Marysville, WA Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Max leash/tether length
- 8 feet citywide
- Park leash length
- 10 feet (§ 6.82.065)
- Enforcement
- Impoundment, § 10.04.150
- Impound fee
- $100, doubles per repeat
Summary
Marysville requires dogs off the owner's property to be on a leash or tether no longer than 8 feet, or otherwise physically controlled, citywide.
"Animal at large" means any animal off the property of its owner, unless restrained by leash, tether or other physical control device not to exceed eight feet in length and under the physical control of a responsible person, whether or not the owner of such animal, or which enters upon the property of another person without authorization of that person.
(4) "City" means city of Marysville.
(5) "Euthanasia" means the putting to death of an animal in a humane manner.
(6) "Exotic, wild or dangerous animal" means any member of the animal kingdom which is not commonly domesticated or which is not common to North America, or which, irrespective of geographic origin, is of a wild or predatory nature, or any domesticated animal which, because of its size, vicious nature or other similar characteristics would constitute a danger to human life or property if not kept, maintained or confined in a safe and secure manner. Incorporated by reference here are the State Game Department regulations, principally the following: WAC 232-12-015, 232-12-030, 232-12-040, 232-12-050, and 232-12-060.
(7) "Fowl"
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4922912; v1 updated 2026-06-08; through 06-08-2026).
Full Breakdown
Marysville Municipal Code § 10.04.020(3) defines an animal as 'at large' unless it is restrained by a leash, tether, or other physical control device not exceeding eight feet, kept under the control of a responsible person, when off the owner's property. Under § 10.04.180, an at-large animal is a public nuisance subject to impoundment, and § 10.04.150 authorizes the animal control officer to impound dogs and cats habitually running at large. City parks separately cap leashes at 10 feet under § 6.82.065.
Violations & Fines
At-large animals may be impounded (§ 10.04.150); redemption requires a $100 impound fee, doubling with repeat impoundments in a year, plus board costs (§ 10.04.090).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a dog off-leash in my own yard violating the law?
Is the park leash rule the same as the citywide rule?
Sources & Official References
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