Chapter 6.05
ANIMAL CONTROL

Sections:

6.05.010    Authority to adopt animal control regulations.

6.05.020    Adoption of administrative rules.

6.05.030    Adoption of certain other laws.

6.05.010 Authority to adopt animal control regulations.

Pursuant to RCW 35A.13.180 and 35.12.140, the city adopts by reference Chapters 11.04, Animal Control Regulations, 11.08, Dog Leash Law, 11.12, Rabies Control, 11.20, Disposition of Fowl and Rabbits, 11.24, Stock Restricted Area, 11.28, Exotic Animals, and 11.32, Guard Dogs, of the King County Code (Exhibit A*), as presently constituted or hereinafter amended, as the animal control code. Exhibit A* is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 33-97 § 1)

*Code reviser’s note: Exhibit A, attached to Ordinance No. 33-97, may be found on file in the city clerk’s office.

6.05.020 Adoption of administrative rules.

There are hereby adopted by reference any and all implementing administrative rules and enforcement remedies now in effect regarding the animal control code that have been adopted either pursuant to Chapter 2.98 KCC, Rules of County Agencies, or KCC Title 23, Enforcement, or elsewhere in the King County Code except that, unless the context requires otherwise, any reference to the “County” or to “King County” shall refer to the city of Covington, and any reference to County staff shall refer to the city manager or designee. (Ord. 33-97 § 2)

6.05.030 Adoption of certain other laws.

To the extent that any provision of the King County Code, or any other law, rule or regulation referenced in the animal control code, is necessary or convenient to establish the validity, enforceability or interpretation of the animal control code, then such provision of the King County Code, or other law, rule or regulation, is hereby adopted by reference. (Ord. 33-97 § 3)