Rules for ZIP Code 98499
Lakewood, WA Β· Pierce County
133 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 98499 is governed by the city of Lakewood, WA, home to about 99% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Lakewood'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 98499 based on Lakewood ordinances.
Noise Ordinances
8 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
6 rules- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-WaySignificant
- Street Fair RulesSome
- Block Party PermitsLight
- Sidewalk Dining & CafΓ©sSome
Outdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesSome
Public Conduct
6 rules- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Loud Party OrdinanceSome
- Public UrinationSome
- Loitering RulesSome
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
Animal Ordinances
14 rules- Bird ProtectionSome
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- BeekeepingSome
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
Drone Rules
1 rule- Park Drone RestrictionsSignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
1 rule- Car Alarm LimitsSome
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Encampment SanitationSignificant
Fire Regulations
1 rule- FireworksSignificant
Accessory Structures
3 rules- ADU RulesSome
- Garage ConversionsSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Home Business
3 rulesParking Rules
8 rules- RV & Boat ParkingSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
- Street Parking LimitsSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSome
- Overnight ParkingSome
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesTree Protection
3 rules- Protected Tree SpeciesSignificant
- Heritage & Protected TreesSignificant
- Parkway PlantingSome
Landscaping Rules
4 rules- CompostingLight
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Native PlantsFew
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
Property Maintenance
2 rulesPublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Environmental Rules
5 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
7 rules- Tattoo & Body ModificationSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSome
- Secondhand DealersSome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySome
Short-Term Rentals
6 rulesCannabis Regulations
1 rule- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
Historic Preservation
1 ruleBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesFence Regulations
4 rules- Height LimitsSome
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Retaining WallsSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
1 ruleSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
2 rules- Obstruction RulesSignificant
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleSwimming Pools & Spas
1 rule- Pool PermitsSome
Trash & Recycling
10 rulesBuilding Safety
5 rulesCurfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rulesRental Inspections
1 ruleSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleRental Property Rules
3 rulesHotels & Lodging
1 ruleSign Regulations
4 rules- Window SignsLight
- Digital BillboardsHeavy
- Freeway-Facing SignsSome
- Political SignsLight
Right to Farm
1 rule- Agricultural Zoning ProtectionSignificant