King County does not regulate coyotes directly; the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife handles non-domestic wildlife under RCW Title 77, while RASKC and KCSO respond only to immediate public-safety threats from coyotes.
Coyotes are classified as wildlife under RCW Title 77 and managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), not King County. KCC Title 11 applies to domestic animals only. Residents experiencing coyote conflicts should contact WDFW's regional office; Regional Animal Services of King County does not capture or relocate coyotes. KCSO or local police respond if a coyote poses an imminent threat to people. Feeding wildlife (including coyotes) is separately addressed under King County animal regulations and discouraged because it habituates predators near homes in unincorporated and rural King County.
Discharging a firearm at coyotes inside city limits or developed county areas violates RCW 77.15 and local discharge laws; trapping requires WDFW permits.
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Auburn, WA
Federal law preempts local aircraft noise. Auburn Municipal Airport follows FAA Part 150 and Sea-Tac overflights are under FAA and Port of Seattle. ACC 8.28 ...
Auburn, WA
Industrial sources into residential zones are capped at 60 dBA day and 50 dBA night under WAC 173-60 via ACC 8.28. The Boeing Auburn plant and Valley warehou...
Auburn, WA
Outdoor concerts and festivals must meet ACC 8.28 limits and often need a special event permit. Downtown Auburn and Les Gove Park events follow a written noi...
Auburn, WA
Auburn applies WAC 173-60 EDNA limits through ACC 8.28. Residential: 55 dBA day, 45 dBA night. Industrial receiving: 60 dBA day, 50 dBA night. Measured at th...
Auburn, WA
Auburn restricts RV, trailer, and boat parking on public streets to 72 hours and sets additional limits on driveway and front-yard storage of recreational ve...
Auburn, WA
Auburn does not impose a citywide overnight parking ban, but enforces the 72-hour rule, signed time-limited zones, and no-parking signs at parks, trailheads,...
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