Rules for ZIP Code 98003
Federal Way, WA · King County
124 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 98003 is governed by the city of Federal Way, WA, home to about 93% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Federal Way's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 98003 based on Federal Way ordinances.
Solar Energy
1 ruleHome Business
3 rulesRental Property Rules
3 rulesFire Regulations
3 rules- Smoke DetectorsHeavy
- FireworksHeavy
- Propane StorageSome
Cannabis Regulations
1 rule- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
Gambling & Gaming
1 ruleHotels & Lodging
1 ruleLocal Taxes & Fees
1 ruleProperty Maintenance
3 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Environmental Rules
5 rules- Erosion ControlSome
- Boat Dock PermitsSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
Public Conduct
6 rules- Loitering RulesSignificant
- Public Marijuana UseSome
- Public UrinationSome
- Public Alcohol UseSome
- Skateboarding RulesSome
Code Violation Reporting
1 ruleOutdoor Lighting
1 ruleNoise from Specific Sources
2 rulesNoise Ordinances
5 rulesMobility & Curb Rules
3 rules- Red-Light CamerasSome
- E-Bike ClassesLight
- Bike Lane RulesLight
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesParking Rules
8 rulesAnimal Ordinances
12 rules- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Pet Store RulesSome
- Cat RulesSome
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterLight
- Pet Groomer RulesSome
Business Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Towing CompaniesSome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
Trash & Recycling
9 rules- Yard Waste CollectionSome
- Pickup Rules & SchedulesSome
- Illegal DumpingSignificant
- Recycling RequirementsSome
- Collection ScheduleSome
Special Events & Permits
5 rules- Block Party PermitsSome
- Park Event PermitsSome
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésLight
- Street Fair RulesSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
1 ruleGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleSign Regulations
5 rules- Garage Sale SignsSome
- Window SignsLight
- Freeway-Facing SignsSome
- Political SignsLight
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
Landscaping Rules
3 rules- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- CompostingLight
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Drone Rules
1 rule- Park Drone RestrictionsSignificant
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Accessory Structures
3 rules- ADU Impact FeesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSignificant
- ADU RulesSome
Tree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesBuilding Safety
5 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesInvasive Plant Rules
2 rules- Tree-of-Heaven RemovalSome
- Prohibited SpeciesSignificant
Fence Regulations
3 rules- Retaining WallsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Height LimitsSome
Right to Farm
1 ruleHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Privacy & Surveillance
1 rule- Recording & Consent LawsSignificant
HOA Rules
2 rulesShort-Term Rentals
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