About Soap Lake Code Enforcement:

Lead by volunteer Harold Ross, reports of code violations from City staff and the public are documented, reviewed, processed, and corrected as needed. Corrections can be made within days to many months depending on the level of the violation, responsiveness of those responsible, and meeting legal requirements. Municipal Court ensures a fair review of appeals to code violations, corrections, and citations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NOXIOUS WEEDS SCROLL DOWN

If you are aware of a code violation, please submit a complaint form to City Hall.

What is a Noxious Weed?

Noxious weeds are invasive, non-native plants that threaten agricultural crops, local ecosystems, or fish & wildlife habitats.

Noxious Weed Management Required By Homeowners

RCW 17.10

This is Washington State's basic weed law 

WAC Chapter 16-750

Includes the state Noxious Weed List, definitions and descriptions of region boundaries for Class B weeds, and the schedule of monetary penalties.

WAC Chapter 16-752

Describes the quarantine list maintained by the state Department of Agriculture. (The state law that calls for the creation and maintenance of the quarantine list is RCW 17.24.)

Classes of Noxious Weeds

There are three classes of Noxious Weeds: 

Code Enforcement Reports

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2020 September Update
2020 July Update
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2019 November Update
2019 September Update
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