 4, 2007 Ord 13148 1,
1998: Ord. 1396 Art. I 2, 1972)
11.04.020 Definitions. In construing this chapter, except where otherwise plainly declared or
clearly apparent from the context, words shall be given their common and ordinary meaning. In addition, the
following definitions apply to this chapter
A. "Abate" means to terminate any violation by reasonable and lawful means determined by the
manager of the regional animal services section in order that an owner or a person presumed to be the
owner shall comply with this chapter
B. "Altered" means spayed or neutered
C. "Animal" means any living creature except Homo sapiens, insects and worms.
D. "Animal care and control authority' means the regional animal services section of the records and
licensing services division, acting alone or in concert with other municipalities for enforcement of the animal
care and control laws of the county and state and the shelter and welfare of animals
E. "Animal care and control officer" means any individual employed, contracted or appointed by the
animal care and control authority for the purpose of aiding in the enforcement of this chapter or any other law
or ordinance relating to the care and licensing of animals, control of animals or seizure and impoundment of
animals, and includes any state or municipal peace officer, sheriff, constable or other employee whose duties
in whole or in part include assignments that involve the seizure and taking into custody of any animal.
F "Cattery" means a place where four or more adult cats are kept, whether by owners of the cats or
by persons providing facilities and care, whether or not for compensation, but not including a pet shop An
adult cat is one of either sex, altered or unaltered, that is at least six months old
G "Domesticated animal" means a domestic beast, such as any dog, cat, rabbit, horse, mule, ass,
bovine animal, lamb, goat, sheep, hog or other animal made to be domestic.
H. "Euthanasia" means the humane destruction of an animal accomplished by a method that
involves instantaneous unconsciousness and immediate death or by a method that causes painless loss of
consciousness and death during the loss of consciousness.
I "Fostering" means obtaining unwanted dogs or cats and locating adoptive homes for those
licensed and spayed or neutered dogs or cats.
J. "Grooming service means any place or establishment, public or private, where animals are
bathed, clipped or combed for the purpose of enhancing either their aesthetic value or health, or both, and for
which a fee is charged.
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EXHIBIT A
11.04.020 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
K. "Harbored, kept or maintained" means performing any of the acts of providing care, shelter,
protection, refuge, food or nourishment in such a manner as to control the animal's actions, or that the animal
or animals are treated as living at one's house by the homeowner
L. "Hobby cattery" means a noncommercial cattery at or adjoining a private residence where four or
more adult cats are bred or kept for exhibition for organized shows or for the enjoyment of the species.
However, a combination hobby cattery/kennel license may be issued where the total number of cats and
dogs exceeds the number otherwise allowed in K.0 C. Title 21A.
M. "Hobby kennel" means a noncommercial kennel at or adjoining a private residence where four or
more adult dogs are bred or kept for any combination of hunting, training and exhibition for organized shows,
for field, working or obedience trials or for the enjoyment of the species. However, a combination hobby
cattery/kennel license may be issued where the total number of cats and dogs exceeds the number
otherwise allowed in K.0 C Title 21A.
N. "Juvenile" means any dog or cat, altered or unaltered, that is under six months old
0 "Kennel" means a place where four or more adult dogs are kept, whether by owners of the dogs
or by persons providing facilities and care, whether or not for compensation, but not including a pet shop An
adult dog is one of either sex, altered or unaltered, that is at least six months old.
P "Livestock" has the same meaning as in K.0 C. 21A.06 695
Q. "Owner" means any person having an interest in or right of possession to an animal. "Owner"
also means any person having control, custody or possession of any animal, or by reason of the animal being
seen residing consistently at a location, to an extent such that the person could be presumed to be the
owner.
R. "Pack" means a group of two or more animals running upon either public or private property not
that of its owner in a state in which either its control or ownership is in doubt or cannot readily be ascertained
and when the animals are not restrained or controlled
S. "Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, joint stock company, corporation, association,
trust, estate or other legal entity
T "Pet" means a dog or a cat or any other animal required to be licensed by this chapter "Dog,"
"cat" and "pet" may be used interchangeably
U. "Pet shop" means any person, establishment, store or department of any store that acquires live
animals, including birds, reptiles, fowl and fish, and sells or rents, or offers to sell or rent, the live animals to
the public or to retail outlets
V. "Private animal placement permit" means a permit or permits issued to qualified persons
engaged in fostering dogs and cats, to allow them to possess more dogs and cats than is otherwise specified
in K.0 C Title 21A.
W "Running at large" means to be off the premises of the owner and not under the control of the
owner, or competent person authorized by the owner, either by leash, verbal voice or signal control.
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X. "Service animal" means any animal that is trained or being trained to aid a person who is blind,
hearing impaired or otherwise disabled and is used for that purpose and is registered with a recognized
service animal organization
Y "Shelter" means a facility that is used to house or contain stray, homeless, abandoned or
unwanted animals and that is owned, operated or maintained by a public body, an established humane
society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals or other nonprofit
organization or person devoted to the welfare, protection and humane treatment of animals
Z. "Special hobby kennel license" means a license issued under certain conditions to pet owners,
who do not meet the requirements for a hobby kennel license, to allow them to retain only those specific
dogs and cats then in their possession until such time as the death or transfer of the animals reduces the
number they possess to the legal limit in K.0 C Title 21A, the King County zoning code
AA. "Under control" means the animal is either under competent voice control or competent
signal control, or both, so as to be restrained from approaching any bystander or other animal and from
causing or being the cause of physical property damage when off a leash or off the premises of the owner
BB. "Vicious" means having performed the act of, or having the propensity to do any act,
endangering the safety of any person, animal or property of another, including, but not limited to, biting a
human being or attacking a human being or domesticated animal without provocation (Ord. 16861 13,
2010: Ord. 15971 58, 2007: Ord. 15801 5, 2007. Ord 14498 8, 2002 Ord. 11792 4, 1995 Ord
11404 1, 1994: Ord. 10809 1, 1992. Ord 10423 1, 1992. Ord 7923 1, 1987 Ord 6370 3,
1983 Ord. 4610 1, 1979 Ord. 2428 1, 1975. Ord 2085 1, 1974 Ord 1396 Art. I 3, 1972)
II. LICENSING
11.04.030 Pet licenses required issuance penalty fee use improper checks
exceptions.
A. All dogs and cats eight weeks old and older that are harbored, kept or maintained in King
County shall be licensed and registered Licenses shall be renewed on or before the date of expiration
B Upon application and the payment of a license fee made payable to the King County treasury
according of he schedule provided in K.0 C 11 04 035, pet licenses shall be issued by the regional animal
services section and may be issued by shelters, veterinarians, pet shops, catteries and kennels and other
approved locations, under contract with the county
1. Pet licenses for dogs and cats shall be valid for a term of one year from issuance, expiring on
the last day of the twelfth month There is no proration of any license fees Renewal licenses shall retain
the original expiration period whether renewed before, on or after their respective renewal months
2. Juvenile licenses may be obtained in lieu of an unaltered pet license for pets from eight
weeks to six months old
3. King County residents sixty-five years old or older may purchase a discounted pet license for
their cats or dogs that are neutered or spayed and that are maintained at the registered owner's registered
address. Residents sixty-five years old or older who have previously obtained a special permanent license
for their cats or dogs shall not be required to purchase a new license for the permanently licensed animals
4. Disabled residents that meet the eligibility requirements of the Metro regional reduced fare
permit program authorized in K.0 C chapter 28.94 may purchase a discounted pet license for their cats or
dogs that are neutered or spayed and that are maintained at the registered owner's registered address
5 Applications for a pet license shall be on forms provided by the regional animal services
section
6 License tags shall be worn by dogs at all times As an alternative to a license tag, a dog or
cat may be identified as licensed by being tattooed on its right ear or on its inside right thigh or groin with a
license number approved or issued by the regional animal services section
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7 Owners of dogs or cats who hold valid licenses from other jurisdictions and who move into
King County may transfer the license by paying a transfer fee The license shall maintain the original
license's expiration date
8. It is a violation of this chapter for any person to sell or transfer ownership of any pet without a
pet license. The regional animal services section shall be notified of the name, address and telephone
number of the new owner by the person who sold or transferred the pet.
9 An applicant may be denied the issuance or renewal of a pet license, if the applicant was
previously found in violation of the animal cruelty provisions of K.0 C 11 04 250 or convicted of animal
cruelty under RCW 16 52.205 or 16 52.207
a. An applicant may be denied the issuance or renewal of a pet license for up to
(1) four years, if found in violation of the animal cruelty provisions of K.0 C. 11 04.250 or
convicted of a misdemeanor under RCW 16.52.207, or
(2) indefinitely, if convicted of a felony under RCW 16.52.205
b Any applicant who is either the subject of a notice and order under K.0 C 11 04.250 or
charged with animal cruelty under RCW 16 52.205 or 16.52.207, may have the issuance or renewal of
their pet license denied pending the final result of either the notice and order or charge
10 The denial of the issuance or renewal of a pet license is subject to appeal, in accordance
with K.C.C. 11.04.270
11 Cat or dog owners are subject to a penalty according to the schedule in K.0 C 11 04 035 for
failure to comply with the licensing requirement in subsection A. of this section.
C. A late fee shall be charged on all pet license applications, according to the schedule provided
in K.C.0 11.04.035.
D All fees and fines collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the general fund to be
applied solely to regional animal services The records and licensing services division is authorized to
accept credit and bank card payments for fees and penalties imposed under this title, in accordance with
K.0 C chapter 4.100.
E. It is a violation of this chapter for any person to knowingly issue a check for which funds are
insufficient or to stop payment on any check written in payment of fees in this chapter Any license or
penalty paid for with those types of checks are, in the case of the license, invalid, and in the case of the
penalty, still outstanding. Costs incurred by the county in collecting checks of this nature shall be
considered a cost of abatement and are personal obligations of the animal owner under K.0 C 11 04 300.
F Except for subsection G [of this section], this section shall not apply to dogs or cats in the
custody of a veterinarian or shelter or whose owners are nonresidents temporarily within the county for a
period not exceeding thirty days.
G Veterinarians and shelters that sell or give away a dog or cat without a license shall make
license application materials available to the new pet owner and shall provide the regional animal services
section monthly with the list of list of information required by K.0 C 11 04 070 for any dogs and cats
given away or sold. (Ord 16861 14, 2010 Ord 16309 2, 2008 Ord. 15801 6, 2007 Ord 11404
2, 1994. Ord. 10809 2, 1993. Ord 10423 4, 1992 Ord. 10168 1, 1991 Ord. 7986 1, 1987 Ord
7416 1, 1985: Ord. 6702 1, 1984: Ord 6370 4, 1983 Ord 5805 1, 1981 Ord 4552 1, 1979
Ord 3980 1, 1978: Ord 3187 1, 1977: Ord 2869, 1976 Ord 2158 1, 1974. Ord. 1691 1, 1973
Ord 1396 Art. I I 1, 1972).
11.04.033 Animal shelter, kennel, grooming service, cattery and pet shop General
licenses Requirements. All hobby kennels and hobby catteries must be licensed by the regional animal
services section Licenses shall be valid for one year from the date of application Fees shall be
assessed as provided in K.C.C. 11 04 035. There is no proration of the license fee Renewal licenses
shall retain the original expiration date whether renewed on or after their respective renewal month
Issuance of a license under this section shall not excuse any requirement to obtain a private animal
placement permit. (Ord 16861 15, 2010 Ord. 15801 7, 2007. Ord 10423 3, 1992)
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ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 11 04 035
11.04.035 License fees and penalties.
A. The following animal license and registration fees apply
1 Pet license dog or cat
a. Unaltered
b Altered
2. Juvenile pet license dog or cat
3 Discounted pet license dog or cat
4. Replacement tag
5 Transfer fee
6 Guard dog registration
7 Exotic pet
a. New
b Renewal
8 Service animal
9 K -9 police dog
10 The following late fees shall apply to license renewal
applications.
received 45 to 90 days following license expiration
received 90 to 135 days following license expiration
received more than 135 days following license expiration
received more than 365 days following license expiration
a.
b
c.
d
B. The following business and activity permit fees apply
1 Hobby kennel and hobby cattery license
2. Private animal placement permit
C. The following civil penalties shall be assessed
1 Civil penalties: General
a. No previous similar code violation within one year
b. One previous similar code violation within one year
c. Two or more similar code violations within one year
2. Civil penalties Vicious animal or animal cruelty violations
a. First violation within one year
b Subsequent violations within one year
3. Civil penalties: Dog leash law violations
a. First violation within one year
b Additional violations within one year
4 Civil penalties: Animal abandonment
5 Civil penalties: Unlicensed cat or dog
a. Altered cat or dog
b Unaltered cat or dog
D The following service fees apply
1. Adoptions per animal, including licensing and spaying or
neutering of the animal
2. Spay or neuter deposit per animal as required in K.0 C
11 04.210.B 1 a.
EXHIBIT A
$60.00
$30 00
$15 00
$15 00
$5 00
$3 00
$100 00
$500 00
$250 00
no charge
no charge
$15 00
$20 00
$30 00
$30 00 plus license
fee(s) for any year(s)
that the pet was
unlicensed
$50 00
no charge
$50 00
$100 00
Double the rate of the
previous penalty, up to
a maximum of
$1000 00
$500 00
$1000 00
$25 00
$50 00
$500 00
$125 00
$250 00
$75 00 $250 00 based
upon adoptability
$150 00
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11 04 035 11.04.050 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
3. Impound or redemption dogs, cats or other small animals
a. First impound within one year
Second impound within one year
Third impound within one year
4 Impound or redemption Livestock, small
5. Impound or redemption Livestock, large
6 Kenneling at King County animal shelter per 24 hours or
portion thereof
7 In -field pick up of an owners deceased unlicensed pet or
pick up of an unlicensed pet released voluntarily to the
regional animal services section
8 Owner requested euthanasia (unlicensed pets)
9 Optional microchipping for adopted pets
(Ord 16861 16, 2010' Ord 16309 3, 2008 Ord. 15801 8, 2007 Ord
2, 2002: Ord. 14498 9, 2002 Ord. 13335 2, 1998 Ord 12921 1,
Ord. 11404 3, 1994: Ord 10809 6, 1993 Ord 10423 5, 1992. Ord
1, 1986 Ord 7416 2, 1985)
11.04.050 Animal shelter cattery, pet shop, grooming service and kennel license
Information required.
