Chapter 6.04
ANIMAL CONTROL
Sections:
6.04.010 County provisions adopted by reference.
6.04.020 Control of dogs by leash required.
6.04.010 County provisions adopted by reference.
The provisions of Title 11, King County Code, Animal Control, as they now exist, or may hereafter exist, or may hereafter be amended, are adopted by reference, as specifically supplemented herein; and further provided, that in the event of any conflict between KCC Title 11 herein adopted by reference and this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall control. (Ord. 821 § 1, 1998; Ord. 570 § 1, 1986).
6.04.020 Control of dogs by leash required.
A. All dogs off the premises of the owner shall be under control of the owner or some duly authorized and competent person by means of a leash; provided, that dogs shall not be required to be controlled by means of a leash while confined within the interior of an automobile or other vehicle belonging to the owner or other authorized and competent person, or while under voice control of owner or other authorized and competent person while within the boundaries of a city-designated off-leash area, which has been designated by a majority vote of the city council.
B. For purposes of this chapter, a leash shall mean a cord, thong or chain, or other similar suitable device, not exceeding 15 feet in length, by which a dog is physically controlled by the person accompanying it. (Ord. 821 § 2, 1998).
6.04.030 Violations.
A. Any dog off the premises of the owner not controlled by means of a leash is hereby declared to constitute a nuisance, and shall be subject to impoundment.
B. Any owner of a dog who shall willfully permit a dog to be off the premises of the owner not under control by means of a leash, or who after being notified in writing by an animal control officer that his dog has been found off the premises of the owner not under control by means of a leash, and who shall thereafter again suffer or allow his dog to be off the premises of the owner not under control by means of a leash, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. For purposes of this section, the term “owner” shall include any person in possession or control of the dog with the owner’s express or implied permission. (Ord. 821 § 2, 1998).