Lakewood City Zoning Code

18A.40 Land

Uses and Interpretation Tables

18A.40.005 Definitions.

See LMC 18A.10.180 for definitions relevant to this chapter. [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish permitted land uses for the City of Lakewood. The use of a property is defined by the activity for which the building or lot is intended, designed, arranged, occupied, or maintained. The use is considered permanently established when that use will be or has been in continuous operation for a period exceeding sixty (60) days, except that in no case shall a transitory accommodation be allowed to operate continuously for a period of up to one hundred twenty (120) days. A use which will operate for sixty (60) days or less, and hosting the homeless by religious organizations, is considered a temporary use and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 18A.30 LMC, Article VIII. All applicable requirements of this code, or other applicable state or federal requirements, shall govern a use located within the Lakewood City limits. [Ord. 813 § 2 (Att. D), 2024; Ord. 756 § 2, 2021; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.020 Interpretation of land use tables.

A. The land use tables in this chapter determine whether a specific use is allowed in a zone classification. Specific uses are divided among fourteen (14) tables, each of which represents a broad category of land use. The tables are arranged in alphabetical order by land use category, as listed at the beginning of this chapter. Within each table, zone classifications are located in vertical columns and specific uses are arranged alphabetically in horizontal rows. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

B. If no symbol appears in the box at the intersection of a column and a row, the use is not allowed in that zoning classification.

C. If the letter “P,” for “Permitted,” appears in the box at the intersection of a column and a row, the use is allowed in that classification, subject to the development and operational requirements of this and other applicable titles. The conduct or development of a permitted use may require approvals including but not limited to land clearing, grading, plumbing, mechanical and building permits. The procedures for applying for such approvals shall be as set forth in LMC 18A.30.070.

D. If the letter “C,” for “Conditional,” appears in the box at the intersection of a column and a row, the use is allowed subject to conditional use permit procedures and requirements and other development and operational requirements of this and other applicable titles. The conduct or development of a conditional use shall require approval of a conditional use permit in addition to other approvals as set forth in subsection C of this section. Procedures for applying for a conditional use permit shall be as set forth in Chapter 18A.30 LMC, Article II, and LMC 18A.20.258.

E. If the symbol “–” appears in the box at the intersection of a column and a row, the use is not allowed.

F. If a parenthetical designation appears in the box describing the use, or in the box at the intersection of a column and a row, the use is subject to specific development and/or operational requirements which may be in addition to or in place of general requirements of this and other applicable titles. Such use-specific requirements typically follow the table and correspond to the number in the table, although some such requirements, such as those for specialized senior housing, are set forth in separate chapters.

G. Pursuant to the criteria and procedures in LMC 18A.10.070(C), any proposed use not listed in the land use table(s) shall be classified by the Director as permitted, conditional, or not permitted, based on the listed use to which the proposed use is most similar.

H. The determination of the Director shall be appealable to the Hearing Examiner as set forth in Chapter 18A.20 LMC, Article IV.

I. The Director shall report interpretation decisions to the Planning Commission when it appears desirable and necessary to amend this title.

J. Permitted uses as established by this chapter may be modified by subarea regulations.

K. Nonconforming uses are governed by Chapter 18A.20 LMC, Article II. [Ord. 833 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025; Ord. 813 § 2 (Att. D), 2024; Ord. 758 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.025 Restrictions on dangerous and objectional elements.

A. Noise. The provisions of Chapter 8.36 LMC, Noise Control, shall apply. In addition, frequent, repetitive or continuous sounds emanating from any use or facility, other than transportation facilities or temporary construction work, shall not exceed seventy-five (75) decibels at the property lines. If the Planning and Public Works (PPW) Director determines it to be necessary or has reason to believe that noise levels are being exceeded, the owner and/or operator of a use or facility shall be required to provide noise reading data for noise levels at all property lines.

B. Vibration. No vibration shall be permitted which is discernible without instruments at the points of measurement specified in this section.

C. Odors. No emission shall be permitted of odorous gases or other odorous matter released from any operation or activity in such quantities so as to exceed the odor threshold beyond lot lines. The odor threshold shall be defined as the concentration in the air of a gas or vapor which will just evoke a response in the human olfactory system.

D. Glare. No direct or reflected light or glare, whether from floodlights or from high temperature processes such as combustion or welding or otherwise, so as to be visible at the property lines or skyward beyond the building height of the zone, shall be permitted. This restriction shall not apply to signs or lighting of buildings for security protection purposes as permitted by this title.

E. Radioactivity or Electrical Disturbance. The regulations of the federal occupational safety and health standards shall apply for all radioactivity and electrical disturbance unless local codes and ordinances supersede this federal regulation.

F. Fire and Explosion Hazards. The relevant provisions of federal, state and local laws and regulations shall apply.

G. Smoke, Fly Ash, Dust, Fumes, Vapors, Gases and Other Forms of Air Pollution. The standards of the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency, Regulation I, or those regulations as may be subsequently amended, shall apply.

H. Liquid or Solid Wastes. No discharge of any materials of such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply, interfere with bacterial processes in sewage treatment or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous or offensive elements shall be permitted at any point into any public sewer, private sewage disposal system or stream, or into the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by the State Department of Ecology or other appropriate state agencies.

I. Hazardous Substances or Wastes. No release of hazardous substances or wastes which could contaminate any water supply, interfere with bacterial processes in sewage treatment or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous or offensive elements shall be permitted at any point into any public sewer, private sewage disposal system, watercourse or water body, or the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by the State Department of Ecology or other appropriate state or federal agency. The relevant provisions of federal, state and local laws and regulations shall apply, and compliance shall be certified by applicants for permits under this title. The following site development standards shall apply:

1. Hazardous waste facilities shall meet the location standards for siting dangerous waste management facilities adopted pursuant to Chapter 70.300 RCW.

2. Hazardous substance land use facilities shall be located at least:

a. Two hundred (200) feet from unstable soils or slopes which are delineated in a geo-technical report or on a critical areas hazard area map.

b. Two hundred (200) feet from the ordinary high-water mark of major or minor streams or lakes which are delineated in a wetland report or on a critical areas wetlands area map, and from shorelines of statewide significance or shorelines of the state.

c. One-quarter (1/4) mile from public parks, public recreation areas or natural preserves, or state or federal wildlife refuges; provided, that for purposes of this section “public recreation areas” does not include public trails.

d. Fifty (50) feet from any property line to create and serve as an on-site hazardous substance land use facility buffer zone. The buffer zone setback line for any hazardous substance land use facility shall apply to all such facilities in all zoning districts.

e. Five hundred (500) feet and one hundred (100) feet from a residential zone and a residential unit respectively.

f. Five hundred (500) feet from a public assembly use or location.

3. Hazardous substance land use facilities shall not be located in the one hundred (100) year floodplain.

4. Hazardous substance land use facilities which are not entirely enclosed within a building shall provide a Type V solid screen landscaping buffer in the hazardous substance facility buffer zone as required by Chapter 18A.70 LMC, Article II, Landscaping.

5. Aboveground hazardous substance land use facilities shall be constructed with containment controls which will prevent the escape of hazardous substances or wastes in the event of an accidental release from the facility, and shall meet federal, state and local design and construction requirements.

6. Underground hazardous substance land use facilities shall meet federal, state and local design and construction requirements.

7. Hazardous substance land uses shall comply with the 1997 Uniform Fire Code and as revised thereafter.

8. Hazardous substance land uses shall provide a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement for review and approval by the Fire Marshal. A Hazardous Materials Management Plan shall also be provided, if required by the Fire Marshal.

9. Hazardous substance land uses should use traffic routes which do not go through residential zones.

10. Without limiting the application of the Uniform Fire Code, above and below ground diesel fuel storage tanks exclusively intended for use on stationary, on-site, oil burning equipment, such as electrical power generator systems, in all nonresidential zoning districts shall be exempt from the hazardous substance regulations of this section, and above and below ground diesel fuel tanks of up to six thousand (6,000) gallons intended exclusively for use by essential governmental facilities for stationary, on-site, oil burning equipment, such as electrical power generator systems, in residential zones shall be exempt from the hazardous substance regulations of this section. However, all above-ground diesel fuel tanks over five hundred (500) gallons exempted by this subsection are required to have a five (5) foot minimum landscape buffer surrounding the tank to buffer the visual impacts of these tanks. Moreover, the Planning and Public Works (PPW) Director shall have the discretion to increase or modify this landscape buffer requirement depending upon the specific circumstances posed by any particular tank location.

11. Residential uses are limited to a two hundred (200) gallon tank limit for household fuels that are classified as hazardous substances.

12. The hazardous substance zoning code regulations, except as specifically exempted in this section, shall apply to all hazardous substances as defined in this title.

13. In case of conflict between any of these site development standards and the development standards of specific zoning districts or other requirements of this title, the more restrictive requirement shall apply. [Ord. 813 § 2, 2024; Ord. 758 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 738 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020.]

18A.40.027 Summary land use table.

This table provides a summary of the land use tables included in this chapter and at LMC 18A.40.130. In cases where there are discrepancies between this table and other land use tables in this chapter or in LMC 18A.40.130, the other tables will apply. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

A. Summary Table. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts. See LMC 18A.40.130 for more information regarding uses in the Air Corridor 1 (AC1) zone, Air Corridor 2 (AC2) zone, and Clear Zone (CZ).

	Zoning Classifications
	R1	R2	R3	R4	MR1	MR2	MF1	MF2	MF3	MF3 (1)	ARC	NC1	NC2	TOC	CBD	C1	C2	C3	IBP	I1	I2	PI	OSR1	OSR2	AC1	AC2	CZ
Existing Uses
Continuation of conforming uses and structures already legally existing within the zone at the time of adoption of this chapter. Maintenance, repair, and alteration/addition of existing conforming structures shall be permitted.	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	P	P	–
Alteration or modification of nonconforming existing uses and structures. (Subject to LMC 18A.40.130(E)(4) and Chapter 18A.20 LMC, Article II, Nonconforming Uses and Structures.)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	–	N/A	N/A	Director/HE	Director/HE	–
Adult family home: Alteration or modification of existing residential structure for use as an adult family home. Not subject to intensity of use criteria, LMC 18A.40.130(E)(1), and subject to the Washington State Building Codes, as amended.	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	P	P	–
Agriculture Uses
Agriculture	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	–	–	–
Agriculture, clear zone	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	–	–	P
Agriculture, home	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	P	P	–
Commercial beekeeping (2)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	–	C	C	C	C	P	P	–	–	–
Growing and harvesting of crops (3)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	P	P	–	P	N/A	N/A	N/A
Natural resource extraction/recovery	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C	C	–
Plant nurseries and greenhouses (3)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–
Raising and keeping of animals for agricultural purposes (4)	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Research, scientific (small scale)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C	P	–
Residential beekeeping (2)	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Undeveloped land	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	P	P	P
Commercial and Industrial Uses
Accessory commercial (4)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Accessory industrial (5)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Accessory retail or services	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Artisan shop	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Auto and vehicle sales/rental (6)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	– N/A
Auto parts sales	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bank, financial services	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Brewery, production (7)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	C	C	C	P	C	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Building and landscape materials sales	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	P	P	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–
Building contractor, light	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	P	P	–
Building contractor, heavy	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	–	–	–	C	–	–
Business support service	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–
Catering service	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	C	P	P	P	P	C	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–
Cemetery, mausoleum, columbarium	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Club, lodge, private meeting hall	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	P	P	P	P	–	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Commercial recreation facility, indoor	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	C	C	–	C	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Commercial recreation facility, outdoor	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Community center	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Construction/heavy equipment sales and rental	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	P	C	–	–	–	C	C	–
Convenience store	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	P	C	C	C	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Equipment rental	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	P	P	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	P	P	–
Flex space (8)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fuel dealer	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Furniture/fixtures manufacturing, cabinet shop	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	C	P	P	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Furniture, furnishings, appliance/equipment store	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Gas station	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–
General retail	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	P	P	P	–	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Golf course, country club	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grocery store, large	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grocery store, small	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Handcraft industries, small-scale manufacturing	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	P	P	C	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	P	P	–
Health/fitness facility, commercial	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	–	–	P	C	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Health/fitness facility, quasi-public	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kennel, animal boarding (9)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	P	C	–	C	P	–	–	–	–	P	P	–
Laboratory, medical/analytical	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Laundry, dry cleaning plant	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	C	C	–	–	–	–	P	–	–
Library, museum	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	C	P	–	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Live/work and work/live units	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	–	C	C	–	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Maintenance service, client site services	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	P	P	–
Manufacturing, assembling and packaging, light	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	P	P	–
Manufacturing, assembling and packaging, medium	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	N/A
Manufacturing, assembling and packaging, heavy	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	–
Metal products fabrication, machine and welding shops, American Direct	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Medical services, lab	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	–	–	P	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mixed use	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mobile home, RV, and boat sales	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–
Mortuary, funeral homes and parlors	-	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	P	–	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Motion picture production studios	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Office, business services	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	C	P	P	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–
Office, processing	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	C	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Office, professional	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–
Outdoor storage	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Personal services	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–
Personal services, restricted	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Petroleum product storage and distribution	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Places of assembly	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–
Printing and publishing	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Produce stand	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Recycling facility – processing facility	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	–	C	C	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Recycling facility – scrap and dismantling yards	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Repair service, equipment, large appliances	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	C	–	C	P	P	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Research and development	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Secondhand store	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shelter, animal (9, 10)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	C	P	C	–	–	P	–	C	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shopping center	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	C	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Social service organization	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	C	–	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Solid waste transfer station	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Small craft distillery (7)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–
Sports and active recreation facility	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Storage, personal storage facility	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	C	P	–	–	–	–	P	P	–
Studio, art, dance, martial arts, music, etc.	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	C	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Swap meet	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Theater, auditorium	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Truck/trailer parking	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Veterinary clinic (9)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	P	P	–	–	P	–	C	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle services, major repair/body work	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	P	C	–	C	P	P	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle services, minor maintenance/repair	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	P	P	–
Vehicle storage	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	C	C	–
Warehouse	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	P	P	–
Warehouse retail	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–
Wholesaling and distribution	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	P	P	–
Wildlife preserve or sanctuary	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	–	–	P	P	–
Wine production facility (7)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Eating and Drinking Establishments Land Uses
Bar/tavern (11)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	-	–	–	–	C	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Brewery, brew pub	-	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Mobile food vending facility (12)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	P	P	–
Night club	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	–	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Restaurant, café, coffee shop, counter ordering	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	C	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Restaurant, café, coffee shop, drive-through services (13)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Restaurant, cafe, coffee shop, table service	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Restaurant, cafe, coffee shop, outdoor dining (14)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Restaurant, cafe, coffee shop, serving alcohol	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Tasting room	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Vendor stand (15)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Essential Public Facilities Uses (16)
Airport (seaplane) (17)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–
Community and technical colleges, colleges and universities (17)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	C	–	–	–	C	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Correctional facilities (17)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Electrical transmission lines of higher voltage than 115 kV, in existing corridors of such transmission lines	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	C	–
Electrical transmission lines of higher voltage than 115 kV, in new corridors	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	–	–	–
Group home	See LMC 18A.40.120, Special needs housing
In-patient facility including but not limited to substance abuse facility (17)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	C	–	–	C	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	C	–
Intercity high-speed ground transportation (17)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	C	–	–	–
Intercity passenger rail service (17)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	C	–	–	–
Interstate Highway 5 (I-5) (17)	–	–	P	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	–	–
Mental health facility (17, 18)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Military installation	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P
Minimum security institution (17)	–	–	–	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Organic materials (OM) management facilities (17)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	C	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–
Secure community transition facility (SCTFs) (17, 19)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Solid waste transfer station (17)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	C	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sound Transit facility (17)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	C	–	–	–
Sound Transit railroad right-of-way (17)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	P	–	–	P	–	–	–	P	–	–	–
Transit bus, train, or other high capacity vehicle bases (17)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–
Washington State Highway 512 (17)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	P	–	–
Work/training release facility (17)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Government Services, General Uses
City, county, special district, state, and federal offices	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	P	P	C	C	–	P	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fire stations	P	P	P	P	C	C	C	C	C	C	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C			P	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maintenance shops and vehicle and equipment parking and storage areas for general government services (20)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	C	–	C	P	P	P	P	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Police stations, including temporary holding cells (21)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	P	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Post offices	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	P	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Health and Social Services Uses (22)
Day care center in existing and new schools (23)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–
Day care center in existing or new churches (23)	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	P	P	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Day care center providing care for children and/or adult relatives of owners or renters of dwelling units located on the same site (23, 24)	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	P	C	P	P	P	P	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Day care center providing care for children and/or adult relatives of employees of a separate business establishment located on the same site (23, 24)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	C	C	P	P	C	P	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Day care center, independent (23)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Human service agency offices	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Medical service, urgent care clinic	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	C	P	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Medical service, doctor office	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	–	P	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Medical service, hospital	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	C	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Medical service, integrated medical health center	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	–	–	C	–	–	–	C	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Medical service, lab	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	–	C	C	P	–	–	C	–	–	N/A	–	–
Pharmacy	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	–
Preschool/nursery school	P	P	P	P	–	–	P	P	P	P	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Lodging Uses
Bed and breakfast guest houses (25)	C	C	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Hostels	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Hotels and motels	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	C	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Recreational vehicle parks	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	–	–	–
Short-term vacation rentals (26)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Residential Land Uses
Accessory caretaker’s unit	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) (27)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Babysitting care	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Boarding house (28)	C	C	C	C	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Cottage housing	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Foster care facility	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Co-living housing (39)	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Detached single-family (31)	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Detached single-family structure(s) on lots less than 20,000 square feet	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	–	–	–
Detached single-family structure(s) on lots greater than 20,000 square feet	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	–	P	–
Two-family residential, attached or detached dwelling units	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Three-family residential, attached or detached dwelling units	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Four-family residential, attached or detached dwelling units	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Five-family residential, attached or detached dwelling units	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Six-family residential, attached or detached dwelling units	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Multifamily, seven or more residential units	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Mixed use	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Family day care (32)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Home agriculture	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Home occupation (33)	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–
Mobile home parks (34)	–	–	C	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Residential accessory building (35)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rooms for the use of domestic employees of the owner, lessee, or occupant of the primary dwelling	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–
Small craft distillery (32, 36)	–	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Specialized senior housing (37)	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	C	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Use of existing buildings for residential purposes (B)(15)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Accessory residential uses (38)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	N/A	N/A	N/A
Special Needs Housing Uses (39)
Assisted living facility	–	–	–	–	C	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Confidential shelter (40)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–
Continuing care retirement community	–	–	–	–	C	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Emergency housing	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Emergency shelter	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Enhanced services facility	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	C	C	-	C	-	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Hospice care center	C	C	C	C	C	C	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Nursing home	–	–	–	–	C	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Permanent supportive housing	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Rapid rehousing	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Transitional housing	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Type 1 group home, adult family home (41)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Type 2 group home	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Type 3 group home	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Type 4 group home	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C (42)	C (42)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Type 5 group home	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C (42)	–	–	–	C (42)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Transportation Uses
Parking facilities (surface) (43)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	P	P	–
Parking facilities (structured) (43)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	–	–	–
Streets and pedestrian and bicycle facilities	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–
Transit park and ride lots	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	-	P	–	–	P	P	–
Transit shelter	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	P	P	–
Utilities Uses
Above-ground electrical distribution lines, pipes, and support poles, transformers, and related facilities, not including substations (44)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–
Underground electrical distribution lines, pipes, and support poles, transformers, and related facilities, not including substations (44)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Electrical distribution substations (45)	C	C	C	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	P	P	–
Electrical transmission lines of 115 kV or less and support poles (46)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–
Electric vehicle battery charging stations (47)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	P	–	–
Above-ground natural gas or fuels related conveyance facilities; includes gas compressor stations	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	–	–	–
Underground natural gas or fuels related conveyance facilities; includes gas compressor stations	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	P	P	P
Potable water conveyance facilities (48)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	P	P	–
Potable water storage facilities	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	P	–
Storm water collection and conveyance facilities; includes levees and culverts	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Storm water detention/retention facilities	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C
Telecommunications earth receiving stations (satellite dishes) (48)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	P	P	–
Telecommunications lines, pipes, support poles and related facilities, not including earth receiving stations, personal wireless service, transmission/receiving/relay facilities, or switching facilities (44)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–
Telecommunications switching facilities	C	C	C	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	P	P	–
Telecommunications transmission/receiving/relay facilities (45)	C	C	C	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	–	P	–
Water purification and filtration activities	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wastewater conveyance facilities; includes pumping and/or lift stations (48)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	P	P	P
Water supply wells and pumping stations	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wireless communication facilities	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use “–” Not allowed

B. Summary of Use-Specific Development and Operating Conditions. Where these conditions are inconsistent with other use table conditions in this chapter, the other conditions shall apply.

