Chapter 6.01
TREATMENT OF ANIMALS
Sections:
6.01.010 Treatment of animals – Domestic, exotic, wild.
6.01.020 Treatment of animals – Contagious disease.
6.01.030 Treatment of animals – State statutes adopted.
6.01.010 Treatment of animals – Domestic, exotic, wild.
Domestic animals shall include domestic pets and domestic livestock. It shall be unlawful for any person and/or person in possession to cause, permit, or allow the keeping, stabling, feeding, tethering, pasturing or other maintenance of any domestic, exotic or wild animals except in accordance with the following:
A. Except where such use is specifically authorized as a permitted or conditional use under EMC Title 19, no more than three domestic pets of any one species shall be kept on the same premises or property and no more than four domestic pets in total. If the addition of an animal by birth causes the number of domestic pets to exceed the maximum number allowed by this section, the number of animals must be decreased so as to be in compliance with the maximum number set forth in this section within a period of 90 days. If the addition of an animal through acquisition by any means other than by birth causes the number of animals to exceed the maximum number allowed by this section, the number of animals must be decreased so as to be in compliance with the maximum number set forth in this section within a period of 30 days.
B. No domestic, exotic or wild animal shall be sheltered, tethered or allowed to roam within the right-of-way of any public street or alley.
C. The keeping of all animals, including, but not limited to, domestic animals and exotic and/or wild animals, shall be subject to the provisions, limitations, procedures, fees and penalties established under Chapter 6.04 EMC, Animal Control.
D. The keeping of dogs shall be consistent with Chapter 6.08 EMC, Dogs.
E. The keeping of domestic livestock shall be consistent with Chapter 6.12 EMC, Livestock.
F. Where specific standards regarding the maximum allowable numbers of domestic animals are not specified in this title, or where there is a question regarding the applicability of the standards set forth in this title to a specific species of domestic animal, the Mayor or his or her designee is authorized to make administrative determinations regarding such maximum numbers. All such administrative determinations shall be subject to review and final determination by the City Council upon receipt of a written request for review from an aggrieved or potentially impacted party.
G. The keeping of domestic animals above the maximum numbers, densities and intensities specified in this title, but not exceeding twice said numbers, densities and intensities, may be approved by the Mayor or his or her designee upon review and approval of an animal management plan submitted by the applicant addressing the following: noise and odor control, waste management, and housing and containment of animals. Said plan shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable review fee of $50.00. Said plan, once approved, shall be valid for the remainder of the calendar year in which it was approved plus the next two calendar years, after which time an updated plan shall be submitted along with the applicable review fee every three years at the beginning of the following year. In reviewing and approving said plans, the Mayor may establish reasonable conditions to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of the public. Administrative decisions regarding animal management plans, including approvals, approvals with conditions and denials shall be subject to review and final determination by the City Council upon receipt of a written request for review from an aggrieved or potentially impacted party. Upon a finding by the Animal Control Officer that the keeping of domestic animals is not being undertaken consistent with an approved animal management plan, the Mayor shall notify the noncompliant party that approval of their plan has been rescinded and that all keeping of domestic animals on the property from that date forward shall be in conformance with the standard requirements set forth in this title. [Ord. 764 § 1, 2016; Ord. 284 § 1, 1983.]
6.01.020 Treatment of animals – Contagious disease.
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or harbor in the City any animal known to have a contagious disease, unless under treatment of a licensed veterinarian. [Ord. 284 § 2, 1983.]
6.01.030 Treatment of animals – State statutes adopted.
Pursuant to RCW 35A.12.140, the following enumerated State statutes are hereby adopted by this reference as is fully set forth herein. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to authenticate and attach copies of the statutes to this chapter and to maintain not less than one copy thereof on file for public use and examination during regular City business hours:
RCW Title of Section
16.52.065 Wanton cruelty to animals.
16.52.070 Certain acts as cruelty – Penalty.
16.52.080 Transporting or confining in unsafe manner – Penalty.
16.52.100 Confinement without food or water.
16.52.113 Causing animals to fight – Injuring animals – Presence at event.
16.52.117(2) Dog fighting – Owners, trainers spectators – Exceptions.
16.52.120 Cockfighting.
16.52.130 Training birds to fight – Attending exhibitions.
16.52.165 Punishment – Conviction of misdemeanor.
[Ord. 284 § 3, 1983.]