Barking dog rules in Redmond, WA — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Redmond treats habitual barking as a public nuisance under RMC 6.32 and King County Code Title 11. Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) investigates complaints and issues citations.
Redmond contracts with Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) for animal control. Under King County Code Title 11 and RMC Chapter 6.32, it is unlawful for any owner to allow a dog to disturb residents through habitual or protracted barking, howling, yelping, or whining. The typical threshold is barking that is clearly audible across a property boundary and continues for 15 consecutive minutes or intermittently over a 30-minute period. Complaints are filed online with RASKC at kingcounty.gov/animalservices, and the complainant is usually asked to maintain a barking log with dates, times, and durations. RASKC typically issues a warning letter for a first complaint. If barking continues, a formal notice of violation is issued, followed by civil citations. Chronic cases may result in a nuisance animal designation under King County Code 11.04, which can require muzzling, soundproof kenneling, or forfeiture.
First complaint: written warning. Second complaint: civil penalty around $50. Continued: escalating fines up to $500 and possible nuisance animal designation.
Redmond, WA
Redmond generally allows overnight residential street parking within the 72-hour continuous-parking limit. Downtown time zones, snow events, and posted no-pa...
Redmond, WA
Redmond restricts on-street RV and boat parking to 72 hours and regulates driveway storage under RMC Title 21. Many zones limit the number of recreational ve...
Redmond, WA
Redmond regulates driveway width, surfacing, and apron construction under RMC Title 21 and Public Works standards. Residential driveways are typically 10-24 ...
Redmond, WA
Standard residential fences up to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 4 feet in front yards do not require a building permit in Redmond. Permits are needed for...
Redmond, WA
Redmond has no city ordinance mandating cost-sharing between neighbors for boundary fences. Washington RCW 16.60 addresses spite fences and agricultural boun...
Redmond, WA
Redmond fences must meet RMC 21.54 standards on height, setback, sight triangle, and material. Finished side typically faces neighbor, posts set below frost ...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in King County.
See how other cities in King County handle barking dogs.
See how Redmond's barking dogs rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.