1. See LMC 18A.40.040(B)(1). Within that portion of the MF3 zoning district located within the Lakewood Station District as designated in the comprehensive plan, and solely in conjunction with multifamily use, four (4) or more units, the following standards shall be required:

a. The commercial use is only permitted on the ground floor of the development.

b. A minimum ratio of four (4) square feet of multifamily use to one (1) square foot of commercial use.

2. No person shall keep, have, maintain or protect upon his or her premises, or any premises or lot within the City, any apiary or colony, hive, cluster, or swarm of stinging insects other than bees pursuant to the provisions included in LMC 18A.40.030(B)(1):

3. Activities associated with the growing and harvesting of crops and the operation of plant nurseries and greenhouses shall be controlled so as not to result in adverse impacts on nearby properties. Refer to the provisions included in LMC 18A.40.030(B)(2).

4. Commercial accessory uses are secondary permitted residential uses and must adhere to the provisions of LMC 18A.40.040(B)(5).

5. Industrial accessory uses are secondary permitted residential uses and must adhere to the provisions of LMC 18A.40.040(B)(6).

6. Establishments or places of business engaged in the sales or leasing of motor vehicles, utility trailers, recreational and/or sporting vehicles, commercial vehicles, construction equipment, and heavy equipment subject to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local licensing requirements. Service of vehicles may be permitted as an incidental, and clearly secondary, accessory use. Proposed motor vehicle sales and rental land use types are subject to the requirements of LMC 18A.40.040(B)(8).

7. Breweries, small craft distilleries, and wineries may contain retail outlets. See LMC 18A.40.040(B)(2).

8. Mixed-use industrial buildings or parks adaptable to multiple use types which primarily serve a number of small- to medium-size tenants, which predominantly require direct access for truck deliveries and have limited or controlled on-site customer service, and which are generally comprised of adaptable open floor space with a delineated office area. May include space within a single or multiple structures. The specific uses permitted in flex space buildings are limited to those uses allowed in the applicable zone classification. See LMC 18A.40.040(B)(7).

9. The portion of the building or structure in which animals are treated, trained, or kept shall be soundproofed. Kennels, catteries, animal obedience schools, animal shelters, and veterinary clinics shall be operated in accordance with LMC Title 6, Animals, and LMC 18A.40.030, Agricultural uses. See LMC 18A.40.040(B)(3).

10. Animal shelters owned, maintained or operated by a public body, an established humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or other nonprofit organization whose primary mission is the protection and welfare of animals may sell goods and products that enhance the health and comfort of the animals adopted. See LMC 18A.40.040(B)(4).

11. Bars and taverns may include brewing equipment. See LMC 18A.40.050(B)(1).

12. Vendor carts and trucks shall be subject to the conditions of LMC 18A.40.050(B)(2).

13. These standards are intended to allow for drive-through facilities while reducing the negative impacts they may create. See LMC 18A.40.050(B)(3) for the specific requirements. Note that drive-through facilities are not a right; conditions such as size, configuration, or location of the site or existing structures may make it inappropriate to establish a drive-through on a specific property. If that is the case, a drive-through facility may be denied even if it is otherwise allowed in the zoning district.

14. Outdoor seating, tables, umbrellas and other appurtenances of outdoor dining may be placed on public sidewalks, provided a minimum sidewalk width of five (5) feet measured to the street side of the sidewalk shall be kept clear for pedestrians. See LMC 18A.40.050(B)(4).

15. Vendor stands shall be considered permanent structures and shall meet all requirements for such structures. Vendor spaces placed within an existing building shall meet all International Building Code requirements and shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet in total area, including product preparation and seating areas. Vendors shall comply with all applicable state and county health regulations. Evidence of compliance must be conspicuously posted on the vendor stand or space. Vendors are subject to the design standards listed in LMC 18A.70.050(K). See LMC 18A.40.050(B)(5).

16. RCW 36.70A.200 requires cities to include in their comprehensive plans a process for identifying and siting essential public facilities (EPFs). EPFs are described in the Growth Management Act (GMA) as those facilities which are typically difficult to site, but are needed to support orderly growth and delivery of services. The GMA states that no local comprehensive plan or development regulation may preclude the siting of essential public facilities. See LMC 18A.40.060(B)(1).

17. Except for special needs housing, existing electrical transmission lines of higher voltage than 115 kV, and military installations, essential public facilities shall require a conditional use permit. In addition to the regular conditional use permit review criteria, the provisions of LMC 18A.40.060(B)(2) shall apply.

18. See provisions in LMC 18A.40.060(B)(4) to (B)(11) for additional facility provisions.

19. See provisions in LMC 18A.40.060(B)(3) for additional listing criteria for secure community transition facilities.

20. Development and operating conditions for maintenance shops and parking/storage areas are subject to LMC 18A.40.070(B)(1).

21. Temporary holding cells may include overnight stays. See LMC 18A.40.070(B)(2).

22. Family day care and other health and social services which are residential in nature are regulated under LMC 18A.40.110, Residential uses. Adult family homes are regulated under LMC 18A.40.120, Special needs housing. See LMC 18A.40.080(B)(1).

23. Includes adult and child day care, subject to all state licensing requirements. See LMC 18A.40.080(B)(2).

24. Day care centers providing care for children and/or adult relatives of owners or renters of dwelling units located on the same site, and day care centers providing care for children and/or adult relatives of employees of a separate business establishment located on the same site, shall be given allowances as per LMC 18A.40.080(B)(3) to encourage development of such uses.

25. See LMC 18A.40.090(B)(1) for additional development and operating conditions for bed and breakfast guest houses.

26. See LMC 18A.40.090(B)(2) for additional development and operating conditions for short-term vacation rentals.

27. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are permitted when added to, created within, or detached from a principal dwelling unit subject to the restrictions in LMC 18A.40.110(B)(1).

28. See LMC 18A.40.110(B)(2) for additional development and operating conditions for boarding houses.

29. Cottage housing is permitted subject to Chapter 18A.30 LMC, Article III.

30. Dormitories, fraternities and sororities shall be permitted as accessory uses to public or private educational institutions or churches. See LMC 18A.40.110(B)(4).

31. Detached primary dwelling units, or single-family dwelling units, include site-built homes, manufactured homes and modular homes, and are subject to the requirements of LMC 18A.40.110(B)(5).

32. Family day care is a permitted use, subject to obtaining a state license in accordance with Chapter 74.15 RCW and the requirements of LMC 18A.40.110(B)(6).

33. Home occupations are permitted subject to LMC 18A.40.110(B)(7).

34. Mobile and/or manufactured homes are allowed only in mobile/manufactured home parks developed in accordance with LMC 18A.40.110(C).

35. Residential accessory buildings are subject to LMC 18A.40.110(B)(9).

36. Small craft distilleries may contract distilled spirits for, and sell distilled spirits to, holders of distillery licenses, manufacturer’s licenses and grower’s licenses. See LMC 18A.40.110(B)(12).

37. See special needs housing under LMC 18A.40.120.

38. Residential accessory uses are secondary, subordinate permitted uses subject to the requirements of LMC 18A.40.110(B)(11).

39. See LMC 18A.40.110(B)(14) for additional development and operating conditions for co-living housing.

40. Special accommodations for the residents of domestic violence shelters are provided in LMC 18A.40.120(C)(3).

41. Adult family homes are permitted, subject to obtaining a state license in accordance with Chapter 70.128 RCW, Chapter 220, Laws of 2020, and LMC 18A.40.120(C)(1).

42. Only permitted outside Downtown and/or Lakewood Station subareas.

43. In the residential zoning districts, parking facilities are permitted only as accessory uses to a principal use as per LMC 18A.40.140(B)(1).

44. Electrical and telecommunications service lines on individual properties shall be placed underground in conjunction with new development or any construction activity which increases floor area, or, in the case of a remodel which does not increase floor area, has a valuation amounting to more than fifty (50) percent of the assessed value of the structure being remodeled, according to the records of the Pierce County Assessor. See LMC 18A.40.150(B)(1).

45. Facilities associated with utilities are subject to the design requirements included in LMC 18A.40.150(B)(2).

46. Support poles for transmission lines shall be designed so as to minimize adverse aesthetic impacts. Electrical transmission lines over 115 kV are classified as essential public facilities, and are regulated under LMC 18A.40.060. See LMC 18A.40.150(B)(3).

47. Electric vehicle charging stations are permitted as an accessory use to any permitted primary use and shall count towards the required number of parking spaces for said primary use. See LMC 18A.40.150(B)(7).

48. Aboveground water conveyance facilities and wastewater conveyance facilities shall require a conditional use permit. See LMC 18A.40.150(B)(5).

49. Telecommunications earth receiving stations (satellite dish antennas) over two (2) feet in diameter shall be screened from view from neighboring properties by location, berms, fences, walls, landscaping, or a combination of these techniques; provided, however, that no screening shall be required which would prevent reception of satellite signals. See LMC 18A.40.150(B)(4). [Ord. 831 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025; Ord. 813 § 2 (Att. D), 2024.]

18A.40.030 Agriculture.

A. Agriculture Land Use Table. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of Zoning districts.

	Zoning Classifications
Agriculture Uses	R1	R2	R3	R4	MR1	MR2	MF1	MF2	MF3	ARC	NC1	NC2	TOC	CBD	C1	C2	C3	IBP	I1	I2	PI	OSR1	OSR2
Commercial beekeeping (B)(1)*	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	–	C	C	C	C	P	P
Growing and harvesting of crops (B)(2)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	P	P	–	P
Plant nurseries and greenhouses (B)(2)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	P	P	P	P
Raising and keeping of animals for agricultural purposes (B)(3)	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Residential beekeeping (B)(1)	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use “–”: Not allowed

*Numbers in parentheses reference use-specific development and operating conditions under subsection (B) of this section.

1. No person shall keep, have, maintain or protect upon his or her premises, or any premises or lot within the City, any apiary or colony, hive, cluster, or swarm of stinging insects other than bees pursuant to the following provisions:

a. The keeping of bees for commercial purposes shall be permissible pursuant to the following provisions:

i. Any person keeping bees for commercial purposes on properties with a lot area of five (5) acres or greater within a Residential District or on properties of any size within a nonresidential district shall obtain a zoning certification from the Director and provide an affidavit certifying that the owner understands and agrees to comply with the provisions of this section.

ii. No person shall keep bees for commercial purposes on properties with a lot area of less than five (5) acres within a Residential District unless a use permit has been granted.

iii. Hives shall be maintained at least one hundred (100) feet from public streets and highways, except for temporary purposes of transporting hives, unless a use permit has been granted which permits a reduced setback.

iv. Hives shall be situated no closer than three hundred (300) feet from any off-site residence or dwelling, unless a use permit has been granted which permits a reduced setback.

v. Commercial apiaries shall be a minimum of one (1) mile from any nucleus apiary, except where the nucleus apiary less than one (1) mile away is registered to the same person.

vi. Hives shall be registered with the Director of the State Department of Agriculture or the Director’s authorized representative (RCW 15.60.021).

vii. Applicant shall provide a site plan or other information determined necessary by the Director to determine compliance with this section.

viii. No person shall willingly and knowingly keep Africanized bees.

b. Any person keeping bees for noncommercial purposes shall obtain zoning certification from the Director and provide an affidavit certifying that the owner understands and agrees to comply with the following requirements:

i. Any owner/occupant of a lot within any zoning district containing at least six thousand (6,000) square feet of lot area and a single-family dwelling may keep up to three (3) colonies of bees. Each colony shall be housed within a hive.

ii. Hives shall be comprised of a combination of brood chamberand supers which do not exceed six (6) feet in height above ground level, including any stand or rack upon which the hives are placed.

iii. Hives shall be registered with the Director of the State Department of Agriculture or the Director’s authorized representative (RCW 15.60.021).

iv. Minimum six (6) foot tall flight dispersion barriers (e.g., solid fences, walls, and/or hedges) shall be maintained in a good state of repair to the satisfaction of the Director.

v. An appropriately sized water source for the exclusive use of the colonies shall be maintained on the same property where the colonies are kept to the satisfaction of the Director. In the event there is a natural or artificial water source on an abutting residential property, the colonies must be positioned nearer to the on-site water source than the off-site water source.

vi. Hives must be set back five (5) feet from the property line, and at least ten (10) feet from any dwelling on adjacent lots.

vii. Applicants shall provide a site plan or other information determined necessary by the Director to determine compliance with this section.

viii. No person shall willingly and knowingly keep Africanized bees.

c. All beekeepers or other persons transporting bees through the City shall place on each hive the identification number assigned to him or her by the Director of the State Department of Agriculture or the Director’s authorized representative.

d. No person shall transport bees on the public streets of this City in such a manner that the bees may become a nuisance to the public.

e. No person transporting bees shall park or otherwise keep in a stationary position the motor vehicle used to transport such bees on any street within the City limits for a period of time longer than twenty (20) minutes.

a. Activities associated with the growing and harvesting of crops and the operation of plant nurseries and greenhouses shall be controlled so as not to result in adverse impacts on nearby properties. Such adverse impacts include but are not limited to noise, dust, fertilizer/pesticide overspray, odor, and glare.

b. The sale of agricultural products on the property on which the products were grown is permitted.

c. The raising and keeping of chickens as an accessory use to residential properties is regulated under subsection (B)(3)(d) of this section.

a. Activities associated with the raising and keeping of animals for agricultural purposes shall be controlled so as not to result in adverse impacts on nearby properties. Such adverse impacts include but are not limited to noise, dust, fertilizer/pesticide overspray, odor, glare and roaming.

b. Prohibited animals located in all zoning districts:

Peacocks, roosters, turkeys, ostriches, emus, other similar birds, wild, undomesticated or exotic mammals, and cows, sheep, llamas, goats, swine, and other livestock, but excluding horses, shall be prohibited in all zoning districts in the City.

c. Horses and equestrian facilities, located in R1 and R2 zoning districts, shall be permitted only as a continuation of private and commercial equestrian facilities already legally existing as of September 1, 2001 (per Lakewood Ordinance No. 264 ). Maintenance, repair and replacement of existing equestrian structures shall be permitted.

d. Poultry, pigeons, ducks, and similar birds, and rabbits and similar mammals, except as prohibited in subsection (B)(3)(b) of this section, raised for domestic, noncommercial use shall be permitted as an accessory use to a dwelling unit on any lot, provided:

i. A minimum setback of ten (10) feet from all property lines shall be required for all hutches and twenty (20) feet for all pens, coups, aviaries, similar enclosures, and free-range areas.

ii. No more than sixteen (16) poultry, birds or rabbits and similar mammals shall be permitted per acre.

iii. Aviaries or lofts shall provide a minimum of one (1) square foot for each pigeon or similar bird and shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet. [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.035 Civic uses.

A. The civic use category includes facilities or services that serve a demonstrated public function and are generally considered to be of community importance, such as educational, cultural, medical, protective, and governmental facilities and uses.

B. Civic Use Land Use Table. See LMC 18A.10.180 for the definitions of civic uses and subsection C of this section for development and operating conditions. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

Uses	Zoning Classifications
Civic	R1	R2	R3	R4	MR1	MR2	MF1	MF2	MF3	ARC	NC1	NC2	TOC	CBD	C1	C2	C3	IBP	I1	I2	PI
Community and Cultural Services Level 1	–	–	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–
Community and Cultural Services Level 2	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	C	–	C	C	C	–	C	C	–	–	–	C
Day care Facilities Babysitting Care	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Day care Facilities Level 1 Family Day Care	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Day care Facilities Level 2 Day Care Center, Preschool/Nursery School	C	C	C	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	P	–	–	–	P
Education Services Level 1	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Education Services Level 2	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C
Government Facilities Level 1	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Government Facilities Level 2	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	C	C	–	C	–	C	C	C	C	–	C	C	–
Outdoor Recreation	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Places of Assembly	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–
Transportation Facilities Level 1	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Transportation Facilities Level 2	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	P	P	–	P	P	–	–	–	–
Transportation Facilities Level 3	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P
Transportation Facilities Level 4	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use “–”: Not allowed

*Numbers in parentheses reference use-specific development and operating conditions under subsection (C) of this section.

Applications for all uses must comply with all of subsection (C) of this section’s relevant general requirements.

1. Civic accessory uses are subject to all applicable construction permits and include:

a. Professional offices Level 1.

b. Day care facilities Level 2.

c. Eating and drinking establishment Level 1/2.

d. Storage buildings and outdoor storage, subject to the provisions of LMC 18A.60.190, Outdoor Storage and Commercial Yard Surfacing Standards, for maintenance equipment and goods utilized in the primary use.

e. Antennas and satellite dishes for private telecommunication services, subject to specific standards, including siting criteria, set forth in Chapter 18A.95 LMC, Wireless Service Facilities.

f. Facilities used in on-site grounds maintenance.

g. On-site soil reclamation treatment in accordance with state regulations.

h. Retaining walls, freestanding walls, and fences.

i. Accessory caretaker’s dwelling, subject to the provisions of LMC 18A.60.030.

j. Private docks and mooring facilities as regulated by applicable shoreline management regulations.

k. Community and cultural services Level 1/2, in conjunction with an outdoor recreation use type.

l. Amusement and recreation Level 1, in conjunction with an outdoor recreation use type.

m. Lodging Level 2, in conjunction with an outdoor recreation use type. [Ord. 831 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025.]

