Noise Ordinances in Lakewood, WA (2026)
4 verified noise ordinances for Lakewood, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Lakewood prohibits noise that disturbs the peace under LMC Chapter 8.36 (Noise Control). Residential quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM weekdays and 10 PM–9 AM weekends. Civil penalty up to $250 for first offense; up to $500 for repeat within 2 years.
Lakewood Quiet Hours & Nighttime Noise Rules
Some RestrictionsConstruction Hours
Construction noise in Lakewood is restricted to weekday hours of 7 AM–10 PM and weekend/holiday hours of 9 AM–10 PM under the LMC Chapter 8.36 noise control provisions (exemptions schedule). Sound from construction must not be audible beyond 50 feet outside of permitted hours.
Lakewood Construction Noise Hours & Limits
Some RestrictionsBarking Dogs
Lakewood prohibits frequent, repetitive, or continuous animal sounds that disturb the peace under LMC Chapter 8.36. Excessive barking is a noise control violation. Complaints are handled by Lakewood Police and/or Pierce County Animal Control.
Lakewood Barking Dog & Animal Noise Rules
Some RestrictionsAircraft Noise
Lakewood has no local aircraft noise ordinance. Aircraft operations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) adjacent to Lakewood are governed by federal law and military authority. FAA regulations apply to all civil aviation.