Yakima, WA Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)

They are domesticated animals kept for pleasure or as a hobby rather than utility, including, but not limited to, fish; birds; dogs, fewer than four; cats, fewer than six; hen chickens (no roosters), fewer than five; and rabbits, fewer than five;

2. Their presence does not create undue noise or odors such as would create a nuisance or diminish the residential nature of the neighborhood;

3. Such animals are properly fed, watered and kept in a humane manner;

4. Any chicken coops, chicken tractors, or rabbit hutches shall be set back ten or more feet from any residence or property line, and five feet from other structures including decks;

5. Hen houses, coops, hutches, and chicken tractors shall be restricted to the backyard area of a residential lot;

6. For chickens and rabbits, adequate fencing shall be installed to contain the animals within the backyard;

7. The other provisions of the YMC for animals are followed.

E. Agricultural Buildings. Where permitted, an agricultural building shall not be used for human habitation, processing, treating or packaging of agricultural products, nor shall it be a place used by the public.

F. Cargo Containers.

1. Not Permitted. Cargo containers shall not be used for storage or other use within the residential zoning districts for more than two consecutive weeks at a time.

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