Shelters, catteries, pet shops, grooming services and kennels shall comply with the licensing
requirements of the Seattle -King County department of public health Subject to applicable restrictions in
K.C.0 Title 21A, the facilities may board animals as authorized by their Seattle -King County department
of public health license. (Ord 16861 17, 2010' Ord 15801 9, 2007 Ord 14498 10, 2002 Ord
10423 13, 1992. Ord 2428 2, 1975 Ord 1396 Art. II 3, 1972)
EXHIBIT A
$45 00
$85 00
$125 00
$45 00
$45.00 or actual cost of
sheltering, whichever is
greater
$20 00
$50 00
$50 00
$25 00
14790 2, 2003 Ord 14521
1997 Ord 12542 1, 1996
10168 2, 1991* Ord 7861
EXHIBIT A
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ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 11.04 060
11.04.060 Hobby kennel or hobby cattery licenses required limitations requirements
issuance and maintenance special hobby kennel license.
A. It is unlawful for any person to keep and maintain any hobby kennel or hobby cattery without a
valid and subsisting license therefor The fee for such an annual license shall be assessed upon the
owner or keeper of the animals and shall be as provided in K.0 C 11 04 035 In addition, each animal
that is maintained at a hobby kennel or hobby cattery shall be licensed individually under K.0 C
11 04 030.B
B Any hobby kennel or hobby cattery license shall limit the total number of adult dogs and cats
kept by the hobby kennel or hobby cattery based on
1. Animal size;
2 Type and characteristics of the breed,
3. The amount of lot area, though the maximum number shall not exceed
a. twenty -five where the lot area contains five acres or more,
b ten where the lot area contains thirty -five thousand square feet but less than five acres, and
c. five where the lot area is Tess than thirty -five thousand square feet;
4 The facility specifications and dimensions in which the dogs and cats are to be maintained,
5 The zoning classification in which the hobby kennel or hobby cattery would be maintained
C The following are requirements for hobby kennels and hobby catteries.
1 All open run areas shall be completely surrounded by a six -foot fence set back at least twenty
feet from all property lines, though this requirement may be modified for hobby catteries as long as the
open run area contains the cats and prohibits the entrance of children For purposes of this section, "open
run area" means that area, within the property lines of the premises on which the hobby kennel or hobby
cattery is to be maintained, where the dogs and cats are sheltered or maintained If there is no area set
aside for sheltering or maintaining the dogs within the property lines of the premises the twenty foot
setback does not apply The property lines of premises not containing an open run area must be completely
surrounded by a six -foot fence,
2. No commercial signs or other appearances advertising the hobby kennel or hobby cattery are
permitted on the property except for the sale of the allowable offspring set forth in this section,
3. The manager of the regional animal services section may require setback, additional setback,
fencing, screening or soundproofing as the manager deems necessary to ensure the compatibility of the
hobby kennel or hobby cattery with the surrounding neighborhood Factors to be considered in determining
the compatibility are
a. statements regarding approval or disapproval of surrounding neighbors relative to maintenance
of a hobby kennel or hobby cattery at the address applied for;
b. history of verified animal care and control complaints relating to the dogs and cats of the
applicant at the address for which the hobby kennel or hobby cattery is applied for;
c. facility specifications or dimensions in which the dogs and cats are to be maintained,
d. animal size, type and characteristics of breed, and
e. the zoning classification of the premises on which the hobby kennel or hobby cattery is
maintained;
4. The hobby kennel or hobby cattery shall limit dog and cat reproduction to no more than one litter
per license year per female dog and two litters per license year per female cat; and
5. Each dog and cat in the hobby kennel or hobby cattery shall have current and proper
immunization from disease according to the dog's and cat's species and age. The immunizations shall
consist of distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza and parvo virus (DHLPP) inoculation for dogs
over three months old and feline herpesvirus 1, calicivirus and panleukopenia virus (FVRCP) inoculation for
cats over two months old and rabies inoculations for all dogs and cats over four months old
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D. A hobby kennel or hobby cattery license may be issued only when the manager of the regional
animal services section is satisfied that the requirements of K.0 C 11 04 060C.1 through 5 have been met.
The license may be terminated if the number of dogs and cats exceeds the number allowed by the regional
animal services section or if the facility fails to comply with any of the requirements of K.0 C 11 04 060
C.1.through 5
E.1. Persons owning a total number of dogs and cats exceeding three, who do not meet the
requirements for a hobby kennel license, may be eligible for a special hobby kennel license to be issued at no
cost by the regional animal services, which shall allow them to retain the specific animals then in their
possession, but only if the following conditions are met:
a. the applicant must apply for the special hobby kennel license and individual licenses for each
dog and cat by July 6, 1992, or at the time they are contacted by an animal care and control officer, King
County license inspector or King County pet license canvasser; and
b. the applicant is keeping the dogs and cats for the enjoyment of the species, and not as a
commercial enterprise.
2. The special hobby kennel license shall only be valid for those specific dogs and cats in the
possession of the applicant at the time of issuance, and is intended to allow pet owners to possess animals
beyond the limits otherwise imposed by K.0 C Title 21A until such a time as the death or transfer of the
animals reduces the number possessed to the legal limit set forth in K.0 C Title 21A.
3. The manager of the regional animal services section may deny any application for a special
hobby kennel license
a. based on past Animal Care and Control Code violations by the applicants dogs and cats or
verified complaints from neighbors regarding the applicant's dogs and cats; or
b if the animal or animals are maintained in inhumane conditions.
F The manager of the regional animal services section may authorize hobby kennels, hobby
catteries and special hobby kennels to exceed the maximum number of dogs and cats otherwise allowed
under this section where necessary to address an emergency proclaimed by the executive in accordance
with K.0 C. 12.52.030 (16861 18, 2010 Ord. 15801 10, 2007 Ord 11792 5, 1995 Ord. 10423 11,
1992: Ord 10168 4, 1991 Ord. 6370 5, 1983 Ord. 4610 3, 1979 Ord. 4269 1, 1979 Ord. 2428
3, 1975 Ord 1396 Art. II 4, 1972)
11.04.070 Animal shelters, kennels, hobby kennels, catteries, hobby catteries or pet shops
reporting required. Each animal shelter, kennel, hobby kennel, cattery, hobby cattery or pet shop shall
provide the regional animal services section with a monthly list of all dogs and cats that it has given away or
sold. The list shall include the origin, age, sex, color, breed, altered status and, if applicable, microchip
number and license number of each dog or cat given away or sold and the new owner's name, address and,
if available, email address and telephone number (Ord 16861 19, 2010 Ord 15801 11, 2007 Ord.
10423 7, 1992. Ord. 2428 4, 1975 Ord 1396 Art. II 5, 1972)
11.04.080 Animal shelters, kennels, catteries, grooming service or pet shops inspections
unsanitary conditions unlawful.
A. It shall be the duty of the director of the Seattle -King County department of public health or the
director's agent or the manager of the regional animal services section or the manager's agent to make or
cause to be made such an inspection as may be necessary to determine compliance with K.C.C. 11 04 090,
11.04 100 and 11.04.110. The owner or keeper of an animal shelter, kennel, cattery, grooming service or pet
shop shall admit to the premises, for the purpose of making an inspection, any officer, agent or employee of
the Seattle -King County department of public health or animal care and control authority at any reasonable
time that admission is requested
B It is unlawful to keep, use or maintain within King County any animal shelter, kennel, cattery,
grooming service or pet shop that is unsanitary, nauseous, foul or offensive, or in any way detrimental to
public health or safety and not in compliance with K.0 C. 11 04 070, 11 04 090, 11 04 100 or 11 04 110
(Ord. 16861 20, 2010 Ord. 15801 12, 2007. Ord. 10423 14, 1992: Ord 2428 5, 1975 Ord. 1396
Art. II 6, 1972)
EXHIBIT A
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ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 11 04 090 11 04 100
11.04.090 Animal shelters, kennels, grooming services, catteries and pet shops Conditions.
Animal shelters, kennels, catteries, grooming services and pet shops shall meet the following conditions.
A. Housing facilities shall be provided the animals and such shall be structurally sound and shall be
maintained in good repair; shall be designed so as to protect the animals from injury; shall contain the
animals; and shall restrict the entrance of other animals.
B Electric power shall be supplied in conformance with city, county, and state electrical codes
adequate to supply lighting and heating as may be required by this chapter Water shall be supplied at
sufficient pressure and quantity to clean indoor housing facilities and primary enclosures of debris and
excreta.
C Suitable food and bedding shall be provided and stored in facilities adequate to provide protection
against infestation or contamination by insects or rodents. Refrigeration shall be provided for the protection
of perishable foods.
D Provision shall be made for the removal and disposal of animal and food wastes, bedding, dead
animals, and debris. Disposal facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition, free from the infestation or
contamination of insects or rodents or disease, and from obnoxious or foul odors.
E. Washroom facilities, including sinks and toilets, with hot and cold water, must be conveniently
available for cleaning purposes, and a large sink or tub provided for the purpose of washing utensils,
equipment and facilities.
F Sick animals shall be separated from those appearing healthy and normal and, if for sale, shall be
removed from display and sale. Sick animals shall be kept in isolation quarters with adequate ventilation to
keep from contaminating well animals.
G. There shall be an employee on duty at all times during hours any store is open whose
responsibility shall be the care and welfare of the animals in that shop or department held for sale or display
H. An employee or owner shall come in to feed, water and do the necessary cleaning of animals and
birds on days the store or shop is closed
No person, persons, association, firm or corporation shall knowingly sell a sick or injured animal or
bird.
J No person, persons, association, firm or corporation shall misrepresent an animal or bird to a
consumer in any way (Ord. 10423 15, 1992: Ord 2428 6, 1975 Ord 1396 Art. II 7, 1972).
11.04.100 Animal shelters, kennels, catteries, grooming services and pet shops Indoor
facilities. Animal shelters, kennels and pet shops which have indoor housing facilities for animals and birds
shall:
A. Be sufficiently heated or cooled to protect such animals from temperatures to which they are not
normally acclimatized;
B. Be adequately ventilated to provide for the health of animals contained therein and to assist in the
removal of foul and obnoxious odors. Provision shall be made so that the volume of air within any enclosed
indoor facility shall be changed three times or more each hour This may be accomplished through the
location and periodic opening of doors and windows. If fans or ventilating equipment are used, they shall be
constructed in conformance with current standards of good engineering practice with respect to noise and
minimization of drafts,
C. Have sufficient natural or artificial lighting to permit routine inspection and cleaning at any time of
day In addition, sufficient natural or artificial lighting shall be supplied in the area of sinks and toilets to
provide for the hygiene of animal caretakers,
D. Have interior wall and ceiling surfaces constructed of materials which are resistant to the
absorption of moisture and odors, or such surfaces shall be treated with a sealant or with paint, when such
materials are not originally resistant to moisture or odors. Floor surfaces shall not be made of unsealed
wood In addition, interior walls shall be constructed so that the interface with floor surfaces is sealed from
the flow or accumulation of moisture or debris,
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E. Contain a drainage system which shall be connected to a sanitary sewer or septic tank system
which conforms to the standards of building codes in force within the county and shall be designed to rapidly
remove water and excreta in the cleaning of such indoor housing facility under any condition of weather or
temperature, provided, this requirement shall not apply to hobby kennels and pet shops. All indoor housing
facilities for animals, fish, or birds shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and a safe and
effective disinfectant shall be used in the cleaning of such facilities. (Ord. 10423 16, 1992. Ord. 2428 7,
1975 Ord. 1396 Art. II 8, 1972).
11.04.110 Animal shelters, kennels, catteries and pet shops Outdoor facilities. Animal
shelters, kennels, catteries and pet shops which have outdoor facilities for animals and birds shall:
A. Be constructed to provide shelter from excessive sunlight, rain, snow, wind, or other elements. In
addition, such facilities shall be constructed to provide sufficient space for the proper exercise and movement
of each animal contained therein,
B Be constructed to provide drainage and to prevent the accumulation of water, mud, debris,
excreta, or other materials and shall be designed to facilitate the removal of animal and food wastes;
C Be constructed with adequate walls or fences to contain the animals kept therein and to prevent
entrance of other animals. (Ord 10423 17, 1992: Ord 2428 8, 1975 Ord. 1396 Art. II 9, 1972)
11.04.130 Grooming parlors Conditions. Grooming parlors shall:
A. Not board animals but keep only dogs and cats for a reasonable time in order to perform the
business of grooming,
B. Provide such restraining straps for the dog or cat while it is being groomed so that such animal
shall neither fall nor be hanged;
C. Sterilize all equipment after each dog or cat has been groomed,
D. Not leave animals unattended before a dryer;
E. Not prescribe treatment or medicine that is the province of a licensed veterinarian as provided in
RCW 18 92.010;
F Not put more than one animal in each cage,
G. All floors and walls in rooms, pens and cages used to retain animals or in areas where animals
are clipped, groomed or treated must be constructed of water impervious material that can readily be
cleaned, and must be maintained in good repair;
H Hot and cold water must be conveniently available and a large sink or tub provided (minimum
size twenty-four inches by eighteen inches by twelve inches),
I Toilet and handwashing facilities with hot and cold running water must be conveniently available
for personnel employed;
J Only equipment necessary to the operation of the licensed establishment shall be kept or stored
on the premises and shall only be stored in a sanitary or orderly manner;
K. All cages, pens, or kennels used for holding animals shall be kept in a clean and sanitary
condition and must be disinfected on a routine basis. (Ord 2428 9, 1975 Ord 1396 Art. II 11, 1972)
11.04.140 Animal shelters, hobby kennels, kennels, pet shops, grooming parlors, guard dog
purveyors, guard dog trainers and guard dog purveyors, guard dog trainers and guard dog owners
additional conditions. The manager of the regional animal services section is authorized to promulgate
rules and regulations not in conflict with this title as they pertain to the conditions and operations of animal
shelters, hobby kennels, kennels, hobby catteries, catteries, pet shops and grooming parlors, guard dog
purveyors, guard dog trainers and guard dog owners The rules and regulations may be enacted only after a
public hearing has been held regarding the rules and regulations. Enforcement of these rules and
regulations may be appealed to the county board of appeals (Ord 16861 21, 2010: Ord. 15801 13,
2007 Ord 3232 10, 1977 Ord 1396 Art. II 12, 1972)
EXHIBIT A
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ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 11 04 150 11.04 165
11.04.150 Licenses, registration revocation, suspension or refusal to renew. The regional
animal services section may, in addition to other penalties provided in this title, revoke, suspend or refuse to
renew any hobby kennel, hobby cattery, guard dog purveyor, guard dog trainer license or guard dog
registration upon good cause or for failure to comply with any provision of this title Enforcement of such a
revocation, suspension or refusal shall be stayed during the pendency of an appeal filed in accordance with
K.0 C. 11.04.260 (Ord. 16861 22, 2010 Ord 15801 14, 2007: Ord 3232 11, 1977. Ord 2428 10,
1975: Ord. 1396 Art. II 13, 1972).
