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N ORDINANCE Of THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHIN6TON, REPEALING
3 AND AMENDIN6 CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 6_ANIMALS OF THE COOIFIED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON.
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$ THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
6 Section 1. Chapter 6.04 Dogs and Cats of the Codified Ordinances of the
ry City of Auburn is herewith repealed upon the effective date of this ordinance.
g Section 2. Chapter 6.16 Vicious or Dangerous Animals of the Codified
g Ordinances of the City of Auburn is herewith repealed upon the effective date
10 of this ordinance.
11 Section 3. Chapter 6.28 Pet Shops, Kennels and Veterinary Hospitals of
12 the Codified Ordinances of the City of Auburn is herewith repealed upon the
13 effective date of this ordinance.
14 Section 4. Section 6.32.010 Ki.ng County Provisions Adopted by Reference
15 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Auburn is herewith repealed upon the
16 effective date of this ordinance.
17 Section 5. There is herewith created a new Auburn Codi,fied City Ordinance
18 6.32.010 King County Provisions Adopted by Reference which shall read as
19 follows, to-wit:
20 "6.32.010 King County provisions adopted by reference.
21 There is herewith adopted by the City, by reference, Title 11 of the
22 codified ordinance of King County, King County Ordinance No. 1396, as now
23 or hereafter amended, with the exception of Subsections B 2
24 {a),(b),(c),(d) and {e); and B 3(a),(b),(c),(d), and (e); and B 4
25 (c),(d) and (e) of King County Codified Ordinance 11.04.210 and except
26 Chapter 11.08 thereof."
27 5ection 6. Section 6.32.030 Purchasing Animal Licenses of the Codified
28 Ordinances of the City of Auburn is herewith repealed upon the effective date
Q9 of this ordinance.
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Section 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administra-
tive procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this
legislation.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days
from and after its passage, approval and publication, as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: JULY 1. 1985
PASSED:
JULY 1, 1985
APPROVED: L 1, 1985
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IIPUBLISHED: JULY 11. 1985 �
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Ordinance No.4065
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CONTEi7Ts RECEIVED
FEB 01 1995
ARTICLE I- GENERAL PROVISION CITY OF AUBURN
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Section 1. Repealer .
2. Purpose
3. Definitions
9. Severability
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Section 1. Dog and Cat License - Required
, 2. Animal Shelter, Kennel and Pet Shop License -
Required
3. Animal Shelter and hennel License - Infor:aation
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4. Hobby I:ennel License - Required
5. Animal Shelters, hobby Kennels, i:ennels and
Pet Shops - Reporting Required
6. Animal Shelters, Hobby Rennels, Kennels and
Pet Shops - Inspection
7. Conditions - General
8. Facilities = Indoors
9. Facilities - Outdoors �
10. Grooming Parlors - License Required �
� 12. Grooming Parlors - Conditions
12. Additional Conditions
13. License - Revocation or ReFusal to Renew
14. License - Revocation or Refusal -�•7afting Perioa•
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ARTICLE III - ENFOP,CENlENT, PENALTIES AND
PROCEDURES
Enforcement Powers
Abatement
Misde�eanor
Civil Penalty
Impounding
Additional Enforcement
Violations to be Abated
Cruelty Violations to be e�bated
Notice and Order
Appeal '
Reder�ption �
Removal
Personal Obligations
Costs of Enforcement Action
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ORDI:.a::CE :;0. 1396 ' � �
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AN ORDI:�A:�CE relating to �niral Control, 7� _ yy�
Licensina, welfare and Cruelty reoealinq
Resolution 36792, Ordinance 418 and e;.C.C.
11.04.010 througn 11.04.140, K.C.C.
11.08.010 and 11.08.020 and K.C.C. 11.16.010
and 11.16.020 and prescribing penalties.
BE IT ORDAIt1ED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
ARTICLE I - GE:dEi2�'�L PROVISION
SEC�'IOtJ I. Repealer.
Resolution 36792, Ordinance 418 and K.C.C.•11.04.010 through
11.04.140, K.C.C. 11.08.010 and 11.08.020 and K.C.C. 11.16.010
and K.C.C. 11.16.020 are each repealed.
SECTION 2. Purpose.
It is declared the public policy of the County to secure and
maintain such ]evels of animal control as will protect human
health and safety, and to the greatest degree practicable to pre-
vent injury to property and czuelty to animal life. To this end,
it is the purpose of this ordinance to provide a means of licens-
inq dogs, and cats, animal shelters, hobby kennels, kennels and
pet shops and controlling errant animal behavior so that it shall
not become a public nuisance and to prevent cruelty to animals..
SECTION 3. Definitions.
In construing the provisions of this ordinance, except where
��otherwise plainly declared or clearly apoarent from the context,
words used herein shall be given their cor,�mon and ordiriary mean-
ing; in addition, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) "Abatement" means the termination of any violation by
reasonable and lawful means determined by the Director of the
Animal Control Authority in order that a person or a person
presumed to be the owner shall comply with this ordinance.
(2) "Animal" means any living creature except man.
(3) "Animal Control Authority" m�ans the County Animal '
Control Di�ision, Degar t�nent of Ger.era? Ser?►ices, actinq alone ,
or in concert with other municipalities for enforce�:ent of the
aninal control laws of the County and State and the shelter and
welfare of animals. (
(4) "Animal Control Officer" means any individual er�ployed,�
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contracted or appointed by the Animal Control Authority for the
purpose of aiding in the enforcement of this ordinance or any
other law or or.dinance relatinq to the licensinq 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
aay animal. -
(5) "Domesticated Animal" means those domestic beasts as
any dog, cat, rabbil:, horse, mule, ass, bovine animal, lamb,
goat, sheep or hog, or other animal made to be domestic.
(6) "Euthanasia" means the huic;ane destruction of an anir.:al;
accomplished by a method that involves instantaneous unconscious-
ness and immediate de�ath, or by a method that causes painless
loss of consciousness, and death during such�loss of conscious-
I ness.
(7) "Grooming Parlor" means any place or establishment,
public or private, where animals are bathed, clipped or combed
for a consideration, for the purpose of enhancing their aesthetic
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(8) "Hobby Kennel" means a non-commercial kennel at, or
adjoining a private residence where four or more adult animals
are bred and/or kep� for hunting, training, and e:chibition for
organized shows, field, working and/or obedience trials or for
enjoyment of the species. •
(9) "Kennel" means a place where four or more adult dogs
or cats or any combiriation thereof are kept, whether by owners
of the dogs and cats or by persons providinq facilities and care
whether or not for compensation, but not including a small anir,.al
'hospital or �linic or pe� shop. An adult doq or eat is on2 of
either sex, altered or unaltered, that has reached the age of
four months.
i10) "Livestock" means horses, bovine anir,.als, sheep, goats
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swine, reindeer, donkeys and mules.
(11) "Owner" means any person having an fnterest in or right
of possession to an animal or any person having control, custody,
or possession of an animal, or by reason of the animal beinq seen
residinq consistently at a location, shall be presumed to be the
owner. i
(12) "Packs of Dogs" shall consist of a group of three or II
more dogs 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
such dogs are not restrained'or controlled.
(13) "Person" means any individual, partnership, firm,
joint stock company, corporation, association, trust, estate or ��
other legal entity. -
(14) "Pet Shop" means a person or establishment that, ac-
quires animals bred riy others and/or suppZies, whether as ow-ner,
agent, or on consigruaent, sells, offers to sell such animals and/
or supplies to the public.
(15) "Running at Large" means to be off the,premises of
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the owner and not under the control of the owner or competent
person authorized by the owner, either by leash or other means.
(16) "Shelter" means a facility which is used to house or
contain stray, homeless, abandoned or unwanted animals and which
is owned, operated or maintained by a public body, an establish-
ed humane society, animal welfare society, society for the pre-
vention of cruelty to animals, or other nonprofit organization
devoted to the welfare, protection, and humane treatment of
animals. •
(17) "Under cor.::ol" r.►eans t:�e anima: :�s under vcice an�/ �
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or signal control so as to be thereby restrained from approach- i
ing any bystander or other aniMal and from causing or being the
cause of physical property dar�age when off of a leash or off
I the prenises of the owner.
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(18) "Vicious" means the propensity to do any aCt that
might endanger the safety of any person, animal, or propezty of
another, including, but not limited to a disposition to mischief
or fierceness as might occasionally lead to attack on human
beings without provocation, whether in play or outbreak of un-
trained nature.
SECTION 4. Severability. •
Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid
for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
ARTICLE II - LICENSING
SECTION 1. Doa and Cat Licenses - P,eauired
(1) License requirements. Al1 dogs and cats, harbored,
kept, or maintained in King County over four months of aae shall
be licensed and registered annually, provided ho��ever, that doqs
kept in kennels need not be licensed annually while kept at such
kennel and while such kennel is duly licensed as provided in
Article II, Section 2 herein.
(2) Fees. Dog and cat licenses shall be issued by the
Animal Control Authority upon application and payment of an
annual license fee made payable to the County Treasurer in the
sum of six dollars ($6.00) for dogs and three dollars '{$3.00)
for cats. The annual license fee shall become due and paya9le
on January lst of each year. Applications for a dog or cat
license shall be on forms provided by the Animal Control
Authority. No proration of a license fee for a portion of the
calendar year shall be made. Al1 license tags issued herein '
shall be s�curell� zffixed to a s�h;,tantial collar hart�ess os
other means which shall be worn by the doa at all times. As an
alternative to a license tag an aninal r.:ay be identified as
licensed by being tattooed on its right ear or on its inside
right thigh or groin with a license nurber apgroved or issuad
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by the Animal Control Authority.
(3) Penalty. A late penalty in the sum of two dollars
($2.00) shall be charged on all apolications received after
January 31 of each year provided, however, that a dog or cat
acquired during the year shall be licensed within thirty i30)
days from the date of its acquisition and in such cases the late
penalty shall be charqed only on applications received after
the.expization of that thirty (30) day period. -
(4) Fees Collected. All fees and fines collected under
this ordinance shall be deposited in the County Current E:cpense
Fund.
(5) Non-Applicability. The provisions of this section
shall not apply to dogs or cats in the custody of a vetezinarian
or Animal Shelter or whose owners are non-residents temporarily
within the County for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days.
The fees contained herein shall become effective beqinning with
the 1973 license year. -
SECTION 2. Animal Shelter, Kennel and Pet Shop License -
Reauired.
It is unlawful for any person to keep or r�aintain any animal
shelter, kennel, or pet shop within King County without first
obtaining a valid and subsisting license therefor. A fee of
seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for suca license shall he assessed
not upon individual animals but upon the owner or keeper of an
animal snelter, kennel or pet shop.� Each license and certifi-
cate of inspection issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be
conspicuously displayed at the establishment to which such
license was issued. The license shall be dated and num�ered =
� and shall bear�thP name of King County, tv'ashington, and the na^�e
and address of the owner or keeper of the establish�:ent, and the
expiration date of the license. The license shall run for a
period of one year from the date of purchase.
SECTI0�1 3. Animal Shelter, Ffobbv ::ennel and icennel Licer.s�
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Information P.eauired. '
(1) Zoninq Compliance. The applicant for an original
animal shElter, hobby kennel, or kennel license shall present
to the Animal Control Authority a written statement from the
County Department of Planning, that the establishment of the
animal shelter or kennel at the proposed site is not in vio-
lation of the King County Zoning Code,has a legal non-conforminq I
zoning status, or a conditional use permit has been issued for
the intended use.
(2) Health Inspection. Before an animal shelter, hobby
kennel, or kennel license nay be issued by the Animal Control
Authority a certificate of inspection from the Seattle-I:ing
County Health Departir.ent must be issued showing that said
animal shelter, hobby kennel, or kennel is in compliance with
Article II, Sections 6, 7, 8 and 9 contained herein.
SECTION 4. Hobbv Kennel License - Reauired
(1) License required. Zt shall be unlawful for any person
to keep and mafntain any dog or cat within the County for the
purposes of a hobby kennel without obtaining a valid and sub-
sisting license therefor. The fee for such license shall be as-
sessed upon the owner or keeper of such animals and shall be ten
dollars ($10.00) for each three animals or portion thereof.
In addition each animal shall be licensed individua115/ under
provisions of Article II, Section 1(2) of this ordinance.
(2) Limitation on number of dogs and cats allowed. The
total number of dogs and cats over four months of age kept by a
hobby kennel shall not exceed the total number authorized by the
Kinq County Zoning Code. •
(3) Dog and cat reproduction lir,�itatyons. The hobby
kennel shall limit dog and cat reproduction to no more than
twelve (12) offspring per license year.
(4) Advertising limitations. The hobby kennel shall not
have signs, displays and other visual representations not al-
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ready permitted in the zone.
(5) Immunization required. Each animal in the hobbv
kennel shall have current and proper immunization from disease
accordinq to the artimal's species and age. For dogs such shall
consist of DHL innoculation for dogs over three (3) months of
age and rabies innoculations for those over six (6) months of
age.
(6) Compliance. The hobby kennel shall comply with the
provisions of Article II, Sections 5- 9.
SECTION 5. Animal Shelters, fiobbv Kennels, Kennels, and
Pet Shops - Reoortina Reouired.
Each anir�al shelter, hobby kennel, kennel or pet shop shall pro-
vide a list of all doqs and cats auctioned off, given away, sold
or atherwise disposed'of to the Anir�al Control Authority quarter-
ly based upon the calendar year. The list shall include the
origin, the age and type of dog or cat, and the nane and address
of the person to whom the dog or cat was given or purveyed.
SECTION 6. Animal Shelters, Iiobby Kennels, Kennels, ar.d
Pet Shops - Inspection.
(1) Inspection. It shall be the duty of the director or
his agent of the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health
or the Animal Control Authority to make or cause to be made such
inspections as may be necessary to insure compliance w�ith
Article II, Sections 7, 8 and 9, herein. The owner or keeper
of an animal shelter, hobby kennel, kennel or pet shop shall
admit to the premises for the purpose of making an inspection,
any officer, agent, or employee of the Seattle-Kfnq County
bepartment of Publfc Eiealth or Animal Control Authority at any .
reasonable tine that adr..ission is requestefl.
(2) Unlac��ful. It shall be unla�aful to keep, use or main-
tain within King County any animal shelter, hobby kennel, kennel,
or pet shop that is unsanitary, nauseous, foul or offensive, or I
in any way detrimental to public health and/or safety and not in I
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compliance with Article II, Sections 5, 7, 8, and 9 herein and
may be cause for revocation or denial of such license. •
SECTION 7. Conditions - General.
Animal shelters, hobby kennels, kennels and pet shops shall meet
the following conditions:
(1) Housinq facilities shall be provided the animals and
such shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained in good
repair; shall be desiqned so as to protect the animals from
injury; shall contain the animals; and shall restrict the en-
tr•ance of other animals.
i (2) Electric power shall be supplied in conformance with
Icity, county, and state electrical codes adequate to supply
,lighting and heating as may be required by this chapter. i•7ater
shall be supplied at 5ufficient pressure and quantity to clean
indoor housing facilities and primary enclosures of debris and
excreta.
�, (3) Suitable food and bedding shall be provided and stored
'in facilities adequate to provide protection against infestatior►
or contamination by insects or rodents. Refrigeration shall be
Iprovided for the protection of perishable foods.
� (4) 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 o£ insects or redents
lor disease, and from obnoxious or foul odors.
(5) 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, equip�:ent and facilities.
� (6) Sick animals skall be separatea fror.: k.kose appearing
healthy and normal and if for sale, shall be removed f.ror� dis-
play and sale. Sick aninals shall be kept in isolation auarters
with adequate ventilation to keep from conta:^inating well
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animals.
(7) 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.
(8) 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. •
(9i No person, persons, association, firm or corporation
shall knowingly sell a sick or injured animal or bird.
(10) No person, persons, association, firm or corporation
shall misrepresent an animal or bird to a consumer in any way.
(11) Adequate care and feeding instructions must be given
to each purchaser of an animal and must be in writing.
SECTZON B. Facilities - Indoors.