18A.40.040 Commercial and industrial uses.

A. Commercial and Industrial Land Use Table. See LMC 18A.40.040(B) for development and operating conditions. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

	Zoning Classifications
Commercial and Industrial	R1	R2	R3	R4	MR1	MR2	MF1	MF2	MF3	MF3 (B)(1)	ARC	NC1	NC2	TOC	CBD	C1	C2	C3	IBP	I1	I2	PI
Accessory commercial (B)(5)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–
Accessory industrial (B)(6)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	P	P	P	–
Accessory retail or services	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	P
Artisan shop	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–
Auto and vehicle sales/rental (B)(8)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–
Auto parts sales	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–
Bank, financial services	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–
Brewery, production (B)(1)*	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	C	C	C	P	C	–	P	–	–	–
Building and landscape materials sales	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	P	P	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–
Building contractor, light	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	P	P	P	–
Building contractor, heavy	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	–
Business support service	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	–	–	–
Catering service	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	C	P	P	P	P	C	P	–	–	–	–	–
Cemetery, mausoleum, columbarium	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–
Club, lodge, private meeting hall	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	P	P	P	P	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Commercial recreation facility, indoor	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	C	C	–	C
Commercial recreation facility, outdoor	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–
Community center	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	C
Construction/heavy equipment sales and rental	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	P	C	–
Convenience store	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	P	C	C	C	P	–	–	–	–	–
Equipment rental	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	P	P	–	–	P	–	–
Flex space (B)(7)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	–	P	P	–	–
Fuel dealer	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	P	P	–	–
Furniture/fixtures manufacturing, cabinet shop	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	C	P	P	–
Furniture, furnishings, appliance/equipment store	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–
Gas station	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–
General retail	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	P	–	–	–
Golf course, country club	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Grocery store, large	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	–	P	P	–	–	–	–
Grocery store, small	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–
Handcraft industries, small-scale manufacturing	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	P	P	C	–	P	P	–	–
Health/fitness facility, commercial	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	–	–	P	C	–	–	–
Health/fitness facility, quasi-public	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	P
Kennel, animal boarding (B)(3)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	P	C	–	C	P	–	–
Laboratory, medical/analytical	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	–	–	–	P	P	–	P
Laundry, dry cleaning plant	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	C	C	–	–
Library, museum	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	C	P	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Live/work and work/live units	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	–	C	C	–	C	C	–	–
Maintenance service, client site services	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	P	P	–
Manufacturing, assembling and packaging, light	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	P	P	–
Manufacturing, assembling and packaging, medium	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	P	P	P	–
Manufacturing, assembling and packaging, heavy	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	–
Metal products fabrication, machine and welding shops, American Direct	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	P	P	–
Medical services, lab	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	–	–	P
Mixed use	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Mobile home, RV, and boat sales	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–
Mortuary, funeral homes and parlors		–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	P	–	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–
Motion picture production studios	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–
Office, business services	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	C	P	P	P	–	P	–	–	–
Office, processing	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	C	–	–	–	P	–	–	–
Office, professional	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	P	–	P	–	–	–
Outdoor storage	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	P	P	P	–
Pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–
Personal services	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–
Personal services, restricted	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	–	–	–	–
Petroleum product storage and distribution	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	–
Places of assembly	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	P
Printing and publishing	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	–	–
Produce stand	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–
Recycling facility – processing facility	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	–	C	C	–
Recycling facility – scrap and dismantling yards	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–
Repair service, equipment, large appliances	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	C	–	C	P	P	–
Research and development	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–
Secondhand store	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–
Shelter, animal (B)(3), (B)(4)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	C	P	C	–	–	P	–	C
Shopping center	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	C	P	–	–	–	–	–
Social service organization	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	C	–	C	–	–	–	–	–
Solid waste transfer station	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	–
Small craft distillery (B)(2)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	–	–	–
Sports and active recreation facility	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	C
Storage, personal storage facility	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	C	P	–	–
Studio, art, dance, martial arts, music, etc.	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	C	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–
Swap meet	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Theater, auditorium	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Truck/trailer parking	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	–
Veterinary clinic (B)(3)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	P	P	–	–	P	–	C
Vehicle services, major repair/body work	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	P	C	–	C	P	P	–
Vehicle services, minor maintenance/repair	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	P	–
Vehicle storage	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	P	P	P	–
Warehouse	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	P	P	–	–
Warehouse retail	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	–	–	P	–	–	–
Wholesaling and distribution	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	P	P	–	–
Wildlife preserve or sanctuary	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P
Wine production facility (B)(2)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use “–”: Not allowed

*Numbers in parentheses reference use-specific development and operating conditions under subsection B of this section.

Applications for all uses must comply with all of subsection B of this section’s relevant general requirements.

1. Within that portion of the MF3 zoning district located within the Lakewood Station District as designated in the comprehensive plan, and solely in conjunction with multifamily use, four (4) or more units, the following standards shall be required:

a. The commercial use is only permitted on the ground floor of the development.

b. A minimum ratio of four (4) square feet of multifamily use to one (1) square foot of commercial use.

2. Breweries, small craft distilleries, and wineries may contain retail outlets.

3. The portion of the building or structure in which animals are treated, trained, or kept shall be soundproofed. Kennels, catteries, animal obedience schools, animal shelters, and veterinary clinics shall be operated in accordance with LMC Title 6, Animals, and LMC 18A.40.030, Agricultural uses.

4. Animal shelters owned, maintained or operated by a public body, an established humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or other nonprofit organization whose primary mission is the protection and welfare of animals may sell goods and products that enhance the health and comfort of the animals adopted.

5. Commercial accessory uses are secondary permitted residential uses and include the following:

a. Professional offices incidental to the primary use.

b. Outdoor storage areas and yards:

i. Outdoor storage areas and yards shall be paved with asphalt or concrete, including contractor storage yards and areas where vehicles or heavy equipment will be parked, stored, or regularly maneuvered. Areas where unattached trailers; shipping containers; vehicles without engines, transmissions, oil and/or gasoline tanks; or where other inert materials or items are stored may be exempted from paving requirements at the discretion of the Director where it is determined that such storage does not pose a soil contamination hazard. A hydrogeological assessment per the City’s critical areas regulations may be required to assist the Director in making this determination.

ii. No hazardous materials shall be stored or utilized in storage areas, except as permitted under the International Fire Code and any conditions of site development required by the City.

iii. All storage areas shall be screened and fenced pursuant to LMC 18A.70.040(A)(3) and 18A.70.140(A)(7).

c. Antennas and satellite dishes for private telecommunication services.

d. Facilities used in on-site grounds maintenance.

e. On-site soil reclamation treatment in accordance with state regulations.

f. Retaining walls, freestanding walls, and fences.

g. Accessory caretaker’s dwelling (ACD), subject to the following provisions:

i. One (1) ACD per commercial or industrial site is permitted within all commercial and industrial zones within the City.

ii. An ACD may be established in a new or existing commercial or industrial building by creating the living quarters within or as an addition to the building, or as a detached structure from the principal structure.

iii. The ACD, as well as the main structure, must meet all applicable setbacks, lot coverage, and building height requirements.

iv. The design and size of an ACD shall conform to all applicable standards in the building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire, health, and any other applicable codes.

v. The size of an ACD contained within or attached to a commercial or industrial building shall be limited to one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet. The size of a detached ACD shall be limited to no more than one thousand (1,000) square feet.

vi. A minimum of one (1) off-street parking space shall be required for the ACD, in addition to off-street parking required for the primary use(s) on site, pursuant to LMC 18A.80.030(F), zoning district parking requirements.

vii. A building permit shall be obtained for all ACDs prior to construction and/or occupancy of the ACD.

h. Shipping containers and semi-truck trailers may be kept in conjunction with commercial, industrial and transportation use types only where the placement and or use of the vessel is typically integral to the use type, and properly screened areas for storage and maintenance of such vessels are shown on the site plans for the facility. For existing facilities, areas for storage of shipping containers and semi-truck trailers, etc., may be approved by the Director.

6. Industrial accessory uses are secondary permitted residential uses and include the following:

a. Professional offices incidental to the primary use.

b. Outdoor storage areas and yards:

ii. No hazardous materials shall be stored or utilized in storage areas, except as permitted under the International Fire Code and any conditions of site development required by the City.

iii. All storage areas shall be screened and fenced pursuant to LMC 18A.70.040(A)(3) and LMC 18A.70.140(A)(7).

c. Antennas and satellite dishes for private telecommunication services.

d. Incidental hazardous materials storage or use, subject to applicable federal and state regulations.

e. Facilities used in on-site grounds maintenance.

f. On-site soil reclamation treatment in accordance with state regulations.

g. Retaining walls, freestanding walls, and fences.

h. Accessory caretaker’s dwelling, subject to the following provisions:

i. One (1) ACD per commercial or industrial site is permitted within all commercial and industrial zones within the City.

iii. The ACD, as well as the main structure, must meet all applicable setbacks, lot coverage, and building height requirements.

iv. The design and size of an ACD shall conform to all applicable standards in the building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire, health, and any other applicable codes.

vii. A building permit shall be obtained for all ACDs prior to construction and/or occupancy of the ACD.

i. Railroad cars, shipping containers, and semi-truck trailers may be kept in conjunction with commercial, industrial and transportation use types only where the placement and or use of the vessel is typically integral to the use type, and properly screened areas for storage and maintenance of such vessels is shown on the site plans for the facility. For existing facilities, areas for storage of shipping containers and semi-truck trailers, etc., may be approved by the Director.

7. Flex Space Industrial. Mixed-use industrial buildings or parks adaptable to multiple use types which primarily serve a number of small- to medium-size tenants, which predominantly require direct access for truck deliveries and have limited or controlled on-site customer service, and which are generally comprised of adaptable open floor space with a delineated office area. May include space within a single or multiple structures. The specific uses permitted in flex space buildings are limited to those uses allowed in the applicable zone classification.

8. Auto and Vehicle Sales/Rental. Establishments or places of business engaged in the sales or leasing of motor vehicles, utility trailers, recreational and/or sporting vehicles, commercial vehicles, construction equipment, and heavy equipment subject to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local licensing requirements. Service of vehicles may be permitted as an incidental, and clearly secondary, accessory use. Proposed motor vehicle sales and rental land use types are subject to the following requirements:

a. The use of trailers, temporary modular homes, and/or manufactured or modular buildings for sales offices or other related activity is prohibited.

b. All vehicle sales and rental areas will provide supplemental customer parking on site, at a ratio of at least one (1) space for every two thousand (2,000) square feet of motor vehicle sales and rental area.

c. Any arrangement of motor vehicle sales and rentals is allowed as long as adequate fire access is provided per the Fire Marshal.

d. All loading and unloading of motor vehicles sales and rentals shall occur on site.

e. The public right-of-way shall not be used to display motor vehicles sales and rental land use types.

f. No test drives shall occur on local residential streets found in or adjacent to R1, R2, R3, and R4 zoning districts.

g. Automobile wrecking or motor vehicle wrecking as defined in LMC 18A.10.180 shall not be conducted.

h. Spray booths and spray rooms shall not be permitted.

i. Car washes/detailing shall be located at least fifty (50) feet from any residential zone, use, or structure.

j. Amplified speaker/public address systems are prohibited except within fully enclosed buildings. Such systems shall not be used while service bay or exterior walls entrances or exits are open.

k. The site where the motor vehicle sales or rental land use type is located shall be kept clear of weeds, rubbish, and all types of litter and combustible materials at all times, and consistent with Chapter 8.40 LMC. [Ord. 833 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025; Ord. 831 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025.]

18A.40.050 Eating and drinking establishments.

A. Eating and Drinking Establishments Land Use Table. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

	Zoning Classifications
Eating and drinking establishments land uses	R1	R2	R3	R4	MR1	MR2	MF1	MF2	MF3	ARC	NC1	NC2	TOC	CBD	C1	C2	C3	IBP	I1	I2	PI
Bar/tavern (B)(1)*	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	P	–	–	–	–
Brewery, brew pub	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Mobile food vending facility (B)(2)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Night club	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	–	C	C	–	–	–	–
Restaurant, café, coffee shop, counter ordering	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	C	P	P	–	–	–	–
Restaurant, café, coffee shop, drive-through services (B)(3)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	–	–	–	–
Restaurant, café, coffee shop, table service	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–
Restaurant, café, coffee shop, outdoor dining (B)(4)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–
Restaurant, café, coffee shop, serving alcohol	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–
Tasting room	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–
Vendor stand (B)(5)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use “–”: Not allowed

*Numbers in parentheses reference use-specific development and operating conditions under subsection (B) of this section.

1. Bars and taverns may include brewing equipment.

2. Vendor carts and trucks shall be subject to the following conditions:

a. Carts may be placed on public sidewalks, provided a public area use permit is obtained, a minimum sidewalk width of five (5) feet measured to the street side of the sidewalk shall be kept clear for pedestrians, and visibility at driveways, street intersections, store entrances and display windows shall not be obscured;

b. If a cart or truck is to be situated on private property, written permission shall be obtained from the legal owner of such property on which the cart is situated;

c. Inasmuch as possible, carts or trucks shall not be located in required parking areas;

d. Carts or trucks shall not be located in landscaping areas;

e. Carts shall be limited to one (1) every three hundred (300) lineal feet or, when placed within a building, one (1) cart per building;

f. Carts or trucks shall be removed at night, or, when carts are placed within a building, they shall be covered or secured;

g. Carts shall be no larger than a size which can be maneuvered by one (1) person on foot, and in no case shall cover an area larger than twenty-five (25) square feet;

h. The vendor shall comply with all applicable state and county health regulations. Evidence of compliance and a current City of Lakewood business license must be conspicuously posted on the vendor truck or cart;

i. Vendor carts within a building shall be located in a manner that is consistent with International Building and Fire Code requirements for exiting, corridor width, and other requirements;

j. Vendor trucks shall be no larger than eight (8) feet wide by thirty (30) feet long, exclusive of temporary canopies which may be extended over the service side when parked;

k. Vendor trucks may be placed on public property and streets, provided a right-of-way permit is obtained, adequate lane width is maintained, adequate sidewalk space is available for the service side of the truck, and visibility at driveways, street intersections, store entrances and display windows is not obscured. (Note: a right-of-way permit is not required for private streets, but other requirements of this subsection apply);

l. The City may place additional restrictions, including limits on duration and frequency, for right-of-way permits for vendor trucks;

m. Vendor trucks shall not be placed in a public area closer than one hundred (100) feet from any existing eating establishment, unless the legal owner of the eating establishment provides written permission to be within one hundred (100) feet of the eating establishment.

3. Drive-Through Facilities. These standards are intended to allow for drive-through facilities while reducing the negative impacts they may create. The specific purposes of these standards are to reduce noise, lighting, exhaust, and visual impacts on abutting uses, particularly residential uses; promote safer and more efficient on-site vehicular and pedestrian circulation; and minimize conflicts between queued vehicles and traffic on adjacent streets. These standards are in addition to other development standards applicable under this chapter or other chapters of the LMC and shall apply to not only new development but also the addition of drive-through facilities to existing developments and the relocation or redevelopment of existing drive-through facilities. Drive-through facilities are not a right; conditions such as size, configuration, or location of the site or existing structures may make it inappropriate to establish a drive-through on a specific property. If that is the case, a drive-through facility may be denied even if it is otherwise allowed in the zoning district.

a. Drive-through points of customer service and queuing lanes should not be located along facades of buildings that face a right-of-way. If a drive-through cannot be located on any other portion of the site, then it shall be visually screened from the street by landscaping and/or architectural element, or combination thereof, provided such elements reflect the primary building and provide appropriate screening.

b. Queuing lanes should be physically separated from the parking lot, sidewalk, and pedestrian areas by landscaping and curbing, an architectural element, or combination thereof, provided such elements reflect the primary building and provide appropriate separation.

c. Drive-through speakers or amplified music shall not be audible off site.

d. Hours of operation may be limited as determined necessary by the City to achieve compatibility with surrounding land uses.

e. A bypass lane to escape the queuing lane is suggested for all drive-through facilities, especially high-volume facilities.

f. Queuing lanes shall provide space for at least three (3) vehicles awaiting service, which shall encompass a minimum distance of sixty (60) linear feet as measured from each point of customer service to the end of the lane. For uses having multiple drive-through service lanes, each lane shall provide this minimum.

g. Queuing lanes should be located so as to minimize interference with pedestrian circulation routes. Unless the use is a standalone drive-through whose primary orientation is to vehicles, primary pedestrian access to the business from the parking lot should not cross the queuing lane or drive-through ingress/egress.

h. Vehicular entrances and exits shall not be located so as to cause congestion on any public street or right-of-way. The queuing lane shall be situated so that any overflow shall not spill out onto public streets or major circulation routes of any parking lot. Drive-through uses shall not be approved with ingress or egress driveways within three hundred (300) feet of a signalized intersection operating with a Level of Service D, E, or F unless a traffic analysis acceptable to the Public Works and Engineering Services demonstrates that vehicles entering or leaving the site will not impair the efficiency or operation of the intersection.

i. Parking Credit. Credit towards minimum parking requirements should be given for each drive-through station. One-third (1/3) parking credit should be given for each stacking space; provided, that the terms related to the provision and design of stacking space are met. For example, two (2) drive-through windows with three (3) stacking spaces each equals six (6); six (6) multiplied by one-third (1/3) equals two (2) parking spaces credited to the total parking requirement, as established on the table of off-street parking standards in LMC 18A.80.030.

j. When located in a shopping center or other multiple tenant development, drive-through facilities shall provide sufficient queuing space to handle peak business demands and shall not in any way obstruct the normal circulation pattern of the shopping center.

4. Outdoor seating, tables, umbrellas and other appurtenances of outdoor dining may be placed on public sidewalks, provided a minimum sidewalk width of five (5) feet measured to the street side of the sidewalk shall be kept clear for pedestrians.

5. Vendor stands shall be considered permanent structures and shall meet all requirements for such structures. Vendor spaces placed within an existing building shall meet all International Building Code requirements and shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet in total area, including product preparation and seating areas. Vendors shall comply with all applicable state and county health regulations. Evidence of compliance must be conspicuously posted on the vendor stand or space.

a. Vendors are subject to the design standards listed in LMC 18A.70.050(K). [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.060 Essential public facilities.

