Animal Ordinances in Spokane Valley, WA (2026)
2 verified animal ordinances for Spokane Valley, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Spokane Valley allows backyard chickens under SVMC 19.65.020. A maximum of one chicken may be kept per 2,000 square feet of lot, up to 25 birds; roosters are not permitted. Larger poultry and livestock generally require a lot of at least one gross acre, with setbacks for animal structures.
Spokane Valley Chickens & Livestock Rules
Some RestrictionsDog Leash Laws
Spokane Valley adopts Spokane County's animal code (SCC Chapter 5.04) by reference under Chapter 7.30 SVMC, enforced by SCRAPS. Dogs may not run at large; owners may walk a dog in public only on a leash, tether or chain not exceeding eight feet in length. City parks require pets to be leashed.