Animal shelters, hobby kennels, kennels and pet shops which have
indoor housing facilities for animals and birds shall:
(1) Be sufficiently heated or cooled to protect such
animals from temperatures to which they are not normally acclima-
tized. �
(2) 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 voluir,e
of sir within any enclosed indoor fa.�ility shall be changed three
times or more each hour. This may be accomplished through the
location and periodic opening of doors and windo�vs. If fans or
ventilating equipment are used, they shall be constructed in con-
formance with current standards of good engineering practice with
respect to noise, and minimization of �rafts. �
(3) Have sufficient natural or art_ficial lighting to per-
mit routine inspection and cleaning at any tirie of day.• In ad-
dition, sufficient natural or artificial 1_ghting shall be sup-
plied in the area of sinks and toilets to grovide for the,hygiene
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of animal caretakers. I
(4) Bave fnterior wall, ceiling, and floor surfaces con-
structed of materials which are resistant to the absorption of
moisture and odors, or such surfaces shall be treated with a sea-
lant or with paint, when such materials are not originally re-
sistant to moisture or odors. Floor surfaces shal� nat be �:ade
of unsealed wood. In addition, interior walls shall be con-
structed so that the interface with floor surfaces is sealed from
the flow or accumulation of moisture or debris.
(5) Contain a drainage system which shall be connected to
a sanitary sewer or septic tank system which confcrms to the
standards of building codes in force within the County and shall
Ibe designed to rapidly remove water and exreta in the cleaning
lof such indoor housing facility under any condition of we�ther
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 sani-
tary condition and a safe and effective disinfectant shall be
used in the cleaninq of such facilities.
SECTION 9. Facilities - Outdoors.
Animal shelters, hobby kennels, kennels and pet shops which have
outdoor facilities for animals and birds shall:
(1} Be constructed to provide shelter from excessive sun-
light, rain, snow, wind, or other elements. In.addition, such
I�facilities shall be constructed to provide sufficient space for
� the proper exercise and movement of each animal contained therein.
(2) Be constructed to provide drainaqe and to prevent the
accumulation of water, mud, debris, excre ta, or other r.:aterials
, anc� shall be c��ignea to Faci2itate che rer,:�:•al o_' ariir.ial and
food wastes.
(3) Ee constructed with adequate walls or fences to contair
the animals kept therein and to prevent entrance of other anir,:als.
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It is unlawful for any person to keep or maintain any grooming
parlor without first obtaining a valid and subsisting license
therefor. A fee of fifty dollars (550.00) for such license shall
be assessed. However, if the groominq parlor is operated as a
part of the business of a kennel, or a pet shop, a fee of twenty-
five dollars •($25.00) shall be assessed. •Such fee shall be in
addition to the fee established for a kennel, oz pet shop license.
SECTION 11. Groominc Parlors - Con�itions. -
Grcoming parlors shall:
(1) Not board animals but keep only dogs and cats for a
reasonable time in order to perform the business of grooming.
(2) Provide such restraining straps for the dog or cat
while it is beinq groomed so that such animal shall neither fall
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(3) Sterilize all equipment after each�dog or cat has been
groomed.
(4) Not leave animals unattended before a dryer.
(5) Not prescribe treatment or medicine that is the pro-
vince of a licensed veterinarian as provided in RC47 18.92.010.
(6) Not put more than one anir�al in each cage.
SECTIOri 12. Additional Conditions.
The Director of the Animal Control Authority is authorized to
promulqate rules and regulations not in conflict with.this
ordinance as they pertain to the conditions and operations of
a.nimal shelters, hobby kennels, kennels, pet shops, and groor�ing
parlors. Such rules and regulations may be enacted only after a
public hearinq has been held for such purpose. Enforcement of
these rules and regulations may be apoealed to the County Board
of Appeals. _ _
SECTION 13. License - Revocation or F.efusal to Ren�a.
The Animal Control Authority may in ad�ition to other.penalties
provided herein, revoke or refuse to renew any animal shelter,
hobby kennel, kennel., qroor�ing parlor or pet shop license upon
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Iordinance provided, however, such revocation or refusal shall be
only after a public hearing before the Board of Appeals held not
less than thirty (30) days from the date notice is mailed by
certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the
license holder at the address given on the license.
SECTION 14. License-Revocation or Refusal t4aitinc Perioc'.
No applicant shall be issued an animal shelter, hobby kennel,
kennel, grooming parlor, or pet shop license, who has previously
had such license revo:ced or a renewal refused, for a period of
one year after the date of revocation or refusal and until such
applicant meets the requirements contained in Article II,
Sections 5- 9 herein,or any other provision of this ordinance to
the satisfaction of the Animal Control Author�ty.
• ARTICLE III - ENFORCE�TEiIT, PE2JALTIES �1ND
PROCEDL'RcS
SECTION 1. Enforcement Power.
(1) The Director of the Animal Control Authority and his
authorized animal control officers are hereby authorized to take
,such lawful action as may be required to enforce the provisions of
this ordinance and the laws of the State of P7ashington as they
pertafn to aaimal cruelty, shelter, welfare and enforcer,:ent of
control. •
(2) The Director of Animal Control Authority or his author-
ized animal control officer 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 maintairied in the building '
fn viciwtion c� t�x� ordinance.
(3) Provide3 that the Director of the Aninal Control
Authority and his authorized aninal control officers, while
pursuing any ani�:al observed by t:�e officer to be in violation
of this ordinance, may enter upon any public or private property,
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poses, for the purpose of abating the animal violation beinq
pursued. �
(4) No person shall deny, prevent, obstruct or attempt to
deny, prevent or obstrLct an officer from pursuing any animal
observed to be in violation of this ordinance. Further, no
persoa shall fail or neglect after a proper warrant has been pre-
sented to promptly permit the Director or his authorized animal
control officer to enter private property to perform any duty
imposed by this ordinance. Any person violating this sub-
division shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
SECTIOt1 2. Abatement.
All violations of this code are determined to be detrimental
to the public health,�safety, and welfare and are hereby de=
clared to be public nuisances. All conditions which are �etermin-
ed after review by the Director of the Aninal Control Authority
to be in violation of this code shall be ab�ted.
SECTIOt. 3. Misdemeanor. I
Any person who allows an animal to be maintained in violation of
this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable �y
fine of not more than two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00)
and/or imprisonment for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days.
SECTIOt: 4. Civil Penalty.
In addition to or as an alternate to any other penalty provided
herein or by law, any person whose animal is mafntained in vio-
lation of this ordinance shall incur a civil penalty plus bill-
able costs of the Animal Control Authority. The penalty for the
first notice of violation shall be ten dollars (510.00); twenty,
five dollars for the second notice of violation in any one (1)
year period� and fifty dollars (550.00) for eaeh sueeessive
violations in any one (1) year period.
SECTIO:d 5. �oundina.
The Director of the Animal Control Authority and his authorized
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representatives may apprehend any animals found doing any of the
acts defined as a public nuisance and/or beinq subjected to cruel
treatment as defined by law. After such animals are apprehended,
the Animal Control Authority shall ascertain whether they are
licensed, or otherwise identifiable and if reasonably possible,
return the animal to the owner together with a notice of
violation of the code, and if it is not reasonably possible to
immediately return the animal to its o�•�ner, the Animal Control
Authority shall notify the owner within a reasonable time by cer-
tified mail or telephone that the animal has been impounded and
may be redeemed. Any animal impounded pursuant to this code shall
be held for the owner at least seventy-two (72) hours, after his
receipt of notification by certified mail or by telephone from the
impounding agency. Any animal suffering from serious injury or
disease, may be humanely destroyed, or in the`discretion of the
impounding suthority may be held for a longer period and redeemed '
by any person on payment of charges not exceeding those prescribed
herein. In case any animal is not redeemed, it shall be hur.:anely
destroyed by euthanasia by the impoundinq agency or may be made
available for adoption. No live animals shall belused for ex-
perimentation purposes. Impounded animals shouldlbe taken to
locations approved by the County Animal Control Authority and in
accordance with R.C.�A. 16.13.030. The owner of any animal im-
pounded pursuant to the provisions contained in this code may re-
cover said animal or animals when all billable costs, redemotion
fees, penalties.and boarding costs incurred in such impoundment
are made payable to the County Treasurer, which may be accepted
by the Animal Control Authority actinq as agent for the County.=
SECTION 6. Additional Enforcec.^.ent.
votwithstanding the existence or use of any other remedy,
the Director of the Animal Control Authority may seek legal
or equitable relief to enjoin any acts or practices and
abate any co�ditions which constitute a violation of
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SECTION 7. Violations to be Abated.
For purposes of this ordinance, nuisances are violations of this
ordinance and shall be defined as follows:
(1) Any public nuisance relating to aninal control known
at comrion law or in equity jurisprudence.
(2) A doq running at large within the County between the
hours of 9:00 P.M: and 6:00 A.M. of the following day.
(3) Any domesticated animal, whether licensed or not, which
runs at large in any park, or enters any public beach, pond,
fountain, or stream therein, or upon any public playground or
school ground; provided, however, that this section shall not
prohibit a person from walkinq or exercising an aninal in a
public park or on any'public beach when such animal is on a
leash, tether or chain not to exceed eight (8'j in length.
Provided, however, that this section shall not apply to any blind
person using a trained seeing-eye dog, to animal shows, exhibi-
tions or orqanized dog training classes where at least twenty-
four hours advance notice has been given to the Animal Control
Authority, by such persons requesting to hold such animal shows,
exhibitions or doq training classes.
(4) Any animal which enters any place where food is stored,
prepared, served or sold to the public, or any other public
building or hall. Provided, however, that this section shall
not apply to any blind person using a trained seeing-eye dog, tb
veterinary offices or hospitals, or to animal ahows, exhibitions
or organized dog training classes where at least twenty-four
hours advance notice has been given to the Animal Control •
Authority, by sLch persons requesting to hold such animal showa,
exhibitions or dog training classes. . �
(5) A female domesticated anir.!al whether licensed or not,
while in heat, accessible to oth�r anir::als for purooses other
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jwr.ps at vehicles using the public streets and alleys. .
(7) Any domesticated animal which habitually snaps, gro�als,
snarls, jumps upon or otherwise threatens persons lawfully usinq '
the public sidewalks, str�ets, alleys, or other public ways.
(8) Any animal which has exhibited vicious propensities and
which constitutes a danger to the safety of persons or propert�►
�off his premises or lawfully on his premises.
' (9) A vicious animal or animal with vicious propensities
,which runs at large at any time, or such animal 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 such animal.
(10) Any domesticated aninal which howls, yelps, whines,
barks, or makes other oral noises, in such a manner as to,dis-
turb any person or neighborhood to an unreasonable degree.
(11) Any domesticated animal which enters upon ar.other
person's property without the permission of that person.
(12) Animals staked, tethered, or kept on public property
without prior written consent of the County Animal Control
Authority.
(13) Animals on any public prooerty not under control by the
owner or other co:�petent person. ,
I (14) Animals kept, harbored, or maintained and known to
have a contagious disease unless under the treatment of a licensed
veterinariaa.
(15) Animals running in packs.
SECTION 8. Cruelty Violations to be Abated. �
It is unlsxful fcr.any person to:
(1) Willfully and cruelly injure or kill any aninal by
any means causinq it fright or pain.
(2) Sy reason of neglect or intent to cause or alloa any
animll to endure pain, sLifering or injury or to fail or n�clect I
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so caused to any animal.
(3) Lay out or expose any kind of poison, or to leave ex-
posed any poison food or drink for man, animal or fowl, or any
stibstance or fluid whatever whereon or wherein there is or shall
be deposited or mingled, any kind of poison or poisonous or
deadly substance or fluid whatever, on any premises� or in any
unenclosed place, or to aid or abet any person in so doing, un-
less in accordance with the provisions of R.C.V?. 16.52.190.
(4) Abandon any domestic animal by,dropping off or leaving
such ani�ral on the street, road or highway, or in any other
public place, or on the private oroperty of another.
SECTION 9. l�otice and Order.
(1) Whenever the Director or authorized animal control
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the Director of the Animal Control Authority shall commence pro-
ceedings to cause the abatement of each violation.
(2) The Director or authorized anir.:al control officer shall
issue a notice and order directed to the oorner or the person
presumed to be the owner of the.animal maintained in violation
of this ordinance. The notice and order shall contain:
(a) The name and address if known of the owner or
, person presumed to be the owner of the animal
in violation of this ordinance.
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of the animal in violation sufficient for identi-
fication.
i (c) A statement the Director or authorized animal .
i cor,trol officer has founfl t`in anifial maintaine3
illegally ��ith a brief and concise description
of the conditions, found to render the aninal
in violation of this ordinance.
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Control Authority.
(i) If the Director iias determined the ani�^al
must be abated, the order shall require the
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(ii) If the Director of the�Anir,.al Control Author-
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the order shall require that the penalty
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(e) Statements advising that if any zequired abate-
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the Director of the Animal Control Authority will
proceed to cause abatement and charge the costs
thereof against the owner.
(f) Statements advising (i) that a person having a
legal interest in the animal may appeal from the
notice and order or any action of the Director
of the Anir�al Control Authority to the i3oard of
Appeals, provided the appeal is nafle in writing as
, provided by this ordinance, and filed with the
Director of the Animal Control Authority within 19
days from the date of.service of such notice and
order; and (ii) that failure to appeal will con-
stitute a waiver of all right to an administrative
hearing and determination of the matter. •
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presumed owner of the animal in violation. .
(4) Service of the notice and order shall be made upon all
persons entitled thereto either pezsonally or by r.iailing a copy
�of such notice and order b� certified r.:ail, postaoe prepaid,
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appears on the last equalized assessment roll of the county.
(5) Proof of service of the notice 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.
(6) The standards of the animal control ordinance shall be
followed by the Director of the Animal Control Authority in
determininv the existence of an animal control violation and
in determining the abatement action required.
SECTION 10. Appeal.
(1) Appeals. The King County Board of Appeals as estab-
lished by Article 7 of the Kinq County Charter is hereby desiq-
nated to hear appeals by parties aggrieved by action� of the
Director of the Animal Control Authority pursuant to this'ordin-
ance. 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 Director of the
Animal Control Authority 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 Director
of the Animal Control Authority.
(2) Form of Appeal. P.ny person entitled to service under
Article III, Section iI (2) may appeal from any notice and order
or any action of the Director of the�Animal Control Authority
under this Code by filing at the office of the Director of the
Animal Control Authority within fourteen (14) days from the date
of the service of such order, a written appeal containinq: .
(a) A heading in the words: "Before the Bo�rd of
Appeals of the County of fiing.".
(b) A caption reading: "Appeal of
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est of each of the appellants in the animal in-
volved in the notice and order.
(d) A brief statement in concise language of the
apecific order or action protested, together with
any material facts clai�red to support the con-
tentions of the appellant. ,
(e) A brief statement in concise languaqe of the re-
lief sought, and the reasons why it is claimed
the protested order or action should be reversed,
modified, or otherwise set aside.
(f) The signatuzes of all parties names as appellants,
' and their official mailing addresses.
'� (g) The verffication (by declaration under penalty
of perjuryi of at least one appellant as to,the
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�3) Scheduling and hotfcing Appeal. The Board af AppeaZs
i�shall set a time and place, not more than thirty i30) days from
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prior to the.date of the hearing to each appellant by the manaqer-
clerk of the Board. _
(9) At the heazinq the appellant shall be entitled�to
appear fn person and be represented by counsel ar.d offer such
evidence pertinent and material to the action of the Director.
Only those matters or issues specifically raised by the appellant
in the written notice of appeal shall be considered.
(5? Failure of any Qerson to file an appeal in accordance
w3th Article II, Section 10 siiall constitute a waiver of his ri;::!
�to an administrative ltearing. .
(6) Enforcement of any notice and order of the Director of
the �lnimal Control Authority issued under this ordiriance shall
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an animal which is (i) vicious or dangerous or (ii) cruelly
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SECTION 11. Redemption Procedures.
Any animal impounded pursuant to the provisions of Article III,
Section 5 may be redeemed uoon payment of the redemption fee as
provfded herein. The redemption fee fcr an animal shall be ten
dollars (510.00) for esch animal plus an additional fee of tao
dollars ($2.00) for each twenty-four (29) hour or portion there-
of period durinq which such animal is retained by the impoundinq
agency and shall be made payable to the County Tressurer. The
boarding cost for livestock impounded shall be in accordance
with the rate established by contract bet�een the County and the
given stockyard used for holding such animal.
SECTION 12. Removal. . .
