Contents of Lakewood Municipal Code

Title 1 General Provisions
- Ch. 1.04 Codification
- Ch. 1.08 Duty of Enforcement
- Ch. 1.12 City Holidays
- Ch. 1.16 City Hall Office Hours
- Ch. 1.20 City Logo and Seal
- Ch. 1.24 Public Disclosure
- Ch. 1.28 Indemnification
- Ch. 1.29 Initiative and Referendum
- Ch. 1.32 Code of Ethics
- Ch. 1.36 Hearing Examiner System
- Ch. 1.38 Procedures for Quasi-Judicial Hearings
- Ch. 1.40 City Manager Code Responsibilities
- Ch. 1.42 Contracting Requirements – Lawful Hiring Compliance
- Ch. 1.44 General Penalties
- Ch. 1.48 Classification of Infractions
- Ch. 1.51 Acceptance of Donations
Title 2 Administration and Personnel
- Ch. 2.08 City Manager
- Ch. 2.10 Civil Service Commission
- Ch. 2.11 Independent Salary Commission
- Ch. 2.14 Lakewood Police Department
- Ch. 2.16 Municipal Court
- Ch. 2.22 Public Safety Advisory Committee
- Ch. 2.26 Community Services Advisory Board
- Ch. 2.32 Work Crew Program
- Ch. 2.36 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- Ch. 2.38 Lakewood’s Promise Advisory Board
- Ch. 2.48 Protection and Preservation of Landmarks
- Ch. 2.66 Lakewood Arts Commission
- Ch. 2.67 Ad Hoc Committees
- Ch. 2.68 Annual Work Plans for Community Boards, Commissions and Ad Hoc Committees
- Ch. 2.90 Planning Commission
Title 3 Revenue and Finance
- Ch. 3.09 City Funds
- Ch. 3.20 Fees for Services
- Ch. 3.21 Collection of Franchise Fees
- Ch. 3.22 Nonpayment – Outstanding Accounts Receivable
- Ch. 3.24 Sales Tax
- Ch. 3.25 Sales and Use Tax – Credit against Prior Tax
- Ch. 3.28 Real Estate Excise Tax
- Ch. 3.30 Second One-Quarter Percent Real Estate Excise Tax
- Ch. 3.32 Leasehold Excise Tax
- Ch. 3.34 Gambling Tax
- Ch. 3.36 Lodging Tax
- Ch. 3.38 Surface Water Management
- Ch. 3.39 Lake Management Districts
- Ch. 3.40 Imprest Funds
- Ch. 3.44 Admissions Tax
- Ch. 3.48 Indigent Defense Services Application Fee
- Ch. 3.52 Utility Tax
- Ch. 3.54 Brokered Natural Gas Use Tax
- Ch. 3.56 Crime Prevention Funding
- Ch. 3.64 Property Tax Exemptions for Multifamily Housing
- Ch. 3.70 Emergency Response Costs
- Ch. 3.80 Construction and Land Development Financial Guarantees
Title 4 Reserved
Title 5 Business Licenses and Regulations
- Ch. 5.02 Business License Required for All Businesses
- Ch. 5.12 Pawnshops, Secondhand, Antique, Junk and/or Salvage Dealers, Transient Traders in Secondhand Property, Private Sales and Flea Markets
- Ch. 5.16 Adult Cabarets
- Ch. 5.20 Panorams, Previews, Picture Arcades and Peep Shows
- Ch. 5.32 Public Dances, Cabarets, Dance Halls and Teenager Dances
- Ch. 5.35 Massage Businesses
- Ch. 5.56 Solicitors and Peddlers
- Ch. 5.60 Rental Housing Licensing
Title 6 Animals
- Ch. 6.02 Animal Control – General Provisions
- Ch. 6.04 Animal Control
- Ch. 6.06 Licensing of Dogs and Cats
- Ch. 6.10 Potentially Dangerous and Dangerous Dogs
- Ch. 6.14 Exotic Animals
Title 7 Reserved
Title 8 Health and Safety
- Ch. 8.16 Public Nuisances
- Ch. 8.18 Activities That Are Not Deemed Public Nuisances
- Ch. 8.22 Graffiti
- Ch. 8.26 Junk and Nuisance Vehicles
- Ch. 8.32 Litter Control
- Ch. 8.36 Noise Control
- Ch. 8.40 Property Maintenance
- Ch. 8.44 Smoking in Public Places
- Ch. 8.52 Vegetation
- Ch. 8.60 Watercraft Regulations
- Ch. 8.68 Fireworks
- Ch. 8.76 Park Code
- Ch. 8.80 Emergency Management
- Ch. 8.90 Abandoned Shopping Carts
Title 9 Criminal Code
- Ch. 9.01 Preliminary Article
- Ch. 9.02 Adoption of RCW Sections Not Specifically Set Forth
- Ch. 9.03 Adoption of Specific RCW Sections
- Ch. 9.04 Aggressive Begging
- Ch. 9.05 Charitable Solicitations
- Ch. 9.06 Controlled Substances
- Ch. 9.07 Police Dogs
- Ch. 9.08 Public Disturbance
- Ch. 9.09 Public Indecency, Prostitution, Sex Crimes
