Lakewood operates a stormwater utility and must comply with the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit under Washington DOE. Stormwater management regulated under LMC and Pierce County stormwater requirements. Development must comply with Pierce County Stormwater Management and Site Development Manual.
Lakewood's stormwater management ordinance requires new construction and significant property modifications in city limits to manage stormwater runoff on-site. Development must not increase the volume or rate of runoff leaving the property beyond pre-development levels. Grading, filling, and paving that alter natural drainage patterns require drainage plans reviewed by the public works department. Residents may not redirect stormwater onto neighboring properties, into roadway ditches beyond capacity, or into sanitary sewers. Best management practices (BMPs) including rain gardens, permeable pavement, and retention basins may be required. The maritime to continental climate and salmon habitat protection patterns influence local stormwater management requirements.
Unauthorized drainage alterations receive correction notices with 30-60 day deadlines. Non-compliance fines range from $200–$2,000 per day. Development projects face stop-work orders for stormwater violations.
Lakewood, WA
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 weeke...
Lakewood, WA
Lakewood has no local aircraft noise ordinance. Aircraft operations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) adjacent to Lakewood are governed by federal law and m...
Lakewood, WA
Lakewood prohibits frequent, repetitive, or continuous animal sounds that disturb the peace under LMC Chapter 8.36. Excessive barking is a noise control viol...
Lakewood, WA
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 ...
Lakewood, WA
Abandoned vehicles in Lakewood are subject to code enforcement as a nuisance. Lakewood Police Department handles abandoned vehicle reports for public streets...
Lakewood, WA
Lakewood street parking is governed by city traffic codes consistent with Washington State law. Standard rules apply regarding curb distance, fire hydrant cl...
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