Animal Ordinances in Kent, WA (2026)

Kent City Code § 15.08.070(C), (D)

C. Domesticated fowl. Up to three (3) domesticated fowl may be kept on any lot that is at least five thousand (5,000) square feet, subject to the provisions of Ch. 8.03 KCC. One (1) additional domesticated fowl is permitted for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of land in excess of the minimum five thousand (5,000) square foot threshold. In no case shall a coop or other accessory structure ...

Kent City Code § 8.03.040

A. Leash required. It is unlawful for the owner of any dog to cause, permit, or allow such dog to roam, run, stray, or to be away from the premises of such owner and to be on any public place, or on any public property, or on the private property of another, unless such dog, while away from the premises of the owner, is controlled by a leash, cord, or chain held or otherwise secured by the owne...

KCC 15.08.070(E)

E. Beekeeping. Beekeeping is permitted as an accessory use, when registered with the State Department of Agriculture; provided, that: 1. No more than four (4) hives, each with only one (1) swarm, shall be kept on lots of less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet. 2. Hives shall not be located within twenty-five (25) feet of any property line except when situated eight (8) feet or more above t...

Kent City Code § 8.03.020(A)(5), (B)

A. Chapters adopted. The following chapters of the King County Code, as currently enacted or hereafter amended or recodified, are adopted by reference for enforcement and application within the city of Kent and shall be given the same force and effect as if set forth herein in full: ... 5. King County Code, Chapter 11.28, entitled "Exotic Animals" ... B. Agency references. Unless the context re...

KCC 15.08.070(A)

A. Small domesticated animals. Up to three (3) small domesticated animals may be kept accessory to each business establishment or dwelling unit on a lot, except as follows: 1. In no case is more than one (1) miniature potbelly pig allowed per business establishment or dwelling unit. 2. More than three (3) small domesticated animals are permitted on lots of at least twenty thousand (20,000) squa...

RCW 16.52.360 (adopted by KCC 9.02.100)

(1) Except as provided in this section, a retail pet store may not sell or offer for sale any dog or cat. (2) A retail pet store that sold or offered for sale any dog prior to July 25, 2021, may sell or offer for sale a dog only if the retail pet store meets the following requirements: (a) Any dog sold or offered for sale must be sold or offered for sale only at the address identified on the re...

Kent City Code § 8.03.060

A. Zoning compliance. The applicant for an original animal shelter, kennel, grooming parlor, cattery, hobby kennel, or pet shop license shall, prior to issuance of such license, present to the animal control authority any required zoning permit from the city planning department. B. Health inspection. Before an animal shelter, kennel, grooming parlor, cattery, hobby kennel, or pet shop license m...

Kent City Code § 15.04.100(8)

8. Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals when located no closer than 150 feet to any residential use, provided the animals are housed indoors, with no outside runs, and the building is soundproofed. Soundproofing must be designed by competent acoustical engineers.

KCC 4.01.030(B)

No person shall, in any manner, tease, annoy, disturb, molest, catch, injure, kill, or throw any stone or missile of any kind at or strike with any stick or weapon any animal, bird, or fowl. No person shall fish on the park properties except at areas designated by the parks and recreation department. No person shall feed any fowl in the park except in designated areas.