A. Essential Public Facilities Land Use Table. See LMC 18A.40.060(B) for development and operating conditions. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

	Zoning Classifications
Essential Public Facilities	R1	R2	R3	R4	MR1	MR2	MF1	MF2	MF3	ARC	NC1	NC2	TOC	CBD	C1	C2	C3	IBP	I1	I2	PI	OSR1	OSR2
Airport (Seaplane) (B)(1)*	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–
Community and technical colleges, colleges and universities (B)(1), (B)(2)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	C	–	–	–	C	–	–	C	–	–
Correctional facilities (B)(1),(B)(2)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	–
Electrical transmission lines of higher voltage than 115 kV, in existing corridors of such transmission lines	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Electrical transmission lines of higher voltage than 115 kV, in new corridors (B)(1), (B)(2)	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C
Group home	See LMC 18A.40.120, Special needs housing
In-patient facility including but not limited to substance abuse facility (B)(1), (B)(2)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	C	–	–	C	–	–	–	C	–	–
Intercity high-speed ground transportation (B)(1)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	C
Intercity passenger rail service (B)(1)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	C
Interstate Highway 5 (I-5) (B)(1)	–	–	P	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	P
Mental health facility (B)(1), (B)(2), (B)(4) through (B)(11)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–
Military installation (B)(1)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Minimum security institution (B)(1), (B)(2)	–	–	–	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–
Organic materials (OM) management facilities	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	C	C	C	–	–	–
Secure community transition facility (SCTFs) (B)(1), (B)(2), (B)(3)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Solid waste transfer station (B)(1), (B)(2)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	C	C	C	–	–	–
Sound Transit facility (B)(1)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	C
Sound Transit railroad right-of-way (B)(1)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	P	P	–	–	P	–	–	–	P
Transit bus, train, or other high capacity vehicle bases (B)(1)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–
Washington State Highway 512 (B)(1)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	P	–	–	–	–
Work/training release facility (B)(1), (B)(2)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use “–”: Not allowed

*Numbers in parentheses reference use-specific development and operating conditions under subsection B of this section.

Applications for all uses must comply with all of subsection B of this section’s relevant general requirements.

1. RCW 36.70A.200 requires cities to include in their comprehensive plans a process for identifying and siting essential public facilities (EPFs). EPFs are described in the Growth Management Act (GMA) as those facilities which are typically difficult to site, but are needed to support orderly growth and delivery of services. The GMA states that no local comprehensive plan or development regulation may preclude the siting of essential public facilities.

2. Except for special needs housing, existing electrical transmission lines of higher voltage than 115 kV, and military installations, essential public facilities shall require a conditional use permit. In addition to the regular conditional use permit review criteria, the following shall apply:

a. Documentation of Need. Project sponsors must demonstrate the need for their proposed EPFs. Included in the analysis of need should be the projected service population, an inventory of existing and planned comparable facilities and projected demand for this type of essential public facility.

b. Consistency with Sponsor’s Plans. The proposed project should be consistent with the sponsor’s own long-range plans for facilities and operations.

c. Consistency with Other Plans. The proposal must demonstrate the relationship of the project to local, regional and state plans. The proposal should be consistent with the comprehensive plan and other adopted plans of the prospective host community. In evaluating this consistency, consideration shall be given to urban growth area designations and critical area designations, population and employment holding capacities and targets, and the land use, capital facilities and utilities elements of these adopted plans.

d. Relationship of Service Area to Population. With the exception of linear transmission facilities, the facility’s service area population should include a significant share of the host community’s population, and the proposed site should be able to reasonably serve its overall service area population.

e. Minimum Site Requirements. Sponsors shall submit documentation showing the minimum siting requirements for the proposed facility. Site requirements may be determined by the following factors: minimum size of the facility, access, support facilities, topography, geology, and mitigation needs. The sponsor shall also identify future expansion needs of the facility.

f. Alternative Site Selection. The project sponsor shall search for and investigate two (2) alternative sites before submitting a proposal for siting review. The proposal shall indicate whether any alternative sites have been identified that meet the minimum site requirements of the facility. The sponsor’s site selection methodology will also be reviewed. Where a proposal involves expansion of an existing facility, the documentation shall indicate why relocation of the facility to another site would be infeasible.

g. Distribution of Essential Public Facilities. In considering a proposal, the City shall examine the overall distribution of essential public facilities within greater Pierce County to avoid placing an undue burden on any one (1) community, especially overburdened communities as defined under RCW 70A.02.010(11).

h. Public Participation. Sponsors shall encourage local public participation in the development of the proposal, including mitigation measures. Sponsors shall conduct local outreach efforts with early notification to prospective neighbors to inform them about the project and to engage local residents in site planning and mitigation design prior to the initiation of formal hearings. The sponsor’s efforts in this regard shall be evaluated.

i. Consistency with Local Land Use Regulations. The proposed facility shall conform to local land use and zoning regulations that are consistent with the applicable county-wide planning policies. Compliance with other applicable local regulations shall also be required.

j. Compatibility with Surrounding Land Uses. The sponsor’s documentation shall demonstrate that the site, as developed for the proposed project, will be compatible with surrounding land uses.

k. Proposed Impact Mitigation. The proposal must include adequate and appropriate mitigation measures for the impacted area(s) and community(ies), including consideration of overburdened communities. Mitigation measures may include, but are not limited to, natural features that will be preserved or created to serve as buffers, other site design elements used in the development plan, and/or operational or other programmatic measures contained in the proposal. The proposed measures shall be adequate to substantially reduce or compensate for anticipated adverse impacts on the local environment.

a. In no case shall a secure community transition facility (SCTF) be sited adjacent to, immediately across a street or parking lot from, or within the line-of-sight of risk potential activities or facilities in existence at the time a site is listed for consideration. Line-of-sight has been estimated to be six hundred (600) feet from a risk potential activity or facility, which distance has been determined to be the maximum distance at which it is possible to reasonably visually distinguish and recognize individuals. Through the conditional use process, line-of-sight may be considered to be less than six hundred (600) feet if the applicant can demonstrate that visual barriers exist or can be created which would reduce the line-of-sight to less than six hundred (600) feet.

b. The site or building shall meet all of the security requirements of RCW 71.09.285.

c. No SCTF may be located within six hundred (600) feet of any residentially zoned property.

4. Additional Siting Criteria for Mental Health Facilities – Purpose. The purpose of the public facilities master plan process is to encourage essential public facilities civic uses on large parcels of land to be developed holistically, with internally compatible uses and physical development and with accommodations made for natural site and environmental conditions, assuring that:

a. Appropriate provisions are made for water, sanitary sewer, drainage ways, utilities, roadways, emergency services, and any other applicable infrastructure or services;

b. Critical areas will be protected;

c. Usable open space will be provided;

d. Appropriate provisions are made for motorized and nonmotorized transportation circulation, including sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who walk to and from school;

e. Approval criteria and mitigation measures are established which include general design elements and linkage components; and

f. The safety of the general public as well as workers at and visitors to the facility is ensured.

A public facilities master plan is required for all essential public facilities civic uses which utilize contiguous parcels of land totaling twenty (20) acres or more and which are zoned Public/Institutional.

Exemption from a Public Facilities Master Plan. A public facilities master plan is not required for installation of portable classrooms as approved by the Director subject to Process Type I administrative action; permitted uses in the PI zoning district; renovations, remodeling and general maintenance, provided there is no expansion in occupiable space greater than one thousand (1,000) square feet of the structure proposed for renovation/remodeling; roof repairs; infrastructure improvements to existing systems (e.g., interior streets; sidewalks; lighting; security equipment; landscaping; and storm water, sewer, water, and power utilities); emergency repairs; and installation of fire/life safety equipment).

6. Uses. Uses not included in an approved public facilities master plan, except those listed in subsection (B)(5) of this section, shall not subsequently be allowed upon the site except by review and approval of an amended public facilities master plan following the same process as establishment of an initial public facilities master plan.

When a new essential public facility civic use is proposed which requires a public facilities master plan or amendment to an existing plan and it is located on the same property or site of an already established essential public facility civic use, the City shall require the project proponent to prepare a compatibility study which, at minimum, contains the following information on a form prescribed by the City:

a. The purpose of the proposed essential public facility civic use;

b. An operational characteristics description of the proposed essential public facility civic use and an operational characteristics description of the existing use or uses;

c. An evaluation of the potential effects of the proposed essential public facility civic use upon the existing use or uses;

d. An evaluation of the potential effects of the proposed essential public facility civic use upon the adjacent properties;

e. An evaluation of the potential effects of the proposed essential public facility civic use upon overburdened communities or at-risk or special needs populations, including but not limited to children and the physically or mentally disabled; and

f. Identification of any applicable mitigation measures designed to address any potential effects identified through the evaluation required herein.

7. Previous Permits. A previously adopted public facilities permit issued under Pierce County predating City incorporation, or a previously adopted administrative use or other permit issued pursuant to LMC Title 18 or 18A after City incorporation, may constitute an adopted public facilities master plan for the purposes of fulfilling the requirements herein. Any subsequent amendment(s) sought to an existing public facilities permit shall follow the process for a public facilities master plan.

8. Process. A public facilities master plan shall be reviewed as a Process Type III permit under LMC 18A.20.080.

9. Termination and Expiration of Approval. If a condition of approval is violated, or if any provision of this code is violated, the Director may, in his sole discretion, initiate a revocation of the public facilities master plan which shall require a public hearing before and decision by the Hearing Examiner. Nothing in this section shall limit or affect the revocation of building permits, issuance of stop orders or other similar proceedings authorized by this code.

Recognizing that the nature of essential public facilities often requires approval of significant capital appropriations and that the appropriations process may be unpredictable, a public facilities master plan typically would not expire unless and until the slate of projects to be completed thereunder has been substantially completed, and new projects that are not included in the scope of the public facilities master plan are proposed. In such case, the proponent shall undertake an update which shall follow the same process as an initial public facilities master plan.

10. Discontinuance of Public/Institutional and/or Essential Public Facilities Civic Use. When a public/institutional and/or an essential public facilities civic use has been discontinued for a period of six (6) or more months, the use of land and/or structure(s) shall be considered discontinued. In the event of discontinuance, the public/institutional and/or essential public facilities civic use shall be demolished in accordance with the provisions of the International Building Code.

11. Adaptive Reuse. In the event that a public/institutional and/or an essential public facilities civic use is proposed for adaptive reuse, where buildings/structures are repurposed for viable new uses and modern functions, other than those originally intended, to address present-day needs, a public facilities master plan is required. Adaptive reuse does not constitute an exemption from a public facilities master plan as is outlined in subsection (B)(5) of this section. [Ord. 813 § 2 (Att. D), 2024; Ord. 789 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 738 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.070 Government services, general.

A. Government Services, General. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

	Zoning Classifications
Government Services, General	R1	R2	R3	R4	MR1	MR2	MF1	MF2	MF3	ARC	NC1	NC2	TOC	CBD	C1	C2	C3	IBP	I1	I2	PI
City, county, special district, state, and federal offices	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	P	P	C	C	–	P
Fire stations	P	P	P	P	C	C	C	C	C	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C			P
Maintenance shops and vehicle and equipment parking and storage areas for general government services (B)(1)*	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	C	–	C	P	P	P	P
Police stations, including temporary holding cells (B)(2)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	P
Post offices	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	P

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use “–”: Not allowed

*Numbers in parentheses reference use-specific development and operating conditions under subsection B of this section.

a. Service and car wash bay openings shall be oriented away from residential uses or screened from such uses by a combination of fencing and landscaping. Where a service or car wash bay opening would be oriented towards an abutting R-zoned property, noise shall be reduced by means of an intervening building or buildings, freestanding walls, doors or other devices for enclosing the car wash, or other methods determined by the Planning and Public Works (PPW) Director to be effective for reducing noise. In any case, noise shall be controlled so as to comply with Chapter 8.36 LMC, Noise Control.

b. Storage of vehicles and equipment shall be located behind buildings or screened from adjacent streets and properties by a combination of fencing and landscaping.

2. Temporary holding cells may include overnight stays. [Ord. 813 § 2, 2024; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.080 Health and social services.

A. Health and Social Services Land Use Table. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

	Zoning Classifications
Health and Social Services See note (B)(1)*	R1	R2	R3	R4	MR1	MR2	MF1	MF2	MF3	ARC	NC1	NC2	TOC	CBD	C1	C2	C3	IBP	I1	I2	PI	OSR1	OSR2
Day care center in existing and new schools (B)(2)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	–	–	–	P	–	–
Day care center in existing or new religious assembly structures (B)(2)	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	P	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	–	–	–	–	–	–
Day care center providing care for children and/or adult relatives of owners or renters of dwelling units located on the same site (B)(2), (B)(3)	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	C	P	C	P	P	P	P	C	–	–	–	–	–	–
Day care center providing care for children and/or adult relatives of employees of a separate business establishment located on the same site (B)(2), (B)(3)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	C	C	P	P	C	P	–	–	C	–	–
Day care center, independent (B)(2)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	–	–	–	C	–	–
Human service agency offices	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–
Medical service, urgent care clinic	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	C	P	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–
Medical service, doctor office	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	P	P	–	P	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–
Medical service, hospital	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	–	–	–	C	–	–
Medical service, integrated medical health center	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	–	–	C	–	–	–	C	–	–
Medical service, lab	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	–	P	–	C	C	P	–	–	C	–	–
Pharmacy	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–
Preschool/nursery school	P	P	P	P	–	–	P	P	P	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C	–	–	C	–	–

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use “–”: Not allowed

*Numbers in parentheses reference use-specific development and operating conditions under subsection (B) of this section.

1. Family day care and other health and social services which are residential in nature are regulated under LMC 18A.40.110, Residential uses. Adult family homes are regulated under LMC 18A.40.120, Special needs housing.

2. Includes adult and child day care, subject to all state licensing requirements.

3. Day care centers providing care for children and/or adult relatives of owners or renters of dwelling units located on the same site, and day care centers providing care for children and/or adult relatives of employees of a separate business establishment located on the same site, shall be given the following allowances to encourage development of such uses:

a. Such day care centers shall not be required to provide parking for the day care use in addition to parking required for the primary business or the dwelling units; and

b. Such day care centers may provide care for children and/or adults other than those related to employees of the on-site business or the owners or renters of the on-site dwelling units. [Ord. 831 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025; Ord. 794 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 738 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.090 Lodging.

A. Lodging Land Use Table. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

	Zoning Classifications
Lodging	R1	R2	R3	R4	MR1	MR2	MF1	MF2	MF3	ARC	NC1	NC2	TOC	CBD	C1	C2	C3	IBP	I1	I2	PI	OSR1	OSR2
Bed and breakfast guest houses (B)(1)*	C	C	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Camping and recreational vehicle parks (B)(3)	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–
Hostels	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Hotels and motels	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	C	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–
Short term vacation rentals (B)(2)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use “–”: Not permitted

*Numbers in parentheses reference use-specific development and operating conditions under subsection B of this section.

a. Bed and breakfast guest houses may be converted from existing residences or newly constructed residences, but shall not contain more than four (4) bedrooms for guests.

b. Parking for bed and breakfast guest houses shall be limited to that which can be accommodated in the guest house’s garage and driveway. No such garage or driveway shall be wider than that necessary to park three (3) vehicles abreast. No on-street parking shall be allowed.

c. The establishment shall be operated in such a manner as to give no outward appearance nor manifest any characteristics of a business that would be incompatible with the ability of the neighboring residents to enjoy peaceful occupancy of their properties.

d. The owner shall operate the establishment and reside on the premises.

e. Meal service shall be limited to serving overnight guests of the establishment. Kitchens shall not be allowed in individual guest rooms.

f. Signs for bed and breakfast uses in the R zones are limited to one (1) identification sign use, not exceeding four (4) square feet and not exceeding forty-two (42) inches in height.

a. An STR property owner is required to obtain a City business license.

b. As a condition of the business license, the STR property owner shall provide a notification letter describing the STR operations, in addition to the means by which to contact the property owner.

c. The STR shall be inspected by the City and Fire District to ensure the facility meets all applicable building and fire code requirements. Any deficiencies shall be corrected prior to the structure being made available for rental.

d. These regulations apply to all STRs proposed or located within a legally established dwelling unit, accessory apartment, or portion thereof.

i. An STR permit application shall be a Type II procedure and processed consistent with LMC 18A.20.080.

ii. An STR permit issued to one (1) person or entity shall not be transferable to any other person or entity; nor shall an STR permit be valid at any address other than the one appearing on the permit.

iii. An STR permit is considered valid until one (1) or all the following criteria exist:

(a) Ownership changes; or

(b) A valid business license associated with the permit no longer exists.

f. Complete Application. A complete STR permit application shall include the following:

i. Completed STR permit application.

ii. A verified statement by the applicant that the property affected by the application is in the exclusive ownership of the applicant, or that the applicant has submitted the application with the consent of all owners of the affected property.

iii. Written description of the proposed STR operation and affirmation that the proposed operation will meet the general requirements of subsection (B)(2) of this section.

iv. Written description of the proposed location for the STR operation.

v. Number of off-street parking spaces provided at the location, or that are proposed to be dedicated for use by guests of the STR.

vi. A completed good neighbor policy form.

vii. The STR permit fee as established by the City of Lakewood City Council.

i. The proposed operation is found to be consistent with the definition for STR.

ii. The application is found to be in compliance with all general regulations required by this chapter.

h. Annual Business License Renewal. Each annual renewal application of the owner’s business license shall include a signed and notarized affidavit in a form approved by the Director and the City Attorney confirming that the general regulations of subsection (B)(2) of this section have been met.

i. The STR permittee must maintain a valid STR permit and City of Lakewood business license.

ii. The approved STR permit number and City of Lakewood business license shall be posted on every listing advertising or offering the STR, including listings on STR platforms.

iii. STR permittee, or their designee, shall always be available and able to respond in person, or by telephone, within one (1) hour to complaints, guest concerns, and inquiries.

iv. Contact information for the STR permittee, or their designee, shall be clearly posted in a visible location within the main living space of the STR.

v. A good neighbor policy, in a form provided by the City, shall be posted in a visible location within the main living space of the STR. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their guests comply with the policy.

vi. All off-street parking required for the primary use of the site shall be made available to guests.

vii. On- or off-premises signs advertising the STR shall not be permitted.

viii. STR guests are not permitted to host banquets, parties, or other gatherings for direct or indirect compensation. STR guests are permitted to hold noncommercial gatherings which do not infringe upon the right of the neighboring residents to enjoy a peaceful occupancy of their homes.

ix. The STR shall be conducted in such a manner as to give no outward appearance nor manifest any characteristics of a business, in the ordinary meaning of the term, that would infringe upon the right of the neighboring residents to enjoy a peaceful occupancy of their homes.

x. Maximum occupancy shall be regulated consistent with LMC Title 15.

xi. The STR shall maintain all applicable performance standards for the zoning district or shoreline environment designation and as otherwise required by local, state and federal law.

xii. The STR shall meet all local, state, and federal requirements regarding licenses and taxes.

xiii. Enforcement of this chapter shall be conducted consistent with the enforcement of land use code chapters of this title and LMC Titles 18B and 18C, the enforcement chapter of LMC Title 15, the purpose and policy chapter of LMC Title 5 and all other adopted and applicable enforcement chapters of LMC titles.

