Vancouver allows hens, ducks, geese, rabbits, and similar domestic animals in all zoning districts for hobby use with no minimum lot size. Roosters, turkeys, and peacocks are prohibited. Coops must be located in the rear yard.
VMC 20.895.050 permits the keeping of chickens, ducks, geese, domesticated hare or rabbit, and similar animals city-wide with no minimum lot size requirement. No turkeys, peacocks, or roosters are allowed. Barns, sheds, and shelters must be located in the rear yard and meet the same side and rear yard setbacks as the primary residence; doorways must face away from neighboring properties. Animals must be confined so they cannot intrude on adjacent property. Commercial keeping of animals is prohibited. Regulations are enforced alongside VMC 8.20 (Nuisances) and VMC 8.24 (Animals).
Violations enforced under VMC 8.20 (Nuisances) and VMC 8.24 (Animals); code compliance officers may issue notices of violation and civil penalties.
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Vancouver prohibits leaving any vehicle parked on a public street for more than 24 consecutive hours. Officers attach a notification sticker; if the vehicle ...
Vancouver, WA
Vancouver's Municipal Code Chapter 20.912 governs all fences, walls, and retaining walls citywide. Residential fences have tiered height limits by yard locat...
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Vancouver's Land Use and Development Code (VMC Chapter 20.925) encourages but does not universally mandate native plants. For development projects, native an...
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Vancouver allows residential lawn ornaments and yard art without permits provided they do not exceed the 8-foot residential accessory-structure height standa...
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