Public Health Rules in Lakewood, WA (2026)
1 verified public health rules for Lakewood, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Lakewood, Washington's public nuisance code targets conditions that harbor rats and other pests: debris piles, gnaw-prone garbage cans, and tall grass or blackberry vines are all declared nuisances under LMC 8.16.010. LMC 8.16.020 separately requires every dwelling's occupant to keep the yard free of uncut grass, weeds and debris specifically to prevent rodent, insect or pest infestation.
Lakewood WA Rodent & Pest Nuisance Rules
Some RestrictionsLMC § 8.16.010(E), (J), (N), (O)
The following specific acts, omissions, places, conditions and things are declared to be nuisances: ... ... E. Trash, litter, rags, debris, accumulations of empty barrels, boxes, crates, packing cases, mattresses, bedding, furniture and appliances, excelsior, packing hay, straw, or other packing material, lumber or construction material not neatly piled, scrap iron, and other metal not neatly p...
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