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. 570 § 1, 1986; Ord. 821 § 1, 1998)
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)
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)
The purpose of this chapter is to protect humans, domestic animals, and property from the likelihood of jeopardy resulting from the discharge of firearms within the city.
(Ord. 1010 § 2, 2007)
For purposes of this chapter "firearm" shall mean a weapon or device from which a projectile or projectiles may be fired by an explosive such as gunpowder.
(Ord. 1010 § 2, 2007)
A. 
The wilful discharge of any firearm within the corporate limits of the city is hereby prohibited due to the likelihood that humans, domestic animals or wildlife will be jeopardized.
B. 
This section shall not apply to law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties; to lawful use of firearms by any person in lawful defense of persons or property; or to personnel of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in the exercise of their official duties, or to authorized permittees of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, whether on public or private lands.
(Ord. 1010 § 2, 2007)
A. 
Each person convicted of a violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor upon first conviction, and upon second or subsequent conviction be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
B. 
Each individual animal unlawfully hunted, taken or possessed on publicly owned open space or park lands in violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 1010 § 2, 2007)