Spokane Valley, WA Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Where leash rule applies
- City parks, trails, open space
- Maximum leash length
- 15 feet
- Off-leash allowed
- Only where posted
- Owner duty
- Control animal, remove feces
- Park violation classification
- Class 3 infraction (§ 6.05.070)
- Citywide at-large authority
- Adopted Spokane County Code Ch. 5.04
Summary
In Spokane Valley's parks, trails, and open spaces, pets can only run off-leash where posted, and even then the leash itself is capped by ordinance. SVMC § 6.05.060(J)(2) requires that "when allowed, pets shall be kept on a leash no greater than 15 feet in length and shall be kept under control at all times."
Pets. 1. All pets are prohibited in designated picnic areas, sport courts, or play areas in any City park or in any building unless permitted by posted notice. 2. When allowed, pets shall be kept on a leash no greater than 15 feet in length and shall be kept under control at all times. 3. Any person whose pet is in any open space, trail, or park area shall be responsible for the conduct of the animal and for removing feces deposited by the animal. 4. No person shall allow his or her pet to bite, disturb, or harass any facility users, wildlife, or other pets.
Full Breakdown
060(J) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code sets four pet rules for City parks and facilities. " Fourth, owners cannot let a pet "bite, disturb, or harass any facility users, wildlife, or other pets," bark or make continuous noise that disturbs other park users, or damage park vegetation. 070, and the City can also pursue injunctive relief through superior court. 12 of the Spokane County Code shall be construed to refer to the City of Spokane Valley," so the County's at-large restraint standard governs citywide alongside the park-specific rule.
Violations & Fines
Violating the park pet rules in § 6.05.060, including the 15-foot leash cap, is a Class 3 infraction under § 6.05.070, and the City may pursue injunctive remedies through superior court for repeated violations. Outside parks, at-large enforcement runs through the animal control regime the City adopted from Spokane County Code Chapter 5.04 under SVMC § 7.30.010.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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