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Any animal constituting a public nuisance as provided herein
shall be abated and removed from the county by the owner or by
the Director of the Animal Control Authority, upon receipt of
three notices and orders of violation by the owner in any one
year period. 4h�ere it is established by record pursuant to this
ordinance and no finding was entered showing that the owner will
be able to provfde reasonable restraints to protect the public
from repetitions of violations, the Director of the Animal Control
Authority shall notify and direct the owner of said animal to
abate or remove the same .fro�n the county within ninety-six (96)
hours from the date of notice. If such animal is found to be
within the confines of King County after ninety-six (96) hours
have elaosed from the date of notice, the same shall be abated
and removed by the Director of the Animal Control Authority. •
Animals removed puzsuant to the provisions of this section shall
be rer�oved from King County or be subjected to euthanasia by the
, Anircal Control Autharity.
S�CTIOtv 13. Personal 051ications.
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�ehalf of Kinq County may collect� t:�e civil penalty and the
abatement work costs by use of all appropriate legal renedies.
SECTION 14. Costs of Enforcement Action.
In addition to costs and disbursements provided for by statute,
the prevailinq party in a collection action under this ordinance
a►ay, in the court's discretioa, be allowed interest and a reason-
able attorney's fee. The Prosecuting Attoiney shall seek such
costs, interest, and reasonable attorney's fees on behalf of
Kiag�County when the County is the prevailing party.
INTRODUCED AND READ for the first time this %� day of
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KItJG COUNTY COUt3CIL
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Chapters:
11.02
11.04
11.08
11.12
11.20
11.24
11.28
11.32
Title 11
ANIMAL CONTROL1
Ania�.al �:ontrol Division
Ania�,al c:ontrol Regulations
Dog Learjh Law
Rabies C:ontrol
DisposiL-ion of Fowl and Rabbits
Stoc k Reaetricted Area
Exotic ��nimals
Guard Doga
1•(Milk regulat.ions, animal health, see § 8.48.610.J
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A?dIMAL CONTROL
ANIMAL CONTROL SEC.TION
Sections:
11.02.010
11.02.020
11.03.030
Chapter 11.02
ANIMAL CONTROL SECTION
Es�tablished.
Of`fice, of manager created - Compensation.
Cantract - Authorization.
11.02.010 - 11.02.030
11.02.010 Estz:blished. There is established in the Division of General
Services an A:aimal Control Section. The Animal Control Section is by this
chapter desig.zated the agency authorized to enforce animal control laws.
(Ord. 1361 S 4, 1�72: Ord. 1269 S 1, 1972).
11.02.020 �ffi.ce of manager created - Compensation. There is established
within the animaJ. control section of the division of General Services the
position of '°Maniger-Animal Control Section" to be compensated at a rate
established b5� the county personnel division. (Ord. 6370 S 1, 1983: Ord.
1269 g 3, 1972).
11.02.030 Coratract - Autborization. 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 ar:ima.l control, and with other legal entities for the purpose of
dead animal dispo:�al. (Ord. 6370 g 2, 1983: Ord. 1370 g 1, 1972).
Chaptet 11.04
ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS1
Sections:
11.04.010 Purpose.
11.04.020 Definitions.
11.04.030
11.04.040
11.04.050
11.04.060
11.04.070
ii.oa.oao
11.04.090
11.04.100
11.04.110
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
II. LICENSING
Dcaq and cat licenses required.
Armimal shelter, kennel and pet shop license -
Required.
Ac�imal shelter and kennel license - Information required.
Hcabby kennel license - Required.
Ac�imal shelters, kennels and pet shops - Reporting
reaquired.
Aiyimal shelters, kennels and pet shops - Inspection.
Aciimal shelters, kennels and pet shops - Conditions.
Ariimal ahelters, kennels and pet shops - Indoor
f�rcilities.
Acrimal shelters, kennels and pet shops - Outdoor
f�tcilities.
•(For statut��ry provisions regarding the county dog license tax, see RCW
36.49; for �:rov��.sions regarding dog control zones, see RCW 16.10. For
statutory prcvisi.ons regarding prevention of cruelty to animals, see RCW
16.52.]
36$ (King County 6-83)
�
11.04.010 - 11.04.02[1
11.04.120
11.04.130
11.04.140
11.04.150
11.04.160
11.04.170
11.04.180
11.04.190
11.04.200
11.04.210
11.04.220
11.04.230
11.04.240
11.04.250
11.04.260
11.04.270
11.04.280
11.04.290
11.04.300
11.04.310
11.04.320
11.04.330
11.04.340
ANIMAL CONTROL
Grooming parlors - License required.
Grooi�iing parlors - Conditions.
Anim::�l s;zelters, hobby kennels, kennels, pet shops,
groor.�ing parlors, guard dog purveyors, guard dog
trair�ers and guard dog owners - Additional conditione.
Licer►ses, registration - Revxatio�, suspension or
refu:�al to renew.
Licer►ses, registration - Revxation or refusal waitinq
periad.
III. ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURES
EnfoY�cemant power.
Viol�itions - Deemed nuisance - Abatement.
Viol<<tioas - Misdemeanor - Penalty.
Viol.►tions - Civil penalty.
Impoundi r�g .
Addit:ional enforcement.
Nuisc:�nces defined.
Un1aL�fu1 acts against police department dogs - Penalty
for ��iolation.
Crue_.ty to animals - Unlawf ul acts designated.
Viol.:�tio:as - Notice and order. '
Appe<�ls .
Reder�iption procedures.
Nuisr:►nce� - Removal.
Civi:l. penalty and abatement costs - Liability of owner.
Cost:s of additional enforcement.
Miscr�lla�neoua Service Charges.
Addi'�ional Rules and Regulations.
Seve;^ability.
I. GENEFtAL PROVISIONS
11.04.010 Purpos�. It is declared the public policy of the county to
secure and maintain .auch levels of animal control as will protect human health
and safety, and tc� the greatest degree practicable to pevent injury to
property and cruelty to animal life. To this end, it is the purpose of this
chapter to provide a means of licensing dogs, cats, animal shelters, hobby
kennels, kennels and pet� shops and controlling errant animal behavior so that
it shall not becom�: a public nuisance and to prevent cruelty to animals.
(Ord. 1396 Art. I $ :?, 1972y.
11.04.020 Defini�ione. In construing the provisioas of this chapter,
except where otherwise ��lainly declared or clearly apparent from the context,
words used herein sha.11 be given� their cownon and ordinary meaning; in
addttion, the following definitions shall apply:
A. "Abatement" means the termination of any violation by reasonable and
lawful means determ:�ned by the director of the animal control authority in
order that an owner or a person presumed to be the owner shall comply with
this chapter.
e. "Animal" mea:ls any living creature except man, insects and worms.
C. "Animal con�:rol authority" means the county animal control section,
division of general aervices, acting alone or in concert with other
municipalities for E�nfo.ccement of the animal control laws of the county and
state and the sheltec and welfare of animals.
D. "Animal cont:rol ot:icer" means any individual employed, contracted or
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ANIMAL CONTROI� REGULATIONS 11.04.020
appointed by the animal control authority for the purpose of aiding in the
enforcement oE this chapter or any other law or ordinance relating to the
licensing of animals, control of animals or seizure and impoundment of
animals, and i.ncludes any state or municipal peace officer, sheriff, constable
or other emplc�yee whose duties in whole or in part include assignments which
involve the seizure and taking into custody of any animal.
E. "Dome;aticated animal" means those domestic beasts as any dog, cat,
rabbit, horse, mule, ass, bovine animal, lamb, goat, sheep or hog, or other
animal made tc be domestic.
F. "Euth�:�nasia" means the humane destruction of an animal accomplished by
a method that involves instantaneous unconsciousness and immediate death, or
by a method t:�at causes painless loss of consciousness, and death during such
loss of consciousness.
G. "Groon:,ing parlor" means any place or establishment, public or private,
where animals are bathed, clipped or combed, whether or not far compensation,
for the purpose o�' enhancing their aesthetic value.
H. •Harburinc�, keeping, or maintaining a dog or cat" means performing any
of the acts of providing care, shelter, pratection, refuge, food, or
nourishment iri such manner as to control the animals actions, or, that the
animal(s) is t.reat:ed as living at one's house by the homeowner.
I. "Hobby keiinel" means a noncommercial kenael at or adjoining a private
residence whece f��ur or more adult dogs or cats are bred or kept for hunting,
training and �:xhibition for organized shows, field, working and/or obedience
trials, or for en_;oyment of the species.
J. "Kennel" :neans a place where four or more adult dogs or cats or any
combination tr�ere��f are kept, whether by owners of the dogs and cats or by
persons proviciing facilities and care, whether or not for compensation, but
not including a small animal hospital or clinic or pet shop. An adult dog or
cat is one of either sex, altered or unalteced, that has reached the age of
four months.
K. "Livestock" means horses, bovine animals, sheep, goats, swine,
reindeer, donkeys and mules.
L. "Owner." Any person having an interest in or right of possession to
an animal or ,:iny person having control, custody or possession of any animal,
or by reason of the animal being seen residing consistently at a location,
shall be presumed to be the owner.
M. "Pack� of dogs" means a group of three or more dogs running upon
either public or private property not that of its owner in a state in which
either its coi.trol or ownership is in doubt or cannot readily be ascertained,
and when such 9og�: are not restrained or controlled.
N. "Perso�" r:ieans any individual, partnership, firm, joint stock company,
corporation, a.asociation, trust, estate or other legal entity.
0. "Pet shop'" means any person, establishment, store or department of any
store that ac�;uires live animals, including birds, reptiles, fowl and fish,
and sells, or ofrers to sell or rent such live animals to the public or to
retail outlets.
P. "Running �:it large" means to be off the premises of the owner and not
under the con�.rol of the owner or competent person authorized by the owner,
either by leash oc verbal voice and/or signal control.
Q. "Shelter" means a facility which is. used to house or contain stray,
homeless, aba,idoned or unwanted animals and which is owned, operated or
maintained by a t�ublic body, an established humane society, animal welfare
society, society cor the prevention of cruelty to animals or other nonprofit
organization or pe:rson devoted to the welfare, protection and humane treatment
370 (King County 6-83)
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ANIMAL CONTROL
of animals.
R. "Under cantrol" means the animal is under voice and/or signal cc+ntrol
so as to be thereby re:�trained from approaching any bystander or other animal
and frc+m causing c�r being the cause of physical property damage when off of a
leash or c►ff �the prt:mises of the owner.
S. "Vicic+us" m.eana the propensity to d� any act that might endanger the
safety of any per.3on, animal or property of anc+ther, including, but not
limited to, a disposition tn mischief or fierceness as might occasi�nally lead
tc+ attack on human beings with�ut pr�vocation, whether in play or outbreak c+f
untrained nature. (Ord. 6370 $ 3, 1983: Ord. 4610 S 1, 1979: Ord. 2428 S 1,
1975: Ord. 2085 S 1, 1974: Ord. 1396 Art. I g 3, 1972).
II. LICENSING
11.04.030 Doq a�zd cat licenses required. A. LICENSE REQUIREI�NTS. All
d�gs and cats ha=bc�red, kept or maintained in King Cc�unty over six months c+f
age shall be licensed and registered annually; prc+vided, hc►wever, that dogs
kept in kennels r�eed not be licensed as provided in Section 11.04.040;
provided further, that this section shall not apply to dc+gs used by the
department of publi�: safety fc+r police Work.
B. FEES. Dc+g and cat licenses�shall be issued by the animal control
section upc+n applicatian and payment of an annual license fee made payable to
the county comptrolLer accc+cding to the frllc+wing schedule:
l. Fnr all d��g a.nd cat licenses issued between April 1, 1983, and April
1, 1984, the sum c�f nineteen dollars for dogs and eleven dollars for cats;
provided that when pro��f is submitted that such dc+g or cat has been neutered
or spayed, the fee shall be nine dollars f�r d�gs and six dollars for cats;
2. Fot all l.icer�ses issued on and after May 1, 1984, the sum of twenty
(S20? dollars for 3ogs and twelve {$12) d�llars for cats; provided that when
prc+rf is submitted that such d�g oc cat has been neutered or spayed, the fee
shall be ten (�10) 3ollars for dc�gs and seven ($7) dc+llars for cats;
3. Licenses issued after April 1, 1983 but pric+r to April 1, 1984 will
be valid until Apr�.l 30, 1984. Licenses issued on and after May 1, 1984 will
be valid f�r a tetm �E �ne year fr�m the date c+f issuance, expiring on the
last day of the teielfth month. There is no proration c+f any license fees.
Renewal licenses will retain the original expiration period whethec renewed
prinr tc+, c+n, c+r after their cespective renewal m�nth;
4. King Cour�ty residents sixty-five years of age c+r older may p�rchase
a special permanenc license for the lifetime of cats or dogs for which they
are the registered owiiers when said animals are maintained at said owner's
registered address. T'�e special permanent animal license fee is twenty ($20y
dc+llars per licensed 9og and twelve ($12) dnllars per licensed cat. Such
cesidents shall nc�t ba required to annually purchase a new license foc the
lifetime �f such licer.sed animals; p mvided, that no persc+n shall be issued
mc+re than three (3 ) sF�ecial permanent animal licenses for any combination of
three (3) cats and dc+g:: fc+r which they are the registered owner;
5. Applicati�ns for a dc+g or cat license shall be on forms provided by
the animal cc+ntrc►1 sect::i�n;
6. All lice�se tags issued herein shall be securely affixed tc+ a
substantial c�llar, har�ness or c+ther means and shall be wotn by the dog at all
times. �s an alt�rna:ive t� a license tag, an animal may be identified as
licensed by being tatt�c+ed c+n its right ear or �n its inside right thigh or
groin with a licen�e number approved or issued by the animal ec►nt mi seetion.
C. P�NALTY, '_. A Late penaltl shall be charged �n all dc+g and cat
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ANIMAL CONTRGL RF:GULATIONS 11.04.030 - 11.04.040
license appli.cati�ns, according to the following schedule:
a. Dc+y ��nd cat licenses issued after April 1, 1983 but prior tc+ April
1, 1984, a late penalty of twenty-five (S25) dc►llars per animal if received
after April 30, 1.983;
b. Dc�g and cat licenses issued on May 1, 1984, a late penalty of
twenty-five ;$25) dollars per animal, if the license applied for is a new
license appl�.cation and the exceptions under K.C.C. 11.04.030 C.2. belc+w do
not apply; ten ($10) dollars per animal, if the license applied for is a
renewal lice�ise application and it is made after thirty (30) days of its
expiratic+n; t:wenl:y {$20) dollars per animal, if the license applied for is a
renewal lice��se application and it is made after sixty (60) days but within
ninety (90), days of its expiratic►n; forty (S40) dollars per animal, if the
license applied 1:c+r is a renewal license application and it is made later than
ninety (90) days fr�m its expiratic+n.
2. No late penalty shall be charged if:
a. The rwner submits prc�c+f of purchase �r acquisition of the animal
within the pcaceding thirty (30} days; �r
b. The rwnet has moved into the county within the preceding thirty
(30) days; or
c. T.�e animal is currently or has been within the preceding thirty
(30) days, un3er the age which requires a license (six months); or
d. T!�e licenaes are issued after April 1, 1983 but prior tc+ April 1,
1984 only, atid the owner purchases the license(s) voluntarily, prior to in
person �r field contact by animal control personnel; or,
e. T�ze owner submits other prc+c+f deemed acceptable in the section's
administrativ�. rules and regulatic►ns.
D. FEES �OLLECTED. All fees and fines collected under this chapter shall
be deposited in the cc►unty current expense fund.
E. CHECRS. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to
knowingly issue a check for which funds are insufficient or to stop payment c+n
any check wi:itten in payment of fees contained in this chapter. Any
license(s) oc penalties paid for with such checks are, in the case of the
license, invalid; and in the case of the penalty, still outstanding. Cc�sts
incurred by t;ie cnunty in callecting checks of this nature shall be c�nsidered
a cost of abatement and are persc+nal c►bligatic+ns of the animal c�wner under
K.C.C. 11.04.300.
F. NONAPPLICABILITY. The provisions of this sectic+n shall nc+t apply to
d�gs c+r cats in the custody of a veterinarian or animal shelter or whose
owners are i�onrc�sidents tempc+rarily within the county for a peri�d n�t
exceeding thi��ty �9ays. (Ord. 6702 g 1, 1984; Ord. 6370 g 4, 1983: Ord. 5805
S 1, 1981: Or�i, 4552 S 1, 1979: Ord. 3980 S 1, 1978: Ord. 3187 S 1, 1977: Ord.
2869, 1976: 0.=d. 2158 S 1, 1974: Ord. 1691 S 1, 1973; Ord. 1396 Art. II g 1,
1972) .
