Tacoma adopted a Climate Action Plan in 2021 with a citywide goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, an 80 percent reduction by 2030, and a Climate Justice lens for frontline neighborhoods.
Resolution 40733 adopted the 2021 Climate Action Plan, which sets sector targets across buildings, transportation, materials, and natural systems. Tacoma Public Utilities, which is publicly owned, supplies most local power from low-carbon hydro and is a key partner. The plan integrates with the Washington Clean Energy Transformation Act requiring 100 percent clean electricity by 2045. A Climate Justice framework prioritizes investment in South Tacoma, Eastside, and Hilltop neighborhoods historically burdened by industrial pollution from the Tacoma Smelter Plume and Port operations. Annual reporting is required.
The plan itself is policy, not a directly enforceable rule, but related building energy and emissions ordinances do carry compliance penalties.
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Tacoma allows residential lawn ornaments and yard art without permits provided they do not exceed the 15-foot accessory-structure height limit in TMC 13.06 a...
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Tacoma does not regulate residential inflatable holiday decorations by size or type. The Noise Code (TMC 8.122) applies to continuously running blower motors...
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Tacoma has no ordinance restricting when residents may put up or take down holiday lights. The general Noise Ordinance at TMC 8.122 applies to any amplified ...
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Built-in outdoor kitchens in Tacoma require building permits from Planning and Development Services (PDS) when they include new electrical, plumbing, gas pip...
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Backyard wood and pellet smokers in Tacoma single-family yards are permitted but subject to Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) Regulation I, Section 9.11, ...
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Tacoma adopts the International Fire Code through TMC Title 3 (Fire Prevention) as Tacoma Fire Code. IFC Section 308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking devices...
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