Title 6
ANIMALS¹

Chapters:

6.05 Animal Control Regulations

Chapter 6.05
ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS

Sections:

6.05.010 Appointment of animal control authority.

6.05.020 General provisions and licensing.

6.05.030 Enforcement and procedures.

6.05.035 Transporting or confining animals in unsafe manner – Statute adopted by reference.

6.05.040 Appeals.

6.05.050 Dog leash law.

6.05.060 Rabies control.

6.05.070 Disposition of fowl and rabbits.

6.05.080 Stock restricted area.

6.05.090 Exotic animals.

6.05.100 Guard dogs.

6.05.110 Dangerous dogs – Definitions.

6.05.120 Regulation of dangerous dog on premises.

6.05.130 Regulation of dangerous dog off premises.

6.05.135 Regulation of wolves and wolf hybrids.

6.05.140 Immunity.

6.05.900 Violation – Penalty.

6.05.010 Appointment of animal control authority.

Pursuant to Interlocal Agreement, the King County Animal Control Section, Division of General Services, is hereby designated as the Animal Control Authority of the City. A copy of the said Interlocal Agreement shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 90-1012 § 1)

6.05.020 General provisions and licensing.

The following sections of Chapter 11.04 King County Code as now in effect, and as may be subsequently amended, are hereby adopted by reference, except that, unless the context indicates otherwise, the word “county” and the words “King County” shall refer to the City and references to violations of the county code or county ordinances shall be deemed to be references to violations of City ordinances:

11.04.010 Purpose.

11.04.020 Definitions, and in addition thereto, the definitions set forth in Section 6.05.110 are adopted.

11.04.030 Pet licenses required.

11.04.040 Animal shelter, kennel, grooming service, cattery and pet shop license required.

11.04.070 Animal shelters, kennels and pet shops – Reporting required.

11.04.080 Animal shelters, kennels and pet shops – Inspections.

11.04.090 Animal shelters, kennels and pet shops – Conditions.

11.04.100 Animal shelters, kennels and pet shops – Indoor facilities.

11.04.110 Animal shelters, kennels and pet shops – Outdoor facilities.

11.04.120 Grooming parlors – License required.

11.04.130 Grooming parlors – Conditions.

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

11.04.150 Licenses, registrations Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew.

11.04.160 Licenses, registration – Revocation or refusal waiting period.

(Ord. 93-1012 § 1: Ord. 91-1024 § 1: Ord. 90-1012 § 2)

6.05.030 Enforcement and procedures.

The following sections of Chapter 11.04 King County Code as now in effect, and as may be subsequently amended, are hereby adopted by reference, except that, unless the context indicates otherwise, the word “county” and the words “King County” shall refer to the City and references to violations of the county code or county ordinances shall be deemed to be reference to violations of City ordinances:

11.04.170 Enforcement power.

11.04.180 Violations – Deemed nuisance – Abatement.

11.04.190 Violations – Misdemeanor – Penalty.

11.04.200 Violations – Civil penalty.

11.04.210 Impounding.

11.04.220 Additional enforcement.

11.04.230 Nuisances defined.

11.04.240 Unlawful acts against police department dogs.

11.04.250 Cruelty to animals – Unlawful acts designated.

11.04.260 Violations – Notice and order.

11.04.270 Appeals.

11.04.280 Redemption procedures.

11.04.290 Corrective action – Vicious animals.

11.04.300 Civil penalty and abatement costs – Liability of owner.

11.04.310 Costs of additional enforcement.

11.04.320 Miscellaneous service charges.

11.04.330 Additional rules and regulations.

11.04.335 Waiver of fees and penalties.

11.04.340 Severability.

(Ord. 93-1012 § 2: Ord. 90-1012 § 3)

6.05.035 Transporting or confining animals in unsafe manner – Statute adopted by reference.

RCW 16.52.080, as now in effect, and as may be subsequently amended, is adopted by reference. (Ord. 92-1026 § 1)

