This Development Code is a principal tool for implementing the goals and policies of the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to the mandated provisions of the Growth Management Act of 1990, Chapter 58.17 RCW, Subdivision Act, State Environmental Policy Act, and other applicable state and local requirements. All development within the City incorporated boundary – and the urban growth area – shall be consistent with Lakewood’s Comprehensive Plan.

The subdivision provisions of this Development Code are intended to supplement and implement Chapter 58.17 RCW and LMC Title 17, Subdivisions. If the provisions of this Development Code conflict with any provision of Chapter 58.17 RCW, the RCW shall prevail.

With the exception of discretionary permits as regulated in Chapter 18A.30 LMC, no land shall be subdivided or developed for any purpose which is not in conformance with the City of Lakewood Comprehensive Plan as well as any zoning ordinance or other applicable provisions of the Lakewood Municipal Code. [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]