Chapter 8.03
ANIMAL CONTROL*

Sections:

8.03.005    King County chapters adopted by reference.

8.03.010    Repealed.

8.03.020    Repealed.

8.03.030    Definitions.

8.03.040    –

8.03.080    Repealed.

8.03.090    Compliance with local zone and health regulations.

8.03.100    –

8.03.205    Repealed.

8.03.210    Animal nuisances defined.

8.03.220    –

8.03.420    Repealed.

*Cross reference(s) – Animals in parks and recreation areas, § 4.01.030; environmental policy, Ch. 11.03; keeping of animals, § 15.08.070.

State law reference(s) – Trespass of animals, RCW 16.04.005 et seq.; dangerous dogs, RCW 16.08.010 et seq.

8.03.005 King County chapters adopted by reference.

A. The chapters of the King County Code listed below are adopted by reference, as the same have been amended by King County Ordinance No. 16861, and as they may be amended hereafter. Unless the context indicates otherwise, “King County,” “county,” and “unincorporated King County” mean the city.

1. Chapter 11.04, Animal Care and Control Regulations, with the exception of Section 11.04.240 regarding police department dogs, which is not adopted because the city has a similar provision in the Kent City Code, and with the exception of the items in subsections (B) through (D) of this section;

2. Chapter 11.12, Rabies Control;

3. Chapter 11.20, Disposition of Fowl and Rabbits;

4. Chapter 11.24, Stock Restricted Area;

5. Chapter 11.28, Exotic Animals;

6. Chapter 11.32, Guard Dogs.

B. King County Code Section 11.04.010(B) shall provide that if there is a conflict between a provision of this chapter and a provision of the Kent City Code, the provision of the Kent City Code shall control.

C. King County Code Section 11.04.510 shall provide that no person within the city shall publish or advertise to King County residents the availability of any unaltered cat or dog unless the publication or advertisement includes the unaltered animal’s license number; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall prohibit licensed breeders from advertising in national publications for sale of a planned litter or litters.

D. All references in Chapter 11.04 to Title 21A, which utilize Title 21A’s limits for the number of animals that may be kept in dwelling units as threshold for certain licensing requirements, shall be replaced with a reference to KCC 15.08.070.

E. The city shall maintain at all times available for review by the general public in the city clerk’s office one copy of the King County code sections adopted by reference in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 3979, § 1, 10-19-10)

8.03.010 Purpose.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 1; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.04)

8.03.020 Intent.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2787, § 1, 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94)

8.03.030 Definitions.

Domesticated fowl means any duck, goose, swan, chicken, or other fowl of similar size and character.

Large domesticated animal means any horse, mule, ass, bovine animal, lamb, goat, sheep, or other animal of similar size and character; provided, it shall not mean pigs or swine of any kind.

Small domesticated animal means any dog, cat, rabbit, or other animal of similar size and character. Included within this definition is a type of swine commonly known as Vietnamese, Chinese, or Asian potbelly pigs (Sus scrofa bittatus).

(Ord. No. 2316, § 2; Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.08), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94; Ord. No. 3218, § 1, 4-4-95; Ord. No. 3429, § 1, 12-8-98; Ord. No. 3837, § 1, 4-17-07; Ord. No. 3844, § 1, 6‑19-07; Ord. No. 3979, § 1, 10-19-10. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.08)

8.03.040 Animal license – Required.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.12), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94; Ord. No. 3218, § 4, 4-4-95; Ord. No. 3837, § 2, 4-17-07. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.12(A))

8.03.045 Exotic animals – License.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.12), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94; Ord. No. 3218, § 4, 4-4-95; Ord. No. 3837, § 2, 4-17-07. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.12(A); KCC 8.03.040(C) – (J))

8.03.050 Animal license – Fees.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.12), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.12(B))

8.03.060 Penalty.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.12), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.12(C))

8.03.070 Nonapplicability.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.12), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.12(E))

8.03.080 Animal shelter, kennel, grooming parlor, cattery, hobby kennel, and pet shop license – Required.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 4A; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.16)

8.03.090 Compliance with local zone and health regulations.

A. Zoning compliance. The applicant for an original animal shelter, kennel, grooming parlor, cattery, hobby kennel, or pet shop license shall, prior to issuance of such license, present to the animal control authority any required zoning permit from the city planning department.

