Ordinance 4325ORDINANCE NO. 4325
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.05 ECC (ANIMAL CONTROL) TO
UPDATE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO
REQUIREMENTS FOR DANGEROUS DOGS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DA TE.
WHEREAS, the City has, under Edmonds City Code (ECC) Section 5.05.122 (Animal
Control, Dangerous Dogs), adopted certain requirements relating to the keeping of dangerous dogs in
the City of Edmonds; and
WHEREAS, the Edmonds Police Department is taking over processing certain elements
of dangerous dog applications from the City Clerk's Office; and
WHEREAS, the ECC currently directs applicants to the City Clerk's Office to obtain
applications and contains minor typographical errors; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion, the City Council has determined it to be
appropriate to amend ECC 5.05.122 to update certain dangerous dog provisions to provide accurate
information to the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. ECC 5.05 .122, Subsection F, is hereby amended to read as follows (new
text shown in underline; deleted text shown in s trilee tl=tro~gl~):
5.05.122 Dangerous dogs.
The provisions of this section apply to the extent they are not inconsistent with the
provisions of Chapter 16.08 RCW.
A. Declaration. Upon declaration by the animal control authority that a dog is a dangerous
dog as defined in ECC 5.05.0 I 0, the owner shall be served with a dangerous dog
declaration.
B . Declaration -Final Determination Unless Appealed . The service of a dangerous dog
declaration shall , unless timely appealed , be a final determination that the dog is a dangerous
dog.
C. Notice -Contents of Dangerous Dog Declaration. A dangerous dog declaration shall
contain:
1. The name and address, if known, of the owner of the animal;
2. The license number, if available, and description of the animal or dog;
3. A statement that the animal control authority has found the animal to be a dangerous
dog as defined in ECC 5.05.010 and a concise description explaining why the
declaration has been made;
4. A statement that service of the dangerous dog declaration is a final determination
unless appealed and that an appeal must be filed within five days of service of the
dangerous dog declaration;
5. A copy ofECC 5.05.123 regarding appeal procedures;
6. A copy ofECC 5 .05.124 regarding disposition of seized and removed animals.
D. Notice -Service. Service of the dangerous dog declaration upon the owner of the animal
may be made either by personal service to the owner, by posting such notice at the residence
of the owner or by certified mail to the last known address of the owner.
E. Appeal. Appeals shall be heard by the judge of the Edmonds municipal court and
conducted in accordance with ECC 5.05.123.
F. Requirements for Dangerous Dogs. Strict compliance with each of the following
conditions is required to keep a dangerous dog in the city of Edmonds:
I. In addition to any license required under the provisions of this chapter, all dog owners
who are required to obtain a certificate of registration, pursuant to the dangerous dog
provisions of Chapter 16.08 RCW, must obtain a city of Edmonds dangerous dog
certificate of registration. The applicant shall apply for such certificate upon forms
supplied by the Edmonds Police Department city clerk and pay an annual fee of
$100.00, which shall not be prorated for any part of a year. A copy of a valid certificate
of registration issued pursuant to Chapter 16.08 RCW shall be attached to the
application. The city of Edmonds dangerous dog certificate of registration shall be
issued upon completing the requirements of this section.
2. The owner of .1! dangerous dog shall provide for proper enclosure of a the dangerous
dog. A dangerous dog may not be outside of the dwelling of the owner or outside of a
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proper enclosure of a dangerous dog unless muzzled and restrained by a substantial
chain or leash and under the control of a responsible person. The muzzle shall be made
in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog nor interfere with its vision or
respiration but shall prevent it from biting any person or animal.
3. The owner of a dangerous dog shall secure liability insurance coverage or a surety
bond as required by Chapter 16.08 RCW .
4. The owner of a dangerous dog shall be required to post the premises with a clearly
visible warning sign that there is a dangerous dog on the property. In addition, the owner
shall conspicuously display a sign with a warning symbol that informs children of the
presence of a dangerous dog .
G. Failure to Comply with Dangerous Dog Requirements. Any dangerous dog shall be
seized and removed by animal control officer if:
I. The dog is not validly registered under this chapter and Chapter 16.08 RCW;
2. The owner does not secure liability insurance coverage or a surety bond as required
by Chapter 16.08 RCW;
3. The dog is not maintained in a proper enclosure;
4. The dog is outside of the dwelling of the owner or outside of a proper enclosure and
not muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under the control of a
responsible person; or
5. The owner has failed to post the property with warning signs as required .
H. Penalty. Failing to comply with any dangerous dog requirement is a gross misdemeanor.
A dangerous dog seized and removed in violation of dangerous dog requirements shall not
be released during investigation of or prosecution for failure to comply with dangerous dog
requirements. Any person convicted of failing to comply with dangerous dog requirements
shall make restitution to the city of Edmonds for all costs incurred in boarding and
disposition of such dog and shall forfeit any interest in such dog.
I. The provisions of this section shall not apply to dogs used by law enforcement officials for
police work.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
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invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section,
sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifi-
cally delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take effect five (5)
days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
JEFFT~ -
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL :
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DA TE:
ORDINANCE NO.
APPROVED :
October 13, 2023
October 17, 2023
October 20, 2023
October 25, 2023
4325
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 4325
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 17 th day of October, 2023, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. 4325. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as
follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.05 ECC (ANIMAL CONTROL) TO
UPDATE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS
FOR DANGEROUS DOGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DA TE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DA TED this 17rn day of October, 2023.
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Linda Phillips
Notary Public
State of Washington
My Appointment Expires 8/29/2025
Commission Numbe:r 4.t 17
Classified Proof
ORDINANCE SM'AMARY
of tho CHy ol Edn,on . Washinglon
On lh• 171h Day of October 2023 . lh• c;iy Couru:•I of lllft Clly cf
Edmonds. pM,ed l hfl ro uowlng Ordin.,nco~. lho summar1•• of said
ord1n•nces consisting J~~ ... :u1~i~1 •i to •ows .
AN ORo1NANcE oF t11E c1W oF EDMONDs.
WASH INGTON . AMENDING CHAPTER 5 .05 ECC (AN IMA L
CONTROL) TO UPDATE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING
TO REOUIRl:MENTS FOR DANGEROUS DOGS:
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: ANO SETT ING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE .
ORDINANCE NO •326
AN ORDINANCE OF ll-11: CtTY OF EDMONDS .
WASHINGTON . AMENOlNG CHAPTER 5,01 ECC (PUBLIC
SAFElY Al)ID MORALS , PREL II.IINARY ARTICLE) TO
ADOPT BY REFERENCE RCW ~94A .835: PROVI DING FOR
SEVERABlLITY; AND SETTING Aloi EFFECTIVE DATE.
ORDINANCE NO. 4327
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS .
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING SEC"\"tON 5.36 .045 ECOC
ENTITLED "VEH ICLE TRE SPAss·: PROVIDING FOR
SE\/ERABILITY; P,ND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. g~egL~~~.7~~,-•Jf~~~r, 2023.
Published: October 20, 2023 . EDHg86014
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