3. Camping and Recreational Vehicle Parks. The purpose of this subsection is to provide the regulations for the development and operation of camping and recreational vehicle (RV) parks, which may also be referred to as RV parks, and to ensure that each park provides safe and sanitary accommodations for its users and their RVs while located temporarily in the park. This section also ensures that the utility conveniences and facilities provided for tourists are adequate for the period of their stay in the park, and that the park does not permit the use of any of its accommodations for manufactured homes or RVs that are used for permanent occupancy.

a. Duration of Occupancy – Camping and Recreational Parks. No recreational vehicle or tent shall remain in an RV park for more than thirty (30) days in any ninety (90) day period. No habitable vehicle which is not a recreational vehicle shall be allowed in the park for any period with the exception of one (1) manufactured home for the exclusive use of the park manager and/or caretaker.

b. Development Standards – Camping and Recreational Vehicle Parks. The following criteria shall govern the design, development, and operation of a camping and RV park facility:

(a) Size. Minimum total acreage shall not be less than three (3) acres.

(b) Density. The maximum number of RV spaces per gross acre shall not exceed sixteen (16) spaces per gross acre. The maximum number of tent camping spaces shall not exceed four (4) spaces per gross acre. The total number of spaces, including both RV and tent camping spaces, shall not exceed twenty (20) spaces per gross acre.

(i) The minimum area for any RV space shall not be less than two thousand four hundred (2,400) square feet.

(ii) The minimum dimensions for any RV space shall be forty (40) feet wide and fifty (50) feet in length.

(iii) The RV parking pads shall be a minimum twenty (20) feet wide and forty (40) feet in length, paved with asphalt, concrete or similar material, and sloped to allow runoff of storm water. The remainder of the space, which is not occupied by the RV parking pad, shall be landscaped.

(d) Each tent camping space shall be a minimum twenty-five (25) feet in width and forty (40) feet in length. The minimum dimensions within a tent camping spaces shall include:

(i) A parking area of twelve (12) feet in width and twenty (20) feet in length, paved with asphalt, concrete or similar material, and sloped to allow runoff of storm water;

(ii) A ten (10) by ten (10) foot cooking/eating area with a picnic table and campfire pit;

(iii) A ten (10) by fifteen (15) foot tent setup area, which shall accommodate no more than two (2) tents per tent camping space.

c. Internal Setbacks. Within the RV park, the minimum setbacks shall be:

i. Fifty (50) feet between recreation vehicles and a public street, arterial or highway right-of-way;

ii. Ten (10) feet between recreation vehicles and all property lines;

iii. Twenty (20) feet between recreation vehicles and other like units;

iv. Twenty-five (25) feet between recreation vehicles and public services buildings; and

v. Thirty (30) feet between all recreation vehicle sites and/or structures and perennial streams or lakes (high water mark) or other bodies of water.

d. Recreation Areas. Recreation areas and facilities such as playgrounds, swimming pools and community buildings should be provided to the extent necessary to meet the anticipated needs of the clientele the RV park is designed to serve.

i. A developed recreation area shall be provided which contains a minimum of two hundred (200) square feet per site space.

ii. A separate recreation area for young children shall be provided.

iii. Playground areas shall be protected from public streets, private streets and parking areas by fencing.

iv. Recreation areas shall be centrally located to the spaces they are to serve. At least one (1) recreation area shall have a minimum size of four thousand (4,000) square feet and be of a shape that will make it usable for its intended purpose.

i. No more than sixty (60) percent of an RV space may be impervious surface.

ii. No more than thirty (30) percent of a tent camping space may be impervious surface.

iii. No more than fifty (50) percent of the total RV park may be impervious surface.

iv. The remaining forty (40) percent of the RV space and the not less than sixty (60) percent of the camping space shall be landscaped predominantly in grass. Other landscaping may be included.

v. Ten (10) percent of the gross area of the RV park shall be reserved for open space. This open space is in addition to areas used for lots, roads, walkways, play areas and service areas. The open space shall be landscaped pursuant to LMC 18A.70 Article II, Landscaping.

vi. A sight-obscuring landscaping buffer strip shall be required around all sides of the RV park, pursuant to Chapter 18A.70 LMC, Article II, Landscaping.

vii. Additional landscaping, in conformance with the standards of Chapter 18A.70 LMC, Article II, Landscaping, shall be provided around:

(A) Service buildings;

(B) Commercial service buildings, such as a convenience market;

(D) The perimeter of parking areas for sporting vehicles.

i. Each RV space shall include complete utility hookups, including sewer connections constructed to the requirements of the City Engineer.

ii. A potable water source shall be provided in a convenient location to serve every four (4) tent camping spaces.

iii. Tent camping spaces shall be located no further than three hundred fifty (350) feet from restroom facilities.

iv. Restroom, shower, and utensil cleaning facilities shall be provided for all parks.

v. All facilities and service structures including each RV space shall be provided with underground water and utilities.

vi. Approved public drinking fountains shall be located in playground and service building areas.

g. Lighting. Lighting shall be provided for all common walkways, restrooms, recreation areas, service buildings and service areas, and roadways.

i. Roadways within the RV park shall be paved to a minimum width of twenty (20) feet for one (1) way circulation and thirty-two (32) feet for two (2) way circulation, with no parking allowed on either side of the roadway .

ii. Access for the RV park shall not be located where it will result in hazardous entrance or exit onto a road or onto a road that has a hazardous intersection with a major arterial.

iii. Ingress and egress shall be provided in such a manner as to allow access through the park tollbooth without causing traffic stoppage or unsafe traffic movement on public roads.

iv. Street grades shall not be in excess of eight (8) percent at any given point.

v. A pedestrian walkway system shall be provided and maintained which gives safe, convenient access from individual sites to common areas, bathroom facilities, service buildings and natural amenities,

vi. Common walkways shall be located through interior areas and be kept separate from vehicular traffic.

i. The total number of parking spaces in the RV park shall be one (1) space per camping space plus two (2) for the use of the manager(s), plus one (1) per employee. All camping spaces shall provide for one (1) paved parking space within each site.

ii. Additional parking areas for boats, boat trailers, and other recreational vehicles shall be conveniently located for supervision, but these specialized parking areas shall be separated from other parking facilities in the park. One (1) additional sporting vehicle parking space shall be provided for every ten (10) camping spaces. [Ord. 821 § 2 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 813 § 2 (Att. D), 2024; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.100 Open space.

A. Open Space Land Use Table. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts. See subsection B of this section for operating and development conditions for uses other than health/fitness facilities. See subsection C of this section for operating and development conditions for health/fitness facilities.

	Zoning Classifications
Open Space Land Uses	OSR 1	OSR 2
Arboretums and community gardens more than two (2) acres in size.	C	P
Above-ground and below-ground electrical distribution lines, poles, and associated facilities and appurtenances with voltages of 55,000 volts and under.	P	P
Accessory caretaker’s quarters and accessory structures related thereto.	P	–
Antennas and satellite dishes for subject to specific standards, including siting criteria, set forth in Chapter 18A.95 LMC, Wireless Service Facilities.	P	P
Bus shelters.	P	P
Cable, fiber optics, traffic control, or telephone transmission lines, poles, or apparatus, not including antennas, wireless services facilities, structures, or private antenna and satellite dishes.	P	P
Community center.	–	C
Constructed wetlands.	P	P
Docks and mooring facilities as regulated by applicable shoreline management regulations.	P	P
Eating and drinking establishment (Level 1/2).	P	–
Equestrian clubs.	C
Facilities used in on-site grounds maintenance.	P	P
Fish hatcheries.	P	–
Funeral facilities such as preparation and display facilities, funeral chapels, cemeteries, crematories, subject to state air quality standards and intensity limits when situated within the military-related zoning districts, and affiliated offices.	–	C
“Health/fitness facility,” Commercial	–	P
“Health/fitness facility,” Quasi-Public	–	P
Historical cemeteries.	P	–
Hotels and motels associated with a sports complex facility.		C
Local water distribution systems, wellheads, and pump stations.	P
Marinas.	C	C
Multi-use linear trails.	C	C
Natural gas distribution lines.	P	P
Natural open space and passive recreation.	P	P
Neighborhood-scale active recreation and limited accessory structures: Parks, playgrounds, arboretums, and community gardens two (2) acres or less in size; open sports fields two (2) acres or less in size, with no spectator seating; improved trail systems; paved multi-use areas and bridle trails within defined park areas; public restrooms; playground equipment; and picnic tables and shelters.	P	–
Office and administrative uses related to the operations of park facilities not to exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet.	P	–
On-site soil reclamation treatment in accordance with state regulations.	P	P
Open sports fields with unenclosed seating for up to four hundred (400) spectators.	C	P
Parks and playgrounds from two (2) to twenty (20) acres in size.	C	C
Performing arts theaters.		C
Pipelines engaged in the transmission of water, petroleum, oil, natural gas, or other substance, where lines do not serve as local distribution lines but may serve as a single regional facility.	–	C
Playgrounds over twenty (20) acres in size, open sports fields with unenclosed seating for more than four hundred (400) spectators, and regional recreational facilities.	C	C
Protected open space areas in a natural state, together with low-impact passive recreational facilities including single-track hiking trails, beaches, viewing areas, interpretive signage, and fences.	P	P
Public and private golf courses and associated driving ranges.	C	C
Public and private outdoor recreational facilities.		C
Regional cable, fiber optics, traffic control, or telephone transmission lines, poles, or apparatus, not including antennas or wireless service facilities.	–	P
Retaining walls, freestanding walls, and fences.	P	P
Senior center.		C
Sewage collection facilities including distribution lines, such as wastewater transfer facilities, odor control structures, pump stations and lift stations.	P	P
Sports complex engaged in the provision of physical sports, entertainment, or recreational services to the general public or members, which may or may not include eating and drinking establishments, and without alcohol sales.	–	C
Maintenance and storage buildings and outdoor storage, subject to the provisions of LMC 18A.60.190, outdoor storage and commercial yard surfacing standards, for maintenance of equipment and goods utilized in the primary use.	P	P
Storm water collection and local conveyance systems.	P	P
Storm water pond facilities that are also developed to allow uses such as parks, or for recreational purposes.	P	P
Swimming pools for community or regional use.	C	P
Water storage facilities.	P	P

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use “–”: Not permitted

*Numbers in parentheses reference use-specific development and operating conditions under subsection B of this section.

1. Lot Coverage. All building coverage and impervious surface maximums stated herein for the Open Space/Recreation zoning districts may be reduced at the time they are applied, because of storm water requirements. The maximum building and impervious surface coverage for the Open Space/Recreation zoning districts (OSR1 and OSR2) shall be as follows:

a. Maximum building coverage: twenty (20) percent.

b. Maximum impervious surface coverage: thirty (30) percent.

2. Setbacks. The minimum distance setbacks for the Open Space/Recreation zoning districts (OSR1 and OSR2) shall be as follows, except where increased setbacks due to landscaping or building/fire code requirements apply:

a. Front yard/street setback: twenty-five (25) feet.

b. Principal arterial and state highway setback: thirty-five (35) feet.

c. Rear yard setback: twenty (20) feet.

d. Interior setback: twenty (20) feet.

3. Building Height. The maximum building height, not including any applicable height bonus, for the Open Space/Recreation zoning districts shall be forty (40) feet.

4. Design. Design features shall be required as set forth in Chapter 18A.70 LMC, Article I, Community Design.

5. Tree Preservation. Significant tree identification and preservation and/or replacement shall be required as set forth in Chapter 18A.70 LMC, Article III.

6. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided as set forth in Chapter 18A.70 LMC, Article II.

7. Parking. Parking shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 18A.80 LMC, Parking.

8. Signs. Signage shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 18A.100 LMC, Signs.

a. Maximum building coverage: twenty (20) percent.

b. Maximum impervious surface coverage: fifty-five (55) percent.

a. Front yard/street setback: twenty-five (25) feet.

b. Principal arterial and state highway setback: thirty-five (35) feet.

c. Rear yard setback: twenty (20) feet.

d. Interior setback: twenty (20) feet.

3. Building Height. The maximum building height, not including any applicable height bonus, for the Open Space/Recreation zoning districts shall be fifty (50) feet.

4. Design. Design features shall be required as set forth in Chapter 18A.70 LMC, Article I, Community Design.

5. Tree Preservation. Significant tree identification and preservation and/or replacement shall be required as set forth in Chapter 18A.70 LMC, Article III, Tree Preservation.

6. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided as set forth in Chapter 18A.70 LMC, Article II, Landscaping.

7. Parking. Parking shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 18A.80 LMC, Parking.

8. Signs. Signage shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 18A.100 LMC, Signs. [Ord. 789 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.110 Residential uses.

A. Residential Land Use Table. See subsections B, C, and D of this section for development and operating conditions. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

Residential Land Uses	R1	R2	R3	R4	MR1	MR2	MF1	MF2	MF3	ARC	NC1	NC2	TOC	CBD	C1	C2	C3	IBP	I1	I2	PI
	Zoning Classifications
Accessory caretaker’s unit	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	–
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) (B)(1)*	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Babysitting care	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Boarding house (B)(2)	C	C	C	C	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Co-living housing (B)(14)	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Cottage housing (B)(3)	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Courtyard apartments	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Foster care facility	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Co-housing (dormitories, fraternities and sororities) (B)(4)	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Detached single-family, including manufactured homes (B)(5), C	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Two-family residential, attached or detached dwelling units. Duplex.	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Three-family residential, attached or detached dwelling units. Triplex.	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Multifamily: Four-family residential, attached or detached dwelling units. Fourplex.	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Multifamily: Five-family residential, attached or detached dwelling units. Fiveplex.	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Multifamily: Six-family residential, attached or detached dwelling units. Sixplex.	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Stacked flats	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Multifamily, seven or more residential units	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Townhouse	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Mixed use	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Family day care (B)(6)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Home agriculture	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Home occupation (B)(7)	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Mobile home parks (B)(8), C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Residential accessory building (B)(9)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Rooms for the use of domestic employees of the owner, lessee, or occupant of the primary dwelling	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Small craft distillery (B)(6), (B)(12)	–	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	P	–	–
Specialized senior housing (B)(10)	–	–	–	–	C	C	C	C	C	–	–	P	C	C	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Use of existing buildings for residential purposes (B)(15)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–
Accessory residential uses (B)(11)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use “–”: Not allowed

*Numbers in parentheses reference use-specific development and operating conditions under subsection B of this section.

Applications for all uses must comply with all of subsection B of this section’s relevant general requirements.

1. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are permitted when added to, created within, or detached from a principal dwelling unit subject to the following restrictions:

a. Up to two (2) ADUs shall be allowed as accessory uses in conjunction with any detached single-family structure, duplex, triplex, townhome, or other housing unit. ADUs shall not be included in the density calculations. A lot shall contain no more than two (2) ADUs.

b. Lots designated with critical areas or their buffers shall be allowed up to one (1) ADU as an accessory use in conjunction with any detached single-family structure, duplex, triplex, townhome, or other housing unit.

c. An ADU may be established by creating the unit within or in addition to the new or existing principal dwelling, or as a detached unit from the principal dwelling.

d. The ADU, as well as the main dwelling unit, must meet all applicable setbacks, lot coverage, and building height requirements.

e. The maximum size of an attached ADU contained within or attached to an existing single-family structure shall be limited by the existing structure’s applicable zoning requirements. The maximum size of all other attached and all detached ADUs shall be no more than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet, excluding the garage.

f. The minimum size for both attached and detached ADUs shall be sufficient to comply with LMC Title 15.

g. The design of an attached ADU, including the facade, roof pitch and siding, shall be complementary to the principal dwelling unit.

h. A minimum of one (1) off-street parking space shall be required for the ADU, in addition to the off-street parking required for the principal dwelling, pursuant to LMC 18A.80.030(F). Such parking shall consist of a driveway, carport, garage, or a combination thereof, located on the lot they are intended to serve.

i. For lots located within one-quarter (1/4) mile of a Pierce Transit bus route or one-half (1/2) mile of the Sound Transit Lakewood Station, commuter rail or bus rapid transit stop, or other transit stop providing fixed route service at intervals of at least fifteen (15) minutes for at least five (5) hours during weekday peak hours, off-street parking for an ADU shall not be required provided there is adequate street capacity as determined by the Director. Adequate street capacity is present if the ADU is in an area with access to street parking capacity, no physical space impediments, and no other reasons to indicate that on-street parking is infeasible for the ADU.

j. Any legally constructed accessory building existing prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section may be converted to an accessory dwelling unit.

k. If a structure containing an ADU was created without a building permit that was finalized, the City shall require a building inspection to determine if the structure is sound, will not pose a hazard to people or property, and meets the requirements of this section and building code. The ADU application fee will cover the building inspection of the ADU.

l. Discrete ownership of an ADU may be created through the residential binding site plan and/or condominium declaration process pursuant to Chapter 17.30 LMC and Chapter 64.34 RCW as applicable.

m. Declarations and governing documents of associations and common interest communities or applicable to a property created after July 23, 2023, and located within Lakewood shall not impose any restriction or prohibition on the construction, development, or use on a lot of an accessory dwelling unit that the City would be prohibited from imposing under RCW 36.70A.681 unless they are created specifically to protect public health and safety, and ground and surface waters from on-site wastewater.

n. Lakewood shall not be held civilly liable for issuing a permit for the construction of an accessory dwelling unit on the basis that the construction of the accessory dwelling unit would violate a restrictive covenant or deed restriction.

a. Parking Requirements. At a minimum, there must be one (1) off-street parking stall per occupant, or three-quarters (3/4) space per room if the lot is within one-quarter (1/4) mile of a commuter rail or bus rapid transit stop. An owner may reduce the off-street parking requirement if an affidavit is signed that an occupant does not own a vehicle.

i. All occupied units shall have minimum garbage service as prescribed by the City pursuant to LMC Title 13.

ii. The owner is responsible to provide each occupant with the solid waste collection schedule and that schedule is to be posted within the unit as approved by the City.

c. International Property Maintenance Code. Pursuant to LMC Title 15, International Property Maintenance Code occupancy requirements are applicable to a boarding house regardless of the number of individuals living in the residence.

d. Amortization Schedule. Existing boarding houses have until December 31, 2015, to become compliant with the regulations outlined in this title and LMC Title 5 as it pertains to boarding houses.

e. Additional Standards. The following additional standards are required to be met for any boarding house housing over four (4) unrelated individuals excluding Types 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 group homes in LMC 18A.10.040; hotels and motels as defined in LMC 18A.10.040; and excluding state-licensed foster homes, in addition to the criteria for a conditional use permit under Chapter 18A.30 LMC, Article II:

i. Adequate living space based on the International Residential Code standards will be taken into account when a request for more than four (4) unrelated individuals is requested.

ii. A designated property manager that is available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, is required.

iii. The request for more than four (4) unrelated individuals will not adversely impact the surrounding community.

iv. General Business License Required. A boarding house falling under this subsection is deemed a business activity and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 5.02 LMC.

v. The applicant must adhere to the provisions of the City’s noise control regulations found in Chapter 8.36 LMC.

3. Cottage housing is permitted subject to Chapter 18A.30 LMC, Article III.

4. Dormitories, fraternities and sororities shall be permitted as accessory uses to public or private educational institutions or churches.