11.04.040 Animal ahelter, kennel and pet shop license - Required. It is
unlawful for �:iny person tn keep or maintain any animal shelter, kennel c+r pet
shop within King County withc+ut first �btaining a valid and subsisting license
therefc+r� A fee of one hundred fifty dc+llars for such license shall be
assessed nc+t �pon individual animals but upon the owner or keeper of an animal
shelter, kenr�el or pet sh�p. Each license and certificate of inspection
issued pursuant tc+ this chapter shall be conspicuously displayed at the
establishment tr which such license was issued. The license shall be dated
and numbered ;ind shall bear the name �f King County, Washington, and the name
and address c+f ttie �wner or keeper �f the establishment, and the expiratic+n
372 (King Crunty 3-84)
AAIItNAL CONTROL REC�Ur.F,TIONS 11.04.040 - 11.04.060
date of the licenc�e. The license shall run for a period of one year from the
date of purchase. (Ord. 4610 S 2, 1979: Ord. 1396 Art. II S 2, 1972).
11.04.050 Anin�al shelter and kennel license - Information required. A.
ZONING COMPLIE►NCE. The applicant for an original animal shelter or kennel
license shall pre:;ent to the animal control authority a written statement from
the county L�epa.�tment of Planning and Community Development that the
establishment of the animal shelter or kennel at the proposed site is not in
violation of :he King County zoninq code, has a legal nonconforming zoning
status, or a c�nditional use permit has been issued for the intended use.
8. HEALTH IN:�PECTION. Before an animal shelter or kennel license may be
issued by the animal control authority, a certificate of inspection from the
Seattle-King C.oun�::y Health Department or King County Animal Control Section
must be issued shc,wing that the animal shelter or kennel is in compliance with
Sections 11.04.08G, 11.04.090, 11.04.100 and 11.04.110. (Ord. 2428 S 2� 1975:
Ord. 1396 Art. II S 3, 1972y.
11.04.060 ,iob�y kennel license - Required. A. LICENSE REQUIRED. It is
unlawful for any F�.�erson to keep and maintain any dog or cat within the county
for the purpo;:;es of a hobby kennel without obtaining a valid and subsisting
license theref�r. The fee for such liecense shall be assessed upon�the owner
or keeper of sucl� animals and shall be twenty dollars. In addition, each
animal shall b�� licensed individually under provisions of Section 11.04.030B.
B. LIMITA'CION.ON NUMBER OF DOGS AND CATS ALLOWED. The total number of
dogs and cats uver four months of age kept by a hobby kennel shall not exceed
the total numbfar uuthorized by the King County animal control section based on
the following �3uidelines:
1. Anim��l size;
2. Type and characteristics of the breed;
3. The .imount of lot area; provided, that the maximum number shall not
exceed twenty-Eive where the lot area contains five acres or more; the maximum
number shall not E�xceed ten where the lot area contains thirty-five thousand
square feet;
4. The Eaci.lity specifications/dimensions in which the dogs and cats
are to be main�:.ainad;
5. The zoning classification in which the hobby kennel would be
maintained.
C. REQUIR].:MEN'rS.
1. All oper� run areas shall be completely surrounded by a six-foot
fence set back at least twenty feet from all property lines. For purposes of
this section "�)pen run area" means that area, within the property lines of the
premises on wrich the hobby kennel is to be maintained, where the dogs and
cats are she:l.ter��d or maintained. If there ,is no area set aside for
sheltering or naintaining the dogs and cats within the property lines of the
premises the twenty foot setback does not apply. The property lines of
premises not contuining an open run area must be completely surrounded by a
six-foot fence;
2. No r�omm�rcial signs or other appearances advertising the hobby
372-1 (King County 6-83)
11.04.060 - 11.04.08ii ANIMAL CONTROL
.�
kennel are permitted on the property or in any publication, book or newspaper,
except for the sale c�f the allowable offspring set focth in this section;
3. The director may require setback, additional setback, fencing,
screening or soundproof::.ng requitements as he deems necessary to insure the
compatibility of the hotby kennel with the surrounding neighbothood. Factors
to be considered in c;ete�:mining such compatibility are:
a. Statement.s r�garding approval/disapproval of surrounding neighbors
relative to maintenar�ce ��f a hobby kennel at the address applied for;
b. Past hisi:ory of animal control complaints relating to the dogs and
cata of the applicant: at the addresa for which the hobby kennel is applied for;
c. Facility sper_ifications/dimensions in which the dogs and cats are
to be maintained;
d. Animal size, type and charactetistics of breed;
e. The zoning classification of the premises on which the hobby
kennel is maintained.
4. The hobby kennel shall limit dog and cat reproduction to no more
than twelve offsprincl pe:c license year;
5. Each dog and cat in the hobby kennel shall have current and proper
immunization from disease according to the dog's and cat's species and age.
For dogs auch shall consist of DSL innoculation for dogs over three manths of
age and rabies innoc�lations for those over six months of,aqe.
D. LICENSE ISSU��NCE AND MAINTENANCE. Only when the directoc is satisfied
that the requirement.s of K.C.C. 11.04.060C.1. through 5. have been met, a
hobby kennel license ma;� be issued. The license will continue in full force
throughout the licen::e y��ar unless, at anytime, the hobby kennel is maintained
in such a manner as to: � �.
1. Exceed the number of dogs and cats allowed at the hobby kennel by
the animal control section; or,
2. Fail to co:nply with any of the requirements of K.C.C. 11.04.060C.1.
through 5. (Ord. 63'►0 S 5, 1983: Ord. 4610 g 3, 1979: Ord. 4269 $ 1, 1979:
Ocd. 2428 S 3, 19�75: Orc9. 1396 Art. II g 4, 1972).
11.04.070 Animal shelters, kennels and pet shops - Reporting required.
Each animal shelter, kennel or pet shop shall provide a list to the animal
control authority, qiarterly, based upon the calendar year, of all dogs and
cats auctioned off, <:.�iven away, sold or otherwise disposed of. The list shall
include the origin, the age and type of dog or cat, and the name and address
of the person to whom tiie dog or cat was given or purveyed. (Ord. 2428 S 4,
1975: Ord. 1396 Art. II y 5, 1972).
11.04.080 Animal ahe].ters, kennels and pet shops - Inspection. A.
INSPECTION. It sha.:�l be the duty of the director or his agent of the
Seattle-King County department of public health or the animal control
authority to make oc cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary to
insuYe compliance wi��h Sections 11.04.090, 11.04.100 and 11.04.110. The owner
or keeper of an animal shelter, kennel or pet shop shall admit to the
premises, for the E>urpose of making an inspection, any officer, agent or
employee of the Seattl�-King County department of public health or animal
control authority at any reasonable time that admission is requested.
B. UNSANITARY ��ONDITIONS UNLAWFUL. It is unlawful to keep, use or
maintain within King County any animal shelter, kennel or pet shop that is
unsanitary, nauseous, foul or offensive, or in any way detrimental to public
health and/or safety and not in compliance with Sections 11.04.070, 11.04.090,
(King County b-83) 373
ANIMAL CONTR01.� RE��ULATIONS
11.04.080 - 11.04.100
11.04.100 and 11.04.110 and may be cause for revocation or denial of such
license. (Orcl. 2�428 S 5, 1975: Ord. 1396 Art. II S 6, 1972).
11.04.090 Aniwal ahelters, kennels and pet ahops - Conditions. Animal
shelters, kenr,els and pet shops shall meet the following conditions:
A. Housir�g 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 prot�.ct the animals from injury; shall contain the animals; and shall
restrict the c�ntr;3nce of other animals.
B. ElectYic :?ower shall be supplied in conformance with city, county, and
state electrical codes adequate to supply lighting and heating as may be
required by t,�is chapter. Water shall be supplied at sufficient pressure and
quantity to clear.. indoor housing facilities and primary enclosures of debris
and excreta.
C. Suitat�le food and bedding shall be provided and stored in facilities
adequate to p��ovi3e protection against infestation or contamination by insects
or rodents. tefrigeration shall be provided for the protection of perishable
foods.
D. Provi�ion 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 rod��nts or disease, and from obnoxious or foul odors.
E. Washrc�om facilities, including sinks and toilets, with hot and cold
water, must be: conveniently available for cleaning purposes, and a large sink
or tub provide�d fc�r the purpose of washing utensils, equipment and facilities.
F. Sick anin;als shall be separated from those appearing healthy and
normal and, i1' for sale, shall be removed from display and sale. Sick animals
shall be kept. in isolation quarters with adequate ventilation to keep from
contaminating wel:i. animals.
G. There sha:11 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 cepartment held for sale or display.
H. An emFloyE�e or owner shall come in to feed, water and do the necessary
cleaning of arima;_s and birds on days the store or shop is closed.
I. No pe�son, persons, association, firm or corporation shall knowingly
sell a sick or in:jured animal or bird.
J. No Fersun, persons, association, firm or corporation shall
misrepresent ,�n ��nimal or bird to a consumer in any way. (Ord. 2428 § 6,
1975: Ord. 1356 Ar.t. II S 7, 1972).
11.04.100 Aniu�al shelters, kennels and pet shops - Indoor facilities.
Animal shelte�:s, kennels and �pet shops which have indoor housing facilities
for animals ard b::rds shall:
A. Be s��ffi�:iently heated or cooled to protect such animals from
temperatures t:o wt,ich they are not normally acclimatized;
B. ee ac'tequ,xtely ventilated to provide for the health of animals
contained thea:ein and to assist in the removal of foul and obnoxious odors.
Provision sha::.l be made so that the volume of air within any enclosed indoor
facility shall be changed thzee times or more each hour. This may be
accomplished •::hro�.�gh the location and periodic opening of doors and windows.
If fans or �ent:ilating equipment are used, they sha11 be constructed in
conformance w:th current standards of good engineering practice with respect
379 (King County 6-83)
11.04.100 - 11.04.13u ANIMAL CONTROL
to noise and minimization of drafts;
C. Have sufficient natural or artificial lightinq to permit coutine
inapection and cleaning at any time of day. In addition, sufficient natural
or artificial lighting �hall be supplied in the area of sinks and toilets to
provide for the hygit::ne of animal caretakers;
D. Have interio: 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 se:alant or with paint, when such materials are not
originally resistant to moisture ot odors. Floor surfaces shall not be made
of unsealed wood. :[n addition, interior walls shall be constructed so that
the interface with floor surfaces is sealed from the flow or accumulation of
moisture or debris;
E. Contain a dr3inage system which shall be connected to a sanitary sewer
or septic tank syst�m rrhich conforms to the standards of buildinq codes in
force within the countS� and shall� be designed to rapidly remove water and
excreta in the clean:ing of such indoor housing facility under any condition of
weathec or temperature; provided, this requirement shall not apply to hobby
kennels and pet shol�s. All indoor housing facilities for animals, fish, or
birds shall be maincained in a clean and sanitary condition and a safe and
effective disinfectant shall be used in the cleaning of such facilities.
(Ord. 2428 S 7, 1975� Or3. 1396 Art. II S 8, 1972). •
11.04.110 Anisal ahelters. kennela and pet ahopa - Outdoor facilities.
Animal shelters� kenne].s and pet shopa which have outdoor facilities for
animals and birds shall:
A. Be construct�=d t.o provide shelter from excessive sunlight, rain, snow,
wind, or other eleme.lts. In addition, such facilities shall be constructed to
provide sufficient �pac�: for the pcoper exercise and movement of each animal
contained therein;
B. Be constructed t;o provide drainage and to prevent the accumulation of
water, mud, debris, ex�:reta, or other materials and shall be designed to
facilitate the remov�il of animal and food wastes;
C. Be constructed �rith adequate walls or fences to contain the animals
kept therein and to prevent entrance of other animals. (Ord. 2428 S 8, 1975:
Ord. 1396 Art. II g�, 1972).
11.04.120 Groomi��q parlors - License required. It is unlawful foc any
person to keep or maintain any grooming parlor without first obtaining a valid
and subsisting licEnse therefor. A fee of one hundred dollars foc such
license shall be as::ess�ed. However, if the grooming parlor is operated as a
part of the busines:: of a kennel, or a pet shop, a fee of fifty dollars shall
be assessed. Such fee shall be in addition to the fee established for a
kennel, or pet shop lic�ense. (Ord. 4610 � 4, 1979: Ord. 1396 Art. II S 10,
1972).
11.04.130 Groomi:iq Farlors - Conditions. Grooming parlors
A. Not board an�mals but keep only dogs and cats for a reasonable
order to perform the business of grooming;
H. Provide such restraining straps for the dog or cat while it
groomed so that such animal shall neither fall nor be hanged;
C. Sterilize al�� ecuipment after each dog or cat has been groomed;
D. Not leave animals unattended before a dryer;
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E. Not presciibe treatment or medicine that is the province of a licensed
veterinarian as pcovided in RCW 18.92.010;
F. Not put more than one animal in each cage;
G. All f loors and walls in rooms, pens and cages used to
or in areas wt,ere animals are clipped, groomed or treated must
of water impervious material that can readily be cleaned,
maintained in good repair;
retain animals
be constructed
and must be
H. Hot ar�d cold water must be conveniently available and a large sink or
tub provided (mir�imum size twenty-four inches by eighteen inches by twelve
inches};
I, Toilet. anc9 handwashing facilities with hot and cold running water must
be conveniently available for personnel employed;
J. Only ec�uipment necessary to the operation of the licensed
establishment shal.l be kept or stored on the premises and shall only be stored
in a sanitary or c�rderly manner;
K, All c�:�ges, 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 S 9, 1975: Ocd. 1396 Art. II $ 11, 1972),
11.04,140 Anin►al ahelters, hobby kennels, kennels, pet shope, grooming
parlors, guard doy purveyocs, guard dog trainers and guard dog owners -
Additional conditions. The director of the animal control authority 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, pet shops, and grooming parlors, guard dog purveyors, guard
dog trainers ��nd guard dog owners. Such rules and regulations may be enacted
only after a public hearing has been held for such purpose. Enforcement of
these rules a;►d regulations may be appealed to the county board of appeals.
(Ocd. 3232 S 10, 1977: Ord. 1396 Art, II S 12, 1972).
11.04.150 Licf:nses, reqistration - Revocation, suspension or refusal to
renew. The �:�nim.sl control authority may, in addition to other penalties
provided in this title, revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any animal shelter,
hobby kennel, ken�iel, grooming parlor, pet shop, guard dog purveyor, guard dog
trainet licen:.;e or guard dog registration upon 9ood cause or for failure to
comply with any provision of this title; provided, however, enforcement of
such revocatic,n, �uspension or refusal shall be stayed during the pendancy of
an appeal filed pursuant to Section 11.04.260. (Ord. 3232 g 11, 1977: Ord.
2428 S 10, 1975: Urd. 1396 Art, II $ 13, 1972).
11.04.160 Licenses, registration - Revocation or refusal waiting period.
No applicant :.hal:� be issued an animal shelter, hobby kennel, kennel, grooming
parlor, pet sl�op, guard dog purveyor, guard dog• trainer license or guard dog
registration who l�as previously had such license or registration revoked or a
renewal refus�:d, for a period of one year after the date of revocation or
refusal and u::�til such applicant meets the requirements contained in Sections
11.04.070 througl-. 11.04,110 or any other pzovision of this title to the
satisfaction <�f t.he animal control authority. (Otd. 3232 S 12, 1977: Ord.
1396 Art. II � 14,. 1972).
III. ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURES
11.04.170 Enfc�rcement power. A. The director of the animal control
376 (King County 6-83)
11.04.170 - 11.04.210 ANIMAL CONTROL
authority and his authorized animal control officers are authorized to take
such lawful action 3s �nay be requiced to enforce the provisions of this
chapter, the provisicns of Resolution 25789, as amended, Title 21 K.C.C., as
they pertain to thE.+ kE;eping of animals, and the lawa of the state of
Washington as they pertain to animal cruelty, shelter, welfare and enforcement
of control.
B. The director of the animal control authority or his authorized animal
control officer shall nct enter a building designated for and used for private
purposes, unlesa a pcoper warrant has first been issued upon a showing that
the officer has reasc:nabie cause to believe an animal is beinq maintained in
the building in violacion of this chapter.
C. Provided that: the director of the animal control authority and his
authorized animal control officers, while pursuing or observing any animal in
violation of this ck,apter, may enter upon any public or private property,
except any building designated for and used for private purposes, for the
purpose of abating th+: animal violation being pursued or observed.