11.04.160 Licenses, registration revocation or refusal waiting period If an applicant has had
a license or registration revoked or a renewal refused, the applicant shall not be issued a hobby kennel
license, hobby cattery license, guard dog purveyor [license]", guard dog trainer license or guard dog
registration for one year after the revocation and refusal. (Ord. 16861 23, 2010: Ord 15801 15, 2007
Ord 3232 12, 1977 Ord 1396 Art. II 14, 1972)
*Reviser's note: Language added but not underlined in Ordinance 16861. See K.C.C. 1.24.075.
11.04.165 Individual private animal placement permit required qualifications limitations
inspection, denial and revocation.
A. Any person independently engaged in the fostering of dogs and cats who routinely possesses more
dogs and cats than are otherwise allowed in K.0 C Title 21A must obtain a private animal placement permit from
the regional animal services section. Permits shall be valid for one year from issuance and may not be
transferred.
B. In order to qualify for a private animal placement permit, an applicant must:
1 Maintain and care for dogs and cats in a humane and sanitary fashion, in compliance with K.0 C
11 04 090
2. Foster the dogs and cats at a location that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood
3 Agree to return stray or lost animals to their owners in accordance with K.0 C 11 04.210 before
placing the animals in an adoptive home
4. Agree to spay or neuter and license each dog or cat before placement into its new home and transfer
the license of each animal to its adoptive owner
5. Agree to coordinate their adoption process with the regional animal services section, including
reporting on the disposition of each animal, and only adopting to owners who would qualify to adopt an animal
from a King County animal care and control shelter based on the adoption procedures and guidelines used by the
regional animal services section.
C. Individuals or organizations holding a private animal placement permit shall be allowed to possess five
foster animals above the limit that would normally apply to their property under K.0 C Title 21A.
Permit holders are required to locate an adoptive home for each dog or cat within six months of acquiring
the dog or cat. If, after six months, an adoptive home has not been found for a dog or cat, the regional animal
services section shall review the situation to determine if the permit holder is complying with the permit. If the
manager of the regional animal services section ascertains that a good faith effort is being made to locate adoptive
homes, a six -month extension may be granted.
The presence of juvenile animals shall not necessarily place a permit holder over their limit unless the
manager of the regional animal services section determines that juvenile animals are present in such large
numbers as to otherwise place the permit holder out of compliance with the permit.
Holders of hobby kennel licenses shall be allowed to possess and foster five more animals than are
allowed by the conditions of a hobby kennel permit.
D The regional animal services may inspect the facilities of an applicant for a private animal placement
permit to determine whether or not such a permit shall be issued. In addition, the regional animal services may
periodically inspect the facilities of holders of private animal placement permits to ensure compliance with this
section. The regional animal services may also deny or revoke permits based on any one or more of the following:
1 A failure to meet the qualifications listed in subsections A. through C of this section,
2. Verified animal care and control complaints, and
3 Verified complaints by neighbors regarding the failure to comply with private animal placement
permit requirements. (Ord. 16861 24, 2010 Ord. 15801 16, 200T Ord. 11792 6, 1995 Ord 10809
3, 1993)
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EXHIBIT A
11.04.167 Organizational private animal placement permit required qualifications
Iimitations inspection, denial and revocation.
A. Any organization engaged in the fostering of dogs and cats whose members routinely or from
time to time have in their possession up to five more dogs and cats than are otherwise allowed in K.0 C Title
21A must obtain private animal placement permits from the regional animal services section for each of
those members. Organizations may purchase up to five permits, or up to twenty permits per year However,
the manager of the regional animal services section may issue more than twenty permits to an organization
when to do so would further the goals of the regional animal services section and be in the public interest.
Permits shall be valid for one year from issuance and may be transferred between members of the
organization.
B. In order to qualify to distribute private animal placement permits to its members an organization
must:
1 Be of a reputable nature and engaged in the fostering of animals solely for the benefit of the
animals involved, and not as a commercial enterprise,
2. Agree to furnish animal care and control with the names, addresses and phone numbers of
each of the holders of its permits, including immediately furnishing this information when a transfer takes
place, and
3 Agree that, to the best of their ability, they shall only distribute permits to individuals who shall
comply with the requirements of K.0 C 11.04 165 (Ord 16861 25, 2010 Ord 15801 17, 2007 Ord
11792 7, 1995 Ord. 10809 4, 1993)
III. ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURES
11.04.170 Enforcement power.
A. The manager of the regional animal services section and the animal care and control officers are
authorized to take such lawful action as may be required to enforce this chapter, Ordinance 10870, as
amended, and K.0 C Title 21A, as they pertain to the keeping of animals, and the laws of the state of
Washington as the laws pertain to animal cruelty, shelter, welfare and enforcement of control.
B. The manager of the regional animal services section or animal care and control officers shall not
enter a building designated for and used for private purposes, unless a proper warrant has first been issued
upon a showing that the officer has reasonable cause to believe an animal is being maintained in the building
in violation of this chapter
C The manager of the regional animal services section and animal care and control officers, while
pursuing or observing any animal in violation of this chapter, may enter upon any public or private property,
except any building designated for and used for private purposes, for the purpose of abating the animal
violation being pursued or observed.
D No person shall deny, prevent, obstruct or attempt to deny, prevent or obstruct an animal care
and control officer from pursuing any animal observed to be in violation of this chapter. Further, no person
shall fail or neglect, after a proper warrant has been presented, to promptly permit the manager of the
regional animal services section or an animal care and control officer to enter private property to perform any
duty imposed by this chapter Any person violating this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor (Ord 16861
26, 2010 Ord. 15801 18, 2007: Ord. 14498 11, 2002: Ord. 11792 8, 1995 Ord. 3980 3, 1978.
Ord. 2771 2, 1976: Ord. 2428 11, 1975 Ord. 1396 Art. III 1, 1972)
EXHIBIT A
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ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 11 04.180 11 04.210
11.04.180 Violations deemed nuisance abatement. All violations of this chapter are
detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and are public nuisances. All conditions that are
determined after review by the manager of the regional animal services section to be in violation of this
chapter shall be abated. (Ord. 16861 27, 2010 Ord 15801 19, 2007. Ord 1396 Art. III 2, 1972)
11.04.190 Violations Misdemeanor Penalty. Any person who allows an animal to be
maintained in violation of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by fine of not more than two
hundred fifty dollars and /or imprisonment for a term not to exceed ninety days. (Ord 1396 Art. III 3, 1972)
11.04.200 Violations civil penalty. In addition to or as an alternative to any other penalty
provided in this chapter or by law, any person whose animal is maintained in violation of this chapter shall
incur a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars per violation to be directly assessed by
the manager of the animal care and control authority plus billable costs of the animal care and control
authority The manager, in a reasonable manner, may vary the amount of the penalty assessed to consider
the appropriateness of the penalty to the nature and type of violation, the gravity of the violation, the number
of past and present violations committed and the good faith of the violator in attempting to achieve
compliance with prescribed requirements or after notification of a violation All civil penalties assessed shall
be enforced and collected in accordance with the procedure specified in this chapter (Ord 15801 20,
2007: Ord. 10168 6, 1991' Ord 7923 2, 1987 Ord 6370 6, 1983 Ord. 4610 5, 1979 Ord. 3548
6, 1978 Ord. 1396 Art. III 4, 1972)
11.04.210 Impounding.
A. The manager of the regional animal services section and the manager's authorized
representatives may apprehend any animals found doing any of the acts defined as a public nuisance or
being subjected to cruel treatment as defined by law. After the animal is apprehended, the regional animal
services section shall ascertain whether the animal is licensed or otherwise identifiable If reasonably
possible, the regional animal services section shall return the animal to the owner together with a notice of
violation of this chapter.
1. If it is not reasonably possible to immediately return a currently licensed animal to its owner, the
regional animal services section shall notify the owner within a reasonable time by regular mail or telephone
that the animal has been impounded and may be redeemed. Any currently licensed animal impounded in
accordance with this chapter shall be held for the owner at least one hundred twenty hours, after telephone
contact by the impounding agency or for at least two weeks after posting of the notification of impoundment
by regular mail.
2. Any other animal impounded in accordance with this chapter shall be held for its owner at least
seventy-two hours from the time of impoundment.
3 Any animal suffering from serious injury or disease may be euthanized.
4. At the discretion of the impounding authority, any animal may be held for a longer period than
otherwise specified in this section and redeemed by any person on payment of charges not exceeding those
prescribed in this chapter.
B. Any animal not redeemed shall be treated in one of the following ways:
1 Made available for adoption at the fee provided in K.0 C 11 04 035
a. As provided in K.0 C 11 04 400, all dogs and cats adopted from the King County animal
shelter shall be spayed or neutered before adoption, except that, persons adopting a juvenile may elect not to
spay or neuter the animal at the time of adoption if such persons purchase a juvenile license and pre-
purchase an adult altered license, effective the month that the animal would become six months of age
Such persons shall also pay a spay or neuter deposit that shall be returned to the adopting person upon
submission of proof that the sterilization was performed within six months from the adoption Failure to spay
or neuter such a dog or cat is a violation of this chapter and a breach of the adoption contract and shall result
in the forfeiture of the adoption and return of the dog or cat to King County animal care and control for the
required spaying or neutering. Persons adopting a juvenile dog or cat that is spayed or neutered may
purchase an adult altered license at the time of adoption, effective for one year
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b. The manager of the regional animal services section may adopt administrative rules regarding
the adoption of animals from King County shelters, or
2. Transferred to another animal welfare organization for adoption,
3. Entered into foster care; or
4 Euthanized
C The county shall not sell any animals for the purposes of medical research to any research
institute or any other purchasers.
D.1 Any unaltered dog or cat impounded more than once shall be spayed or neutered
a. by the regional animal services before the release of the dog or cat; or
b at the request of the owner, after release of the dog or cat to the owner, but only if the owner
agrees to pay a cash deposit of two hundred fifty dollars and provides proof of neutering or spaying on a
form provided by the county In order for the deposit to be refunded to the owner the form must be
certified by a licensed veterinarian within ten days of release of the dog or cat to the owner If proof of
neutering or spaying is not provided within ten days, the regional animal services may again impound the
dog or cat to verify that it is spayed or neutered If the animal is not spayed or neutered, the regional
animal services section may spay or neuter the animal before it is released to the owner.
2 If the dog or cat is spayed or neutered by the regional animal services section, the cost of the
spay or neuter shall be charged to the owner upon redemption but shall be deducted from the impound
and redemption fees otherwise required under this chapter (Ord 16861 28, 2010 Ord. 15801 21,
2007: Ord 11920 1, 1995 Ord. 10423 23, 1992 Ord 10168 7, 1991 Ord 7986 2, 1987 Ord
7871, 1986 Ord 6370 7, 1983 Ord 6243 1, 1982 Ord 6049, 1982 Ord 5805 3, 1981. Ord
2428 12, 1975 Ord. 1396 Art. III 5, 1972).
11.04.220 Additional enforcement. Notwithstanding the existence or use of any other remedy, the
manager of the regional animal services section may seek legal or equitable relief to enjoin acts or practices
and abate any conditions that constitute a violation of this chapter or other regulations adopted under this
chapter. (Ord. 16861 29, 2010 Ord 15801 22, 2007 Ord. 1396 Art. III 6, 1972)
11.04.225 Additional enforcement cruelty to animals.
A. The manager of the animal care and control authority may prohibit a person who is issued a
notice and order for violation of K.0 C 11 04.250 or who is either charged or convicted of animal cruelty
under either RCW 16.52.205 or 16.52.207 from owning, harboring, keeping or maintaining any animal if
the manager determines that the enforcement furthers the purposes of this chapter, in accordance with
the following a person may be prohibited from owning, harboring, keeping or maintaining any animal
1. For up to four years, if the person is found in violation of the animal cruelty provisions of
K.0 C 11 04.250 or convicted of a misdemeanor under RCW 16 52.207,
2. Indefinitely, if the person is convicted of a felony under RCW 16 52.205, or
3. Pending the final adjudication of either a notice and order issued under K.0 C 11 04.250 or a
charge under RCW 16 52.205 or 16 52.207.
