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Public Health Rules in Walla Walla County, WA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Walla Walla County, Washington.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Walla Walla County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Rodent Control

In unincorporated Walla Walla County, industrial-zoned properties cannot store animal or vegetable waste that draws insects or rodents. Section 17.16.014(D)(2)(f) of the Walla Walla County Code bars liquid and solid wastes that create a health hazard, and forbids waste products visible from eye level at any industrial property line. Community Development enforces this development condition under the zoning code's Title 14.13 enforcement chapter.

Rodent-Attracting Waste Ban, Walla Walla County

Some Restrictions

Walla Walla County Code § 17.16.014(D)(2)(f)

2.Industrial Uses Limits. Industrial uses shall be subject to the following conditions: ... f.Liquid and solid wastes, and storage of animal or vegetable waste which attracts insects or rodents or otherwise creates a health hazard shall be prohibited. No waste products shall be exposed to view from eye level from any property line in an industrial district.

Food Handler Certification

Food workers in unincorporated Walla Walla County must hold a valid food worker card, and the county Department of Community Health charges $10.00 for the card and $5.00 to reprint a lost one under Walla Walla County Code Section 8.32.040(H). The code itself notes the fee is mandated by WAC 246-217-025.

Walla Walla County Food Worker Card Fee

Some Restrictions

Walla Walla County Code § 8.32.040(H)

H.Food worker cards: . ... .1.Food worker cards (fee mandated by WAC 246-217-025) . ... .$10.002.Reprint of lost food worker card . ... .$5.00

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