D. No person shall cteny, prevent, obstruct or attempt to deny, prevent or
obstruct an officer irom pursuing any animal observed to be in violation of
triis chapter. Furtt:.er, no person shall fail oc neglect, after a proper
warrant has been presented, to promptly permit the director or the authorized
animal control officer to enter private property to perform any duty imposed
by this chapter. 1,ny persan violating this subsection is guilty of a
misdemeanor, (Ord. 3980 S 3, 1978: Ord. 2771 S 2, 1976: Ord. 2428 S 11, 1975:
Ord. 1396 Art. III g:L, 1972).
11.04.180 Violati<�ns - Deemed nuisance - Abatement. All violations of
this chapter are detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare and are
public nuisances. A.L1 c:onditions which are determined after review by the
director of the anim�il control authority to be in violation of this chapter
shall be abated. (Or�i. 1396 Art. III $ 2, 1972).
11.04.190 Violations - Misdemeanor - Penalty. Any person who allows an
animal to be maint:iined in violation of this chapter is guilty of a
misdemeanoc punishable ty fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars
and/or imprisonment f�:�r a term not to exceed ninety days. tOrd. 1396 Art. III
S 3, 1972}, �
11.04.200 Violatit�na - Civil penalty. In addition to or as an alternative
to any other penalty prc�vided in this chapter or by law, any person whose
animal is maintained in violation of this chapter shall incur a civil penalty
plus billable costs of the animal control authority. The penalty for the
first notice of viol�:.tion shall be twenty-five dollars; fifty dollars for the
second notice of violjticn in any one-year period; and one hundred dollars for
each successive violation in any one-year period; provided, that these
provisions shall not apply to specific areas designated by ordinance as dog
control zones under t.he provisions of RCW 16.10. (Ord. 6370 S 6, 1983: Ord.
4610 S 5, 1979: Ord. 3548 g 6, 19�8: Ord. 1396 Art. III S 4, 1972).
11.04.210 Impounding. A. The director of the animal control authority
and his authorized r��presentatives may apprehend any animals found doing any
of the acts defined as a public nuisance and/or being subjected to cruel
treatment as defined by law. After such animals are apprehended, the animal
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ANIMAL CONTROL REGC'LATIONS 11.04.210
control author;.ty shall ascertain whether they are licensed, or otherwise
identifiable. If =easonably possible, the animal control authority shall
return the anir,�al to the owner together with a notice of violation of this
chapter. If i�: is not reasonably possible to immediately return a currently
licensed animal to its owner, the animal control authority shall notify the
owner within a=e�xsonable time by regular mail or telephone that the animal
has been impo�inde� and may be redeemed. Any currently licensed animal
impounded purs��ant to this chapter shall be held for the owner at least one
hundred twenty hou.rs, after posting of the notification of impoundment by
regular mail o.- after telephone contact by the impounding agency; any other
animal impounde9 pursuant to this chapter shall be held for its owner at least
seventy-two houcs °`rom the time of impoundment; provided that any animal sold
to a research in:�titute pursuant to this chapter shall be held for an
additional one hun�jred twenty hours over and above the required seventy-two
hours specified; piovided further, that any animal sold to a licensed dealer,
pursuant to this �:hapter, may be released to the licensed dealer following
custody of th: animal by the animal control section for a period of
seventy-two hoiirs; provided further, that it is the responsibility of the
animal control section to monitor and insure that the licensed dealer will
hold the anima�. for an additional one hundred twenty hours prior to the sale
of the animal =o a research institute; provided further, that any owner may
redeem an anim,►1 in the custody of a licensed dealer by complying with the
fees and reder.iptic�n procedure of the animal control section, the animal
control sectior. shall return all fees paid by the licensed dealer, and the
sale of the ani�nal shall be declared null and void; provided further, that the
advisory board may make recommendations to the animal control section which
shall, by admir.istrative rule, set the sales price of animals to be sold to
licensed dealeis and research institutes; provided further, that the animal
control sectioi� st,all, by administrative rule, through required contract
provisions, inszre that licensed dealers do not sell county purchased animals
to research insi.itutes at a rate in excess of that paid by research institutes
purchasing anic�als directly from the animal control section. Any animal
suffering from :>eriaus injury or disease may be humanely destroyed, or, in the
discretion of t.he impounding authority, may be held for a longer period and
redeemed by an} person on payment of charges not exceeding those prescribed
herein. �
B. Any anir�al not redeemed shall be treated in one of the following ways:
1. Made ��vaiLable for adoption at a fee of five dollar �_ner animal"
a. Any person may adopt an animal impounded pursuant to the
provisions cont.►ine:i in this chapter when all billable costs, redemption fees,
penalties, and �oarding costs incurrd in such impoundment are made payable to
the county fin;�nce director, which may be accepted by the animal control
authority actinc� as agent for the county.
b. Theie �•hall be a spay/neuter deposit of $25.00 on all adopted
animals. This �ieposit will be returned to the adopting person upon submission
of proof that the sterilization was performed within 180 days of the date of
the adoption.
2. Sold to a dealer licensed pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq., as now
or hereafter an�endE�d; provided, however, that said dealer shall comply with
the following rEquirements:
a. He shall sell animals purchased from the county only to research
laboratories loc:ate<j in the state of Washington licensed pursuant to 7 U.S.C.
2131 et seq., Gccre�dited under the American Association for Accreditation of
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11.04.210 ANIMAL CONTROL
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Laboratory Animal C:are, or to state or federal research laboratories exempted
from the provisions of 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.
b. Al1 animals purchased fram the county by said dealer shall be
identified by bree�9, c:olor, age, and any other information deemed necessary
for a reliable identification of the animal.
c. He shal.l p��ovide evidence to the county that each animal purchased
from the county wa:: sold to a research laboratory fully licensed, accredited
or exempted in the nanner described in subsectiort B 2. of this section.
d. He shall bE:� a resident of the state of Washington for a period of
one year prior to h�s Furchase of animals from the county.
e. No anim3l taearinq a tattoo identification, affixed in a manner as
prescribed in Sect.on 11.04.030 B., shall be sold to a licensed dealer or
research medical ir�sti�:ute, without the written permission of the registered
owner.
3. Sold to a ressearch laboratory licensed pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2131 et
seq., accredited undeyr the American Association for Accreditation of
Laboratory Animal C:are, or exempted from the provisions of 7 U.S.C. 2131 et
seq.; provided, however, that said research laboratory shall comply with the
following requiremecyts:
a. All animal� purchased from the county by said research laboratory
shall be identifiec by breed, coloc, age, and any other information deemed
necessary for a reliabl� identification of the animal.
b. Provide evidence to the county as to each animal's disposition or
use by the research laboratory.
c. Shall b�� available, at all reasonable times, for inspection by the
King County animal control section. Such inspections shall be performed in
the same manner as ins��ections performed under Sections 11.04.100, 11.04.110,
and 11.04.250.
d. Shall be: ph��sically located within the state of Washington.
e. No animr�l bearing a tattoo identification, affixed in a manner as
prescribed in Secti.on 11.04.030 8., shall be sold to a licensed dealer or
research medical institute, as defined in this chapter, without the written
permission of the cegist:ered owner.
4. Humanely cestroyed by euthanasia.
C. There is c,:eated an advisory board for the sale of animals by the
county to licensed r.esearch institutes and dealers, consisting of five members
one of whom shall t�e a licensed veterinarian, to be appointed by the county
executive and confii:med by the county council. No member of the board shall
be employed by King County. Members of the advisory board shall serve for two
years without comperisation. The board shall meet at least once every three
months to examine insaection reports under subsection B. 3. c. of this
section, and make ::ecommendations as to the qualifications of dealers and
research laboratori�:s ��nder subsections B 2. and B 3. of this section;
provided, under the provision of the Animal Welfare Act, as amended, or as
part of negotiated c:�ont:_act provision compliance, the advisory board shall be
empowered to conducY: such inspections of facilities receiving animals under
this section, as ara nE�cessary to insure that animals are treated humanely.
The commission shall have the authority to prohibit the sale of any animal to
any dealec or reseirch center when it has found that any such dealer or
research center is not treating the animals purchased from the animal control
section humanely.
D. A copy of a.:.l reports and records required to be filed by dealers or
research laboratorie:� pu:suant to any state or federal law shall be filed with
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ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS 11.04.210 - 11.04.230
the director c�f animal control and all such records shall be public record and
available for inspection at any reasonable time during normal county working
hours.
All recorcis =equired to be filed pursuant to this chapter shall also be
public record and shall be available for inspection by any interested person
at any reasona.ble time during normal county working hours.
E. No licensed animal shall be made available for research unless written
permission is received from said animal's owner. Further, no animal conveyed
to the sectic�n by its owner shall be made available for research without
written permi:,sion. (Ord. 6370 S 7, 1983: Ord. 6243 S 1, 1982: Ord. 6049,
1982: Ord. 58G5 g 3, 1981: Ord. 2428 S 12, 1975: Ord. 1396 Art. III S 5, 1972),
11.04.220 Addi.tional enforcement. Notwithstanding the existence or use of
any other reme�dy, the director of the animal control authority may seek legal
or equitable r�elif>f to enjoin acts or practices and abate any conditions which
constitute a violation of this chapter or other regulations herein adopted.
(Ord. 1396 Art. III S 6, 1972).
11.04.230 NuiE;ances defined. For purposes of this chapter, nuisances are
violations of thi:. chapter and shall be defined as follows:
A. Ar�y public: nuisance relating to animal control known at common law or
in equity jurispr�.dence;
B. A dog runr.ing at large within the county.
C. Any damest:icated animal, whether licensed or not, which runs at large
in any park, c�r eiiters any public beach, pond, fountain, or stream therein, or
upon any public playground or school ground; provided, however, that this
section shall not prohibit a person from walking or exercising an animal in a
public park ot: on any public beach when such animal is on a leash, tether or
chain not to ex�:eed eight feet in length. Provided, however, that this
section shall not apply to any blind person using a trained seeing-eye dog, to
animal shows, exkibitions or organized dog training classes where at least
twenty-four h�urs' advance notice has been given to the animal control
authority, by sucz persons requesting to hold such animal shows, exhibitions
or dog trainin3 c]asses;
D, Any dcmes�:icated animal which enters any place where food is stored,
prepared, serv�d c,r sold to the public, or any other public building or hall.
Provided, however, that this section shall not apply to any blind person using
a trained see.ng-eye dog, to veterinary offices or hospitals, or to animal
shows, exhibitio:�s or organized dog-training classes where at least
twenty-four h��urs' advance notice has been given to the animal control
authority, by sucn persons requesting to hold such animal shows, exhibitions
or dog-trainin.� classes;
E, A femule �:iomesticated animal whether licensed or not, while in heat,
accessible to other animals for purposes other than controlled and planned
breeding;
F. Any de�nest.icated animal which chases, runs after, or jumps at vehicles
using the public streets and alleys;
G. Any dcmest:icated animal which habitually snaps, growls, snarls, jumps
upon or otherwise: threatens persons lawfully using the public sidewalks,
streets, alley�, cr other public ways;
H. Any anim�;l which has exhibited vicious propensities and which
constitutes a ciancer to the safety of persons or property off his premises or
lawfully on hia pramises;
380 (King County 6-83)
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11.04.230 - 11.04.260 ANIMAL CONTROL
I. A vicious anim<<1 or animal with vicious propensities which runs at
large at any time, or such animal is off the owner's premises not securely
leashed on a line o: ccnfined and in the control of a person of suitable age
and discretion to contrcl or restrain such animal;
J. Any domesti�:ated animal which howls, yelps, whines, barks, or makes
other oral noises, in :�uch a manner as to disturb any person or neiqhborhood
to an unreasonable degree;
K. Any domesti�ated animal which enters upon another person's property
without the permissi��n cf that person;
L. Animals staked, tethered, or kept on public property without prior
written consent of t.ae county animal control authority;
M. Animals on any l�ublic property not under control by the owner or other
competent person;
N. Animals kept:, harbored, or maintained and known to have a contagious
disease unless under the treatment of a licensed veterinarian;
0. Animals running in packs. (Ord. 63'IO S 8, 1983: Ord. 1396 Art. III S
7, 1972) .
11.04.240 Dalawfil acts aqainst police department doga - Penalty for
violation. A. No F�ersun shall wilfully torment, torture, beat, kick, strike
or hazass any dog u.sed by a police department for police work, or otherwise
interfere with the �ase of any such dog for police work by said department or
its officers or memb�:rs.
B. Any person who v�iolates subsection A. of this section shall be deemed
guilty of a misdeme:�nor, punishable by not more than ninety days in jail or
not moce than two h��ndted fifty dollar fine, or both. (Ord. 4552 S S 2, 3,
1979).
� 11.04.250 Cruelt�f to animals - Unlawful acts designated. It is unlawful
for any person to:
A. Wilfully and cr�.elly injure or kill any animal by any means causing it
fright or pain;
B. By reason oi ne�:�lect or intent to cause or allow any animal to endure
pain, suffering or injuiy or to fail or neglect to aid or attempt alleviation
of pain, suffering o�:• injury he has so caused to any animal;
C. Lay out or f:�xpo;�e any kind of poison, or to leave exposed any poison
food or drink for rnan, animal or fowl, or any substance or fluid whatever
whereon or wherein chere is or shall be deposited or mingled, any kind of
poison or deadly s�:bstance or fluid whatever, on any premises, or in any
unenclosed place, or to aid oc abet any person in so doing, unless in
accordance with the l�rovisions of RCW 16.52.190;
D. Abandon any :iomestic animal by dropping off or leaving such animal on
the street, road or hignway, oc in any other public place, or on the private
property of another. (Ord. 1396 Art. III S 8, 1972).
11.04.260 Violat..ons - Notice and order. A. Whenever the director or
authorized animal contrcl officer has found an animal maintained in violation
of this chapter, thE� director of the animal control authority shall commence
proceedings to cause the abatement of each violation.
B. The director or authorized animal control officer shall issue a notice
of violation and an ordc�r 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 cont��in:
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ANIMAL CONTRCL RE;GULATIONS 11.04.260 - 11.04.270
1. The nanie and address if known of the c+wner or person presumed tc+ be
the c�wner of the animal in violation of this chapter;
2. The li�:ense number, if available, and description of the animal in
violation sufficient fnr identification;
3. A statement to the effect that the direct�r or authorized animal
c�ntrol offic:er has f�und the animal maintained illegally with a brief and
concise description of the conditions, which caused the animal to be in
violatic+n of this chapter;
4. A statement c+f the action required to be taken to abate the
violati�n, as determined by the directc+r of the animal contrc+l authority.
a. ]:f the director has determined the animal in violation must be
disposed with, the order shall require that the abatement be c�mpleted within
a specified ��eriad c+f time from the date of the order as determined by the
directnr to b= reasonable,
b. If ti�e director of the animal control authority has determined to
assess a civil penalty, the order shall require that the penalty shall be paid
within fnurte�:n days fr�m the date of the order;
5. Stateme•nts advising that if any required abatement is not cc+mmenced
within the t3.me specified, the director of the animal control authority will
proceed to cause abatemen£ and charge the costs thereof against the nwner;
6, Stacements advisinq:
a. 7hat a person havinq a legal interest in the animal may appeal
frc+m the nc+ti.ce of vic+latic+n and order c+r any aetion of the direetor of the
animal control authority to the board c+f appeals, p=ovided the appeal is made
in writing a:a prnvided by this chapter, and filed with the director of the
animal cc+ntro.l auth�rity within fourteen days from the date of service of such
notice �f violation and �rder,
b. Tl�at failure tc+ appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an
administrativ�:� hearing and determinati�n of the matter;
C. The n�-+tice and order shall be served on the owner or presumed owner of
the animal in violatic+n.
D. Service c�f the notice �f violation and order shall be made upon all
persons entit:.ed thereto:
1. Pers�onally; or,
2. By :nailing a copy of such notice of violation and order by certified
mail, postage pr��paid, return receipt requested, to the person at his last
kn�wn address; �r,
3. PosY:ing the nc►tice of violation and order on the front dc+c+r of the
living unit of tt�e owner or pers�n with right to control the animal if said
owner or persc•�n i.a nc+t home.
E. Proof of service of the n�tice of violation and order shall be made at
the time �f s�.�rvi�e by a written declaratic+n under penalty of perjury executed
by the persc+n effecting service, declaring the time, date and manner in which
service was m..�de.