B The director or authorized animal care and control officer may enforce this section through the
notice and order process in K.C.0 11 04.260. A notice and order issued to enforce this section is subject
to appeal, in accordance with K.0 C 11.04.270 (Ord. 15801 66, 2007)
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ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 11 04.230 11.04.235
11.04.230 Nuisances defined. For purposes of this chapter, nuisances are violations of this
chapter and shall be defined as follows:
A. Any public nuisance relating to animal care and control known at common law or in equity
jurisprudence,
B A dog running at large within the county;
C Any domesticated animal, whether licensed or not, that runs at large in any park or enters any
public beach, pond, fountain or stream or upon any public playground or school ground. However, this
subsection shall not prohibit a person from walking or exercising an animal in a public park or on any public
beach when the animal is on a leash, tether or chain not to exceed eight feet in length. Also, this subsection
shall not apply to any person using a trained service animal, to animal shows, exhibitions or organized dog
training classes if at least twenty-four hours' advance notice has been given to the animal care and control
authority by those persons requesting to hold the animal shows, exhibitions or organized dog- training
classes,
D. Any domesticated animal that enters any place where food is stored, prepared, served or sold to
the public, or any other public building or hall. However, this subsection shall not apply to any person using a
trained service animal, to veterinary offices or hospitals or to animal shows, exhibitions or organized dog
training classes if at least twenty-four hours' advance notice has been given to the animal care and control
authority by the persons requesting to hold the animal shows, exhibitions or organized dog- training classes,
E. Any female domesticated animal, whether licensed or not, while in heat and accessible to other
animals for purposes other than controlled and planned breeding,
F Any domesticated animal that chases, runs after or jumps at vehicles using the public streets and
alleys,
G Any domesticated animal that habitually snaps, growls, snarls, jumps upon or otherwise
threatens persons lawfully using the public sidewalks, streets, alleys or other public ways;
H Any animal that has exhibited vicious propensities and constitutes a danger to the safety of
persons or property off the animal's premises or lawfully on the animal's premises. However, in addition to
other remedies and penalties, the provisions of this chapter relating to vicious animals shall apply;
I. Any vicious animal or animal with vicious propensities that runs at large at any time is off the
owner's premises not securely leashed on a line or confined and in the control of a person of suitable age
and discretion to control or restrain the animal. However, in addition to other remedies and penalties, the
provisions of this chapter relating to vicious animals shall apply;
J Any domesticated animal that howls, yelps, whines, barks or makes other oral noises, in such a
manner as to disturb any person or neighborhood to an unreasonable degree,
K. Any domesticated animal that enters upon a person's property without the permission of that
person,
L. Animals staked, tethered or kept on public property without prior written consent of the animal
care and control authority;
M. Animals on any public property not under control by the owner or other competent person,
N Animals harbored, kept or maintained and known to have a contagious disease unless under the
treatment of a licensed veterinarian, and
O Animals running in packs. (14498 12, 2002. Ord. 7923 3, 1987. Ord 6370 8, 1983 Ord
1396 Art. III 7, 1972)
11.04.235 Transfer of unaltered dogs and cats prohibited. It is a violation of this chapter to sell
or give away unaltered dogs and cats in any public places or to auction off or raffle unaltered dogs and cats
as prizes or gifts. (Ord. 10423 8, 1992)
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11.04.240 11.04.260 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
11.04.240 Unlawful acts against police department dogs Penalty for violation.
A. No person shall willfully torment, torture, beat, kick, strike or harass any dog used by a police
department for police work, or otherwise interfere with the use of any such dog for police work by said
department or its officers or members.
B. Any person who violates subsection A. of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor,
punishable by not more than ninety days in jail or not more than two hundred fifty dollar fine, or both. (Ord.
4552 2, 3, 1979)
11.04.250 Violations unlawful acts cruelty to animals database.
A. It is unlawful for any person to
1 Willfully and cruelly injure or kill any animal by any means causing it fright or pain,
2. By reason of neglect or intent to cause or allow any animal to endure pain, suffering or injury or
to fail or neglect to aid or attempt alleviation of pain, suffering or injury the person has so caused to any
animal;
3. Lay out or expose any kind of poison, or to leave exposed any poison food or drink for humans,
animals or fowl, or any substance or fluid whatever whereon or wherein there is or shall be deposited or
mingled, any kind of poison or deadly substance or fluid whatever, on any premises, or in any unenclosed
place, or to aid or abet any person in so doing, unless in accordance with RCW 16 52.190; and
4 Abandon any domesticated animal by dropping off or leaving the animal on the street, road or
highway, in any other public place or on the private property of another
B. The regional animal services section shall keep a database containing the names of all persons
who are either found in violation of K.0 C 11 04.250 or charged or convicted of animal cruelty under either
RCW 16 52.205 or 16.52.207. Further, the regional animal services section shall coordinate with law
enforcement, when necessary, to keep this database current. (Ord 16861 30, 2010 Ord 15801 24,
2007: Ord 14498 13, 2002: Ord 1396 Art. III 8, 1972).
11.04.260 Violations notice and order.
A. Whenever the manager of the regional animal services section or animal care and control officer
has found an animal maintained in violation of this chapter, the manager of the regional animal services
section shall commence proceedings to cause the abatement of each violation.
B The manager of the regional animal services section or animal care and control officer shall issue
a notice of violation and an order directed to the owner or the person presumed to be the owner of the animal
maintained in violation of this chapter The notice and order shall contain:
1 The name and address if known of the owner or person presumed to be the owner of the animal
in violation of this chapter;
2. The license number, if available, and description of the animal in violation sufficient for
identification,
3 A statement to the effect that the manager or animal care and control officer has found the
animal maintained illegally with a brief and concise description of the conditions, which caused the animal to
be in violation of this chapter, including reference to the specific sections of code or statute violated and,
where relevant, reference to the specific sections of code or statute authorizing removal of the animal;
4. A statement of the action required to be taken to abate the violation, as determined by the
manager of the regional animal services section.
a. If the manager has determined the animal in violation must be disposed of, the order shall
require that the abatement be completed within a specified time from the order as determined by the
manager to be reasonable,
b If the manager of the regional animal services section determined to assess a civil penalty, the
order shall require that the penalty shall be paid within fourteen days from the order
5. Statements advising that if any required abatement is not commenced within the time specified,
the manager of the regional animal services section shall proceed to cause abatement and charge the costs
thereof against the owner;
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ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 11.04.260 11.04.270
6. Statements advising:
a. that a person having a legal interest in the animal may appeal from the notice of violation and
order or any action of the manager of the regional animal services section to the board of appeals, but only if
the appeal is made in writing as provided by this chapter and filed with the manager of the regional animal
services section within fourteen days from the service of the notice of violation and order; and
b. that failure to appeal constitutes a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and
determination of the matter
C The notice and order shall be served on the owner or presumed owner of the animal in violation
D Service of the notice of violation and order shall be made upon all persons entitled thereto
1 Personally;
2. By mailing a copy of the notice of violation and order by certified mail, postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, to the person at the person's last known address, or
3 By posting the notice of violation and order on the front door of the living unit of the owner or
person with right to control the animal if the owner or person is not home.
E. Proof of service of the notice of violation and order shall be made at the time of service by a
written declaration under penalty of perjury executed by the person effecting service, declaring the time, date
and manner in which service was made (Ord 16861 31, 2010* Ord 15801 25, 2007 Ord. 6370 9,
1983 Ord 1396 Art. III 9, 1972)
11.04.270 Appeals.
A. The King County board of appeals as established by Article 7 of the King County Charter is
designated to hear appeals by parties aggrieved by actions of the manager of the regional animal services
section under this chapter. The board may adopt reasonable rules or regulations for conducting its business.
Copies of all rules and regulations adopted by the board shall be delivered to the manager of the regional
animal services section, who shall make them freely accessible to the public. All decisions and findings of the
board shall be rendered to the appellant in writing with a copy to the manager of the regional animal services
section.
B. Any person entitled to service under K.0 C 11 04.260 B may appeal from any notice and order
or any action of the manager of the regional animal services section under this chapter by filing at the office
of the manager of the regional animal services section within fourteen days from the service of the order, a
written appeal containing
1. A heading in the words "Before the Board of Appeals of the County of King";
2. A caption reading' "Appeal of giving the names of all appellants participating in the
appeal;
3. A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the animal involved
in the notice and order;
4. A brief statement in concise language of the specific order or action protested, together with any
material facts claimed to support the contentions of the appellant;
5. A brief statement in concise language of the relief sought, and the reasons why it is claimed the
protested order or action should be reversed, modified or otherwise set aside,
6. The signatures of all parties' names as appellants, and their official mailing addresses,
7. The verification, by declaration under penalty of perjury, of at least one appellant as to the truth
of the matters stated in the appeal.
C. The board of appeals shall set a time and place, not more than thirty days from the notice of
appeal for a hearing on the appeal. Written notice of the time and place of hearing shall be given at least ten
days before the hearing to each appellant by the manager -clerk of the board
D. At the hearing, the appellant shall be entitled to appear in person, to be represented by counsel
and to offer evidence that is pertinent and material to the action of the manager of the regional animal
services section. Only those matters or issues specifically raised by the appellant in the written notice of
appeal shall be considered.
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E. Failure of any person to file an appeal in accordance with this section shall constitute a waiver of
the right to an administrative hearing.
F Enforcement of any notice and order of the manager of the regional animal services section
issued under this chapter shall be stayed during the pending of an appeal, except impoundment of an animal
that is vicious or dangerous or cruelly treated.
G. In proceedings before the board, the regional animal services section shall bear the burden of
proving by a preponderance of the evidence both the violation and the appropriateness of the remedy it has
imposed (Ord. 16861 32, 2010: Ord. 15801 26, 2007: Ord 1396 Art. III 10, 1972)
11.04.280 Redemption procedures. Any animal impounded pursuant to the provisions of Section
11 04.210 may be redeemed upon payment of the redemption fee as provided in Section 11 04 035 Owners
of impounded licensed dogs or cats shall not be charged a redemption fee on the first offense but shall be
charged on the second offense at the second offense rate. An additional kenneling fee for each twenty -four-
hour period, or portion thereof, during which such dog or cat is retained by the impounding agency shall be
made payable to the county The redemption fee for livestock shall be as provided in Section 11 04 035 plus
any hauling and boarding costs due. Livestock not redeemed may be sold at public auction by the
impounding agency The hauling and boarding costs for livestock impounded shall be in accordance with the
rate established by contract between the county and the given stock yard used for holding such animal. (Ord.
10168 8, 1991. Ord 7861 2, 1986 Ord. 6702 2, 1984 Ord 6370 10, 1983 Ord 6243 2, 1982:
Ord. 4610 6, 1979 Ord. 3980 2, 1978: Ord 2428 13, 1975. Ord 1396 Art. III 11, 1972)
11.04.290 Vicious animals corrective action.
A.1. An animal, declared by the manager of the regional animal services section to be vicious, may
be harbored, kept or maintained in King County only upon compliance with those requirements prescribed by
the manager. In prescribing the requirements, the manager must take into consideration the following
factors.
a. the breed of the animal and its characteristics,
b the physical size of the animal;
c. the number of animals in the owner's home;
d the zoning involved, size of the lot where the animal resides and the number and proximity of
neighbors,
e. the existing control factors, including, but not limited to, fencing, caging, runs and staking
locations; and
f the nature of the behavior giving rise to the manager's determination that the animal is vicious,
including
(1) extent of injury or injuries;
(2) circumstance, such as time of day, if it was on or off the property and provocation instinct;
and
(3) circumstances surrounding the result and complaint, such as neighborhood disputes,
identification, credibility of complainants and witnesses.
2. Requirements that may be prescribed include, but are not limited to, the following
a. Erection of additional or new fencing adequate to keep the animal within the confines of its
property;
b. Construction of a run within which the animal is to be kept. Dimensions of the run shall be
consistent with the size of the animal;
c. Keeping the animal on a leash adequate to control the animal, the length and location to be
determined by the manager When unattended the leash must be securely fastened to a secure object;
d. Maintenance of the animal indoors at all times, except when personally controlled on a leash
adequate to control the animal by the owner or a competent person at least fifteen years old, and
e Removal of the animal from the county within forty-eight hours from receipt of such a notice.
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ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 11 04.290 11 04 335
3 Failure to comply with any requirement prescribed by the manager in accordance with this
section constitutes a misdemeanor. Such an animal shall not be kept in unincorporated King County after
forty -eight hours after receiving written notice from the manager Such an animal or animals found in
violation of this section shall be impounded and disposed of as an unredeemed animal and the owner or
keeper of the animal or animals has no right to redeem the animal or animals.
B.1. Any animal constituting a public nuisance as provided in this chapter shall be abated and
removed from the county by the owner or by the manager of the regional animal services section, upon the
receipt of three notices and orders of violation by the owner in any one -year period, though this removal
procedure shall not apply to the vicious animal removal procedure set out in K.0 C. 11.04.290.A.3 Where it
is established by record in accordance with this chapter and no finding was entered showing that the owner
will be able to provide reasonable restraints to protect the public from repetitions of violations, the manager of
the regional animal services section shall notify and direct the owner of the animal to abate or remove the
same from the county within ninety -six hours from the notice If the animal is found to be within the confines
of King County after ninety-six hours have elapsed from the notice, the same shall be abated and removed
by the manager of the regional animal services section. Animals removed in accordance with this section
shall be removed from King County or be subjected to euthanasia by the regional animal services section.
2. Any animal that bites, attacks or attempts to bite one or more persons two or more times within
a two -year period is declared to be a public nuisance and shall not be kept within unincorporated King County
forty-eight hours after receiving written notice from the manager Such an animal or animals found in
violation of this section shall be impounded and disposed of as an unredeemed animal, and the owner or
keeper of [the] animal or animals has no right to redeem the animal. (Ord. 16861 33, 2010 Ord 15801
27, 2007 Ord 7923 4, 1987' Ord. 2428 14, 1975 Ord 1396 Art. III 12, 1972)
11.04.300 Civil penalty and abatement costs Liability of owner. The civil penalty and the cost
of abatement are also personal obligations of the animal owner The prosecuting attorney on behalf of King
County may collect the civil penalty and the abatement work costs by use of all appropriate legal remedies.
(Ord 1396 Art. III 13, 1972)
11.04.310 Costs of enforcement action. In addition to costs and disbursements provided for by
statute, the prevailing party in a collection action under this chapter may, in the court's discretion, be allowed
interest and a reasonable attorney's fee The prosecuting attorney shall seek such costs, interest, and
reasonable attorneys fees on behalf of King County when the county is the prevailing party (Ord 1396 Art.
III 14, 1971).
