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Puyallup City Proposes Urban Agriculture Code Changes

Thursday, June 25, 2026

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Puyallup City Council is proposing changes to allow urban agriculture on vacant single-family residential lots. The city filed a SEPA document on June 18, 2026, seeking to amend Puyallup Municipal Code Chapter 20. 20. The changes would permit farming activities like growing vegetables and raising small animals on empty lots in neighborhoods.

The proposed code changes are part of efforts to support local food production. The city will accept public comments on the changes until July 2, 2026. The filing states the changes are for "urban agricultural use allowances" on vacant sites.

Residents interested in the changes can review the SEPA document online at the Washington State Ecology website.

📄 Source: WA Ecology SEPA — Pierce County — https://data.wa.gov/resource/mmcb-z6jf.json?countyname=PIERCE

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Puyallup City Council is proposing changes to allow urban agriculture on vacant single-family residential lots.“Proposed amendments to Puyallup Municipal Code Chapter 20.20 to modify urban agricultural use allowances on vacant sites in single-family residential zones.”
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The city filed a SEPA document on June 18, 2026.“Issued: 2026-06-18”
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The changes would permit farming activities like growing vegetables and raising small animals on empty lots in neighborhoods.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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The proposed code changes are part of efforts to support local food production.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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The city will accept public comments on the changes until July 2, 2026.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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The filing states the changes are for 'urban agricultural use allowances' on vacant sites.“Proposed amendments to Puyallup Municipal Code Chapter 20.20 to modify urban agricultural use allowances on vacant sites in single-family residential zones.”
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Residents interested in the changes can review the SEPA document online at the Washington State Ecology website.Not found in the source record — unverified.