Renton allows medium and large livestock only on larger lots under RMC 4-4-010, with per-acre density limits, barn setbacks, and bans on residential feedlots and slaughter.
Renton Municipal Code 4-4-010 establishes tiered rules for animal keeping based on lot size and zone. Small livestock (chickens, ducks, rabbits) are allowed in most residential zones. Medium livestock (goats, sheep, miniature equines) typically require a lot of at least one acre and are limited to a specified count per acre. Large livestock (cattle, horses, llamas, alpacas) require even larger lots, usually two acres or more, and are counted under a per-acre animal unit system. Barns, stables, and manure storage must be set back 50 feet or more from adjacent residences and surface waters, including the Cedar River and May Creek. Slaughter of animals on residential lots is prohibited. Commercial feedlots and intensive animal agriculture are not permitted in residential zones. Permit or license from the city may be required for larger animal keeping operations, and best management practices for waste, odor, and water quality are enforced.
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