11.04.330 Additional rules and regulations. The regional animal services section is authorized to
make and enforce rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter section, and it is
unlawful to violate or fail to comply with any of such rules and regulations. All of such rules and regulations
shall be reduced to writing and adopted in accordance with K.0 C chapter 2.98 (Ord 16861 34, 2010:
Ord. 6370 12, 1983)
11.04.335 Waiver of fees and penalties.
A. The manager of the regional animal services section may waive or provide periods of amnesty for
payment of outstanding licensing fees, late licensing penalty fees, adoption fees and redemption and
sheltering fees, in whole or in part, when to do so would further the goals of the regional animal services
section and be in the public interest.
B In determining whether a waiver should apply, the manager of the regional animal services
section must take into consideration the following elements
1. The reason the animal was impounded;
2. The reason or basis for the violation, the nature of the violation, the duration of the violation and
the likelihood the violation will not recur;
3. The total amount of the fees charged as compared with the gravity of the violation,
4. The effect on the owner, the animal's welfare and the regional animal services section if the fee
or fees or penalties are not waived and no payment is received (Ord. 16861 35, 2010 Ord 15801 29,
2007 Ord. 10809 7, 1993 Ord 7986 3, 1987)
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11 04 345 11 04.410 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
11M4.345 Private Animal Placement Permit Citizen Complaint Process.
A. Upon receiving a citizen complaint involving the maintenance of either an Individual or
Organizational Private Animal Placement Permit, the director shall cause the following to be performed
1. Issue a Notice of Complaint to the holder of the permit, and the organization which issued the
permit, if applicable, advising such person of the allegation(s) made in the complaint.
2. Require the permit holder, and organization if applicable, to respond, in writing, to the
allegation(s) in the Notice of Complaint within ten days of receipt of the Notice of Complaint.
3. Investigate the allegation(s) in the written complaint and the response submitted by the permit
holder, and organization, if applicable
4. Make a finding as to the validity of the allegation(s) in the complaint. If it is found to be a valid
complaint the director shall revoke the permit pursuant to the qualifications described in K.0 C 11 04 030
and K.0 C 11 04 165
B Failure to respond, in writing, to a Notice of Complaint within ten days shall constitute a waiver of
the permit holder's, and organization's, if applicable, right to contest the allegation(s) in the complaint and
shall be prima facie evidence that the allegation(s) are valid, and the permit shall be revoked. (Ord 10809
5, 1993)
IV. MANDATORY SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM
11.04.400 Mandatory spaying and neutering.
A. No person shall own or harbor any cat or dog over the age of six months that has not been
spayed or neutered unless the person holds an unaltered animal license for the animal pursuant to K.0 C
11 04 030
B Guide dog puppies in training and police service dogs are exempted from the provisions of this
section.
C Any dog or cat over the age of six months adopted from an animal shelter in King County shall be
spayed or neutered before transfer to the owner. (Ord 10423 2, 1992)
11.04.410 Spay or neuter vouchers. When issuing a license for an unaltered pet the regional
animal services section may provide to the applicant a voucher for the payment of all or part of the cost of a
spay or neuter operation by a licensed veterinarian on the pet, with the amount of the voucher established by
the manager of regional animal services based upon available resources and appropriation authority being
provided by the council. The regional animal services section shall compile, maintain and make available to
the public a list of veterinarians who accept the vouchers as full or partial payment for spay or neuter
operations. Spay or neuter vouchers shall be redeemed through the King County treasury by veterinarians
who have performed a spay or neuter operation on a pet licensed in King County as an unaltered pet. (Ord
16861 36, 2010 Ord. 15801 30, 2007: Ord 10423 24, 1992)
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ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 11 04 500 11 04 550
V. OTHER PROVISIONS
11.04.500 Euthanasia rate targets.
A. It shall be the policy of King County that a maximum euthanasia rate target is set to measure the
progress towards reducing the rates of cats and dogs euthanized by the regional animal services section or
its designees. The euthanasia rates shall be calculated based on the total number of live cats and dogs take
in to King County custody to include stray, homeless, abandoned, unwanted or surrendered animals, and
animals euthanized at an owner's request. The euthanasia rates shall exclude animals euthanized at the
order of the director of the Seattle -King County department of public health and those animals who are not in
the custody of King County but are brought to a King County shelter by their owner or guardian for the
purposes of licensing, or clinic services, such as spaying, neutering and vaccinations should such services
be made available to the public by the regional animal services section
B. The total number of cats and dogs euthanized by the regional animal services section is not to
exceed fifteen percent. (Ord 16861 37, 2010 Ord 15801 31, 2007 Ord. 10423 6, 1992)
11.04.510 Unaltered dogs and cats Advertising requirements. No person in unincorporated
King County shall publish or advertise to King County residents the availability of any unaltered cat or dog
unless the publication or advertisement includes. the unaltered animal's license number or the animal's
juvenile license number, provided, however that nothing in this chapter shall prohibit licensed breeders from
advertising in national publications for sale of a planned litter or litters. (Ord 10423 9, 1992)
11.04.520 Rabies vaccination required. All dogs and cats six months of age or older shall be
vaccinated against rabies. All vaccinations shall be performed in accordance with the standards contained in
the Compendium of Animal Rabies Control as amended, published by the National Association of State
Public Health Veterinarians, Inc. (Ord. 10423 19, 1992).
11.04.530 Exemptions from chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to dogs and
cats in the custody of an animal facility registered or licenses by the United States Department of Agriculture
and regulated by 7 United States Code 2131, et seq (Ord. 10423 20, 1992)
11.04.540 Unauthorized release of animals from confinement. No person other than the owner
or person authorized by the owner of the animal shall release any animal from any confinement, vehicle or
restraint unless the release is necessary for the immediate health and safety of the animal, though this
section shall not apply to peace officers and animal care and control or humane officers. (Ord. 15801 32,
2007 Ord. 10423 21, 1992).
11.04.550 Monitoring and reporting. The regional animal services section shall report to the
council no less than twice each year on the number of animals taken into King County's custody, the average
length of stay for animals, the number of animals redeemed by their owners, the number of animals adopted,
the number of animals transferred to other animal welfare organizations or agencies, the number of animals
euthanized, the number of animals euthanized at an owner's request, the number of animals euthanized due
to a determination of vicious temperament, the number of animals euthanized due to a determination that the
animal had a poor or grave prognosis of health and was irremediably suffering, the number of animals that
die of causes other than an administered method of euthanasia, the number of animals spayed or neutered,
the number of animal cruelty cases, the number and type of pet licenses issued and the number of spay or
neuter vouchers issued and redeemed. The reports shall include program revenues, expenditures, status of
payments from cities for contractual services, an accounting for the use of the animal bequest funds and
impacts to the general fund. These twice- annual reports shall be prepared concurrent with and include the
reports developed for cities per the terms of any interlocal agreements for regional animal services. One
paper copy and an electronic copy of each report shall be filed with the clerk of the council, who shall
distribute electronic copies to all councilmembers (Ord. 16861 38, 2010 Ord 15801 33, 2007 Ord
10423 22, 1992).
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11.04.560 Public information education. The animal care and control authority in conjunction with
the King County animal care and control citizen's advisory committee shall develop a public information and
education campaign about responsible pet ownership, pet adoption and the benefits of spay and neuter
operations. The campaign should be coordinated with other animal interest groups The materials shall be
made available to the general public and provided to each person obtaining a license or redeeming a pet.
Materials shall be made available to and disseminated through veterinarians, pet shops, catteries, kennels
and the media. The use of pro bono assistance from entities having expertise in public advertising or
information campaigns is encouraged (Ord. 15801 34, 2007 Ord. 10423 25, 1992).
11.04.570 Breeder certification program. The regional animal services section shall develop a
breeder certification program, including a definition of the term "breeder," to promote the "best management
practices" for the breeding and caring of animals. The proposed breeder certification program shall be
submitted to the county council for approval. (Ord. 16861 39, 2010 Ord 15801 35, 2007. Ord 10423
26, 1992)
11.04.580 Canvassing program. The animal care and control authority shall develop and
implement a twelve -month program to canvass for compliance with the licensing requirements of this
chapter The program shall be directed at households within unincorporated areas of King County and cities
under contract with King County for animal care control services Animal care and control authority
employees and persons or organizations under contract to the animal care and control authority performing
the canvassing may issue pet licenses and collect license fees. The canvassing program shall be reviewed
by the animal care and control authority. Funding for subsequent years shall be reviewed annually based
upon an evaluation of the efficacy of the canvassing program (Ord 15801 36, 2007. Ord 10423 27,
1992)
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DOG LEASH LAW 11 08
Chapter 11.08
DOG LEASH LAW
Sections:
11.08.010 Purpose
11.08.020 Definitions.
11.08.030 Dogs at large prohibited in dog control zones.
11.08.035 Methods to establish dog control zones.
11.08 040 Petitions to create dog control zones
11.08 050 Violations misdemeanor penalty
11 08 060 Violations civil penalty
11 08 075 Dog control zone urban areas of King County
11 08 080 Dog control zone Fairwood community
11 08.090 Dog control zone Federal Way community.
11 08 100 Dog control zone Riverbend community
11 08 110 Dog control zone Eastgate community
11 08.120 Dog control zone Maplewood Heights community
11 08 130 Dog control zone Boulevard Lane community
11 08 140 Dog control zone North Rose Hill.
11 08.150 Dog control zone Fairwood West community
11 08.160 Dog control zone Wilderness Rim Community
11 08.170 Dog control zone Cherokee Bay Community
11.08.180 Dog control zone 101 Pines.
11 08.190 Dog control zone Crest Air Park.
11 08.200 Dog control zone Mar Cheri.
11 08.210 Dog control zone Timberlane.
11 08.220 Dog control Zone Lea Hill Village.
11 08.230 Dog control zone Redondo
11 08.240 Dog control zone Greenwood Point.
11 08.250 Dog control zone Cottage Glen.
11 08.260 Dog control zone Eden View
11 08.270 Dog control zone Kingsgate Highlands.
11 08.280 Dog control zone Forest Estates.
11 08.290 Dog control zone Sammamish Beach Club
11 08 300 Dog control zone Cedar Downs and an adjoining area.
11 08 310 Dog control zone Plat of Lake Margaret.
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DOG LEASH LAW 11 08.010 11 08 035
11.08.010 Purpose. Under chapter 16.10 RCW, it is the intention of King County to enforce a dog
leash law in selected areas of King County. It is the intention of King County to administer a dog leash law in
conjunction with the rules and regulations of the animal care and control authority in this title. (Ord. 15801
41, 2007. Ord 3548 1, 1978).
11.08.020 Definitions. In construing the provisions of this chapter, except where otherwise plainly
declared or clearly apparent from the context, words used in this chapter shall be given their common and
ordinary meaning; in addition, the following definitions shall apply
A. "At large" means to be off the premises of the owner and not under the control of the owner by
leash; provided, that an animal within an automobile or other vehicle of its owner shall be deemed to be upon
the owner's premises.
B. "Lawful training" means to be engaged in training on the premises of the owner or on the land of
another person by permission, or on public land that is set aside for training or is open for hunting or trapping;
provided, that the dog is accompanied afield by the owner or trainer A "no- shooting" area shall not be
interpreted to mean a "no- training" area.
C "Leash" includes a cord, thong or chain not more than fifteen feet in length by which an animal is
physically controlled by the person accompanying it.
D "Restraint." An animal is considered to be under restraint if it is maintained and remains within
the property limits of its owner or keeper (Ord. 3732 3, 1978. Ord. 3548 2, 1978)
11.08.030 Dogs at large prohibited in dog control zones. It is unlawful for owners, residing
within a designated dog control zone, to allow their dogs to be at large or without restraint, except that this
section shall not apply where the dogs are engaged in obedience training, lawful hunting activity, lawful
competition sanctioned by a nationally recognized body or a local chapter thereof, or lawful training in
preparation for such hunting or competition, are working dogs engaged in the herding of livestock, or are
working dogs engaged in sanctioned search and rescue activities. (Ord. 11150 3, 1993 Ord 3548 3,
1978)
11.08.035 Methods to establish dog control zones. There are two methods to establish dog
control zones.
A. By initiation of the county council pursuant to RCW 16 10; and
B By petition pursuant to K.0 C 11.08.040 (Ord 10574 1, 1992)
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11 08 040 11 08 060 ANIMAL CONTROL
11.08.040 Petitions to create dog control zones.
A. Petitions requesting the King County council to create a dog control zone shall be submitted to
the office of the clerk of the council. The clerk of the council shall forward copies of the petitions and other
materials to:
1 The office of the councilmember in whose district the proposed zone is requested;
2. The regional animal services section, and
3 The director of elections.
B. Petitions shall be accompanied by a map and should include a legal description of the proposed
zone. In addition, the petitions should contain:
1 The signatures, both written and printed legibly, of at least ten percent of the registered voters
within the proposed zone; and
2. The popular addresses of the petitioners.
C Upon receipt of the copy of the filed petition, the regional animal services shall conduct a
comprehensive review of the enforceability of the proposed boundaries and if necessary recommend
alternative boundaries to the director of the department of executive services and the affected
councilmember.
D The department of elections shall:
1 Determine the approximate number of registered voters within the proposed zone,
2. Determine the number of signatures of registered voters in the petition, and
3. Forward the conclusions regarding the number of signatures of registered voters and total
number of registered voters residing within the proposed zone to the office of the affected councilmember
and the director of the department of executive services
E. The executive may recommend by ordinance a proposed dog control zone to the council based
on the recommendation of the director of the department of executive services
F. In addition to other statutory requirements, the council may cause to occur any public meetings or
notification through the local media as it considers necessary to ensure that affected citizens are aware of the
proposed ordinance to create a dog control zone.
G. If the King County council finds the formation of the petitioned area to be beneficial to be public
health, safety and general welfare, it shall establish such a dog control zone by ordinance. The council shall
consider, but is not limited to considering, the location, terrain and surrounding land use of the petitioned
area. (Ord 16861 40, 2010 Ord 15971 61, 2007 Ord. 15801 42, 2007 Ord 14498 16, 2002.
Ord. 3732 1, 1978)
Editor's Note: 8 of Ord. 3548, originally appearing in K.C.0 11.08.040, has been relocated in K.C.C. 11.08.090.
