Invasive Plant Rules in Lakewood, WA (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Lakewood, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Prohibited Species
Along American Lake, Gravelly Lake, Lake Steilacoom and Lakewood's other shoreline waterbodies, the Shoreline Master Program lets property owners remove state-listed noxious weeds without a shoreline permit, but only by hand or small equipment, following city best-management practices, with native vegetation promptly replanted where the ground is disturbed.
Lakewood, WA Noxious Weed Removal in Shoreline Areas
Some RestrictionsLMC 16.10.030(B)(8)(c)(i)(A)
i. Clearing and grading activities and related alteration of the natural landscape within shoreline jurisdiction shall only be allowed in association with a permitted shoreline use, activity or development, with limited exceptions as set forth below: ... (A) Removal of noxious weeds as listed by the state in Chapter 16-750 WAC, provided such activity shall be conducted in a manner consistent wi...
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