- Ch. 9.10 Trespassing on School Property
- Ch. 9.11 Loitering
- Ch. 9.12 Miscellaneous Crimes
- Ch. 9.13 Security Alarms
- Ch. 9.14 Firearms, Dangerous Weapons, Explosives
Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic
- Ch. 10.04 Model Traffic Ordinance
- Ch. 10.12 Speed Limits
- Ch. 10.16 Miscellaneous Traffic Violations
- Ch. 10.22 Bicycle Helmets
- Ch. 10.24 Traffic Congestion Areas – Cruising
- Ch. 10.28 Impoundment of Vehicles Driven by Drivers with Suspended Licenses
Title 11 Reserved
Title 12 Public Works
- Ch. 12.01 Administration
- Ch. 12.02 Organization and Enforcement
- Ch. 12.03 Standard Specifications, Guidelines, and Regulations
- Ch. 12.04 Permits
- Ch. 12.05 Procedures
- Ch. 12.06 Project Closeout
- Ch. 12.07 Right-of-Way
- Ch. 12.08 Use of Streets and Right-of-Way – Parades, Motorcades, Runs and Assemblies
- Ch. 12.09 Transportation Facilities
- Ch. 12.10 Site Development Provisions
- Ch. 12.11 Storm Water Management
- Ch. 12.12 Street and Alley Vacation Procedures
- Ch. 12.13 Commute Trip Reduction
- Ch. 12.14 Definitions and Abbreviations
- Ch. 12.15 Sanitary Sewer Connection
- Ch. 12.16 Transportation Benefit District
- Ch. 12.17 Local Improvement Districts
- Ch. 12.18 Complete Streets Policy
- Ch. 12.19 Cluster-Style Mailboxes
- Ch. 12.20 Locally Sourced Compost Materials
Title 13 Public Utilities
- Ch. 13.06 Garbage Collection Services
Title 14 Environmental Protection
- Ch. 14.02 Environmental Rules and Procedures
- Ch. 14.142 Critical Areas and Natural Resource Lands Authority, Intent, and General Provisions
- Ch. 14.146 Geologically Hazardous Areas
- Ch. 14.150 Aquifer Recharge Areas
- Ch. 14.154 Fish and Wildlife Habitat Areas
- Ch. 14.158 Flood Hazard Areas
- Ch. 14.162 Wetlands Areas
- Ch. 14.165 Definitions
Title 15 Buildings and Construction
- Ch. 15.05 Adoption of International Codes
- Ch. 15.25 Electrical Code
Title 16 Reserved
Title 17 Subdivisions
- Ch. 17.02 General Provisions
- Ch. 17.04 Legal Lots
- Ch. 17.06 Preliminary Plat Procedure – General
- Ch. 17.10 Preliminary Plat Procedure – Filing Procedure
- Ch. 17.14 Preliminary Plat Procedure – Review Procedure
- Ch. 17.16 Final Plats – Review Procedure
- Ch. 17.17 Plat Alterations
- Ch. 17.18 Improvements
- Ch. 17.22 Short Subdivisions
- Ch. 17.26 Private Street Plats
- Ch. 17.30 Binding Site Plan
- Ch. 17.34 Residential Condominium Binding Site Plan Review Process
- Ch. 17.38 Boundary Line Adjustments
- Ch. 17.42 Miscellaneous, Review, Penalties and Severability
Title 18A Land Use and Development Code
- Ch. 18A.10 Basic Provisions
- Ch. 18A.20 Administration
- Ch. 18A.30 Discretionary Permits
- Ch. 18A.40 Land Uses and Interpretation Tables
- Ch. 18A.50 Overlay Districts
- Ch. 18A.60 Site Planning and General Development Standards
- Ch. 18A.70 Community Design, Landscaping, and Tree Preservation
- Ch. 18A.80 Parking
- Ch. 18A.90 Housing Incentives Program
- Ch. 18A.95 Wireless Service Facilities
- Ch. 18A.100 Signs
Title 18B Downtown Development Code
- Ch. 18B.100 Downtown District
- Ch. 18B.200 Land Use and Zoning
- Ch. 18B.300 Streets and Blocks
- Ch. 18B.400 Site Design, Buildings, and Frontage
- Ch. 18B.500 Landscaping, Open Space, and Green Infrastructure
- Ch. 18B.600 Parking
- Ch. 18B.700 Administration
Title 18C Station District Development Code
- Ch. 18C.100 Station District
- Ch. 18C.200 Land Use and Zoning
- Ch. 18C.300 Streets and Blocks
- Ch. 18C.400 Site Design, Buildings, and Frontage
- Ch. 18C.500 Landscape, Open Space, and Green Infrastructure
- Ch. 18C.600 Parking
- Ch. 18C.700 Administration
Title 18D Tillicum Development Code (Reserved)
Tables
- Statutory References
- State Code Citation Table
- Resolution Table
- Ordinance Table