11.08.050 Violations misdemeanor penalty. Any owner of an animal in violation of this chapter
is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by either a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars or
imprisonment for a term not to exceed ninety days, or both. However, for the first thirty days following the
enactment of each individual dog control zone, no penalty shall be assessed in those cases where a licensed
animal is maintained in violation of this chapter and the animal care and control officer is able to determine
the owner and, if impounded, return the animal to its owner directly from the site in which it was impounded.
(Ord 15801 43, 2007 Ord. 3810 2, 1978 Ord. 3548 4, 1978)
11.08.060 Violations civil penalty. In addition to, or as an alternate to, any other penalty provided
in this title or by general law, any person whose animal is maintained in violation of this chapter shall incur a
civil penalty plus billable costs of the regional animal services section The penalty for a violation shall be as
provided in K.0 C 11 04.035 However, for the first thirty days following the enactment of each individual dog
control zone, no penalty shall be assessed for a violation of this chapter that occurs within the newly
established dog control zone. (Ord. 16861 41, 2010 15801 44, 2007 Ord 10168 9, 1991 Ord 3810
3, 1978 Ord. 3548 5, 1978)
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DOG LEASH LAW 11 08 075 11 08 090
11.08.075 Dog control zone urban areas of King County. Dog control zone established In
addition to the dog control zones already in effect under the provisions of this chapter, there is created a dog
control zone in the following urban zoning districts of unincorporated King County R -1 through R-48, 0, NB,
RB, CB and I. (Ord. 16861 42, 2010 Ord. 11150 1 -2, 1993).
11.08.080 Dog control zone Fairwood community. Under the provisions of this chapter, there is
created a dog control zone in the following described area.
The description for the Fairwood Community includes the area bounded on the north by 140th Place
SE and the north margin of the transmission line, on the east by the extension of 164th Avenue SE which is
also the east boundary of the proposed plats of Fairwood Park Division 15 and 16, on the south by the
extension of the centerline of SE 176th Street and the centerline of the Cedar River pipeline and bounded on
the west by 140th Avenue SE. The legal description is as follows.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION All of Section 26, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W M. lying southerly
of the north margin of the Bonneville transmission line and all of the E 1/2 of Section 27, said Township and
Range lying northerly of the centerline of the Cedar River pipeline right -of -way and southerly of the centerline
of 140th Place SE and the north margin of the Bonneville transmission line. (Ord 3548 8(part) (1), 1978).
11.08.090 Dog control zone Federal Way community. Under the provisions of this chapter
there is created a dog control zone in the following described areas.
A. All of King County, Washington, lying southeasterly of Puget Sound and lying westerly of the
following described line. Beginning at the westernmost corner of Lakota Division No 2 (Volume 22/12) in
Section 1, Township 21 North, Range 3 East, W.M thence southeasterly along the southwesterly line of said
plat to the south line of said Section 1; thence easterly along south line to the centerline of Dumas Avenue,
thence southerly along said centerline to the centerline of State Route 509; thence southeasterly and easterly
along said centerline of State Route 509 to the centerline of 21st Avenue SW; thence southerly along said
centerline to the centerline of SW 356th Street; thence west along said centerline to the King County /Pierce
County line and the terminus of this described line
B Beginning at the shoreline of Puget Sound and the northwesterly extension of the centerline of
Redondo Way S., thence southeasterly along said extension and the centerline of Redondo Way S to the
centerline of State Route 509, also known as Dash Point Road, thence southwesterly and westerly along said
centerline to the centerline of 1st Avenue S thence southerly along said centerline of 1st Avenue S to the
centerline of SW 308th St., thence westerly along said centerline of SW 308th St. to the centerline of State
Route 509; thence southwesterly along said centerline to the west line of Section 7, Township 21 North,
Range 4 East, W M. said line being also the extended centerline of 16th Avenue SW; thence northerly along
said west line of Section 7 to the shoreline of Puget Sound; thence northeasterly along said shoreline to the
point of beginning
The dog control zone, the boundaries of which are specified in subsection (2) of this section, shall
expire April 30, 1979, unless reenacted by ordinance (Ord. 3927 1 -2, 1978: Ord 3548 8 (part) (2),
1978).
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11.08.100 -11 08 150 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
11.08.100 Dog control zone Riverbend community. Under the provisions of this chapter, there
is created a dog control zone in the following described area near North Bend
All the area within the following recorded plats Riverbend Homesites Division No 1 (Volume 70,
pages 80, 81 and 82), Riverbend Homesites Division No 2 (Volume 73, pages 40, 41 and 42), Riverbend
Homesites Division No. 3 (Volume 76, pages 31, 32 and 33) and Riverbend Homesites Division No 4
(Volume 76, page 34) all recorded in Records of Plats, King County, Washington, also that portion of the
railroad right -of -way lying within Riverbend Homesites Division No 3 (Ord 3810 1, 1978)
11.08.110 Dog control zone Eastgate community. Under the provisions of this chapter, there is
created a dog control zone in the following described area near Eastgate.
All of the unincorporated area of King County lying within the following subdivision in Township 24
North, Range 5 East, W.M., the South half of the South half of Section 10; the South half of the Southwest
quarter of Section 11; the North half of the Northwest quarter of Section 14, the Southwest quarter of the
Northwest quarter of Section 14, the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 14, the Northeast
quarter of Section 15, the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 15 (Ord 3811 1, 1978)
11.08.120 Dog control zone Maplewood Heights community. Under the provisions of this
chapter there is created a dog control zone in the following described area.
Maplewood Heights as recorded in Vol. 78 of Plats, pages 1, 2, 3, and 4, together with Eastwood
Park, Division 2 as recorded in Vol. 88 of Plats, pages 63, 64, and 65, all in Records of King County (Ord
4149 1, 1979)
11.08.130 Dog control zone Boulevard Lane community. Under the provisions of this chapter,
there is created a dog control zone in the following described area, which includes numerous divisions of
Boulevard Lane:
Boulevard Lane Div. 1 (Vol. 80, pages 89 90); Boulevard Lane Div 2 (Vol. 82, pages 20 21),
Boulevard Lane Div. 3 (Vol. 84, pages 31, 32 33), Boulevard Lane Div 4 5 (Vol. 89, pages 29 30),
Boulevard Lane Div 6 (Vol. 96, pages 55 56), Boulevard Lane Div 7 (Vol 102, pages 10 11); all
recorded in Volumes of Plats, Records of King County, Washington. (Ord. 4150 1, 1979)
11.08.140 Dog control zone North Rose Hill. Under the provisions of this chapter, there is
created a dog control zone in the following described area popularly known as North Rose Hill
That portion of Section 28 and 33, Township 26 N., Range 5 E., W M and Section 4, Township 25
N Range 5 E., W M. all lying east of the city of Kirkland and lying westerly and northerly of the following
described line* Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of N E. 124th Street and the centerline of the
S E. 1/4 of said Section 28; thence easterly along said centerline of N E. 124th Street to its intersection
with the centerline of 132nd Place N E. also known as Slater Ave. N.E., thence southwesterly along said
centerline of Slater Ave. N.E. to its intersection with the centerline of N E. 120th, thence easterly along said
centerline of N E. 120th St. and continuing southeasterly and southerly along the centerline of 132nd Ave.
N.E. to its intersection with the centerline of N E. 85th St.; thence westerly along said centerline of N E. 85th
St. to the city limits of Kirkland and the terminus of this described line (Ord. 4370 1, 1979)
11.08.150 Dog control zone Fairwood West community. Under the provisions of this chapter,
there is created a dog control zone in the following described area.
Fairwood Park, Div 4 (Vol. 83, pages 42, 43 and 44),
Fairwood Park Div 9 (Vol. 88, pages 30 and 31),
Fairwood Park Div. 10 (Vol. 85, pages 38 and 39),
Fairwood Park Div 14 (Vol. 88, pages 81 and 82), All recorded in Volumes of Plats, Records of King
County, Washington, also that portion of the Cedar River Pipeline lying within the NE1 /4 of the NE1 /4 of
Section 28, Township 23 N Range 5 E., W M., LESS the North 1/4 thereof; also that portion of the 20 foot
drainage right -of -way lying between Fairwood Park Div 9 and Fairwood Park Div 10 and lying North of the
Southerly line of said Fairwood Park Div 10 (Ord. 4371 1, 1979)
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DOG LEASH LAW 11 08 160 11.08.200
11.08.160 Dog control zone Wilderness Rim community. Under the provisions of this chapter,
there is created a dog control zone in the following described area:
Wilderness Rim Division No 1 (Vol. 82, pages 48, 49 and 50), Wilderness Rim Division No. 2 (Vol.
84, pages 95, 96, 97 and 98), Wilderness Rim Division No. 3 (Vol. 90, pages 60, 61 and 62), all recorded in
volumes of Plats, Records of King County, Washington. (Ord 4909 1, 1980 Ord. 4385 1, 1979)
11.08.170 Dog control zone Cherokee Bay Community. Under the provisions of this chapter,
there is created a dog control zone in the following described area.
All of the Assessor's Plat of Cherokee Bay Park as recorded in Volume 89 of Plats, pages 11
through 17, records of King County, Washington.
The area includes all the streets (and avenues) located within the above described plat between SE
265th Street and SE 271st Place between 214th Avenue SE and 223rd Avenue SE and between SE 260th
Place and SE 265th Way between 220th Place SE and SE 222nd Place SE. (Ord 4991 1, 1980)
11.08.180 Dog control zone 101 Pines. Under the provisions of this chapter, there is created a
dog control zone in the following described area:
All of the plat of Pine Lake South as recorded in Volume 85 of Plats, pages 55 and 56, records of
King County, Washington
The area can be identified as all the streets and avenues between SE 321st Street and SE 324th Street,
between 224th Avenue SE and 227th Place SE. (Ord. 5058 1, 1980)
11.08.190 Dog control zone Crest Air Park. Under the provisions of this chapter, there is
created a dog control zone in the following described area.
Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 6, Township 21 N Range 6E., W M Said corner being
the point of intersection of the centerlines of SE Covington Sawyer Rd and Thomas Rd SE, thence
Southerly along the centerline of Thomas Rd. SE to its intersection with the Northerly Boundary of the
Bonneville Transmission Line Easement, Vantage- Covington No 1 Line in Government Lot 1, Section 7,
Township 21 N., Range 6E., W M thence Westerly along said Northerly Boundary Line to its intersection
with the Easterly Boundary of the Bonneville Transmission Line Easement, Chehalis- Covington Line, thence
Northerly along said Easterly Boundary Line to its intersection with the Southerly Boundary of the Bonneville
Transmission Line Easement, Tacoma -Grand Coulee No 1 Line, thence Easterly and Northeasterly along
said Southerly Boundary Line to its intersection with the Southerly Boundary of the Bonneville Transmission
Line Easement, Covington -Grand Coulee No 2 Line; thence Easterly along said Southerly Line to its
intersection with the centerline of SE Covington Sawyer Rd thence Southeasterly along said centerline to
the point of beginning. (Ord. 5059 1, 1980)
11.08.200 Dog control zone Mar Cheri. Under the provisions of this chapter, there is created a
dog control zone in the following described area:
All of Mar Cheri Div No 1 as recorded in Vol. 77 of Plats, pages 86 and 87, ALSO all of Mar Cheri
Div. No 2 as recorded in Vol. 78 of Plats, page 18; ALSO all of Mar Cheri Div No 3 as recorded in Vol. 77 of
Plats, pages 83 and 84, all recorded in Records of King County, Washington.
The area can be identified as all property along 2nd Avenue SW, including 2nd Place SW lying south
of SW 296th Street and, north of SW Dash Point Road; and SW 298th Place west of 2nd Avenue SW to the
midway point between 2nd Avenue SW and 2nd Place SW; and the 100 block of SW 299th Place (Ord
5186 1, 1980)
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11.08.210 Dog control zone Timberlane. Under the provisions of this chapter, there is created a
dog control zone in the following described area:
All of Covington Park Div 1 as recorded in Vol 111 of Plats, pages 6 through 9; ALSO all of
Covington Park Div 2 as recorded in Vol. 112 of Plats, pages 90 through 92, ALSO all of Covington Park Div.
3 as recorded in Vol. 114 of Plats, pages 95 through 97, ALSO all of Timberlane Estates Div 1 as recorded
in Vol. 86 of Plats, pages 90 through 93, ALSO all of Timberlane Estates Div 2 as recorded in vol 88 of
Plats, pages 41 through 43; ALSO all of Timberlane Estates Div 4 as recorded in Vol. 89 of Plats, pages 3
and 4, ALSO all of Timberlane Estates Div 5 as recorded in Vol. 92 of Plats, pages 3 through 6, all recorded
in Records of King County, Washington. (Ord 5186 2, 1980)
11.08.220 Dog Control zone Lea Hill Village. Under the provisions of this chapter, there is
created a dog control zone in the following described area:
All the area included within the following recorded plats:
Lea Hill Village Division No 1 (Vol. 87/39 40-41)
Lea Hill Village Division No 2 (Vol. 92/24 -25)
Lea Hill Village Division No 3 -A (Vol. 93/74)
all recorded in volume of Plats on the pages shown, Records of King County, Washington (Ord 5492 1,
1981)
11.08.230 Dog control Zone Redondo. Under the provisions of this chapter, there is created a
dog control zone in the following described area.
