HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5476Amends ORD 4916,
CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.5476
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,AMENDING CHAPTER
6,ANIMALS AND FOWL AT LARGE,OF TITLE VI (POLICE REGULATIONS)OF
ORDINANCE NO.4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF RENTON,WASHINGTON",TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "OFF-LEASH DOG
PARK",AND AMEND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING DOGS AT LARGE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.Section 6-6-4,Definitions,of Chapter 6,Animals and Fowl at
Large,of Title VI (Police Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington",is hereby amended to add a definition for "Off-
Leash Dog Park",to read as follows:
OFF-LEASH DOG PARK:A specifically designated area within the confines of a
City owned public park which allows dogs to run or roam without being leashed,
as long as its owner,handler or custodian is nearby within the park premises.
SECTION II.Subsection A of section 6-6-5,Dogs at Large;Requirement of
Leash or Chain,of Chapter 6,Animals and Fowl at Large,of Title VI (Police Regulations)of
Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington",
is hereby amended to read as follows:
A.It shall be unlawful for any owner or custodian to cause,permit or allow
any dog owned,harbored,controlled or kept by him in the City to roam,run or
stray away from the premises where the same is owned,harbored,controlled or
kept,except that while away from said premises such dog shall at all times be
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controlled by means of a leash or chain not exceeding eight feet (8')in length by
the owner or some duly authorized and competent person,or is at heel of such
owner or custodian,such control to be exercised by such owner or custodian or
other competent authorized person."At heel"shall mean that the dog shall be
immediately at the owner's or custodian's heel;provided,however,that such
leash or chain is not required for any dog when otherwise safely and securely
confined or completely controlled while in or upon any vehicle.Furthermore,
this section shall not apply to dogs which are in special areas designated by the
City as dog training areas and/or designated Off-Leash Parks,and as long as the
regulations of the City,or its authorized representative,with respect to the use
of such areas are complied with and said dogs are under the custody and control
of a competent trainer.A violation of this Subsection shall constitute a civil
infraction punishable by a fine of up to $250,not including costs.
SECTION III.Subsection 8.3 of section 6-6-5,Dogs at Large;Requirement of
Leash or Chain,of Chapter 6,Animals and Fowl at Large,of Title VI (Police Regulations)of
Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington",
is hereby amended to read as follows:
3.To permit any animal,whether licensed or not,to run at large in any
public park,(other than a specifically designated off-leash area of a public park),
public beach,pond,fountain,stream,public playground,school ground or any
other public facility permitting swimming and/or boating activities;provided,
however,that this section shall not prohibit a person from walking or exercising
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a dog in a public area,except on any public beach,pond,stream or similar facility
which permits swimming and/or boating activities,when such dog is on a leash
or otherwise under the immediate control of its owner or custodian and proper
safeguards are taken to protect the public and property from injury or damage
from said dog.The Park Director is hereby authorized and directed to post such
areas as hereinabove set forth.A violation of this Subsection shall constitute a
civil infraction punishable by a fine of up to $250,not including costs.
SECTION IV.Subsection B.5 of section 6-6-5,Dogs at Large;Requirement of
Leash or Chain,of Chapter 6,Animals and Fowl at Large,of Title VI (Police Regulations)of
Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington",
is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.To permit any female dog,whether licensed or not,to run at large
while in heat.A female dog will be prohibited from entering any designated off-
leash area of a public park during the period in which the dog is in heat.A
violation of this Subsection shall constitute a civil infraction punishable by a fine
of up to $250,not including costs.
SECTION V.This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and
thirty (30)days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 20th day of__J_u_1=.y -',2009.
Bonnie I.Walton,City Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 20th day of_-:J-:u:.;.;:l;:.."y'--.,2009.
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Denis Law,Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney
Date of Publication:July 24/2009 (Summary)
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