5. Detached primary dwelling units, or single-family dwelling units, include site-built homes, manufactured homes and modular homes.

a. All detached single-family dwellings (including manufactured homes) located in residential zones shall meet all of the following applicable criteria:

i. Be built to meet or exceed the standards established by 42 U.S.C. Chapter 70 – Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, Chapter 43.22A RCW for Manufactured Housing Federal standards enforcement, and 296-150I WAC for manufactured homes installation standards including mobile homes in effect at the time of their construction.

ii. Be thermally equivalent or better to that required by the Washington State energy code for new residential structures at the time of their construction.

iii. Be set on and securely attached to a foundation as specified by the manufacturer.

iv. Proof of title elimination per the Pierce County Auditor identified process is required prior to manufactured housing building occupancy.

v. Be connected to required utilities that include plumbing, heating and electrical systems.

vi. All used manufactured homes installed in a Lakewood mobile or manufactured home park must be constructed after June 15, 1976.

vii. All used manufactured homes being relocated to or within the City of Lakewood must have a valid and permanent HUD label (insignia) attached to the structure in a visible location and must have all of the following:

(A) A data sheet that includes a compliance certificate for snow, wind, seismic, and thermal zone;

(B) DAPIA-approved data plate;

(D) Manufacturer installation instructions; and

(E) A typical foundation plan identifying pier placement and loading.

viii. Used manufactured homes moved into or within Lakewood that are substantially remodeled or rehabilitated shall comply with the applicable code requirements for new construction. For the purposes of this section, a building shall be considered to be substantially remodeled when the costs of remodeling exceed sixty (60) percent of the value of the building exclusive of the costs relating to preparation, construction, demolition or renovation of foundations.

b. All single-family dwellings (including manufactured homes) shall comply with the following siting and design standards unless sited within manufactured/mobile home parks:

i. The design and construction of the foundation must meet the requirements of the International Building Code, now or hereafter amended.

ii. The gap from the bottom of the structure to the ground, around the entire perimeter of the structure, shall be enclosed by concrete or other concrete product as approved by the Building Official, which may or may not be load-bearing.

iii. Modular homes on individual lots shall incorporate design features of typical site-built homes including but not limited to modulation, articulation, sloped roofs, and wood siding or siding of a material which imitates wood.

6. Family day care is a permitted use, subject to obtaining a state license in accordance with Chapter 74.15 RCW and the following:

a. Compliance with all building, fire, safety, health code, and City licensing requirements;

b. Conformance to lot size, setbacks, building coverage, hard surface coverage, and other design and dimensional standards of the zoning classification in which the home is located;

c. Certification by the office of child care policy licensor that a safe passenger loading area, if necessary, is provided.

7. Home occupations are permitted subject to the following:

a. The home occupation shall be subordinate to the primary use of the premises as a dwelling unit.

b. All activities of the home occupation shall be conducted indoors.

c. The business shall be conducted by a member of the family residing within the primary residential premises plus no more than one (1) additional person not residing in the dwelling unit.

d. Home occupations may have on-site client contact subject to the following limitations:

i. All the activities of the home occupation shall take place inside the primary residential structure or accessory building;

ii. The home occupation shall generate no more than two (2) vehicle trips per hour to the licensed residence; and

iii. The home occupation shall not create a public nuisance.

e. The following activities shall be prohibited:

i. Automobile, truck, boat and heavy equipment repair;

ii. Auto or truck body work or boat hull and deck work;

iii. Parking and storage of heavy equipment;

iv. Storage of building materials for use on other properties;

v. Painting or detailing of autos, trucks, boats, or other items;

vi. The outside storage of equipment, materials or more than one (1) vehicle related to the business;

vii. Vehicles larger than ten thousand (10,000) pounds gross weight operated out of the premises or parked on the property or on adjacent streets; and

viii. Taxicab, van shuttle, limousine or other transportation services, except for office activities; provided all other requirements of this subsection concerning home occupations are met.

f. Home occupations shall not be allowed in accessory buildings within the rear yard setback.

g. Home occupations in accessory buildings shall not permit noise to intrude into another residential property at a level at or above forty-five (45) decibels outside the hours of 7:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

h. Home occupations are required to obtain a City business license.

8. Mobile and/or manufactured homes are allowed to locate in residential zones per subsections (A) and (B)(5) of this section and in mobile/manufactured home parks developed in accordance with subsection C of this section.

a. The maximum height for residential accessory buildings shall be twenty-four (24) feet.

b. Detached residential accessory structures which are less than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in size and not higher than ten (10) feet, including garden sheds or greenhouses or combination of both; children’s play equipment; arbors; and gazebos, when placed in a rear half of the lot shall have a minimum three (3) foot setback.

Attached accessory structures shall meet the same setbacks as the main building.

c. Pools, hot tubs, and similar accessory structures may not be located in the rear or interior yard setbacks.

d. Vehicle covers and other storage structures that are composed of pipes or poles with a fabric, plastic or other type of cover on the top of the framework are required to meet the development standards for the applicable zoning district, including lot coverage limitations and setback requirements. If the covering on such a structure is metal, wood, hard plastic or other rigid material and the structure exceeds one hundred twenty (120) square feet in size, a building permit is required for the structure. If the structure is used for recreational, sporting or utility vehicle storage, the storage requirements of LMC 18A.60.160, including a parking pad and screening, must be met. Fabric, vinyl, flexible plastic or other membrane material may be utilized to enclose the sides of the structure only if the structure is specifically designed and used for vehicle storage. Such enclosed structures are not exempt from the screening requirements of LMC 18A.60.160. Except as noted above, general storage is prohibited in tents, yurts or other tent-like structures.

e. Railroad cars, shipping containers, and semi-truck trailers shall not be placed or maintained in any single-family residential, mixed residential, or multifamily residential zoning district. Modified shipping containers or cargo containers approved for use as part of residential construction shall comply with criteria included in LMC 18A.10.180 under “Cargo containers.”

10. See LMC 18A.40.120, Special needs housing.

11. Residential accessory uses are secondary, subordinate permitted uses and include the following:

a. Private docks and mooring facilities as regulated by applicable shoreline management regulations.

b. Attached carports or garages for the sole use of occupants of premises and their guests, for storage of personal household goods and motor, recreational, and sporting vehicles.

c. Detached carports or garages are allowed in conjunction with an approved access and driveway.

d. Other accessory buildings and structures such as hobbyist greenhouses and storage buildings for personal household goods and yard maintenance equipment, but excluding accessory dwelling units, are allowed.

e. Outdoor storage of one (1) recreational/sporting/utility vehicle, subject to LMC 18A.60.160.

f. Minor maintenance of a vehicle owned by a resident or a relative of a resident of the site on which the activity is performed, where the activity is not performed for pay or the exchange of goods or services, and subject to the provisions of LMC 18A.60.180.

g. Hobbyist crop or flower gardens which are noncommercial and serve one (1) or more neighborhood homes on an informal, cooperative basis.

h. “Pea patch” or community gardens, “tot lots,” private parks and open space set-asides. May include private, on-site composting facility with less than ten (10) cubic yards’ capacity.

i. On-site underground fuel storage tanks to serve a residential use.

j. Antennas and satellite dishes for private telecommunication services.

k. Decks and patios.

l. Noncommercial recreational facilities and areas, indoor and outdoor, including swimming pools and tennis courts, for exclusive use by residents and guests.

m. On-site soil reclamation in accordance with state regulations.

n. Retaining walls, freestanding walls, and fences.

o. Yard sales.

p. Continuation of equestrian uses, which are accessory to a single-family dwelling, already legally existing within the zone at the time of adoption of this title. Maintenance, repair and replacement of existing equestrian structures shall be permitted.

12. Small craft distilleries may contract distilled spirits for, and sell distilled spirits to, holders of distillery licenses, manufacturer’s licenses and grower’s licenses.

13. Conditions for Foster Care Facilities. Foster care facilities, including foster family homes and group-care facilities, must comply with Chapter 74.15 RCW and hold a business license as required thereunder.

a. Sleeping units shall be subject to the following standards:

i. All sleeping units shall be no more than three hundred (300) square feet.

ii. Sleeping units may include kitchenettes, but may not include kitchens.

iii. Sleeping units must include a private bathroom.

b. Sleeping units shall be treated as one-half (½) of a multifamily dwelling unit for the purpose of calculating fees for sewer connections.

c. Shared kitchens shall be subject to the following standards:

i. At least one (1) shared kitchen shall be provided for every fifteen (15) sleeping units.

ii. At least one (1) shared kitchen shall be provided on each floor that also contains sleeping units.

d. For the purposes of calculating housing unit density, sleeping units count as one-quarter (¼) of a dwelling unit.

e. Where open space standards are applied based on the number of dwelling units, one-half (½) of the open space requirement will be required for sleeping units that is required of dwelling units.

f. All sleeping units must have access by interior or covered exterior walkway to a shared kitchen.

g. Off-street parking for co-living housing shall be subject to the following:

i. No off-street parking shall be required within one-half (½) mile walking distance of a major transit stop as defined in RCW 36.70A.535.

ii. A maximum of one (1) off-street parking space per four (4) sleeping units shall be required.

iii. Notwithstanding subsections i and ii of this section, cities may be exempted from required limitations on parking requirements by submitting an empirical study to the Department of Commerce. The study must be prepared by a credentialed transportation or land use planning expert and clearly demonstrate that the application of the parking limitations will be significantly less safe for vehicle drivers or passengers, pedestrians, or bicyclists than if the jurisdiction’s parking requirements were applied to the same location.

h. Co-living housing shall be subject to the Rental Housing Safety Program (Chapter 5.60 LMC).

i. Where open space standards are applied based on the number of dwelling units, one-half (½) of the open space requirement will be required for co-living sleeping units that is required of dwelling units. See also LMC 18A.70.040(C)(1)(o).

15. Use of “existing buildings,” as defined in LMC 18A.10.180, for residential purposes in commercial, mixed-use, and residential zones:

a. The addition of housing units at a density up to fifty (50) percent more than what is allowed in the underlying zone may be permitted if constructed entirely within an existing building envelope; provided, that generally applicable health and safety standards, including but not limited to building code standards and fire and life safety standards, can be met within the building;

b. Sufficient existing parking must be retained to satisfy the number required for existing residential units and nonresidential uses that remain after the new residential units are added;

c. If an existing building is a designated landmark or is within a historic district established through a local preservation ordinance, applicable exterior design or architectural requirements beyond those necessary for health and safety of the use of the interior of the building or to preserve character-defining streetscapes will be enforced on the residential use in the building;

d. The addition of housing units in an existing building with ground floor commercial or retail that is along a major pedestrian corridor as defined by the City is prohibited;

e. Unchanged portions of an existing building used for residential purposes do not need to meet the current energy code; however, if any portion of an existing building is converted to new dwelling units, each of those new units must meet the requirements of the current energy code;

f. Unless the code City official with decision-making authority makes written findings that a nonconformity regarding parking, height, setbacks, elevator size for gurney transport, or modulation is causing a significant detriment to the surrounding area, the City shall not deny a building permit application for the addition of housing units within the existing building;

g. A transportation concurrency study under RCW 36.70A.070 or an environmental study under Chapter 43.21C RCW (SEPA) based on the addition of residential units within an existing building shall not be required; and

h. Where an existing building cannot satisfy life safety standards, no housing units constructed entirely within the building’s envelope will be allowed.

1. Intent. It is the intent of this section to:

a. Permit the location of manufactured homes in specially designed parks where manufactured homes lots can be leased as a permanent form of dwelling unit and as indicated in LMC 18A.40.110(A);

b. Provide standards for the development and use of manufactured home parks appropriate to their location and use as permanent facilities;

c. Designate appropriate locations for manufactured home parks;

d. Ensure a high quality of development for such parks and dwelling units to the end that the occupants of manufactured home and the community as a whole are protected from potentially adverse impact of such development or use;

e. Provide for City review of proposed manufactured home parks;

f. Make a distinction between manufactured home parks and other subdivisions, and their development and occupancy characteristics; and

g. Regulate how recreational vehicles can be used as a primary residence in manufactured home parks.

2. Permitted Home Locations. Mobile and manufactured homes, and recreational vehicles being used as a primary residence, are permitted as follows:

a. As allowed per LMC 18A.40.110(A) and (B)(5);

b. As a primary use in a mobile or manufactured home park of not less than three (3) acres nor more than twenty (20) acres. Mobile or manufactured home parks may be permitted in all residential districts after receiving a conditional use permit.

c. As a primary use in existing nonconforming mobile or manufactured home parks.

d. As an accessory use for security or maintenance personnel in all zone classifications, subject to site plan review.

e. As temporary or emergency use in:

i. Any district as part of a construction project for office use of construction personnel or temporary living quarters for security personnel for a period extending not more than ninety (90) days beyond completion of construction. A thirty (30) day extension may be granted by the City Manager upon written request of the developer and upon the Manager’s finding that such request for extension is reasonable and in the public interest;

ii. Any district as an emergency facility when operated by or for a public agency;

iii. In the public/institutional zone classification where a community need is demonstrated by a public agency, such as temporary classrooms or for security personnel on school grounds.

f. Use of Recreational Vehicles as a Primary Residence. Pursuant to RCW 35A.21.312, recreational vehicles may be used as a primary residence within the context of a manufactured home park, subject to the following:

i. The recreational vehicle unit shall be connected to full utility hook-ups, including a lawful method of sewage disposal. A recreational vehicle used as a residence should contain at least one (1) functioning internal toilet and at least one (1) functioning internal shower; however, if the toilet and/or shower requirements set forth above are not met, then the manufactured housing park must provide permanent toilet and shower facilities.

3. Permitted Park Locations. Mobile or manufactured home parks may be permitted as indicated in LMC 18A.40.110(A) after receiving a conditional use permit.

4. Development Standards – Manufactured Home Park Plot Plan Requirements. A complete and detailed plot plan shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Public Works (PPW). The plot plan shall include the following information and such other information as the Department may reasonably require to determine the acceptability of the proposed development:

a. Location and dimensions of all lots;

b. Roads, internal street system, and driveways;

c. Common open space, community facilities;

d. Utility lines, including water, sewer, electrical and any others contemplated;

e. Landscaping and screening plan for exterior boundaries.

5. Manufactured Home Park Design Standards – Area and Density. The minimum site for a manufactured home park shall be three (3) acres. The maximum site for a manufactured home park shall be twenty (20) acres. The maximum number of manufactured homes per acre shall be consistent with the underlying density or the zone in which it is located.

6. Manufactured Home Park Design Standards – Site Requirements. The size and shape of individual manufactured home sites shall be in accordance with the following:

a. Minimum space area, four thousand (4,000) square feet;

b. Minimum width, forty (40) feet;

c. Minimum depth, eighty (80) feet;

d. Minimum setback from street or access road, ten (10) feet with a ten (10) foot planter and rear load access; fifteen (15) feet with standard planter and no alleys;

e. Maximum development coverage of space, fifty (50) percent;

f. Side yard setback five (5) feet.

g. Rear yard setback fifteen (15) feet.

7. Manufactured Home Park Design Standards – Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 18A.80 LMC.

8. Manufactured Home Park Design Standards – Open Space. Ten (10) percent of the gross site area shall be set aside for usable open space.

a. Buildings or structures accessory to individual manufactured homes are permitted, including enclosed carports; provided, that the total development coverage of the space shall not exceed the development coverage permitted in LMC 18A.60.030.

b. Buildings or structures accessory to the manufactured home park as a whole, and intended for the use of all manufactured home occupants are permitted, provided the building area not exceed one-fourth (1/4) of the common open space area.

a. Visual screening and/or landscaping may be required in those developments where such screening is deemed necessary and reasonable by the enforcing officer and/or the Hearing Examiner.

b. When required, such screening may consist of densely planted vegetation not less than four (4) feet in height at the time of planting, or a solid fence, six (6) feet in height, or a combination of fencing and vegetation which achieves the same screening effect.

c. Landscaping is also required in all setback areas and open space. All applicable requirements of Chapters 18A.60 and 18A.70 LMC shall be satisfied.

d. Visual interruption with appropriate vegetation between manufactured home units may also be required to relieve visual monotony.

e. The perimeters of common parking areas shall be landscaped in such a way as to create a diversion between streets and parking areas, at the same time not obstructing the view of any walkways, driveways, or streets around entrances or exits to the mobile home park.

f. All trees, flowers, lawns and other landscaping features shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition at all times.

a. Each manufactured home site shall have access from an interior drive or roadway only.

b. Access to the manufactured home park shall be limited to not more than one (1) driveway from a public street or road for each two hundred (200) feet of frontage.

12. Manufactured Home Park Design Standards – Surfacing Requirements. All streets, roads and driveways shall be hard-surfaced, including permeable paving surfaces in conformance with the current City of Lakewood Storm Water Design Manual, to a standard of construction acceptable to the City Engineer. Interior pedestrian walkways, carports and parking areas shall also be paved.

13. Manufactured Home Park Design Standards – Storm Water Runoff. Storm water management is required and shall comply with the current City of Lakewood Storm Water Design Manual and shall be subject to the City’s review and approval, and shall, moreover, comply with Chapter 12.11 LMC pertaining to community facilities.

a. Manufactured home parks shall be maintained free of any brush, leaves, and weeds which might communicate fires between manufactured homes and other improvements. No combustible materials shall be stored in, around, or under any manufactured home. Manufactured home parks shall be maintained in a safe, attractive and well maintained fashion. Landscaping which is required as a part of buffers or otherwise required shall be maintained in a healthy and attractive condition.

b. Streets, sidewalks and public ways within manufactured home parks shall be maintained in a safe manner. The responsibility for maintenance of the streets, sidewalks and public ways rests solely with the park owner and resident manager.

It shall be the responsibility of the manufactured home park resident manager and the CCRs to ensure that the provisions of this section are observed and maintained within the manufactured home park. Violations of this chapter shall subject the owner of the facility to any penalties provided within this title for such violation.

D. Interrelation of Middle Housing and Other Residential Uses. Middle housing provisions shall apply to all lots zoned predominantly for residential use except for: lots that were created through the splitting of a single residential lot; and portions of a lot, parcel, or tract designated with critical areas designated under RCW 36.70A.170 or their buffers as required by RCW 36.70A.170.

1. Nothing regarding middle housing:

a. Prohibits the City from permitting detached single-family residences;

b. Prohibits the City from requiring any development, including middle housing development, to provide affordable housing, either on site or through an in-lieu payment, nor limit the City’s ability to expand or modify the requirements of an existing affordable housing program enacted under RCW 36.70A.540;

c. Requires the issuance of a building permit if other federal, state, and local requirements for a building permit are not met;

d. Affects or modifies the responsibilities of the City to plan for or provide “urban governmental services” as defined in RCW 36.70A.030; or

e. Applies to a lot that was created through the splitting of a single residential lot.

2. The City shall not approve a building permit for middle housing without compliance with the adequate water supply requirements of RCW 19.27.097.

3. The City shall not require through development regulations any standards for middle housing that are more restrictive than those required for detached single- family residences, but may apply any objective development regulations that are required for detached single-family residences, including, but not limited to, setback, lot coverage, stormwater, clearing, and tree canopy and retention requirements.

