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...

Towing & Impound Rights

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

Curb Color Rules

Seattle fixes the meaning of curb colors citywide: red is a tow-away zone. Stop, stand, or park in a space signed or...

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...

Illegal Dumping

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

Mandatory Organics Recycling

Seattle's curbside compostable-waste program is mandatory, not optional: SMC 21.36.085.A requires food scraps and...