F. The s�:and3rds c►f this chapter shall be fc+llowed by the director of the
animal contrc+l a�ith�rity in determining the existence of an animal c�ntrol
violation and in determining the abatement action required. (Ord. 6370 g 9,
1983: Ord� 1: 96 :1rt. III S 9, 1972) .
11.04.270 App��als. A. APPEALS, The King County board c+f appeals as
established b� Acticle 7 �f the King C�unty Charter is designated to hear
appeals by pa;-ties aggrieved by actions of the director of the animal control
auth�rity pur::uani_ tc+ this chapter. The b�ard may adc+pt reas�nable rules c+r
382 (King Cc+unty 3-84)
11.04.270 - 11.04.2f�0
ANIMAL CONTROL
regulations for con�3ucting its business. Copies of all rules and regulations
adopted by the boar�i shall be delivered to the director of the animal control
authority who shall mak.e 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 directo�:• of the animal control authority.
8. FORM OF 1'.PPE.4L. Any person entitled to service under Section
11.04.260 B may appaal from any notice and order or any action of the director
of the animal contrul authority under this chapter by filing at the office of
the director of the animal control authority within fourteen days from the
date of the service of such order, a written appeal containing:
1. A heading in the words: "Before the Board of Appeals of the County
Of Kirig";
2. A caption re,iding: "Appeal of ........... giving the names of all
appellants particip��tin�� in the appeal;
3. A brief :�tatement setting forth the legal interest of each of the
appellants in the ariimal involved in the notice and order;
4. A brief statement in concise language of the specific order or
action protested, =ogether with any material facts claimed to support the
contentions of the �:�ppe Llant;
5. A briei state�ment in concise language of the relief sought, and the
reasons why it is �:laimed the protested order or action should be reversed,�
modified, or otherw�.se aet aside;
6. The siqnatuies of all parties' names as appellants, and their
official mailing adclresses;
7. The verii"ication (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of at
least one appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal.
C. SCHEDULING e�ND NOTICING APPEAL. The board of appeals shall set a time
and place, not mor�:+ than thirty days from such notice of appeal for hearing
thereon. Written r,otic:e of the time and place of hearing shall be given at
least ten days prior :o the date of the hearing to each appellant by the
manager-clerk of tht� bo3rd.
D. At the hea::ing, the appellant shall be entitled to appeac in person
and be cepresented by �:ounsel and offer such evidence pertinent and material
to the action of the director. Only those matters or issues specifically
caised by the appel;.ant in the written notice of appeal shall be considered.
E. Failure of any person to file an appeal in accordance with this
section shall const�tut� a waiver of his cight to an administrative hearing.
F. Enforcement of any notice and order of the director of the animal
control authority i:sue�i under this chapter shall be stayed during the pending
of an�appeal, excep: inpoundment of an animal which is vicious or dangerous or
cruelly treated. (��rd. 1396 Art. III $ 10, 1972).
,11.04.280 Redem�;�tion procedures. Any animal impounded pursuant to the
provisions ot Secti�.�n 11.04.210 may be redeemed upon payment oF the redemption
fee as provided he��in. The redemption fee for dogs and cats shall be twenty
dollars for each s�..h dog or cat, plus an additional fee of five dollars for
each twenty-fouc-ho��r period, or poction thereof, during which such dog oc cat
is retained by the impc:�unding agency and shall be made payable to the county
comptroller. The :�edemption fee for livestock shall be fifty dollars per
animal impound inciden�� plus any hauling and boarding costs due. Livestock
not redeemed may te s��ld at public auction by the impounding agency. The
hauling and boacdin<� costs Eor livestock impour►ded shall be in
(King Count_� 3-dy? 383
ANIMAL CONTRUL RI.GULATIONS 11.04.280 - 11.04.330
accordance w:ith the rate eatablished by contract between the county and the
given stock yarcl used for holdinq such animal. (Ord. 6702 S 2, 1984: Ord.
6370 g 10, 1983: Ord. 6243 $ 2, 1982: Ord. 4610 g 6, 1979: Ord. 3980 S 2►
1978: Ord. 2�28 S 13, 1975: Ord. 1396 Art. III S 11, 1972).
11.04.290 Nuisancea - Removal. A. Any animal constituting a public
nuisance as �:�rovxded herein shall be abated and removed from the county by the
owner or by the director of the animal control authority, upon the receipt of
three notice.3 ar�d orders of violation by the owner in any one-year period.
Where it is astablished by record pursuant to this chapter and no finding was
entered show:i.ng that the owner will be able to provide reasonable restraints
to protect t:he public from repetitions of violations, the director of the
animal control authority shall notify and direct the owner of the animal to
abate or remc:�ve the same from the county within ninety-six hours from the date
of notice. Tf such animal is found to be within the confines of King County
after ninety-�six hours have elapsed from the date of notice, the same shall be
abated and removed by the director of the animal control authority. Animals
removed pursi�ant to the provisions of this section shall be cemoved from King
County or be subjected to euthanasia by the animal control authority.
B. Any dog or other animal which 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 Izours after receiving written notice from the director. Such
animal or ar,imals found in violation of this section will be impounded and
disposed of as an unredeemed animal, and the owner or keeper of such animal(s)
has no right to redeem such dog or animal. (Ord. 2428 $ 14, 1975: Ord. 1396
Art. III $ 12, 1972).
11.04.300 Civil penalty and abatement costs - Liability of owner. The
civil penalt�� an�9 the cost of abatement are also personal obligations of the
animal owner. The prosecuting attorney on behalf of King County may collect
the civil per,alty and the abatement work costs by use of all appropriate legal
remedies. (Grd. 1396 Art. III S 13, 1972).
11.04.310 CoKts of enforcement action. In addition to costs and
disbursements pr��vided for by statute, the prevailing party in a collection
action under this chapter may, in the court's discretion, be allowed interest
and a reasor�able attorney's fee. The prosecuting attorney shall seek such
costs, interest, and reasonable attorney's fees on behalf of King County when
the county is. the� prevailing party. (Ord. 1396 Art. III g 14, 1971).
11.04.320 Mi.scellaneous Service Charges.
Section is t�ere:�y authorized to collect the
control related ::ervices:
Lost or stole�n license tag replacement
(Ord. 6370 g 11, 1983).
The King County Animal Control
following charges for animal
$2.00
11.04.330 Aclditional Rules and Regulations. The animal control section is
authorized te:� make and enforce rules and regulations, not inconsistent with
the provisio�is of this chapter, and it is unlawful to violate or fail to
comply with any of such rules and regulations. All of such rules and
regulations :::ha1L be reduced to writing and adopted pursuant to King County
Code, Chapter 2.58. (Ord. 6370 S 12, 1983).
384 (King County 3-84)
ANIMAL CONTRUL R;.GULATIONS
11.04.340
11.04.34(i S�verability. Should any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter be declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining poltioai of this chapter. (Ord. 6370 S 13, 1983).
Sections:
11.08.O111
11.08.02U
11.08.03U
11.08.04u
11.08.050
11.08.061i
11.08.071i
11.08.08I.1
11. 08 . 091.i
11. 08.101.�
11.08.11(i
11.08.12U
11�08.13G
11,08.14C�
11.08.15(.�
11.08.16G
11.08,17C�
11.08.18C�
Chapter 11.08
DOG LEASH LAW
?�urpose.
uefinitions.
lx�gs at large prohibited in dog cantrol zones.
1?etitions to create dog control zones.
Violations - Misdemeanor penalty.
Violations - Civil penalty.
r�everability.
1)og c�ntrol zone - Fairwcx�d community.
l�og control zone - Federal Way community.
I)og control zone - Riverbend community. �
l�og control zone - Eastgate community.
I)og cantrol zone - Maplewoc�d Heights coauaunity�
noq control zone - Boulevard Lane community.
Dog control zone - North Rase Hill.
Dog control zone - Fairwood West community.
Dog control zone - Wilderness Rim Community.
Uog control zone - Cherakee Bay Community.
Dog control zane - 101 Pines.
384-1 (King County 3-84)
�
11.08.010 - 11.08,040
11.08.190
11.08.200
11.08.210
11.08.220
11.08.230
11.08.240
11,08.250
11,08.260
11.08.270
Dag cont:rol zone - Crest Air Park,
Dog cont:rol zone - Mar Cheri.
Dog cont:rol zone - Timberlane.
Dog cont:rol Zone - Lea Hill Village.
Dog cont:rol zone - Redondo.
Dog control zone - Greenwood Point.
Dog cont:rol zone - Cottage Glen,
Dog control zone - Eden View.
Dog c�nt:rol zone - Kingsgate Highlands.
ANIMAL CONTROL
11.08.010 Purpose. Under the authority of RCW 16.10, it is the intention
of King County to e:nfoice a dog leash law in selected areas �f King County.
It is the intention of King County to administer a doq leash law in
conjunction with the rules and regulations of the animal c�ntrol authority
contained in Title l:I, King Caunty Code, as amended. (Ord. 3548 S 1, 1978).
11.08.020 Definitions. In construinq the provisions of this chapter,
except where otherw:�se plainly declared or clearly apparent from the context,
words used in this cha��ter shall be given their common and ordinary meaning;
in addition, the follaw�ng definitions shall apply:
A. "At larqe" i:ieans to be off the premises of the owner and not under the
control of the ownec by leash; provided, that an animal within an autom�bile
or other vehicle of its owner shall be deemed ta be upon the owner's premises.
B. "Lawful tra:ining" means to be engaged in training on the premises �f
the owner or an th�: land of another person by permission, or on public land
that is set aside for training or is �pen for hunting or trapping; provided,
that the dog is acc:ompanied afield by the owner or trainer. A"ncrshoc�ting"
area shall nat be ir,terpreted to mean a"no-training" area.
C. "Leash" inc:iudes a c�rd, thang or chain not more than fifteen feet in
length by which an �nimal is physically controlled by the persan accompanying
it.
D. "Restraint." An animal is considered to be under restraint if it is
maintained and rema.ins within the property limits of its owner or keeper�
(Ord. 3732 $ 3, 1978; Ord. 3548 S 2, 1978j.
11.08.030 Dogs a.t large prohibited in dog cantral zones. It is unlawful
for owners, residinq wi�_hin a designated dog c�ntrol zone, to all�w their dc�gs
to be at large or with<�ut restraint, except that this section shall not apply
where the dogs are engaged in lawful hunting activity, lawful competition
sanctioned by a nationally recognized body or a local chapter thereaf, or
lawful training in a�reparation f�r such hunting or competitian. (Ord. 3548 S
3, 1978).
'11.08.040 Petit:ons to create dog control zones.* A. Petitions requesting
the King C�unty c�ur.cil to create a dog c�ntrol zone shall be submitted to the
office of the c1er1; of the council. The clerk of the council shall forward
copies of the petit:ons and other materials to:
1. The offic�� of the councilmember in whose district the proposed zone
is requested; and
2. The anima�.. c��itrol section of the General Services Division; and
3. The Recarc:s aild Elections Division.
*[Editor's ;Vote: � 9�f Ord. 3548, �riginally appearing in � 11.08.040, has
been relocatad in �° �1.Gi3.J9U and 11,08.100,)
(King C�unt;; 3-d�3; :85
• " DOG LEASH LAW 11.08.040 - 11.08.060
B. Petit_ons 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 {written and printed legibly) of at least ten percent
of the registered voters within the proposed zone; and
2. The pop�ilar addresses of the petitioners.
C. Upon rece�ipt of the copy of the filed petition, the animal control
section shall co:iduct a comprehensive review of the enforceability of the
proposed bounciari:�s and if necessary recommend alternative boundaries to the
county administrai::ive officer and the affected councilmember.
D. The Re�corc:ls and Elections Division shall:
1. Det��rmine the approximate number of registered voters within the
proposed zone;
2. Dete:rmitie the number of signatures of registered voters contained in
the petition; and
3. Forwarct the conclusions regarding the number of siqnatures of
registered vot:ers and total number of registered voters residing within the
proposed zone to the office of the affected councilmember and the county
administrative officer.
E. The executive may recommend a proposed dog control zone to the council
based on the� r�:commendation of the county administrative officer. An
ordinance to cre.�te a dog control zone may be introduced by a member or
members of the coiincil.
F. In adcliti�:�n to other statutory requirements, the council may cause to
occur such pul�lic meetings or notification through the local media as deemed
necessary to insure that affected citizens are aware of the proposed ordinance
to create a deg cc�ntrol 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 suct; a dog control zone by ordinance. The Council shall consider,
but is not liilite3 to, the location, terrain and surrounding land use of the
petitioned area. (Ord. 3732 § 1, 1978).
11.08.050 Viol.ations - Misdemeanor penalty. Any owner of an animal in
violation of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by fine of not
more than two hu•idred fifty dollars and/or imprisonment for a term not to
exceed ninety days; provided, that for the first thirty days followinq the
enactment of each individual dog control zone, no penalty shall be assessed in
those cases wh�re a licensed animal is maintained in violation of this chapter
and the anim.il �ontrol officer is able to determine the owner and, if
impounded, retarn such animal to its owner directly from the site in which it
was impounded. (Crd. 3810 § 2, 1978: Ord. 3548 § 4, 1978).
11.08.060 Jiolations - Civil penalty. In addition to, or as an alternate
to, any other penalty provided in Title 11 of the King County Code as amended,
, 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 animal control
authority. Th�� penalty for the first notice of violation shall be twenty-five
dollars, and fift:y dollars for each successive violation in any one-year
period; provi�ed, that for the first thirty days following the enactment of
each individual dog control zone, no penalty shall be assessed in those cases
where a licen>ed animal is maintained in violation of this chapter and the
animal control officer is able to determine the owner and, if impounded,
return such animal to its owner directly from the site in which it was
38�;
ii.os.A6o — il.os.os:�o �v�w coN�xoi
impounded; providec f�arther, that on the thirty-first day following the
enactment of each individual dog control zone and thereafter, one-half the
normal penalty shal]. be assessed in those cases where a licensed animal is
maintained in viol��tio:z of this chapter and the animal control officer is
unable to determinf:: tk.e owner and, if impounded, return such animal to its
owner directly from the site in which it was impounded. (Ord. 3810 � 3, 1978:
Ord. 3548 § 5, 1978;.
11.08.070 Sever+�rbility. Should any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause o:- pt�rase of this chapter be declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any re�sor_, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions rsf this chapter. (Ord. 3548 § 9, 1978).
11.08.0$0 Doq c��ntrol zone - Fairwood community. Under the provisions of
this chapter, there is created a dog control zone in the followinq described
area:
The description foc the Fairwood Community includes the area bounded on
the north by 140th Plac:e SE and the north margin of the transmission linet on
the east by the ex�:ension of 164th Avenue SE which is also the east boundary
of the proposed play:s 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 baunded on the west by 140th Avenue SE. The legal
description is as f�:>llows:
LEGAL DESCRIPTI�N: All of Section 26, Township 23 North, Range 5 East,
W.M. lying southerl.y or the north marqin of the Bonneville transmission line
and all of th E 1/:? of Section 27, said Township and Range lying northerly of
the centerline of t:,he Cedar River pipeline riqht-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 Doq c+�ntrol zone - Federal Way com�unity. Under the provisions
of this chapter thece is created a dog control zone in the following described
areas:
A. All of King County, Washington, lying southeasterly of Puqet Sound and
lying westerly of �:he followinq described line: Beginning at the westernmost
corner of Lakota Division No. 2(Volume 22/12) in Sectin 1, Township 21 North,
Range 3 East, W.M.; thance southeasterly along the southwesterly line of said
plat to the south .Line of said Section 1; thence easterly alonq south line to
the centerline of L�umas Avenue; thence southerly along said centerline to the
centerline of Stat�� Rc�ute 509; thence southeasterly and easterly alonq said
centerline of 5tats Raute 509 to the centerline of 21st Avenue SW; thence
southerly along sa:_d centerline to the centerline of SW 356th Street; thence
west along said c�:nterline to the King County/Pierce County line and the
terminus of this descri.bed line.
