Rules for ZIP Code 98503
Lacey, WA · Thurston County
106 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 98503 is governed by the city of Lacey, WA, home to about 84% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Lacey's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 98503 also covers:
- unincorporated Thurston County~16% of residents
- Tanglewilde (community)~14% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 98503 based on Lacey ordinances.
Parking Rules
6 rules- RV & Boat ParkingSignificant
- Street Parking LimitsSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSome
- Curb Color RulesSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
Tree Protection
2 rules- Parkway PlantingSome
- Heritage & Protected TreesSignificant
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
6 rulesFire Regulations
4 rules- FireworksHeavy
- Brush ClearanceSome
- Propane StorageSignificant
- Smoke DetectorsSome
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleWater Use Rules
2 rules- Recycled Water RulesSignificant
- Leak Reporting DutySome
Accessory Structures
2 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSome
Building Safety
8 rules- Plumbing PermitsSome
- Fire Sprinkler RequirementsSignificant
- Door Locking HardwareSome
- Building PermitsSome
- Childcare Center RulesSignificant
Gambling & Gaming
1 ruleTrash & Recycling
4 rulesMobility & Curb Rules
2 rules- Bike Lane RulesSome
- Red-Light CamerasSignificant
Rental Property Rules
1 rule- Rental RegistrationSignificant
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
2 rules- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSome
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Encampment SanitationSignificant
Public Conduct
4 rules- Public UrinationSome
- Public Marijuana UseLight
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
Animal Ordinances
11 rules- Bird ProtectionLight
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome
- Cat RulesSome
- MicrochippingLight
- BeekeepingSome
Property Maintenance
1 rule- Property BlightSignificant
Noise Ordinances
5 rulesNoise from Specific Sources
1 rule- Delivery Truck NoiseSignificant
Fence Regulations
4 rules- Height LimitsSome
- Retaining WallsSome
- Fence Permit RequirementsLight
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
Invasive Plant Rules
1 ruleRental Inspections
1 ruleSwimming Pools & Spas
1 ruleGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleSign Regulations
4 rules- Garage Sale SignsLight
- Digital BillboardsHeavy
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
- Political SignsLight
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Flood ZonesHeavy
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Erosion ControlSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
5 rules- Adult EntertainmentHeavy
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
1 rule- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Holiday Decorations
1 ruleOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesRight to Farm
1 ruleHistoric Preservation
1 ruleZoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSome
Home Business
3 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
1 rule- Street Fair RulesSignificant
Code Violation Reporting
2 rules- Common ViolationsSome
- How to ReportSome