B. Health inspection. Before an animal shelter, kennel, grooming parlor, cattery, hobby kennel, or pet shop license may be issued by the animal control authority, a certificate of inspection from the Seattle-King County health department or King County animal control division must be issued showing that the animal shelter, kennel, grooming parlor, cattery, hobby kennel, or pet shop is in compliance with hygienic standards of this chapter or other applicable ordinances or regulations.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 4B; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.20)

8.03.100 Reporting required.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 4D; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.28)

8.03.110 Inspection.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 4E; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.32(A))

8.03.120 Unsanitary conditions unlawful.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 4E; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.32(B))

8.03.130 Conditions.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 4F; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.36)

8.03.140 Indoor facilities.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 4G; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.40)

8.03.150 Outdoor facilities.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 4H; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.44)

8.03.160 Hobby kennel license – Required.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 4C; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.24)

8.03.170 Grooming parlors – License required.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 4H; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.48)

8.03.180 Same – Conditions.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 4I; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.52)

8.03.190 Animal shelters, catteries, hobby kennels, kennels, pet shops, grooming parlors, guard dog purveyors, guard dog trainers, and guard dog owners – Additional conditions.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 4J; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.56)

8.03.200 Licenses, registration – Revocation, suspension, refusal to renew.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 4K; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.60)

8.03.205 Animals in parks.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 3429, § 2, 12-8-98; Ord. No. 3837, § 3, 4-17-07)

8.03.210 Animal nuisances defined.

For purposes of this section, violations of this section are nuisances and shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

2. Maintaining large domesticated animals on lots of less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or in violation of KCC 15.08.070.

3. Maintaining more than three (3) small domesticated animals per business establishment or dwelling unit on lots of less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, or maintaining any small domesticated animal in violation of KCC 15.08.070; provided, this section shall not apply to a properly licensed business operating as a pet shop, veterinary clinic, or animal shelter to the extent that the animals maintained at the business are maintained for the purposes of conducting the business and not for the personal benefit of the owner, operator, or any employee or volunteer of such business.

4. Maintaining more than three (3) domesticated fowl on lots of less than five thousand (5,000) square feet, or maintaining any domesticated fowl in violation of KCC 15.08.070; provided, this section shall not apply to a properly licensed veterinary clinic to the extent that maintaining the domesticated fowl is necessary for the veterinary treatment of the domesticated fowl.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 6; Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.64), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94; Ord. No. 3837, § 4, 4-17-07; Ord. No. 3844, § 2, 6-19-07; Ord. No. 3979, § 1, 10-19-10. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.64)

8.03.220 Dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs – Defined – Ownership requirements.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.66 (A), (B)), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94; Ord. No. 3218, § 2, 4-4-95)

8.03.230 Registration, fee.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.66(B)(3)), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94)

8.03.240 Unlawful activities.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.66(C)), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94; Ord. No. 3218, § 3, 4-4-95; Ord. No. 3837, § 5, 4-17-07)

8.03.250 Confiscation and penalties.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.66(D)), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94)

8.03.260 Reserved.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

8.03.270 Reserved.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

8.03.280 Poisonous reptiles, poisonous snakes, and constrictor snakes.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 11; Ord. No. 3057, § 1, 7-21-92; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94; Ord. No. 3837, § 6, 4-17-07. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.76)

8.03.290 Enforcement power.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 5A; Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.80), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.80)

8.03.300 Violations.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 5B; Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.84), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.84)

8.03.310 Impounding.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 5C; Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.88 (A)), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.88(A))

8.03.320 Euthanasia, sale, or adoption of animals not redeemed – Prohibitions.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 5C; Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.88 (B)), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.88(B))

8.03.330 Reserved.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

8.03.340 Dealers and research facilities – Reports and records available for public inspection.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 5C; Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.88 (D)), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.88(D))

8.03.350 Additional enforcement.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 5D; Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.92), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.92)

8.03.360 Violations – Notice and order.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 9; Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.96), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.96)

8.03.370 Appeals.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 10; Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.100 A – G), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.100 (A – G))

8.03.380 Redemption procedures.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 10; Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.100(H)), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94; Ord. No. 3218, § 5, 4-4-95. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.100(H))

8.03.390 Nuisances, removal.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 10; Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.100(I)), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.100(I))

8.03.400 Civil penalty and abatement costs.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2316, § 10; Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.100(J), (K)), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 9.16.100(J, K))

8.03.410 Supplemental provisions.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 2787, § 2(9.16.100(K)), 6-21-88; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94)

8.03.420 Waiver of fees and penalties.

Repealed by Ord. No. 3979.

(Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 2-15-94)