Beginning at the northeast corner of G.L. 2, Sec. 32, Twp 22 N Rg 4 E., W M thence southerly
along the east line of said G.L. 2 and continuing southerly along the east line of G L. 3 and the east line of the
southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of said Sec. 32 to the south line of said section, thence west along
said south line to the west line of Tract A of Marine Hills East, as recorded in Volume 97 of Plats, pages 76
and 77, thence northerly along the westerly line of Tract A to the northwest corner thereof; thence continuing
northerly and westerly along the westerly and southerly boundary of Redondo Heights Condominium, as
recorded in Volume 26 of Condominiums, pages 6 through 14, to the east right of way margin of 7th Avenue
South, said margin being also the westerly line of Marine Hills No. 17, as recorded in Volume 98 of Plats,
pages 50, 51 and 52; thence southerly along said westerly line to the northwesterly corner of Lot 24, thence
continuing westerly along the north line of Marine Hills West as recorded in Volume 98 of Plats, pages 53, 54
and 55, to the northwest corner thereof; thence southerly along the west boundary of Marine Hills West to its
intersection with the east line of G L. 4, Sec. 5, Twp 21 N Rg 4 E., W.M thence southerly along said east
line of G L. 4 to the southeast corner of said G L. 4, thence westerly along the south line of said G L. 4 to the
west line of said Sec. 5, thence northerly along said west line to the tidelands of Puget Sound, thence
northeasterly along said tidelands to the north line of G L. 2, said Sec. 32, thence easterly along the north line
of said G.L. 2 to the point of beginning All Plats and Condominiums are as recorded in records of King
County, Washington (Ord 5493 1, 1981)
11.08.240 Dog control Zone Greenwood Point (portion of LAKE PARK precinct). Under the
provisions of this chapter, there is created a dog control zone in the following described area.
All the plat of Greenwood Point as recorded in Volume 101 of Plats, pages 99, 100 and 101, records
of King County, Washington (Ord. 5673 1, 1981)
11.08.250 Dog Control Zone Cottage Glen. Under the provisions of this chapter, there is
created a dog control zone in the following described area:
All of the Plat of Cottage Glen Addition Number 2 as recorded in Volume 86 of Plats, Pages 51 and
52, records of King County, Washington TOGETHER WITH ALL of the Plat of Cottage Glen Addition
Number 3 as recorded in Volume 89 of Plats, Pages 55 and 56, records of King County, Washington (Ord
6340, 1983)
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DOG LEASH LAW 11 08.260 11 08 310
11.08.260 Dog Control Zone Eden View. Under the provisions of this chapter, there is created a
dog control zone in the following described area:
All that area known as the Plat of Eden View as recorded in Volume 105, page 41, Records of King
County, Washington' said plat being that portion of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section
32, Township 25 North, Range 6 East, W M., King County, Washington, lying Northerly and Northeasterly of
the Louis Thompson Road N E., No. 1087 (Ord. 6430, 1983).
11.08.270 Dog Control Zone Kingsgate Highlands. Under the provisions of this chapter, there
is created a dog control zone in the following described area:
All that portion of the W 1/2 of Section 21, Township 26 North, Range 5
East, W.M King County, Washington described as follows.
All that area described in the plat of Kingsgate Highlands Division #3 as recorded in Volume 81 of
Plats, pages 17, 18 and 19, records of said county
TOGETHER WITH all that area as described in the plat of Kingsgate Highlands Division #4 as
recorded in Volume 82 of Plats, pages 95 and 96, records of said King County (Ord 6640, 1984)
11.08.280 Dog control zone Forest Estates. Under provision of this chapter, there is created a
dog control zone in the following described area.
The south half of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 34, Township 23 North,
Range 5 East, W M. TOGETHER WITH the west half of the southwest quarter of said Section 34, Township
23 North, Range 5 East, W.M EXCEPT the south 30 feet thereof (Ord 7570, 1986)
11.08.290 Dog control zone Sammamish Beach Club. Under the provision of this chapter,
there is created a dog control zone in the following described area.
All the plat of Sammamish Beach Club as recorded in Volume 109 of Plats, pages 20 -22, said plat
being located in Sections 18 and 19, Township 24 North, Range 6 East, W M King County, Washington
(Ord. 7608, 1986).
11.08.300 Dog control zone Cedar Downs and an adjoining area. Under the provision of this
chapter, there is created a dog control zone in the following described area:
These portions of Sections 21, 28 and 29, Township 22 North, Range 6 East, W M., King County,
Washington described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of said Section 21, thence north along the west line of said section
to the north line of the south half of the southwest quarter of said Section 21, thence east along said north
line to the northeast line of lot 8 of Cedar Downs Division 7 as recorded in Volume 125 of plats, pages 40-41,
thence southeasterly along the northeasterly boundary of said plat to the most easterly point of lot 1, thence
south 87 -13 -03 east to the westerly margin of Witte Road Southeast; thence southeasterly along said margin
and the westerly margin of 220th Avenue Southeast to the south boundary of Tract A of Cedar Downs
Division 1 as recorded in Volume 98 of Plats, page 71 -73, thence west along the south boundary of said plat
to the east line of lot 45; thence south to the southeast corner of Lot 43 of said plat; thence west along the
south lines of Lots 39, 42 and 43 to the northeast corner of Lot 38 of said plat; thence south 00 -09 -30 east to
the north margin of southeast 261st Street (Silvan Road); thence west along said margin to the east line of
the northeast quarter of said Section 29; thence west along said north line to the east line of Lot 16 of Cedar
Downs Division 3 as recorded in Volume 107 of plats, pages 80 -81; thence south 00- 05 -50E to the north
shoreline of Pipe Lake, thence southwesterly along said shoreline to its intersection with the southerly
extension of the west boundary of said plat of Cedar Downs Division 3, thence north along the west boundary
of said plat and the west boundary of Cedar Downs Division 5 as recorded in Vol 108 of plats, pages 81 -82 to
the north line of said Section 29; thence east along said north line to the southwest corner of said Section 21
and point of beginning. (Ord 9063, 1989).
11.08.310 Dog control zone Plat of Lake Margaret. Under the provisions of this chapter, there
is created a dog control zone in the following described area:
The plat of Lake Margaret, including the areas between northeast 202 street to the north, northeast
329th street to the south, 324th street northeast to the west and 330th street northeast to the east of the
bounds of the plat. (Ord 11719 1, 1995)
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RABIES CONTROL 11 12.010 11 12.040
Chapter 11.12
RABIES CONTROL
Sections:
11 12.010 Quarantine order
11 12.020 Notice of rabies hazard quarantine period
11 12.030 Violation of quarantine.
11 12.040 Euthanizing of infected animals
11 12.050 Vaccination order
1112.060 Enforcement.
11.12.010 Quarantine order. Whenever the director of the Seattle -King County department of
public health has cause to suspect that an animal capable of transmitting rabies is infected with the disease,
the director shall order a period of quarantine of not less than ten days. The director shall notify in writing the
owner or keeper of the infected animal of the quarantine order The infected animal shall be quarantined by
the regional animal services section in the in its shelter or upon the premises of the owner or licensed
veterinarian where conditions of quarantine are strictly kept. The place of quarantine shall be at the
discretion of the director, unless the animal had been exposed to rabies by contact, in which case K.0 C
11 12.040 shall apply Delivery of a copy of the quarantine order to some person of suitable age and
discretion residing upon the premises where the animal is found shall be notice of the quarantine Good
cause for such an order of quarantine shall include, but is not limited to, evidence that the animal has bitten,
or that there is reasonable certainty that the animal has bitten, a human being During the period of
quarantine, the officers, agents and employees of the regional animal services section, and other police
officers, are authorized to enter any premises for the purpose of apprehending any such an animal and
impounding the animal, except where the animal is kept upon the premises of the owner or licensed
veterinarian as provided in this section (Ord 16861 43, 2010* Ord. 15971 62, 2007 Ord 15801 45,
2007. Ord 14498 17, 2002: Ord. 1378 1, 1972: Ord 1361 2, 1972. Res. 27312 1, 1964)
11.12.020 Notice of rabies hazard quarantine period. Whenever the director of the Seattle King
County department of public health determines that rabies is currently a hazard to the public health in King
County, or any part thereof, incorporated or unincorporated, excepting cities of the first class, by reason of
the fact that a case of rabies has been diagnosed in any canine or feline animal, the director shall cause a
notice of the hazard to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area for three successive
days, which determination and notice shall declare the quarantine period and area. The quarantine period
shall be thirty days after the last publication of notice; and it is a misdemeanor and is unlawful for any owner,
or person entitled to custody of such an animal, to keep or harbor any animal capable of transmitting rabies
unless securely confined by a leash or tight enclosure from which it cannot escape Any animal capable of
transmitting rabies found running at large during such a period shall be impounded and euthanized by order
of the director of the Seattle -King County department of public health or the director's agent named in K.0 C
11 12.060 If apprehension and impounding by safe means is not possible, the animal may euthanized
summarily by the agent. The director of the Seattle -King County department of public health may extend any
such a quarantine period if deemed necessary by like additional determinations and notices. (Ord. 15801
46, 2007: Res. 27312 2, 1964)
11.12.030 Violation of quarantine. It is a misdemeanor and is unlawful for any owner or person
charged with the custody of any animal subject to a quarantine defined in Sections 11 12 010 and 11 12.020
to permit any such animal to come in contact with any other animal or person or to run at large or to be
removed from any quarantine premises without the consent of the director of Public Health (Res. 27312 3,
1964)
11.12.040 Euthanizing of infected animals. Any animal bitten by an animal found to be rabid by
appropriate laboratory tests shall be euthanized by order of the director of the Seattle -King County
department of public health. (Ord 15801 47, 2007 Res. 27312 4, 1964)
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11.12.050 11 12.060 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
11.12.050 Vaccination order. Whenever the director of the Seattle -King County department of
public health by order published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area for three successive days
determines that conditions exist as indicated in K.0 C. 11 12 020 in a specified area wherein it is necessary
for the protection of the public health that animals capable of transmitting rabies be vaccinated within thirty
days with antirabies vaccine, the director shall order that all such animals four months old or older be so
vaccinated or euthanized at the option of the owner or keeper, and it is a misdemeanor and is unlawful for
any owner, or person charged with the custody of such an animal, to fail or refuse to procure the vaccination
within the specified time (Ord 15801 48, 2007. Res 27312 5, 1964)
11.12.060 Enforcement. The director of the Seattle -King County Department of Public Health is
authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter, the ordinances and resolutions codified in it, and any
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder pursuant to the enforcement and penalty provisions of Title 23
(Ord. 2910 2 (part), 1976 Res. 27312 (part), 1964)
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DISPOSITION OF FOWL AND RABBITS 11.20.010 11.20 020
Chapter 11.20
DISPOSITION OF FOWL AND RABBITS
Sections:
11.20 010
11.20 020
Age restriction for disposition or coloration.
Penalty for violations.
EXHIBIT A
11.20.010 Age restriction for disposition or coloration. It is unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to sell, offer for sale, barter or give away any fowl under three weeks of age or any rabbit under
two months of age as a pet, toy, premium or novelty, or to color, dye, stain or otherwise change the natural
color of any such fowl or rabbit. (Res. 30346 1, 1965)
11.20.020 Penalty for violations. Any person, firm or corporation violating this chapter is guilty of a
misdemeanor as defined under the laws of the state of Washington, and upon conviction thereof shall be
punished by a fine not to exceed three hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not
to exceed thirty days. (Res. 30346 1, 1965)
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STOCK RESTRICTED AREA 11.24 010 11.24 030
Sections:
11.24 010 Stock restricted area.
11.24 030 Penalty.
Chapter 11.24
STOCK RESTRICTED AREA'
11.24.010 Stock restricted area. All of King County, except national forest lands owned by the
federal government, is designated a stock restricted area in which it is unlawful to permit livestock, as defined
in K.0 C. 21A.06 695, to run at large. (Ord. 11792 9, 1995 Ord 5975 1, 1982)
11.24.030 Penalty. Any violation of this ordinance is a misdemeanor and the punishment shall be
provided by the laws of the State of Washington. (Ord 5975 3, 1982)
1 For statutory provisions regarding stock restricted areas, see chapter 16.24 RCW.
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EXOTIC ANIMALS 11.28
Chapter 11.28
EXOTIC ANIMALS
Sections:
11.28.010 Chapter intent.
11.28 020 Definitions.
11.28 030 Possession unlawful exception rules and regulations compliance.
11.28.040 License issuance generally fees.
11.28 050 License application content.
11.28.060 License issuance inspection.
11.28.070 Periodic inspection of premises.
11.28 080 License revocation notice hearing
11.28.090 Violation penalty
11.28.100 Euthanasia in exigent circumstances.
11.28.110 Chapter limitations.
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EXOTIC ANIMALS 11 28 010 11.28 050
11.28.010 Chapter intent. It is the intent of the King County council to limit and set conditions on
the possession or maintenance of exotic animals in order to preserve the public peace and safety and to
assure the humane treatment of exotic animals. (Ord. 2473 1, 1975)
11.28.020 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the
context clearly requires otherwise
A. "Animal care and control authority" means the regional animal services section in the records and
licensing services division, acting alone or in concert with other municipalities for enforcement of the animal
care and control laws of the county and state and the shelter and welfare of animals.
B "Director" means director of the department of executive services.
C. "Exotic animal" means any of the following
1 Venomous species of snakes capable of inflicting serious physical harm or death to human
beings;
2. Nonhuman primates and prosimians,
3. Bears;
4 Nondomesticated species of felines,
5. Nondomesticated species of canines and their hybrids, including wolf and coyote hybrids, and
6. The order Crocodylia, including alligators, crocodiles, caimans and gavials. (Ord. 16861 44,
2010: Ord 15971 63, 2007 Ord. 15801 49, 2007 Ord 14498 18, 2002: Ord 11340 1, 1994 Ord.
2473 2, 1975)
11.28.030 Possession unlawful exception rules and regulations compliance The
possession or maintenance of an exotic animal within King County by private citizens as pets is prohibited
unless the owner possessed or maintained the exotic animal on or before June 10, 1994, and agrees to
promptly act to satisfy the licensing requirements in K.C.0 11.28 040 through 11.28 090 and such rules and
regulations as the animal care and control authority may adopt as provided in K.0 C chapter 2 98 regarding
the maintenance of the animals. (Ord 15801 50, 2007 Ord. 11340 2, 1994 Ord. 2473 3, 1975)
11.28.040 License issuance generally fees. The animal care and control authority may cause
to be issued an exotic animal owner's license that shall authorize the licensee to possess or maintain all or
some of such species of exotic animals are specified according to K.0 C 11.28 030 if the application is
accompanied by payment of the license fee, contains the information required by K.0 C 11.28 050 and
meets the cage or confinement rules and regulations of the animal care and control authority
The fee for the license shall be as provided for in K.0 C 11 04 035 All licenses shall expire one
year from the original application. (Ord 15801 51, 2007 Ord. 11161 1, 1993 Ord 10671 1, 1992.
