Seattle, WA Local Rules

Exotic Pets

Seattle makes it unlawful to procure or keep an exotic animal under SMC 9.25.053, a category SMC 9.25.020(M) defines...

Pet Groomer Rules

Seattle land use law lets a pet grooming center board animals, but SMC 23.47A.039 caps boarding space at 30 percent...

Childcare Center Rules

Childcare facilities in Seattle must hold a Washington DCYF license under WAC 110-300 and meet Seattle Building Code...

Scaffold & Sidewalk Shed

Seattle requires permits for scaffolding erected on public rights-of-way through the Seattle Department of...

Towing & Impound Rights

Washington pegs most private impound rates to a percentage of the State Patrol's negotiated contract rate, but...

RV & Boat Parking

Seattle forbids parking a detached trailer or camper, including boat and RV trailers, on any street or alley. SMC...

Illegal Dumping

Dumping solid waste anywhere in Seattle without authorization is unlawful under SMC 21.36.420. Anything over 1 cubic...

Recycling Rules

Every commercial establishment in Seattle, including self-haulers, must separate paper, cardboard, glass and plastic...