Large livestock in Federal Way are restricted to Suburban Estate zones and larger rural lots under FWRC 19.195. Minimum acreage per animal required. Most residential zones prohibit livestock.
Federal Way zoning sharply restricts large livestock. Under FWRC 19.195 Suburban Estate zones and rural residential designations, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and similar livestock are permitted subject to minimum lot size and animal density standards. Typical standards require at least one acre per large animal (horse, cow) and 20,000 sq ft for smaller livestock (goats, sheep), though exact ratios depend on zone. Pigs (including pot-belly pigs kept as pets) are specifically regulated and may require zoning review. In standard single-family residential zones (RS 35.0, RS 15.0, RS 9.6, RS 7.2, RS 5.0), large livestock are prohibited entirely. Stables, barns, and manure storage must meet setbacks of 50 to 75 feet from property lines depending on animal count. Manure management is required to prevent runoff into Hylebos Creek, Mill Creek, or the Puget Sound watershed. State law RCW 16.04 covers livestock trespass and RCW 16.24 governs open-range rules (not applicable in Federal Way).
Keeping large livestock in prohibited zones is a zoning violation with fines up to $500 per day until removed. Manure and runoff violations can trigger Department of Ecology action.
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