4. The same development permit and environmental review processes shall apply to middle housing that apply to detached single-family residences, unless otherwise required by state law including, but not limited to, shoreline regulations under Chapter 90.58 RCW, building codes under Chapter 19.27 RCW, energy codes under Chapter 19.27A RCW, or electrical codes under Chapter 19.28 RCW. [Ord. 833 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025; Ord. 831 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025; Ord. 821 § 2 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 814 § 2, 2024; Ord. 813 § 2 (Att. D), 2024; Ord. 794 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 789 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 758 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 738 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.120 Special needs housing.

A. Intent. It is found and declared that special needs housing facilities are essential public facilities which provide a needed community service. Public health and safety require that these facilities be subject to certain conditions.

B. Special Needs Housing Table. See subsection C of this section for development and operating conditions. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

	Zoning Classifications
Description(s)	R1, R2, R3, R4	MR1, MR2	MF1, MF2, MF3	ARC, NC1, NC2	TOC, CBD	C1, C2, C3	IBP, I1, I2	OSR1, OSR2	PI	ML, CZ, AC1, AC2
Assisted Living Facility	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–
Confidential Shelter (C)(3)	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	P	–
Continuing Care Retirement Community	–	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–
Emergency Housing (1)	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–
Emergency Shelter (1)	–	–	–	–	P	P	–	–	–	–
Enhanced Services Facility	–	–	–	C	C	C (C2 zone only)	–	–	–	–
Hospice Care Center	C	C	P	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Nursing Home	–	C	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	–
Permanent Supportive Housing	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	C	–
Rapid Re-Housing	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	C	–
Transitional Housing	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	C	–
Type 1 Group Home, adult family home (C)(1)	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	C	–
Type 2 Group Home	P	P	P	P	P	–	–	–	C	–
Type 3 Group Home	–	C	C	C	C	–	–	–	C	–
Type 4 Group Home	–	–	–	–	–	C (C1 and C2 zones outside Station District Subarea only)	–	–	–	–
Type 5 Group Home	–	–	–	C (NC2 zones outside Downtown and Station District Subareas only)	–	C (C2 zones outside Station District Subarea only)	–	–	–	–

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use – : Not allowed

Numbers in parentheses reference use-specific development and operating conditions under subsection C of this section.

Applications for all uses must comply with all of subsection C of this section’s relevant general requirements.

1. Adult Family Homes. Adult family homes are permitted, subject to obtaining a state license in accordance with Chapter 70.128 RCW, Chapter 220, Laws of 2020, and the following:

a. Compliance with all building, fire, safety, health code, and City licensing requirements;

b. Conformance to lot size, setbacks, building coverage, hard surface coverage, and other design and dimensional standards of the zoning classification in which the home is located.

a. Applications for special needs housing facilities shall be processed in accordance with the standard procedures and requirements as outlined in Chapter 18A.20 LMC, Article I, and with the following additional requirements:

i. Required Submittals. Applications for special needs housing for special needs housing facilities are public records and shall include the following:

(a) A land use permit application containing all of the required information and submissions set forth in Chapter 18A.20 LMC, Article I;

(b) A copy of any and all capital funding grants or award contracts related to the construction of a new structure or conversion of an existing structure to operate as a special needs housing facility;

(c) Written documentation from the applicant agreeing to hold a public informational community meeting within four (4) weeks, but no sooner than two (2) weeks, from the time of application. The purpose of the community meeting is to provide an early, open dialogue between the applicant and the neighborhood surrounding the proposed facility.

The community meeting should acquaint the neighbors of the proposed facility with the operators and provide for an exchange of information about the proposal, including the goals, mission, and operation and maintenance plans for the proposed facility; the background of the operator, including their capacity to own, operate, and manage the proposed facility. The meeting is also an opportunity for the community to make the operator aware of the characteristics of the surrounding community and any particular issues or concerns.

The applicant shall provide written notification of the meeting to the appropriate neighborhood council, qualified neighborhood and community organizations, and to the owners of property located within three hundred (300) feet of the project site.

If the use is proposed in an existing facility, the community meeting shall be held following an inspection of the existing facility per subsection (C)(2)(a)(i)(d) of this section.

(d) Written request from the applicant to the Fire Marshal and Building Official for an inspection of an existing facility to determine if the facility meets the building and fire code standards for the proposed use. The purpose of this inspection is not to ensure that a facility meets the applicable code requirements or to force an applicant to bring a proposed facility up to applicable standards prior to application for a permit, but instead is intended to ensure that the applicant, the City, and the public are aware, prior to making application, of the building modifications, if any, that would be necessary to establish the use.

(e) An operation plan that provides per subsection (C)(5)(b)(i)(c)(iii) of this section information about the proposed facility and its programs, per the requirements of the Department of Planning and Public Works (PPW).

ii. Participation in HMIS. All special needs housing facilities should participate in the Pierce County Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

3. Development Application Process – Residents of Domestic Violence Shelters – Special Accommodations. The Director may grant special accommodation to individuals who are residents of domestic violence shelters in order to allow them to live together in single-family dwelling units subject to the following:

a. An application for special accommodation must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director that the needs of the residents of the domestic violence shelter make it necessary for the residents to live together in a group of the size proposed, and that adverse impacts on the neighborhood from the increased density will be mitigated.

b. The Director shall take into account the size, shape and location of the dwelling unit and lot, the building occupancy load, the traffic and parking conditions on adjoining and neighboring streets, the vehicle usage to be expected from residents, staff and visitors, and any other circumstances the Director determines to be relevant as to whether the proposed increase in density will adversely impact the neighborhood.

c. An applicant shall modify the proposal as needed to mitigate any adverse impacts identified by the Director, or the Director shall deny the request for special accommodation.

d. A grant of special accommodation permits a dwelling to be inhabited only according to the terms and conditions of the applicant’s proposal and the Director’s decision. If circumstances materially change or the number of residents increases, or if adverse impacts occur that were not adequately mitigated, the Director shall revoke the grant of special accommodation and require the number of people in the dwelling to be reduced to six (6) unless a new grant of special accommodation is issued for a modified proposal.

e. A decision to grant special accommodation is a Process Type I action. The decision shall be recorded with the Pierce County Auditor.

4. Development Registration Process of Existing Special Needs Housing. The state intends to regularly allocate a number of people the City should expect to accommodate in special needs housing. To ensure that the City is aware of the existing special needs housing operating within the City, those operating special needs housing prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title shall register with the Department of Planning and Public Works (PPW) within one (1) year after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section. Such registration shall be in a form provided by the Department of Planning and Public Works (PPW) and shall include the following information:

a. The type of facility;

b. The location of the facility;

c. The size of the facility, including the number of clients served and number of staff; and

d. Contact information for the facility and its operator.

i. The purpose of this section is to establish reasonable standards for the safe operation and appropriate siting of emergency housing, emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and transitional housing facilities within the City of Lakewood, so as to protect public health and safety for both facility residents and the broader community. This section does not include regulations for foster care facilities or group homes.

ii. Supportive housing facilities are allowed in all residential districts, provided they are of a similar scale as surrounding development (e.g., lot coverage, setbacks, impervious surface requirements, building height, etc.).

(i) When a site includes more than one (1) type of facility, the more restrictive requirements of this section shall apply.

(ii) Each facility application will be reviewed through the Type 1 administrative permit review process in Chapter 18A.20 LMC. In considering whether the permit should be granted, the Director shall use the requirements in this code to consider the effects on the health and safety of facility residents and the neighboring communities.

(iii) All facilities shall comply with all federal, state, county and local requirements to ensure housing safety and habitability. See the Pierce County, Washington, Homeless Housing Program Policy and Operations Manual Chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8.

(iv) All facilities are subject to the business license requirements under Chapter 5.02 LMC as applicable.

(v) All facilities must comply with the building and construction code under LMC Title 15. All facilities must also comply with the relevant provisions of this title and LMC Title 18B or 18C if applicable.

(vi) All facilities must comply with the provisions of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) under LMC 18A.60.090, 18B.500.530 or 18C.500.530 as applicable and permitted under state law.

(vii) Existing buildings being converted to emergency housing, emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing or transitional housing shall not be required to make structural changes solely to comply with CPTED requirements unless the relevant structural elements of the building are being altered as part of the conversion.

(i) Facilities shall match the bulk and scale of residential uses allowed in the zone where the facility is located.

(ii) Exterior lighting must comply with LMC 18A.10.135.8 and 18A.60.095.

(iii) The minimum number of off-street parking spaces required for each facility will be determined by the Director through the approval process per Chapter 18A.80, 18B.600, or 18C.600 LMC and taking into consideration factors such as the potential number of residents, site constraints, and impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

(iv) A description of transit, pedestrian, and bicycle access from the subject site to services must be provided at time of application by the sponsor and/or managing agency.

(i) The sponsor or managing agency shall comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The facility is subject to inspections by local agencies and/or departments to ensure such compliance and shall implement all directives resulting therefrom within the specified time period.

(ii) Service providers must provide on-site supervision of facilities and program participants at all times, unless providers demonstrate in the operations plan that another level of supervision will be effective in keeping residents and the public healthy and safe.

(iii) The sponsor or managing agency must provide the City with an operation plan at the time of the application per subsection (C)(2)(a)(i)(d) of this section that adequately addresses the following elements:

(A) Name and contact information for key staff;

(B) Roles and responsibilities of key staff;

(D) Site/facility maintenance;

(E) Occupancy policies, to the degree legally applicable, including resident responsibilities and a code of conduct that address, at a minimum, the use or sale of alcohol and illegal drugs, threatening or unsafe behavior, and weapon possession;

(F) Provision for human and social services, including staffing plan, credentials or certification, and outcome measures;

(G) Outreach with surrounding property owners and residents and ongoing good neighbor policy; and

(H) Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.

(iv) Sponsors or managing agencies shall provide the City with accurate, written documentation demonstrating that the agency has applicable experience providing similar services to people experiencing homelessness.

(v) Sponsors or managing agencies shall provide the City with accurate, written documentation demonstrating that the agency has a stable funding source for the facility and any on-site or off-site human and social services offered as part of the operations plan.

ii. Special Conditions for Emergency Housing and Emergency Shelters. In addition to the requirements under subsection (C)(5)(b)(i) of this section, emergency housing and emergency shelters are required to comply with the following:

(i) No emergency housing or emergency shelter may be located within an eight hundred eighty (880) foot radius of another property with emergency housing or an emergency shelter unless sponsored by the same governmental, religious, or not-for-profit agency.

(ii) Emergency housing and emergency shelters must meet all federal, state, county and local requirements to ensure housing safety and habitability, including occupancy requirements under the fire code.

(i) Trash receptacles must be provided in multiple locations throughout the facility and site. A regular trash patrol in the immediate vicinity of the site must be provided.

(ii) No children under the age of eighteen (18) are allowed to stay overnight in the facility, unless: the child is emancipated consistent with Chapter 13.64 RCW; accompanied by a parent or guardian; or the facility is licensed to provide services to this population. If an nonemancipated child under the age of eighteen (18) without a parent or guardian present attempts to stay in a facility not specifically licensed for providing housing to youth, the sponsor and/or managing agency shall immediately contact Child Protective Services and actively endeavor to find alternative housing for the child.

(iii) No person under sex offender registration requirements can receive services from a provider, unless providing such services is consistent with the laws, regulations, and/or supervisory requirements related to such persons.

(i) Residents shall have access to the following services on site; if not provided on site, transportation shall be provided:

(a) For all facilities, medical services, including mental and behavioral health counseling.

(b) For emergency housing facilities, access to resources on obtaining permanent housing and access to employment and education assistance.

(ii) All functions associated with the facility, including adequate waiting space, must take place within a building or on the site proposed to house the facility.

(iii) Facilities serving more than five (5) residents shall have dedicated spaces for residents to meet with service providers.

(iv) The sponsor or managing agency shall coordinate with the homelessness service providers for referrals to their program and with other providers of facilities and services for people experiencing homelessness to encourage access to all appropriate services for their residents.

iii. Special Conditions for Permanent Supportive and Transitional Housing. In addition to the requirements under subsection (C)(5)(b)(i) of this section, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing are required to comply with the following:

(i) In residential zones, individual facilities are subject to the density standards of residential uses allowed in the zone where the facility is located. For the purposes of this section the following zones are considered residential zones: R1, R2, R3, R4, MR1, MR2, MF1, MF2, and MF3.

(i) All residents shall have access to appropriate cooking and hygiene facilities.

(ii) Facilities serving more than five (5) dwelling units shall have dedicated spaces for residents to meet with service providers.

(iii) Residents shall have access to the following services on site or shall be provided transportation to such services by the sponsor or managing agency:

(a) Medical services, including mental and behavioral health counseling.

(b) Employment and education assistance.

6. Abandonment of Special Needs Housing Use. Any existing special needs housing facility that is abandoned for a continuous period of one (1) year or more shall not be permitted to be reestablished, except as allowed in accordance with the standards and requirements for establishment of a new facility. [Ord. 814 § 2, 2024; Ord. 813 § 2 (Att. D), 2024; Ord. 789 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 738 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.130 Air corridor and clear zone.

A. Title. This section applies to the clear zone (CZ), air corridor 1 (AC1), and air corridor 2 (AC2) zone classifications.

B. The intent of the City and the purpose of this chapter are to:

1. Regulate, in a manner consistent with the rights of individual property owners and the requirements of military operations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), development of uses and structures that are incompatible with military operations;

2. Sustain the economic health of the City and the south Puget Sound;

3. Protect and preserve the public health, safety and welfare from the adverse impacts associated with high levels of noise from flight operations at McChord Field JBLM and the potential for aircraft accidents associated with proximity to airport operations;

4. Ensure that the construction of residential use group buildings or portions thereof, located within those areas of Lakewood likely to be affected by aircraft noise associated with flight operations at JBLM, provide for appropriate sound reduction to minimize the impact of such noise on occupants.

5. Maintain the overall quality of life of those who live, work and recreate in the City of Lakewood.

1. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) was first established as Camp Lewis in 1917 when the citizens of Pierce County voted to buy 68,721 acres of land and donate it to the federal government for use as a permanent army post. In 1927, the county passed a bond measure to establish an airfield just north of the military reservation. The airfield, named Tacoma Field, officially opened March 14, 1930, and was later renamed McChord Field in 1940 in honor of Colonel William McChord. The field became independent of Fort Lewis in 1947 after the U.S. Air Force was established as a separate service, and was redesignated McChord Air Force Base (AFB) on January 1, 1948. On February 1, 2010, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) was established in accordance with congressional legislation implementing the recommendations of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission;

2. JBLM provides over fifty thousand (50,000) service member jobs, supports over one hundred twenty-five thousand (125,000) military retirees and more than thirty-two thousand (32,000) family members living both on and off-base. JBLM alone is the second largest employer in Washington State, representing two (2) percent of the state’s GDP and thirty-four (34) percent of Pierce County’s economy. JBLM is the seventh largest city in the State of Washington and a West Coast power projection platform;

3. There are hundreds of acres of land located within the confines of the City of Lakewood designated as Clear Zone (CZ), Accident Potential Zones I and II (APZ I and APZ II). Some of the lands located in the Clear Zone are encumbered by easements or restrictive covenants that limit the uses of the land to those that are not incompatible with flight operations arising out of JBLM; however, these easements/covenants have not always been enforced;

4. Since the installation’s inception, development of a type deemed incompatible under the JBLM’s AICUZ Program has occurred;

5. Of greatest concern is the presence of incompatible land uses in the Clear Zone. There are existing uses on the western and eastern edges of the Clear Zone that are incompatible, including industrial uses and storage condominium units (individual, privately owned storage units). The majority of these uses are nonconforming uses built before the City of Lakewood adopted a Clear Zone zoning designation in 2001. The Clear Zone zoning designation prohibits most uses; however, it allows for established nonconforming uses to continue and allows for the potential development of some new land uses;

6. The closure or realignment of JBLM would have serious adverse economic consequences to the City and the region;

7. In 2014, the South Sound Military Communities Partnership (SSMCP) joined with the Office of Economic Adjustment, Pierce and Thurston counties, and surrounding municipalities to craft a regional land use study (JLUS). In October 2015, the SSMCP Elected Officials Council, of which the City of Lakewood is a member, unanimously accepted the JBLM JLUS. Among the recommendations of the JLUS was that the City of Lakewood would consider the following: incorporating land use compatibility in updates to its comprehensive plan; establishing or strengthening the permitting process for structures that could pose risks to aviation operations; consider the use of disclosure, deed restrictions, hold harmless agreements, etc., to address aircraft safety and noise; incorporating specific land use compatibility requirements into local zoning codes and ordinances (e.g., density or height limits in sensitive areas); and incorporating considerations of aircraft safety and military operational noise into local jurisdiction planning and permitting processes.