6.05.040 Appeals.

The King County Board of Appeals is hereby designated to hear appeals and to review determinations relating to licensing and to violations of City animal control ordinances, in accordance with King County Code 11.04.270. (Ord. 90-1012 § 4)

6.05.050 Dog leash law.

The entire City is hereby designated a dog control zone and the following sections of Chapter 11.08 King County Code as now in effect, and as may be subsequently amended, are hereby adopted by reference, except that, unless the context indicates otherwise, the word “county” and the words “King County” shall refer to the City and references to violations of the county code or county ordinances shall be deemed to be references to violations of City ordinances:

11.08.010 Purpose.

11.08.020 Definitions.

11.08.030 Dogs at large prohibited in dog control zones.

11.08.060 Violations – Civil penalty.

11.08.070 Severability.

(Ord. 90-1012 § 5)

6.05.060 Rabies control.

The following sections of Chapter 11.12 King County Code as now in effect, and as may be subsequently amended, are hereby adopted by reference, except that, unless the context indicates otherwise, the word “county” and the words “King County” shall refer to the City and references to violations of the county code or county ordinances shall be deemed to be references to violations of City ordinances:

11.12.010 Quarantine order.

11.12.020 Notice of rabies hazard – Quarantine period.

11.12.030 Violation of quarantine.

11.12.040 Destruction of infected animals.

11.12.050 Vaccination order.

11.12.060 Enforcement.

(Ord. 90-1012 § 6)

6.05.070 Disposition of fowl and rabbits.

The following sections of Chapter 11.20 King County Code as now in effect, and as may be subsequently amended, are hereby adopted by reference, except that, unless the context indicates otherwise, the word “county” and the words “King County” shall refer to the City and references to violations of the county code or county ordinances shall be deemed to be references to violations of City ordinances:

11.20.010 Age restriction for disposition or coloration.

11.20.020 Penalty for violations.

(Ord. 90-1012 § 7)

6.05.080 Stock restricted area.

The following sections of Chapter 11.24 King County Code as now in effect, and as may be subsequently amended, are hereby adopted by reference, except that, unless the context indicates otherwise, the word “county” and the words “King County” shall refer to the City and references to violations of the county code or county ordinances shall be deemed to be references to violations of City ordinances:

11.24.010 Stock restricted area.

11.24.020 Severability.

(Ord. 90-1012 § 8)

6.05.090 Exotic animals.

The following sections of Chapter 11.28 King County Code as now in effect, and as may be subsequently amended, are hereby adopted by reference, except that, unless the context indicates otherwise, the word “county” and words “King County” shall refer to the City and references to violations of the county code or county ordinances shall be deemed to be references to violations of City ordinances:

11.28.010 Chapter intent.

11.28.020 Definitions.

11.28.030 Possession unlawful – Exception – Rules and regulations compliance.

11.28.040 License – Issuance generally – Fees.

11.28.050 License – Application – Content.

11.28.060 License – Issuance – Premises inspection.

11.28.070 Periodic inspection of premises.

11.28.080 License revocation – Notice – Hearing.

11.28.100 Euthanasia in exigent circumstances.

11.28.110 Chapter limitations.

11.28.120 Severability.

(Ord. 90-1012 § 9)

6.05.100 Guard dogs.

The following sections of Chapter 11.32 King County Code as now in effect, and as may be subsequently amended, are hereby adopted by reference, except that, unless the context indicates otherwise, the word “county” and the words “King County” shall refer to the City and references to violations of the county code or county ordinances shall be deemed to be references to violations of City ordinances:

11.32.010 Intent.

11.32.020 Definitions.

11.32.030 Guard dog purveyor – License – Fees.

11.32.040 Guard dog purveyor – License – Application – Contents.

11.32.050 Guard dog trainer – License – Fees.

11.32.060 Guard dog trainer – License – Application – Contents.

11.32.070 Guard dog – Registration.

11.32.080 Guard dog – Registration – Application – Contents.

11.32.090 Inspections.

11.32.100 Authorization.

11.32.110 Limitations.

11.32.120 Severability.

(Ord. 90-1012 § 10)

