Chapter 6.08
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Sections:
6.08.010 Animals.
A. Lots two acres in size and larger are allowed one USDA Animal Unit (AU) per acre.
1. Animal structures such as chicken coops or barns are not allowed within fifty feet of a property line, except for the following:
a. Structures for the animals and amounts of animals listed in subsection B of this section for lots smaller than two acres in size; and
b. Structures for pet animals kept in accordance with TMC Chapter 6.04.
2. Roosters, geese, peacocks and other similar loud fowl are prohibited.
B. Lots smaller than two acres in size are allowed the following types and number of animals:
1. Chickens.
a. Female chickens are allowed on lots less than two acres in size.
b. Lots one-quarter acre and smaller are allowed up to five female chickens. Lots between one-quarter acre and one acre are allowed up to nine female chickens. Lots one acre and larger are allowed up to ten female chickens plus one additional female chicken for every additional one thousand square feet of lot area beyond one acre.
c. Roosters are prohibited.
d. The chickens must be confined to the property.
e. Suitable sanitary enclosures (chicken coops) must be provided. The enclosures may not be located within five feet of rear or side property lines. Enclosures are not allowed within fifteen feet of the front property line. Through lots are allowed to have an enclosure within five feet of a property line in one of the front yards; provided, that yard is at the back or side of the structure.
2. Rabbits, miniature goats, ducks, and turkeys are allowed in addition to the chickens allowed in subsection (B)(1) of this section subject to the following restrictions:
a. Rabbits. Lots one-quarter acre (ten thousand eight hundred ninety square feet) and smaller are allowed up to five rabbits. Lots between one-quarter acre and one acre are allowed up to nine rabbits. Lots one acre and larger are allowed ten rabbits plus one additional rabbit for every additional one thousand square feet of lot area beyond one acre.
b. Miniature Goats. Lots between five thousand square feet and one-quarter acre (ten thousand eight hundred ninety square feet) in size are allowed up to two miniature goats. Lots between one-quarter acre and one acre are allowed up to four miniature goats. Lots one acre and larger are allowed up to six miniature goats.
c. Four of any combination of ducks or turkeys are allowed on lots at larger than seven thousand five hundred square feet in size.
d. Suitable sanitary enclosures must be provided. The enclosures may not be located within five feet of rear or side property lines. Enclosures are not allowed within fifteen feet of the front property line. Through lots are allowed to have an enclosure within five feet of a property line in one of the front yards; provided, that yard is at the back or side of the structure.
C. The management of livestock under this chapter shall adhere to the required best management practices (BMPs) and other provisions described in the city of Tumwater Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual. In the event the city has determined the agricultural uses cause a detrimental impact to water quality, additional best management practices may be required at the direction of the public works director or designee, including cessation of uses, as necessary to restore water quality and protect public health.
(Ord. O2017-014, Amended, 07/18/2017; Ord. O2010-029, Amended, 06/07/2011; Ord. 607, Added, 01/18/1972)
6.08.020 Running at large.
It is unlawful for any person, persons, firm, association or corporation owning or having control of any animal to permit or suffer any such animals to escape from their control or allow them to be upon premises of another without permission, or on the streets, sidewalks or ways of the city or upon any property not owned, leased or occupied by such person, persons, firm, association or corporation.
(Ord. O2010-029, Amended, 06/07/2011; Ord. 607, Added, 01/18/1972)
6.08.030 Violation – Penalty.
Violations of the provisions of this chapter shall be enforced pursuant to TMC Chapter 1.10.
(Ord. O2010-029, Amended, 06/07/2011; Ord. 607, Added, 01/18/1972. Formerly 6.08.060)
Prior legislation: Ord. O2011-007.