B. Beginning at the shoreline of Puget Sound and the northwesterly
ex�ension of the ce�nte�-line of Redondo Way S.; thence southeasterly along said
extension and the centerline of Redondo Way S. to the centerline of State
Route 509, also kn�wn as Dash Point Road; thence southwesterly and westerly
along said centerline to the centerline of lst Avenue S.; thence southerly
along said centerline of lst Avenue S. to the centerline of SW 308th 5t.;
thence wesr.erly along said centerline of SW 308th St. to the centerline of
State Route 509; t:ience southwesterly along said centerline to the west line
of SEction �, Township 21 North, Range 4 East, W.M. said line being also the
e:ctended CE'.'1C��line:� oi 16th Avenue SW; thence northerly along said west line
DOG LEASH LAW
11.08.090 - 11.08.140
of Section 7 to the shoreline of Puget Sound; thence northeasterly along said
shoreline to the point of i�eginning.
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. (Urd. 3927 1, 2, 1978: Ord. 3548 S(part) (2), 1978).
11.08.100 Dog control zone - Rivarbend community. Under the provisions of
this chapter, there is created a dog control zone in the following described
area near Nort.h Bend:
All the �:irea within the following recorded plats: Riverbend Homesites
Division No. 1(Volume 70, paqes 80, S1 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, pagz 34) all recorded in Records of Plats, King County,
Washington; also that portion of the railroad right-of-way lying within
Riverbend Homesit�s Division No. 3. (Ord. 3810 § 1, 1978).
11.08.110 Doq control zone - Eaetqate community. Under �he provisions of
this chapter, there is created a dog control zone in the following described
area near Eastgate::
All of the ur..incorporated 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 Sertion 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 tht: Northwest quarter of Section 14; the Northwest quarter of the
Southwest quai�ter 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 Doq control zono - lrlaplewood Heights community. Under the
provisions of this chapter there is created a dog control zone in the
following described area:
Maplewood Heiuhts as recorded in Vol. 78 of Plats, paqes 1, 2, 3, and 4;
together with 1�astwood 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 t�og control zone - Boulevard Lane community. Under the
provisions of this chapter, there is created a dog control zone in the
following desc�•ibe3 area, which includes numerous divisions of Boulevard Lane:
Boulevard Lane Div. 1(Vol. 80, pages 89 & 90); Boulevard Lane Div. 2
(Vol. 82, paqe:s 20 s, 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, page�c 55 & 56); Boulevard Lane Div. 7(Vol. 102, paqes 10 & 11); all
recorded in Vol.umes of Plats, Records of King County, Washington. (Ord. 4150
§ 1, 1979).
11.08.144 Uoq control zone - North Rose Hill.
this chapter, ther�e is created a dog control zone
area popularly known as North Rose Hill:
That portic>n af Section 28 and 33, Township
Section 4, Townsh�p 25 N., Range 5 E., W.M. all
Kirkland and lyinc� westerly and northerly of th
Beginning at tlie intersection of the centerline o
388
Under the provisions of
in the followinq described
26 N., Range
lying east
e following
f N.E. 124th
5 E., W.M. and
of the city of
described line:
Street and the
11.08.140' - 11.08.190 ANIMAI. C�NTROL
centerline of the S.E. 1/4 of said Section 28; thence easterly alonq 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 oi N.E. 85th St. to the city limits of Kirkland and the
terminus of this des��ribed line. (Ord. 4370 § 1, 1979).
11.08.150 Doq cor►trGl zone - Fairwood West com�unity. 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);
Fairwaod 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 oE Ki.ng 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., Ranqe 5 E., W.M., LESS the North 1/4 thereof; also that portion of the 20
foat drainaqe right rof-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).
11.08.160 Doq contral zone - Wilderneas Rim cwmmunity. Under the
provisons of this chapter, there is created a dog control zone in the
followinq 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 Hay Community. Under the provisions
of this chapter, rhere 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 inclu3es all the streets (and avenues) located within the
above-described plat ber_ween SE 265th Street and SE 271st Place between 214th
Avenue SE and 223rc� 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 Doq cantrol zone - 101 Pines. Under the provisions of this
chapter, there is created a dog control zone in the following described area:
All of the pla�: or Pine Lake South as recorded in Volume 85 of Plats,
pages 55 and 56, records of King County, washington.
:'he 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, 1980j.
11.08.190 Doq ccntrc�l zone - Crast Air Park. Under the provisions of this
chapter, t'�ere is creat��d a 3og control zone in tne following described area:
3?3
DOG LEASH LAW 11.08.190 - 11.08.220
Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 6, Township 21 N. Range 6E.,
W.M. Said cc�rnet� being the point of intersection of the centerlines of SE
Covington-Sawyer Rd. and Thomas Rd. SE; thence Southerly along the centerline
of Thamas Rd.� S� to its intersection with the Northerly Boundary of the
Bonneville Ttans�nission Line Easement, Vantage-Covington No. 1 Line in
Government Lo� l, Section 7, Township 21 N., Range 6E., W.M.; thence Westerly
along said Nc•�rtherly Boundary Line to its intersection with the Easterly
Baundary af the Bonneville Transmission Line Easement, Chehalis-Covington
Line; thence tVortherly along said Easterly B�undary Line to its intersecti�n
with the Saui:herly Boundary of the B�nneville Transmission Line Easement,
Tacama-Grand C:oulee N�. 1 Line; thence Easterly and Northeasterly along said
Southerly Bc�undary Line to its intersection with the Southerly Boundary of the
Bonneville Transmission Line Easement, Covington-Grand Coulee No. 2 Line;
thence Easterly alang said Southerly Line ta its intersection with the
centerline of. SL Covingtan-Sawyer Rd.; thence Southeasterly along said
centerline tn the paint af beginning. (Ord. 5059 S 1, 1980).
11.08.200 Dog control zone - l+lar Cheri. Under the provisians of this
chapter, there is created a dc�g control zone in the following described area:
All of Max� Cheri Div. No. 1 as recarded in Vol. 77 of Plats, pages 86 and
87; ALSO all of Mar Cheri Div, No. 2 as recorded in Vol. 78 �f Plats, page 18;
ALSO all of Mar Cheri Div� No. 3 as recarded in Val. 77 of Plats, pages 83 and
84, all recarded in Records of King County, Washingt�n.
The area can �e identified as all property alang 2nd Avenue SW, including
2nd Place SW lyiny s�uth of SW 296th Street and, north of SW Dash Point Road;
and SW 298th Place west af 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 g
l, 1980),
11.08.210 1)og cantral zone - Timberlane. Under the provisians af this
chapter, there is created a dog c�ntrol zone in the follawing described area:
All of Co��ington 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 thr�ugh 92; ALSO all of Covington Park Div. 3 as recorded in Vol. 114
of Plats, pages 95 throuqh 97; ALSO all of Timberlane Estates Div. 1 as
recarded in Vc�l. 86 af Plats, pages 90 thraugh 93; ALSO all of Timberlane
Estates Div� 2 as recorded in vol. 88 af Plats, pages 41 thr�ugh 43; ALSO all
�f Timberlane Estates Div. 4 as recorded in Val. 89 af Plats, pages 3 and 4;
ALSO all of Ti�nberlane Estates Div. 5 as recarded in Val. 92 of Plats, pages 3
through 6, all. recorded in Records of King County, Washington. (Ord. 5186 S
2, 1980) .
11.08.220 Dog Control zone -
this chapter, there is created a
area:
All the area included within
Lea Hill Villaye Divisi�n No.
Lea Hill Vi.11aye Divisian Na.
Lea Hill Vi.11aye Divisi�n No.
all cecorded in volume of
County, Washington.
(Ord, 5492 g 1, 19f31) .
Lea Hill Village. Under the provisi�ns of
dog control zone in the following described
the following recorded plats:
1 (Vol� 87/39-40-91)
2 (Vol. 92/24-25)
3-A (Vol, 93/74)
Plats on the pages shown, Records of Ring
390 (King Cc�unty 3-84)
11.08.230 - 11.08.270 ANIMAL CONTROL
11.08.230 Dog cc,ntrol Zone - Redondo. Under the provisions of this
chapter, there is created a dog control z�ne in the following described atea.
Beginning at the northeast corner of G.L. 2, Sec. 32, Twp. 22 N., Rg. 4
E., W.M.; thence southerly alonq the east line of said G.L. 2 and continuing
southerly along the east line af G.L. 3 and the east line of the sauthwest
quarter af the s�utheast quarter of said Sec. 32 to the south line af said
sectian; thence west along said south line to the west line af Tract A of
Marine Hills East, as recorded in V�lume 97 �f Plats, pages 76 and 77; thence
northerly alonq the westerly line af Tract A to the northwest corner thereof;
thence c�ntinuing r��rtherly and westerly along the westerly and sautherly
bc�undary • of Redanrio Heights Condominium, as recarded in Volusae 26 of
Condominiums, pages 6 through 14, ta the east right of way margin of 7th
Avenue Sauth, said margin being also the westerly line af Marine Hills No. 17,
as recorded in Volunie 98 of Plats, pages 50, 51 and 52; thence s�utherly along
said westerly line to the northwesterly corner of Lot 24; thence cantinuing
westerly along the r�ortlz line of Marine Hills West as recorded in Valume 98 of
Plats, pages 53, 54 and 55, ta the northwest corner theseof; thence southerly
along�the west b�unclary of Marine Hills West t� 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 �f 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 al<ing said west line to the tidelands of Puget Sound; thence
nartheasterly alonq said tidelands to the narth line of G.L. 2, said Sec. 32;
thence easterly al.onq the n�rth line of said G.L. 2 to the point af
beginning. All Plats and Cand�miniuma are as recarded in recards of xinq
C�unty, Washington. (Ocd. 5493 S 1, 1981). �ti
11.08.240 Dog contr�l Zone - Greenwood Point (portion of LARB PARR
precinct). Under the pravisians of this chapter, there is created a dog
c�ntrol z�ne in the following described area:
All the plat of GrE:enwood Point as rec�rded in Valume 101 of Plats, pages
99, 100 and 101, rec:ords of King County, Washingtan. (Ord. 5673 S 1, 1981).
11.08.250 Dog Contral Zone - Cottage Glen. Under the provisions �f this
chapter, there is cr.eated a dc+g control z�ne in the following described area:
Al1 of the Plat af Cottage Glen Additian Number 2 as recorded in Volume 86
of Plats, Pages 51 and 52, recards af King County, Washington. TOGETIiER WITH
ALL of the Plat of Cottage Glen Addition Number 3 as recarded in Valume 89 of
Plats, Pages 55 and 56, records of King County, Washington. (Ord. 6340, 1983).
11.08.260 Dng c:ontrol Zone - Eden View. Under the pravisions of this
chapter, there is ci:eated a dng control z�ne in the following described area:
� All that area �nown as the Plat of Eden View as recarded in Valume 105,
page 41, Records �f Kir�g C�unty, Washingtnn: said plat being that partian of
the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter af Section 32, Tc�wnship 25
N�rth, Range 6 East, W.M., King County, Washington, lying Northerly and
Northeasterly of th�: Louis Thompson Road N.E., No. 1087. (Ocd. 6430, 1983).
11.08.270 Dog Control Zane - Ringsgate Highlands. Under the provisi�ns
of this chapter, thece is created a d�g control zone in the following
described area:
All that portio:� �f the W 1/2 of Section 21, Township 26 North, Range 5
(King C�unty 3-84) 391
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DOG LEASB LAW
East, W.M., K:ing County, Washington described as fall�ws:
11�08�270 - 11.12.010
All that area described in the plat of Ringsgate Highlands Division #3 as
tecarded in Vc�lum2 81 of Plats, pages 17, 18 and 19, recards of said county.
TOGETHER WITFi all that area as described in the plat of Ringsgate
Highlands Division #4 as recorded in V�lume 82 of Plats, pages 95 and 96,
records af said King County. (Ord. 6640, 1984)�
Sections:
11,12.010
11.12.020
11.12.030
11.12.040
11.12.050
11.12.060
Chapter 11.12
RABIES CONTROL
Quarantine arder.
Notice of rabies hazard - Quarantine periad.
Violatian of quarantine.
Destruction of infected animals.
vaccination arder.
Enfarcement.
11.12.010 Quarantine order. Whenever the directar af the Seattle-King
County Department of Public Health, hereinafter referred t� as the director,
has cause to sus�ect that an animal capable af transmitting rabies is infected
with such dis�ease, he shall otder a period of quarantine of n�t less than ten
days. The d.irectar shall notify in writing the owner or keeper of the
infected animal of such quarantine order. The infected animal shall be
quarantined by rhe Animal Control Sectian, Division �f General Services,
hereinafter referred to as the animal c�ntrol authority, in its shelter or
upon the premise:s of the owner ar licensed veterinarian where c�nditions af
quarantine are :�trictly kept. The place of quarantine shall be at the
discretion af thz director, unless the animal had been exposed to rabies by
c�ntact, in which case Section 11.12.040 shall apply. Delivery of a copy of
said quarantine r�rder to some person of suitable age and discretion residing
upon the pre�mises where such animal is found shall be notice of said
quarantine. ��oc�d cause for such order of quarantine shall include, but is not
391-1 (King C�unty 3-84)
RABIES• CONTAO'L 11.12.010 - 11.1�.060
limited to, e��idence that such animal has bitten, or that there is reasanable
certainty that such animal has bitten, a human being. During the perioa of
quarantine, the officers, agents and employees of the animal control
authority, and other police officers, are authorized to enter any premises for
the pu=pose of apprehendinq any such animal and impounding same, except where
kept upon the ��remises of the owner or licensed veterinarian as above
provided. (Ord. 1378 S 1, 1972: Ord. 1361 S 2, 1972: Res. 27312 S 1, 1964).
11.12.020 Not.Ice of rabies hasard - Quaraatine period. Whenever said
director deter.min�_s that rabies is currently a hazard to the public health in
King County, or any part thereof, incorporated or unincorporated, excepting
cities of the fir.st class, by reason of the fact that a case of rabies has
been diagnosed in any canine or feline animal, he shall cause a notice of such
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 publ.ica�ion of notice; and it is a misdemeanor and is unlawful ior
any owner, or person entitled to custody of such animal to keep or harbor any
animal capabl�: of transmittin9 rabies unless securely confined by a leash or
tight enclostire from which it cannot escape. Any animal capable of
transmitting rab:ies found running at large during such peYiod shall be
impounded and humanely destroyed by order of the director or his agent named
in Section 11.12.060. If apprehension anu impounding by safe means is not
possible, such an_imal may be destroyed summarily by said agent. Said director
may extend any such quarantine period if deemed necessary by like ad6itional
determinations and notices. (Re s. 27312 g 2, 1964).
11.12.030 Vioxation 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 re�r,oveci from any quarantine premises without the consent of the
director of Public Health. (Res. 27312 S 3, 1964).
11.12.040 Destruction of infected anisals. Any animal bitten by an animal
found to be r<<bid by appropriate laboratory tests shall be destroyed by order
of the directcr of Public Health. (Res. 27312 S 4, 1964).
11.12.050 Vaccination order. Whenever the director 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 Section
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, he shall order that all such
animals four months old or over shall be so vaccinated or humanely destroyed
at the option of the owner or keeper, and it is a misdemeanor and is ualawful
for any owner, or person charged with the custody of such animal, to fail or
refuse to procure said vaccination within said time. (Re s. 27312 g 5, 1969).
11.12.060 Enfc�rceaent. The director of the Seattle-King County Depsrtment
of Public Health is authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter, the
ordinances and r�solutions codified in it, and any rules and regulations
promulgated tt�ereunder pursuant to the enforcement and penalty Frovisions of
Title 23. (Oid. ::910 y 2(part), 1976: Res. 27312 (part), 1964).
392 (King County 6-82)
11.2`0.010 +- 11.24.010
Cbapt�s 11.20
DZ9POSZTIQt Ot �OfL �D1D �sZTi
S�CfiOai t
11.20.010 Aqe r��striction for disposition or coloration.
11.20.020 Penalty for violations.
ANIMAL CONPROL
11.Z0.010 �g� r����trictioa os diipositioa or coloratioa. It is unlawful
for any person, firm or corporation to sell, offer for sale, barter or qive
away any fowl under t:hree weeks of aqe or any rabbit under two months of age
as a pet, toy, premiu�n or novelty, or to color, dye, stain or otherwise chanqe
the natural color of any such fowl•or rabbit. (Res. 30346 § 1, 1965).
11.20.020 Psnalty tor violatloas. Any person, firm or corporation
violatinq this chaptec i9 quilty of a misdemeanor as defined under the lawe of
the atate of Washington, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a
fine not to exceed th.ree huadred dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail
for a period not�to exceed thirty days. (Res. 30346 § 1, 1965).
s.�ion.:
11.24.010
11.24.020
11.24.030
Chaptar 11.24
rroac �s,�ruc�sc �s�►i
Stock restricted area.
