Beaverton Municipal Code Section 9.08.190 prohibits allowing any animal to roam at large or on a leash exceeding 8 feet. Owners must keep animals under control and immediately remove all solid waste. Washington County requires all dogs to be licensed and on a physical leash of 7 feet or shorter when off the owner's property.
Under BMC Section 9.08.190, it is prohibited to: (1) allow an animal to roam at large or on a leash more than 8 feet in length, (2) fail to keep an animal under control, or (3) fail to immediately remove solid waste left by an animal. BMC Section 5.05.030 states that except for domestic cats, no animal shall be permitted at large — animals at large may be taken into custody. Washington County requires dogs to be on a physical leash of 7 feet or shorter when off the owner's property, controlled by someone strong enough to handle them. All dogs in Washington County must be licensed. Contact Washington County Animal Services: 503-846-7041.
Off-leash: $50 to $200 citation. Failure to clean up: $100 to $500. Unlicensed dog: $50 to $250. At-large: impound fees.
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