D. Air Corridor and Clear Zone Land Use Table. See LMC 18A.40.130(E) for development and operating conditions. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

Land Use Categories	AC1	AC2	CZ	Density
Existing Uses
Continuation of conforming uses and structures already legally existing within the zone at the time of adoption of this chapter. Maintenance, repair, and alteration/addition of existing conforming structures shall be permitted.	P	P	–	N/A
Alteration or modification of nonconforming existing uses and structures. (Subject to LMC 18A.40.130(E)(4) and Chapter 18A.20 LMC, Article II, Nonconforming Uses and Structures.)	Director/HE	Director/HE	–	N/A
Adult family home: Alteration or modification of existing residential structure for use as an adult family home. Not subject to intensity of use criteria, LMC 18A.40.130(E)(1); and subject to the Washington State Building Codes, as amended.	P	P	–	N/A
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Agriculture	–	–	–	N/A
Agriculture, clear zone	–	–	P	N/A
Agriculture, home	P	P	–	N/A
Natural resource extraction/recovery	C	C	–	Maximum FAR of 0.28 in AC1, no activity which produces smoke, glare, or involves explosives.
Research, scientific (small scale)	C	P	–	Office use only. Maximum FAR of 0.22 in AC1 and AC2.
Undeveloped land	P	P	P	N/A
Residential Uses
Accessory caretaker’s unit	–	–	–	N/A
Accessory dwelling unit	–	–	–	N/A
Cottage housing	–	–	–	N/A
Cohousing (dormitories, fraternities and sororities)	–	–	–	N/A
Detached single-family structure(s) on lot less than 20,000 square feet	–	–	–	N/A
Detached single-family structure(s) on lot greater than 20,000 square feet	–	P	–	N/A
Foster care facilities	–	–	–	N/A
Two-family residential structure(s), attached or detached dwelling units	–	–	–	N/A
Three-family residential structure(s), attached or detached dwelling units	–	–	–	N/A
Multifamily structure(s), 4 or more residential units	–	–	–	N/A
Mixed use	–	–	–	N/A
Home occupation	P	P	–	N/A
Mobile home parks	–	–	–	N/A
Mobile and/or manufactured homes, in mobile/manufactured home parks	–	–	–	N/A
Rooms for the use of domestic employees of the owner, lessee, or occupant of the primary dwelling	–	P	–	N/A
Child care facility	–	–	–	N/A
Child day care center	–	–	–	N/A
Family day care provider	–	–	–	N/A
Special Needs Housing (Essential Public Facilities)
Type 1 group home	–	–	–	N/A
Type 2 group home	–	–	–	N/A
Type 3 group home	–	–	–	N/A
Type 4 group home	–	–	–	N/A
Type 5 group home	–	–	–	N/A
Assisted living facilities	–	–	–	N/A
Emergency housing	–	–	–	N/A
Emergency shelter	–	–	–	N/A
Permanent supportive housing	–	–	–	N/A
Transitional housing	–	–	–	N/A
Continuing care retirement community	–	–	–	N/A
Hospice care center	–	–	–	N/A
Enhanced services facility	–	–	–	N/A
Nursing home	–	–	–	N/A
Commercial and Industrial Uses
Building and landscape materials sales	P	P	–	Maximum FAR of 0.28 in AC1 and 0.56 in AC2.
Building contractor, light	P	P	–	Maximum FAR of 0.28 in AC1 and 0.56 in AC2.
Building contractor, heavy	C	–	–	Maximum FAR of 0.11 in AC1 and 0.22 in AC2.
Business support service	P	–	–	Maximum FAR of 0.22 in AC1.
Catering service	P	P	–	Maximum FAR of 0.22 in AC2.
Construction/heavy equipment sales and rental	C	C	–	Maximum FAR of 0.11 in AC1; and 0.22 in AC2.
Equipment rental	P	P	–	Maximum FAR of 0.11 in AC1; and 0.22 in AC2.
Furniture, furnishings, appliance/equipment store	–	C	–	Maximum FAR of 0.28 in AC1.
Handcraft industries, small-scale manufacturing	P	P	–	Maximum FAR of 0.28 AC1; Maximum FAR of 0.56 in AC2.
Kennel, animal boarding	P	P	–	Maximum FAR of 0.11 AC1; Maximum FAR of 0.22 in AC2.
Laundry, dry cleaning plant	P	–	–	Maximum FAR of 0.22 in AC2.
Live/work and work/live units	–	–	–	N/A
Maintenance service, client site services	P	P	–	Maximum FAR of 0.22 in AC2.
Manufacturing, assembling and packaging, light	P	P	–	Maximum FAR of 0.28 in AC1 and 0.56 in AC2.
Military installations	P	P	P	N/A
Mobile home, RV, and boat sales	C	C	–	Maximum FAR of 0.14 in AC1 and 0.28 in AC2.
Office, business services	P	P	–	Maximum FAR of 0.22 in AC2.
Office, professional	P	–	–	Maximum FAR of 0.22 in AC2.
Places of assembly	–	–	–	N/A
Personal services	P	–	–	Office uses only. Maximum FAR of 0.11 in AC2.
Small craft distillery	–	P	–	Maximum FAR 0.56 in AC2.
Storage, personal storage facility	P	P	–	Maximum FAR of 1.0 in AC1; 2.0 in AC2.
Vehicle services, minor maintenance/repair	P	P	–	Maximum FAR of 0.11 AC1; 0.22 in AC2.
Vehicle storage	C	C	–	Maximum FAR of 0.28 in AC1 and 0.56 in AC2.
Warehouse retail	P	–	–	Maximum FAR of 0.16 in AC2.
Warehouse	P	P	–	Maximum FAR of 1.0 in AC1; 2.0 in AC2.
Wholesaling and distribution	P	P	–	Maximum FAR 0f 0.28 in AC1 and 0.56 in AC2.
Wildlife preserve or sanctuary	P	P	–	N/A
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bar/tavern	–	–	–	N/A
Brewery, brew pub	–	–	–	N/A
Mobile food vending facility	P	P	–	N/A
Night club	–	–	–	N/A
Restaurant, café, coffee shop, counter ordering	–	–	–	N/A
Restaurant, café, coffee shop, drive-through services	–	–	–	N/A
Restaurant, café, coffee shop, table service	–	–	–	N/A
Restaurant, café, coffee shop, outdoor dining	–	–	–	N/A
Restaurant, café, coffee shop, serving alcohol	–	–	–	N/A
Tasting room	–	–	–	N/A
Lodging
Bed and breakfast guest houses	–	–	–	N/A
Hostels	–	–	–	N/A
Hotels and motels	–	–	–	N/A
Recreational vehicle parks	–	–	–	N/A
Transportation
Parking facilities (surface)	P	P	–	N/A
Parking facilities (structured)	–	–	–	N/A
Streets with pedestrian and bicycle facilities	P	P	–	N/A
Transit park and ride lots	P	P	–	N/A
Transit shelter	P	P	–	N/A
Utilities
Above-ground electrical distribution lines, pipes, and support poles, transformers, and related facilities, not including substations	P	P	–	N/A
Underground electrical distribution lines, pipes, and support poles, transformers, and related facilities, not including substations	P	P	P	N/A
Electrical distribution substations	P	P	–	N/A
Electrical transmission lines of 115 kV or less and support poles	P	P	–	N/A
Electric vehicle battery charging stations	P	P	–	N/A
Above-ground natural gas conveyance facilities	–	–	–	N/A
Underground natural gas conveyance facilities	P	P	P	N/A
Potable water conveyance facilities	P	P	–	N/A
Potable water storage facilities	C	P	–	N/A
Storm water collection and conveyance facilities	P	P	P	N/A
Storm water detention/retention facilities	P	P	C	N/A
Telecommunications earth receiving stations (satellite dishes)	P	P	–	N/A
Telecommunications lines, pipes, support poles and related facilities, not including earth receiving stations, personal wireless service, transmission/receiving/relay facilities, or switching facilities	P	P	–	N/A
Telecommunications switching facilities	P	P	–	N/A
Telecommunications transmission/receiving/relay facilities		P	–	N/A
Waste water conveyance facilities	P	P	P	N/A
Wireless communication facilities (WCFs)	P	P	–	N/A
Essential Public Facilities
Airport (American Lake Seaplane Base)	–	–	–	N/A
Community and technical colleges, colleges and universities	–	–	–	N/A
Correctional facilities	–	–	–	N/A
Electrical transmission lines of higher voltage than 115 kV, in existing corridors of such transmission lines	–	C	–	N/A
Electrical transmission lines of higher voltage than 115 kV, in new corridors	–	–	–	N/A
Group home	–	–	–	N/A
In-patient facility including but not limited to substance abuse facility	–	C	–	N/A
Intercity high-speed ground transportation	–	–		N/A
Intercity passenger rail service	–	–	–	N/A
Interstate Highway 5 (I-5)	P	–	–	N/A
Mental health facility	–	–	–	N/A
Military installation	P	P	P	N/A
Minimum security institution	–	–	–	N/A
Secure community transition facility (SCTFs)	–	–	–	N/A
Solid waste transfer station	–	–	–	N/A
Sound Transit facility	–	–	–	N/A
Sound Transit railroad right-of-way	–	–	–	N/A
Transit bus, train, or other high capacity vehicle bases	–	–	–	N/A
Washington State Highway 512	P	–	–	N/A
Work/training release facility	–	–	–	N/A

Director: Department of Planning and Public Works (PPW) Director

HE: Hearing Examiner

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use “–”: Not Allowed N/A: Not Applicable

Applications for all uses must comply with subsection E of this section’s general requirements.

1. In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, the intensity of use criteria are applicable to all new land uses in the CZ, AC1, and AC2 zoning districts and shall be used to determine compatibility of proposed uses with aircraft operations hazards. The applicant shall bear the burden of proof to demonstrate compliance of a proposed development with the following intensities of uses:

a. Within the CZ zoning district, the total number of people on a site at any time shall not exceed one (1) person per four thousand three hundred fifty-six (4,356) square feet of gross site area, or ten (10) persons per acre.

b. Within the AC1 zoning district, the total number of people on a site at any time shall not exceed one (1) person per one thousand seven hundred forty-two (1,742) square feet of gross site area, or twenty-five (25) persons per acre.

c. Within the AC2 zoning district, the total number of people on a site at any time shall not exceed one (1) person per eight hundred seventy-one (871) square feet of gross site area, or fifty (50) persons per acre.

2. In addition to other requirements of the code, the following performance criteria shall be used to determine the compatibility of a use, project design, mitigation measures and/or any other requirements of the code with respect to aircraft operation hazards in the CZ, AC1 and AC2 zoning districts. The applicant shall bear the burden of proof to demonstrate compliance of a proposed development with the following performance criteria:

a. Any new use which involves release of airborne substances, such as steam, dust, and smoke that may interfere with aircraft operations is prohibited.

b. Any new use which emits light or direct or indirect reflections that may interfere with a pilot’s vision is prohibited.

c. Any new use that creates an undue hazard to the general health, safety and welfare of the community in the event of an aircraft accident in these zoning districts is prohibited.

d. Facilities which emit electrical currents shall be installed in a manner that does not interfere with communication systems or navigational equipment.

e. Any new use which attracts concentrations of birds or waterfowl, such as mixed solid waste landfill disposal facilities, waste transfer facilities, feeding stations, and the growth of certain vegetation, is prohibited.

f. Structures are prohibited within one hundred (100) feet of the aircraft approach-departure or transitional surfaces.

3. Noise Attenuation. Provisions for noise mitigation shall apply to all buildings or structures constructed or placed in use for human occupancy on sites within the clear zone (CZ), air corridor 1 (AC1), and air corridor 2 (AC2) zoning districts, which are located within the sixty-five (65) Ldn Noise Contour or higher, as shown in the Final Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) Study Update, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, May 2015, and on file with the Department of Planning and Public Works (PPW).

a. Noise Insulation Required. Those portions of new structures where the public is received or offices are located must be constructed with sound insulation or other means to achieve a day/night interior noise level (Ldn) of no greater than forty-five (45) dB. A remodeling project where the total cost of improvements is twenty-five (25) percent or more of the valuation of the existing building is subject to these standards.

b. Sound Isolation Construction. A building will generally be considered acceptable by the Building Official if it incorporates the applicable features described in LMC Title 15. Alternate materials and methods of construction may be permitted, if such alternates are demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Building Official to be equivalent to those described.

c. Acoustical Analysis and Design Report. The applicant may elect to have a qualified architect or engineer examine the noise levels and needed building sound isolation requirements for a specific site. The analysis and design report signed by and prepared under the supervision of a qualified architect or engineer shall be submitted with the application for building permit. The report shall show the topographical relationship of the aircraft noise sources and the building site, identification of noise sources and their characteristics, predicated noise spectra at the exterior of the proposed building structure, basis for the predication (measured or obtained from published data), and effectiveness of the proposed construction showing that the prescribed interior day-night sound level is met.

i. Additions under five hundred (500) square feet that are not used for sleeping rooms;

ii. A remodeling project where the total cost of improvements is less than twenty-five (25) percent of the existing building valuation;

iii. The noise standards in subsection (E)(3) of this section shall not apply to the construction of buildings or structures in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) Study for McChord Field with less than sixty-five (65) dB DNL.

e. Noise Disclosure Statement. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for new construction or remodeling where the total cost of improvements is twenty-five (25) percent or more of the valuation of the existing building, the property owner shall sign a noise disclosure statement and record the statement with the title of the property. The noise disclosure statement acknowledges that the property is located within the sixty-five (65) Ldn contour, as indicated on Noise Contour Map for McChord AFB as shown in the AICUZ study, and that noise attenuation is required of any new construction or remodeled structure where it meets the threshold.

a. Any residential use group building, and any assembly, business, educational, institutional or mercantile use group building or structure or portion thereof, which lawfully existed on the date of adoption of this section and which is not in conformity, shall be deemed nonconforming and subject to Chapter 18A.20 LMC, Article II, Nonconforming Uses and Structures.

i. Exceptions to residential use group buildings. A one-time addition/expansion of no more than two hundred (200) square feet of conditioned space shall be permitted.

b. Any extension, enlargement, relocation, reconstruction or substantial alteration of a nonconforming residential use group building, and any assembly, business, educational, institutional or mercantile use group building or structure or portion thereof, shall be subject to the acoustical performance standards as set forth in LMC Title 15 unless otherwise modified by the Building Official pursuant to applicable provisions of the Washington State Building Code. [Ord. 814 § 2, 2024; Ord. 794 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 789 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 772 § 2 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.140 Transportation.

A. Transportation Land Use Table. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

	Zoning Classifications
	R1	R2	R3	R4	MR1	MR2	MF1	MF2	MF3	ARC	NC1	NC2	TOC	CBD	C1	C2	C3	IBP	I1	I2	PI	OSR1	OSR2
Parking facilities (surface or structured) (B)(1)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C
Streets and pedestrian and bicycle facilities	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Transit park and ride lots	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–		P	–	–
Transit shelter	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	–	–

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use “–”: Not allowed

*Numbers in parentheses reference use-specific development and operating conditions under subsection (B) of this section.

1. In the residential zoning districts, parking facilities are permitted only as accessory uses to a principal use.

2. Transit stations may incorporate accessory convenience retail and service establishments for use by transit riders. [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.150 Utilities.

A. Utilities Land Use Table. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

	Zoning Classifications
	R1	R2	R3	R4	MR1	MR2	MF1	MF2	MF3	ARC	NC1	NC2	TOC	CBD	C1	C2	C3	IBP	I1	I2	PI	OSR1	OSR2
Electrical distribution lines, pipes, and support poles, transformers, and related facilities, not including substations (B)(1)*	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Electrical distribution substations (B)(2)	C	C	C	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C
Electrical transmission lines of 115 kV or less and support poles (B)(3)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Electric vehicle battery charging stations (B)(7)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C
Natural gas or fuels related conveyance facilities; includes gas compressor stations	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C
Potable water conveyance facilities (B)(5)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C
Potable water storage facilities	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C
Storm water collection and conveyance facilities; includes levees and culverts	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Storm water detention/retention facilities	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Telecommunications earth receiving stations (satellite dishes) (B)(4)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C
Telecommunications lines, pipes, support poles and related facilities, not including earth receiving stations, personal wireless service, transmission/receiving/relay facilities, or switching facilities (B)(1)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Telecommunications switching facilities	C	C	C	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C
Telecommunications transmission/receiving/relay facilities (B)(2)	C	C	C	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C
Water purification and filtration activities	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Waste water conveyance facilities; includes pumping and/or lift stations (B)(5)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C
Water supply wells and pumping stations	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C
Wireless service facilities (WSFs) (B)(6)	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	C	C

P: Permitted Use C: Conditional Use “–” Not allowed

*Numbers in parentheses reference use-specific development and operating conditions under subsection (B) of this section.

1. Electrical and telecommunications service lines on individual properties shall be placed underground in conjunction with new development or any construction activity which increases floor area, or, in the case of a remodel which does not increase floor area, has a valuation amounting to more than fifty (50) percent of the assessed value of the structure being remodeled, according to the records of the Pierce County Assessor.

a. Electrical substations and telecommunications towers, antennas and switching stations shall be designed so as to be compatible with surrounding development, through placement, architectural features, landscaping, and other measures, except that WCFs shall be regulated in accordance with Chapter 18A.95 LMC, Wireless Service Facilities.

b. Amateur radio antennas shall be allowed at heights no greater than those minimally sufficient to accommodate amateur service communications, in accordance with FCC regulations. Persons desiring to erect such antennas shall submit documentation indicating the height which meets this requirement. Such antennas shall be required to comply with the requirements of the Washington State Building Code, including the seismic and wind resistance provisions of the code, and to obtain a building permit.

3. Support poles for transmission lines shall be designed so as to minimize adverse aesthetic impacts. Electrical transmission lines over 115 kV are classified as essential public facilities, and are regulated under LMC 18A.40.060.

4. Telecommunications earth receiving stations (satellite dish antennas) over two (2) feet in diameter shall be screened from view from neighboring properties by location, berms, fences, walls, landscaping, or a combination of these techniques; provided, however, that no screening shall be required which would prevent reception of satellite signals.

5. Aboveground water conveyance facilities and waste water conveyance facilities shall require a conditional use permit.

6. WSFs shall be regulated in accordance with Chapter 18A.95 LMC.

7. Electric vehicle charging stations are permitted as an accessory use to any permitted primary use and shall count towards the required number of parking spaces for said primary use. [Ord. 756 § 2, 2021; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]

18A.40.160 Marijuana prohibited.

A. Findings. The City Council finds that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to supersede Washington State or federal law pertaining to the acquisition, possession, manufacture, sale or use of marijuana. No use that is illegal under, or contrary to, any City, county, state or federal law or statute shall be allowed in any zoning district within the City unless otherwise specifically allowed for in the Lakewood Municipal Code (LMC).

1. The purpose of this chapter is to enact a prohibition of all medical and recreational marijuana uses, including medical marijuana dispensaries, collective gardens, cooperatives, individual or group cultivation of marijuana, and all marijuana production, processing, research, and retailing, including those marijuana businesses licensed by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.

2. No part of this chapter is intended to or shall be deemed to conflict with federal law, including but not limited to the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. Section 800 et seq., or the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Chapter 69.50 RCW).

C. Definitions. For definitions relevant to this chapter, see LMC 18A.10.180.

1. It is unlawful to own, establish, site, operate, use or permit the establishment, siting, operation, or use of a medical marijuana dispensary, collective garden, cooperative or marijuana production, processing, research facility, or retail facility, regardless of whether it has a license from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.

2. It is unlawful to perform any individual or group marijuana cultivation activities anywhere in the City, regardless of whether such individual or group cultivation is addressed in Chapter 69.51A RCW or other state law.

3. It is unlawful to lease to, rent to, or otherwise allow the operation of any medical marijuana dispensary, collective garden, cooperative, marijuana production, processing, research, or retailing business, whether it is located outdoors, indoors, in any building, structure, premises, location or on land in the City and regardless of whether the activity has been licensed by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.

4. The City shall not issue any business license for any marijuana businesses regardless of whether the business has been licensed by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Any business license obtained in error or through misrepresentation of the activities conducted by the individual business shall be invalid and of no force and effect.

E. Use Not Permitted in Any Zone. The use of any building, structure, premises, location or land for a medical marijuana dispensary, collective garden, cooperative, marijuana production, processing, research, or retailing is not allowed in the City, and such uses and activities are not permitted uses in any zone.

F. No Vested or Nonconforming Rights. Neither this chapter nor any other City ordinance, City action or failure to act, statement, representation, certificate, approval, or permit issued by the City or its departments, or their respective representatives, agents, employees, attorneys or assigns, shall create, confer, or convey any vested or nonconforming right or benefit regarding any marijuana business, collective garden, cooperative or marijuana producer, processor, researcher or retailer, even if licensed by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.

G. Violations. Any violations of this chapter may be enforced as set forth in Chapter 1.44 LMC, General Penalties, or, as applicable, the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Chapter 69.50 RCW. In addition, violations of this chapter may be deemed to be a public nuisance and may be abated by the City under the procedures set forth in state law for the abatement of public nuisances. [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]