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Right to Farm in Lacey, WA (2026)

1 verified right to farm rules for Lacey, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Agricultural Zoning Protection

In the City of Lacey, Washington, urban agriculture is an accessory use on single-family lots, with multifamily lots allowed only under written owner approval and a director determination. Commercial urban farms are limited to farming that existed when Lacey's first GMA Plan was adopted, mostly zoned Open Space Institutional, under Lacey Municipal Code § 16.21.015.

Lacey WA Urban Agriculture Zoning Rules

Some Restrictions

Lacey Municipal Code § 16.21.015

A. Urban agriculture activities are described and permitted according to expected compatibility with other urban uses. It is expected that urban agricultural uses will be located on a single-family residential lot with space to adequately accommodate the use. However, a multifamily lot may accommodate an urban agricultural activity if all of the following requirements are satisfied: ... (5) Com...

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