Severability.
Penalty.
11.24.010 8tock reatzict�d as�a. Al1 of King County, except national
forest lands owned by the federal qovernment, is designated a stock restricted
area in which it is unlawful to perntit livestock, as defined in K.C.C.
21.04.186, to run at large. (Ord. 5975 §1, 1982: Ord. 133 § l, 1969).
11.24.020 Sevarability. Should any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause or ��hrase of this ordinance be declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion of this ordinance. (Ord. 5975 § 2, 1982).
11.24.030 Panalty. Any violation of this ordinance is a misde�eanor
and the punishment shall be provided by the laws of the State of Washinqton.
(Ord. 5975 § 3, 1982).
Chapter 11.28
EXOTIC ANIMAL3
Sactiona:
11.28.010 Chaptar intent.
11.28.020 Definiticns.
1•(For statutory pr.ovi.�ions regarding
Chapter 16.24.;
stock restricted areas, see RiCW
393 (King County 6-82)
EXOTIC ANIMAL�°
11.28.030 Pc�ssesaion unlawful - Exception - Rules and regulations
compliance.
11.28.040 License - Isauance generally - Fees.
11.28.050 License - Application - Content.
11.28.060 License - Isauance - Premises inspection.
11.28.070 P�riodic inspection of premises.
11.28.080 License revocation - Notice - Hearing.
11.28.090 Violation - Penalty.
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11.28.100 Euthanasia in exigent
11.28.110 Chapter limitations.
11.28.120 Severability.
circumstances.
11.28.010 - 11.28.050
11.28.010 Ci�apter 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 prese:rve the public peace and safety and to assure the humane
treatment of exotic animals. (Ord. 2473 § 1, 1975).
11.28.020 Definitions. A. "Animal control authority" means the County
Animal Control Section, Division of General Services, acting alone or in
concert with oY:her municipalities for enforcement of the animal control laws
of the county and ;ctate and the shelter and welfare of animals.
B. "Director" means director of the animal control authority.
C. "Exotir.. animal" means any feline which, when in its wild state, is
capable while dt large of inflicting serious physical harm upon human beings.
(Ord. 2473 § 2, 1975).
11.28.030 Posoesaion unlawiul - Exception - Rules and regulations
compliance. Tlie possession or maintenance of an exotic animal within King
County is unlawful unless in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
animal control authority which may be adopted after public notice and hearing
as provided by Chapter 2.98. S�ch rules and regulations shall classify the
species of exotic animals according to adult weight for purposes of
classification only; shall specify the particular cage or confinement where
such animals may t>e possessed or maintained for each classification; and the
manner of possess.ing or maintaining such animals for each classification.
(Ord. 2473 § 3, 19'15).
11.28.040 Licenee - Issuance generally - Fees. The animal control
authority may �:ause 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 as specified according to Section 11.28.030 herein, provided
the applicatioz i�� accompanied by payment of the license fee, contains the
information re�;uired by Section 11.28.050; and meets the cage or confinement
rules and regulati��ns of the animal control authority.
The cost oE s�ich license shall be fifty dollars for the first year and
thirty dollars for- each yearly renewal thereafter. All such licenses ehall
expire on the f'irsr_ day of April annually and application for renewal shall be
made prior thez•eto. (Ord. 2473 § 4, 1975).
11.28.050 I,icense - Application - Content. A verified application for
such license made in triplicate shall be filed by the applicant with the
animal control authority which application shall contain the following: A
legal or othe�rwi:se adequately precise description of the premises which
applicant desires to use under the required license; whether the applicant
owns or rents the premises to be used; if the applicant rents the premises, a
written acknowled��ment by the property owner that the applicant has the
owner's permi:�siori to carry on the activity as described in the license
application for t:ie duration of the license; the extent of improvement upon
such premises: a map or diagram of such premises showing where the
improvements a:-e located thereon; a statement indicating the species of exotic
animal which the applicant desires to possess or maintain; a statement
indicating how the animal will be caged or otherwise confined, accompanied
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with a drawing detaiLing the dimensions of and the materials used for the cage _..�
or similar confinement; and such further information as may be required by
rules and regulation:� of the animal control authority. (Ord. 2473 § 5, 1975).
11.28.060 Licenses - Iaeuance - Premises inspaction. If after
investiqation by the director of the animal control authority, it appears that
the applicant is the owner or tenant of or has a possessory interest in the
property shown in tl�e application; if applicable, has the written permission
of the property owner as specified in Secton 11.28.050; and that the applicant
intends in good fait:h to possess or maintain an exotic animal in accordance
with the law and tY:e rules and regulations of the animal control authority;
the animal control authority 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 e:xot:ic animal(s) specified in such license; provided that
prior to issuinq thE: license the animal control authority shall inspect the
cage or other confiiiement as required by rule or regulation and specified in
the licensee's application in order to determine whether the caqe or
confinement meets tlle standard specifications for the classification of the
exotic animal. If the caqe or confinement is deemed inadequate, the applicant
shall make such changes as neaessary to meet the standard specifications
before the license shall issue. (Ord. 2473 § 6, 1975).
11.28.070 Periodic inspaction of premiees. The director of the animal
control authority or. any other officer authorized by him, 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, anct for purposes of enforcing the provisions of this chapter
and the rules and re�gulations of the animal control authority. (Ord. 2473 § '
7, 1975) .
11.28.080 Licena�a revocation - Notice - Hearing. The animal control
authority may revoke:, s,uspend or refuse to renew any exotic animal owner's
license upon good �:ause for failure to comply with any provision of this
chapter or the rules and regulations of the animal control authority
authorized by this chapter; provided, that the violator shall be first
notified of the specific violation or violations, and if the violation can be
remedied, the violator sha11 have fifteen days after receiving the notice of
violation to correct the violation; provided further, that enforcement of such
revocation, suspension or refusal shall be stayed during the pendency of an
appeal filed in the manner provided by Section 11.04.270. (Ord. 2473 § 8,
1975).
11.28.090 Violatioh - Penalty. Any person possessinq or maintaining an
exotic animal in Kinq County without an exotic animal owner's license as
pro�ided herein, or tr�insterring 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).
I1.29.100 Euthanasia in exlqant circumetances. An exotic animal
possessed or maintsine� �n violation oF this chapter or the rules and
regulations of the animal control authority may be subject to euthanasia as
:iefined in Sac:.iort 11.0�3.020 F if any one of the folloWinq exiqent
circumstances i� �����neci �� exist by tne director of the animal control
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authority:
A. The exotic animal presents an imminent likelihood of serious physical
harm to the F�ublic and there is no other reasonably available means of
abatement; or
B. There is no reasonable basis to believe that the violation can be or
in good faith ��ill be corrected and after reasonable search or inquiry by the
animal 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 c:,r human beings; provided, that this section shall not apply if
the animal is �.inder treatment by a licensed veterinarian and may reasonably be
expected to recove�r without infecting other animals or human beings. (Ord.
2473 � 10, 197�).
11.28.110 Chapter limitatione. The provisions of this chapter shall not
apply to any facility possessing or maintaining exotic animals as defined in
this chapter wi�ich is owned, operated or maintained by any city, county, state
or the federal government, including but not limited to public zoos. (Ord.
2473 § 11, 1975).
. 11.28.120 :'everability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of
this ordinance codified herein, or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance sha11 for any reason be adjudged by a court of competent
jurisdiction to he invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or
invalidate the remainder of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord.
2473 § 12, 1975).
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Sections:
11.32.010
11.32.020
11.32.030
11.32.040
11.32.050
11.32.060
11.32.070
11.32.080
11.32.090
11.32.100
11.32.110
11.32.120
Chapter 11.32
GUARD DOGS
Intent.
Definitions.
Guard dog purveyor - License - Fees.
Guard dog purveyor - License - Application - Contents.
Guard dog trainer - License - Fees.
Guard dog trainer - License - Application - Contents.
Guard dog - Registration.
Guard dog - Registration - Application - Contents.
Inspections. •
Authorization. �
Limitations.
Severability.
11.32.010 Intent. Zt is the intent of the King County council to set
reasonable req�iirements 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 publi.c peace and safety and to insure the humane treattnent of
said animals. (Orci. 3232 § 1, 19?7).
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11.32.020 - 11.32.040 ANIMAL CONTROL
11.32.020 Definitioae. A. "Animal Control Authority" means the King
County Animal Control Section, Division of General Services, acting alone or
in concert with oth�:r municipalities in the enforcement of the animal control
laws of the county and s,tate.
B. "Director" means director of the Animal Control Section.
C. "Guard dog" means any member of the dog family (canidae) which has
been trained or repres�nted as trained to protect person and/or property by
virtue of exhibitinq hostile propensities and agressiveness to unauthorized
persons.
D. "Guard doq purveyor" means any person, firm or corporation supplyinq
guard dogs to members of the public.
E. "Guard doq trainer" means any person, either as an individual or as an
employee of a guard dog purveyor, whose prime function is the training of doqs
as guard dogs.
F. "Guard dog �wner" means any person, firsa or corporation which esaploys
a guard dog to protect person or property from unauthorized intrusion. For
purposes of this defin.ition, "owner" includes both the legal owner and any
person, firnt or cor�oration who, throuqh arrangement or contract, has secured
the use of a guard doc� to protect person and/or property from unauthorized
intrusion. �
G. "Rules and req�ilations of the Animal Control Authority" means such
rules and requlaticns as may be adopted by the Animal Control Authority
pursuant to Chapter 2.��8, not inconsistent with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3232 § 2, 1977).
11.32.030 (liard doq purneyor - License - Fees. A. it is unlawful for any
person, firm or corparation to supply quard dogs to the public without a valid
license so to do issued to said person, firsn or corporation by the Animal
Control Authority. Onl,,► a person who complies with the requirements of this
chapter and such rules and regulations of the Animal Control Authority as may
be adopted pursuant he:�eto shall be entitled to receive and retain such a
license. Licenses :;hal L not be transferable and shall be valid only for the
person and place for wh;ch issued. Said licenses shall be valid for one year
from date of issue.
B. The fee for such license shall be two hundred fifty dollars per year;
provided, that if ttie c;vard dog purveyor is in possession of a valid animal
shelter, kennel and pet: shop license, the fee for said guard doq purveyor
license shall be reduced by the amount of the animal shelter, kennel and pet
shop license. (Ord. 3232 § 3, 1977).
11.32.040 Guard �ioq purveyor - License - Application - Contents. Any
person desirinq to sunply guard dogs to the public shall make written
application for a l.icense on a form to be provided by the Anitaal Control
Authority. Such applic��tion shall be filed with the Animal Control Authority
and shall include tht� following:
'A. A legal descri�:�tion of the premises or the business address of the
office from which said applicant desires to supply guard dogs;
H. A statement of wnether the applicant owns or rents the premises to be
used for the purpo=e cf purveying guard dogs. Zf the applicant rents the
premises, the applic,ztion shall be accompanied by a written statement of
acknowledgment by tre property owner that the applicant has the property
owner's oer.nission =o i:urvey guard dogs on the premises for the duration of
the license; and
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GUARI� DOGS 11.32.040 - 11.32.0£i0
C. A written acknowledgment by the applicant that prior to the actual
commercial sale or purveyance of any and all guard dogs the licensee shall
coordinate with th�: Animal Control Authority in properly marking the guard dog
and in notifyir.g a 11 customers of the guard dog purveyor that the customer is
required to rec�iste:r the guard dog and pay the appropriate reqistration fee to
King County pri.or to the animal performing guard dog functions. (Ord. 3232 §
4, 1977).
11.32.050 Guarcl doq trainer - License - Fees. A. It is unlawful for
anyone to engage iti the training of dogs as guard dogs without a valid license
so to do issueel to him/her by the Animal Control Authority. Only a person who
complies with �:he requirements of this chapter and the rules and regulations
of the Animal c:ontrol Authority shall be entitled to receive and retain such a
license. Licer�ses shall not be transferable and shall be valid only for the
person for whi�h :i.ssued. Licenses shall be valid for one year from date of
issue.
B. The cost of such license to each quard dog trainer shall be fifty
dollars per yeur. (Ord. 3232 § 5, 1977). '
11.32.060 �uarc:i doq trainer - License - Application - Contenta. Any
person desiring to train dogs as guard dogs shall make written application f or
a license on a foim to be provided by the Animal Control Authority. All such
applications shall be filed with the Animal Control Authority and shall
contain the following:
A. A lega:L de:scription or business address of the premises at which the
applicant desixes r.o train the quard dogs;
B. A statc�ment of whether the applicant is self-employed or a member of a
business, firm„ corporation or organization which trains guard dogs. If the
applicant is a merlber of such a business, firm, corporation or organization,
the applicant :shall state the name of said entity and shall provide the name
of the major execut:ive officer of said 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 frcm the property owner that the applicant has the owner's
permission to c:�arrf on the activity of guard dog training at said location for
the duration of the license. (Ord. 3232 § 6, 1977).
11.32.070 C�arci dog - Reqistration. All persons using dogs as guard dogs
shall register the dogs with the Animal Control Authority. The cost of such
registration ::ha1:1 be fifty dollars per year for the first year and
twenty-five dollai�s per year for the second and subsequent years. Said
registrations sha11 be valid for one year from date of issue. All
registrations :sha11 be affixed on the guard dog in such a manner so as to be
readily identifiab'�e. (Ord. 3232 § 7, 1977).
11.32.080 Guard doq - Registration - Application - Contents. Any person
desiring to us�� a guard dog shall register said dog with the Animal Control
Authority and sa.id registration shall be accompanied by the following
information:
A. A leg�.l
applicant desi�es
intrusion;
�iescription or business address of the premises which the
to employ a registered guard dog to prevent unauthorized
B. A stat.emetlt whether the applicant owns or rents the premises to be
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guarded. If the applicant rents the premises, the application must be•
accompanied by a wcitten statement of acknowledqment from the property owner
that the applicant:. has the owner's permission to use a quard dog on the
premises to prev�ant unauthorized intrusion for the duration of the
registration;
C. A description c,f the guard dog for purposes of identification;
D. Acknowledgraent by the applicant of whether the guard doq has been
trained as a guard dog to exhibit hostile propensities;
E. Acknowledgnient by the applicant that the premises to be quarded has
devices, such as fe:ncing, to prevent general access by the public durinq those
times the guard d��g is used for purposes of protecting said premises and
persons for unauthorized intrusion. Said acknowledgment shall contain a
statement that the premises is properly signed to fo'rwarn the public of the
presence of a quard dog; and
F. Acknowledgn�ent by the applicant that the quard dog will be maintained
in such a manner a:� to insure the safety of the public and the welfare of the
animal. (Ord. 3232 § 8, 19�7).
11.32.090 Inepectione. The director of the Animal Control Authority or
his authorized repx•esentative shall inspect all premises which are the subject
of the licenses a�Yd registrations required herein prior to the issuance of
said licenses and/or r.egistrations. Said inspections shall include, but not
be limited to, a ve�ification that adequate measures are being taken to
protect the health, we:Lfare and safety of the general public and to insure the
humane treatment of the guard dogs. If the premises are deemed inadequate,
the Animal Control Aut.hority shall direct the applicant to make such chanqes
as are necessary before the license or registration is issued. The director
of the Animal Control Authority or this authorized representative may make
such routine perio�iic inspections of a licensee's premises or the premises of
an area guarded by a registered guard dog for the purpose of enforcing the
provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the Animal Control
Authority. (Ord. 3232 § 9, 1977).
11.32.100 Authorization. In protecting the health, safety and welfare of
the public; to enfc�rce the laws of the state of Washington as they pertain to
animal cruelty, shelter, welfare and enforcement of control; the director of
the Animal Control Authority and his authorized officers are authorized to
take such lawful action in exercising appropriate powers and responsibilities
contained in Artic�le III of Ordinance No. 1396 and Chapter 11.04 of this
code. (Ord. 3232 § 13, 1977).
11.32.110 Limitatione. 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 o-aned, and operated or maintained by any city, county, state
or the federal gov��rnment; provided, private parties renting or leasing public
fa�ilities for commercial purposes as specified in this chapter shall not be
exempt. (Ord. 323�: § 14, 1977).
11.32.120 Sevei•ability. Should any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause c:,r phrase of this chapter be declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any r��ason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this chapter. (Ord. 3232 § 15, 1977).
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