PUBLIC HEARING: LMC Amendments – Chapter 14.32 Tree and Vegetation Protection and Preservation
NOTICE: The Lacey Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing during their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. regarding proposed amendments to the Lacey Municipal Code (LMC) – Chapter 14.32 Tree and Vegetation Protection and Preservation.
Chapter 14.32 Tree and Vegetation Protection and Preservation, was last updated in 2022 through Ordinance No. 1617. This update was brought about in response to raised community concerns over a range of tree-related policies, including tree preservation, tree removal limits, HOA maintenance, permit administration, and implementation of the 2021 Urban Forest Management Plan. In addition to the Planning Commission and City Council, a Tree Task Force was developed to further review community feedback and proposed changes to the Lacey Municipal Code.
While these updates were primarily in response to community-raised concerns, City Council has continued to receive additional feedback on tree-related standards and the implementation of tree-related codes.
In response to ongoing community discussions, the Lacey City Council has asked for a targeted review of tree-related topics as identified within Docket number eleven of the 2026 Community and Economic Development Work Program. It is further recognized that the Urban Forest Management Plan (Attachment 2) is scheduled for update starting in 2027, and some of the topics identified may be further reviewed through this future update.
Interested parties can review proposed draft updates:
- In person at Lacey City Hall, Community and Economic Development Counter, 420 College Street SE, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays.
ATTENDANCE ONLY
The public may attend the August 26th meeting without providing testimony or comment using one of the following platforms:
In Person: City Council Chambers at Lacey City Hall, 420 College Street SE, Lacey, Washington.
Website: https://cityoflacey.org/government/public-meetings/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLaceyWA
ATTEND and COMMENT
Persons wishing to provide testimony or comment during the public hearing may do so in person or by Zoom:
In Person: Use the sign-up sheet located in the meeting room.
Zoom: Preregister using the direction provided within the meeting agenda: https://laceywa.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1495/overview. Instructions and access details will be provided once the agenda is posted and registration is complete.
WRITTEN COMMENT
Persons wishing to provide written testimony on topics being considered may email Planning@cityoflacey.org or mail them to: Lacey Planning Commission, 420 College Street SE, Lacey, Washington, 98503 no later than 3:30 p.m. on August 24, 2026. Written testimony will be provided to the commission and made part of the public record.
The City of Lacey provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. We invite anyone with special needs to contact the City Clerk at (360) 486-8704 at least seventy-two (72) hours before the meeting to discuss special accommodations.