6.05.110 Dangerous dogs – Definitions.

A. “Dangerous dog” means:

1. Any dog that, when unprovoked, has inflicted bites or severe injury on a human or a domestic animal either on public or private property; or

2. Any dog with a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, to cause severe injury or to otherwise endanger the safety of humans or domestic animals; or

3. Any dog which attacks a human being or other domestic animal without provocation; or

4. Any dog known by the owner to be a Pit Bull Terrier, which shall herein be defined as any American Pit Bull Terrier or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier breed of dog or any mixed breed of dog which contains as an element of its breeding the breed of American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or American Staffordshire Terrier as to be identifiable as partially of the breed of American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier.

B. “Potentially dangerous dog” means:

1. Any dog that, when unprovoked, inflicts bites on a human or a domestic animal either on public or private property; or

2. Chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public grounds in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack; or

3. Any dog with a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, to cause severe injury, or to cause injury or otherwise threaten the safety of humans or domestic animals; or

4. Is known by the owner to be a Pit Bull Terrier, which shall herein be defined as any American Pit Bull Terrier, or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier breed of any dog or any mix of dog which contains as an element of its breeding the breed of American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier as to be identifiable as partially of the breed of American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier.

C. “Severe injury” means any physical injury that results in broken bones or disfiguring lacerations requiring multiple sutures or cosmetic surgery.

D. “Unconfined” means not securely confined indoors or not confined in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure. Such pen or structure must have attached sides and a secure top. If the pen or structure has no bottom secured to the sides, the sides must be embedded into the ground no less than one foot. (Ord. 91-1024 § 1: Ord. 90-1012)

6.05.120 Regulation of dangerous dog on premises.

A. The owner of a dangerous dog shall not permit such dog to go unconfined upon the premises of such owner.

B. Dogs shall not be declared dangerous if the threat, injury or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time, was committing a wilful trespass or other tort upon the premises occupied by the owner of the dog, or was tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog or has, in the past, been observed or reported to have tormented, abused, or assaulted the dog or was committing or attempting to commit a crime on the premises. (Ord. 91-1024 § 2: Ord. 90-1012)

6.05.130 Regulation of dangerous dog off premises.

The owner of a dangerous dog shall not permit such dog to go beyond the premises of such person unless such dog is securely leashed and muzzled or otherwise securely restrained and muzzled. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but will prevent it from biting or causing severe injury to any person or animal. (Ord. 91-1024 § 3: Ord. 90-1012)

6.05.135 Regulation of wolves and wolf hybrids.

Wolves and wolf hybrids shall be subject to the same regulations as are dangerous dogs, pursuant to Sections 6.05.120 and 6.05.130 of this SeaTac Municipal Code, and the definitions of Section 6.05.110 of this Code shall also apply to wolves and wolf hybrids. (Ord. 92-1001 § 1)

6.05.140 Immunity.

The City of SeaTac, the animal control authority, and any animal control officer shall be immune from any and all civil liability for any actions taken pursuant to Sections 6.05.020 and 6.05.110 through 6.05.130, or for any failure to take action to enforce the provisions of Sections 6.05.020 and 6.05.110 through 6.05.130. It is not the purpose or intent of Sections 6.05.020 and 6.05.110 through 6.05.130 to create on the part of the City or its agents any special duties or relationships with specific individuals. The ordinance codified in said sections has been enacted for the welfare of the public as a whole. (Ord. 91-1024 § 4)

6.05.900 Violation – Penalty.

Any person who allows an animal to be maintained in violation of this chapter, or otherwise violates or fails to comply with any requirement of this chapter, shall be guilty of a violation of a City ordinance and shall be subject to punishment by fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or imprisonment for a term not in excess of one (1) year, or both. (Ord. 90-1012 § 11)

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Footnotes

1. Copies of all King County Code provisions adopted by reference in this title are available in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.