Dogs in Renton must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet when off the owner's property under RMC 6-6 and KCC 11.04.030, with off-leash allowed only at designated dog parks.
Renton Municipal Code Title 6 incorporates the King County animal control code, including the leash and running-at-large provisions in KCC 11.04.030. When a dog is on public property or on the private property of another without permission, it must be under the physical control of a person using a leash not exceeding eight feet in length. Unleashed dogs in public places are cited as at-large and may be impounded. Designated off-leash dog parks such as Cedar River Off Leash Dog Park allow dogs to run free within fenced boundaries as long as the owner maintains voice or sight control and cleans up waste. Dog owners are responsible for picking up and properly disposing of waste in public places and on others' property; failure to clean up is a separate civil infraction. Dogs at city parks, trails, and the Lake Washington Boulevard corridor must remain leashed at all times outside designated off-leash areas.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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