Ord. 10168 10, 1991. Ord 2473 4, 1975)
11.28.050 License application content.
A verified application for an exotic animal owners license made in triplicate shall be filed by the
applicant with the animal care and control authority The application shall contain the following.
A. A legal or otherwise adequately precise description of the premises that the applicant desires to
use under the required license,
B. Whether the applicant owns or rents the premises to be used;
C. If the applicant rents the premises, a written acknowledgment by the property owner that the
applicant has the owners permission to carry on the activity as described in the license application for the
duration of the license,
D. The extent of improvement upon the premises;
E. A map or diagram of the premises showing where the improvements are located thereon,
F A statement indicating the species of exotic animal that the applicant desires to possess or
maintain;
G. A statement indicating how the animal will be caged or otherwise confined, accompanied with a
drawing detailing the dimensions of and the materials used for the cage or similar confinement; and
H Such further information as may be required by rules and regulations of the animal care and
control authority (Ord 15801 52, 2007 Ord 2473 5, 1975).
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11.28 060 11.28 100 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
11.28.060 License issuance inspection. If, after investigation by the manager of the regional
animal services section, it appears that the applicant is the owner or tenant of or has a possessory interest in
the property shown in the application; if applicable, has the written permission of the property owner as
specified in K.0 C 11.28 050 and that the applicant intends in good faith to possess or maintain an exotic
animal in accordance with the law and the rules and regulations of the regional animal services section, the
regional animal services section shall issue a license to the applicant describing therein the premises to be
used by the licensee and certifying that the licensee is lawfully entitled to use the same for the possession or
maintenance of the exotic animal or animals specified in the license However, before issuing the license,
the regional animal services section shall inspect the cage or other confinement as required by rule or
regulation and specified in the licensee's application in order to determine whether the cage or confinement
meets the standard specifications for the classification of the exotic animal. If the cage or confinement is
deemed inadequate, the applicant shall make such changes as are necessary to meet the standard
specifications before the license shall be issued (Ord. 16861 45, 2010* Ord. 15801 53, 2007 Ord 2473
6, 1975)
11.28.070 Periodic inspection of premises. The manager of the regional animal services section,
or any other officer authorized by the manager, may make routine periodic inspections of a licensee's
premises and records in order to determine the number, kind, weight and condition of exotic animals
possessed by the licensee, and for purposes of enforcing this chapter and the rules and regulations of the
regional animal services section (Ord 16861 46, 2010* Ord 15801 54, 2007 Ord. 2473 7, 1975).
11.28.080 License revocation notice hearing. The animal care and control authority may
revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any exotic animal owner's license upon good cause for failure to comply
with any provision of this chapter or the rules and regulations of the animal care and control authority
authorized by this chapter, though the violator shall be first notified of the specific violation or violations and, if
the violation can be remedied, the violator shall have fifteen days after receiving the notice of violation to
correct the violation Also, enforcement of such revocation, suspension or refusal shall be stayed during the
pendency of an appeal filed in the manner provided by K.0 C 11 04.270 (Ord. 15801 55, 2007 Ord
2473 8, 1975)
11.28.090 Violation penalty. Any person possessing or maintaining an exotic animal in King
County without an exotic animal owner's license as provided herein, or transferring possession of an exotic
animal to a person not licensed as provided by this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a
fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars and /or by imprisonment not to exceed ninety days (Ord 2473
9, 1975)
11.28.100 Euthanasia in exigent circumstances. An exotic animal possessed or maintained in
violation of this chapter or the rules and regulations of the animal care and control authority may be subject to
euthanasia as defined in K.0 C 11 04.020 F if any one of the following exigent circumstances is deemed to
exist by the manager of the animal care and control authority section
A. The exotic animal presents an imminent likelihood of serious physical harm to the public and
there is no other reasonably available means of abatement;
B. There is no reasonable basis to believe that the violation can be or in good faith will be corrected
and after reasonable search or inquiry by the animal care and control authority no facility as authorized by
local, state or federal law is available to house the exotic animal; or
C. The exotic animal suffers from a communicable disease injurious to other animals or human
beings, though this subsection shall not apply if the animal is under treatment by a licensed veterinarian and
may reasonably be expected to recover without infecting other animals or human beings. (Ord 15801 56,
2007 Ord 2473 10, 1975)
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EXOTIC ANIMALS 11.28 110
11.28.110 Chapter limitations.
A. The purpose of this chapter is to prohibit the private ownership of exotic animals as pets.
Therefore, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any facility possessing or maintaining exotic
animals as defined in this chapter which is owned, operated or maintained by any city, county, state or the
federal government, including but not limited to public zoos, nor shall it apply to museums, laboratories and
research facilities maintained by scientific or educational institutions, nor to private or commercial activities
such as circuses, fairs, or private zoological parks which are otherwise regulated by law, nor to any
recognized program engaged in the training of exotic animals as defined in this chapter for use as service
animals by disabled citizens.
B Breeding, or allowing the reproduction of, exotic animals as defined in this chapter is prohibited,
provided that this prohibition shall not apply to any governmental facility possessing or maintaining exotic
animals nor shall it apply to private or commercial activities as set forth in section A. (Ord 11340 3, 1994
Ord. 2473 11, 1975).
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GUARD DOGS 11 32
Chapter 11.32
GUARD DOGS
Sections:
11.32.010 Intent.
11.32.020 Definitions.
11 32.030 Guard dog purveyor license fees.
11 32.040 Guard dog purveyor license application.
11 32.050 Guard dog trainer license required fee
11.32.060 Guard dog trainer license application
11 32.070 Guard dog registration
11 32.080 Guard dog registration application.
11.32.090 Inspections.
11.32.100 Enforcement authorization.
11 32.110 Limitations.
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GUARD DOGS 11 32.010 11 32.040
11.32.010 Intent. It is the intent of the King County council to set reasonable requirements and
conditions governing the training, selling and conveying of guard dogs and the use of such animals for the
protection of person and /or property The council finds such regulation is necessary to preserve the public
peace and safety and to insure the humane treatment of said animals. (Ord. 3232 1, 1977)
11.32.020 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the
context clearly requires otherwise.
A. "Animal care and control authority" means the regional animal services in the records and
licensing services division, acting alone or in concert with other municipalities in the enforcement of the
animal care and control laws of the county and state.
B "Director" means director of the department of executive services.
C. "Guard dog" means any member of the dog family Canidae that has been trained or represented
as trained to protect either person or property, or both, by virtue of exhibiting hostile propensities and
aggressiveness to unauthorized persons.
D "Guard dog purveyor" means any person, firm or corporation supplying guard dogs to members
of the public.
E. "Guard dog trainer" means any person, either as an individual or as an employee of a guard dog
purveyor, whose prime function is the training of dogs as guard dogs.
F "Rules and regulations of the regional animal services section" means such rules and regulations,
consistent with the intent of this chapter, as may be adopted by the regional animal services section under
K.C.0 chapter 2.98 (Ord. 16861 47, 2010 Ord 15971 64, 2007 Ord 15801 57, 2007 Ord 14498
19, 2002: Ord. 3232 2, 1977)
11.32.030 Guard dog purveyor license fee.
A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to supply guard dogs to the public without a valid
license so to do issued to the person, firm or corporation by the animal care and control authority Only a
person who complies with this chapter and such rules and regulations of the animal care and control authority
as may be adopted in accordance with this chapter shall be entitled to receive and retain such a license
Licenses shall not be transferable and shall be valid only for the person and place for which issued The
licenses shall be valid for one year from issue
B The fee for the license shall be two hundred fifty dollars per year, but if the guard dog purveyor is
in possession of a valid animal shelter, kennel and pet shop license, the fee for the guard dog purveyor
license shall be reduced by the amount of the animal shelter, kennel and pet shop license (Ord 15801 58,
2007: Ord 3232 3, 1977)
11.32.040 Guard dog purveyor license application. Any person desiring to supply guard dogs
to the public shall make written application for a license on a form to be provided by the animal care and
control authority. The application shall be filed with the animal care and control authority and shall include the
following
A. A legal description of the premises or the business address of the office from which the applicant
desires to supply guard dogs;
B A statement of whether the applicant owns or rents the premises to be used for the purpose of
purveying guard dogs. If the applicant rents the premises, the application shall be accompanied by a written
statement of acknowledgment by the property owner that the applicant has the property owner's permission
to purvey guard dogs on the premises for the duration of the license; and
C. A written acknowledgment by the applicant that before the actual commercial sale or purveyance
of any and all guard dogs the licensee shall coordinate with the animal care and control authority in properly
marking the guard dog and in notifying all customers of the guard dog purveyor that the customer is required
to register the guard dog and pay the appropriate registration fee to King County before the animal
performing guard dog functions. (Ord. 15801 59, 2007 Ord. 3232 4, 1977)
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11 32.050 11.32.080 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
11.32.050 Guard dog trainer license required fee.
A. It is unlawful for anyone to engage in the training of dogs as guard dogs without a valid license so
to do issued to the person by the animal care and control authority Only a person who complies with this
chapter and the rules and regulations of the animal care and control authority shall be entitled to receive and
retain such a license Licenses shall not be transferable and shall be valid only for the person for which they
were issued. Licenses shall be valid for one year from issue
B. The cost of the license to each guard dog trainer shall be fifty dollars per year (Ord. 15801 60,
2007 Ord. 3232 5, 1977)
11.32.060 Guard dog trainer license application. Any person desiring to train dogs as guard
dogs shall make written application for a license on a form to be provided by the animal care and control
authority. All such applications shall be filed with the animal care and control authority and shall contain the
following:
A. A legal description or business address of the premises at which the applicant desires to train the
guard dogs,
B. A statement of whether the applicant is self employed or a member of a business, firm,
corporation or organization that trains guard dogs. If the applicant is a member of such a business, firm,
corporation or organization, the applicant shall state the name of the entity and shall provide the name of the
major executive officer of the entity; and
C If the premises at which the applicant proposes to train dogs as guard dogs is rented, the
application must be accompanied by a written statement of acknowledgment from the property owner that
the applicant has the owner's permission to carry on the activity of guard dog training at the location for the
duration of the license. (Ord. 15801 61, 2007 Ord 3232 6, 1977)
11.32.070 Guard dog registration. All persons using dogs as guard dogs shall register the dogs
with the animal care and control authority The cost of the registration shall be as provided in K.0 C
11 04 035 The registrations shall be valid for one year from date of issue All registrations shall be affixed
on the guard dog in such a manner so as to be readily identifiable. (Ord. 15801 62, 2007 Ord. 10168
11, 1991 Ord 3232 7, 1977)
11.32.080 Guard dog registration application. Any person desiring to use a guard dog shall
register the dog with the animal care and control authority and the registration shall be accompanied by the
following information
A. A legal description or business address of the premises that the applicant desires to employ a
registered guard dog to prevent unauthorized intrusion,
B A statement whether the applicant owns or rents the premises to be guarded If the applicant
rents the premises, the application must be accompanied by a written statement of acknowledgment from the
property owner that the applicant has the owner's permission to use a guard dog on the premises to prevent
unauthorized intrusion for the duration of the registration;
C A description of the guard dog for purposes of identification,
D Acknowledgment by the applicant of whether the guard dog has been trained as a guard dog to
exhibit hostile propensities,
E. Acknowledgment by the applicant that the premises to be guarded has devices, such as fencing,
to prevent general access by the public during those times the guard dog is used for purposes of protecting
the premises and persons for unauthorized intrusion The acknowledgment shall contain a statement that
the premises is properly signed to forewarn the public of the presence of a guard dog; and
F. Acknowledgment by the applicant that the guard dog will be maintained in such a manner as to
ensure the safety of the public and the welfare of the animal (Ord 15801 63, 2007 Ord 3232 8, 1977)
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11.32.090 Inspections. The manager of the regional animal services section or the manager's
authorized representative shall inspect all premises that are the subject of the licenses and registrations
required in this chapter before the issuance of licenses or registrations. The inspections shall include, but not
be limited to, a verification that adequate measures are being taken to protect the health, welfare and safety
of the general public and to ensure the humane treatment of the guard dogs. If the premises are deemed
inadequate, the regional animal services section shall direct the applicant to make such changes as are
necessary before the license or registration is issued. The manager of the regional animal services section
or the manager's authorized representative may make the inspections of a licensee's premises or the
premises of an area guarded by a registered guard dog for the purpose of enforcing this chapter and the
rules and regulations of the regional animal services section. (Ord 16861 48, 2010 Ord 15801 64,
2007' Ord. 3232 9, 1977)
11.32.100 Enforcement authorization. In protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public; to
enforce the laws of the state of Washington as they pertain to animal cruelty, shelter, welfare and
enforcement of control; the manager of the regional animal services section and the manager's authorized
officers are authorized to take such lawful action in exercising appropriate powers and responsibilities in
Article III of Ordinance 1396 and K.0 C chapter 11 04 (Ord 16861 49, 2010 Ord 15801 65, 2007
Ord 3232 13, 1977).
11.32.110 Limitations. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any facility possessing or
maintaining dogs or guard dogs as defined in this chapter which is owned, and operated or maintained by
any city, county, state or the federal government; provided, private parties renting or leasing public facilities
for commercial purposes as specified in this chapter shall not be exempt. (Ord 3232 14, 1977)
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EXHIBIT A
(King County 6 -2007)
SUMMARY OF
Ordinance No. 2306
City of Tukwila, Washington
On September 7, 2010 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted
Ordinance No. 2306, the main points of which are summarized by its title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, REPEALING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.04,
"ANIMAL LICENSING AND REGULATIONS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
KING COUNTY CODE TITLE 11, "ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL," TO BE
CODIFIED AS TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.12; CREATING
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.16, "DANGEROUS DOGS
CREATING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.20, "DOGS AT
LARGE AND LEASHES PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request.
Approved by the City Council at a Regular Meeting thereof on September 7, 2010.
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Christy O'F CMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: September 13, 2010