The Tacoma Municipal Code information below is current through the City Council meeting of July 7, 2020*.

Unless specifically addressed in the ordinance, changes to the TMC are effective ten days after the ordinance has been published in the City's official newspaper (publishing typically takes place two days after an ordinance is passed).   

References and History

Pending Updates 

* The following amendments are currently pending codification and/or have delayed effective dates:   

• Ordinance No. 28624​ - Title 6A (delayed effective date 7/1/2020);
• Ordinance No. 28665 - Title 12 Utilities (Exhibit A, effective immediately and Exhibit B, delayed until July 1, 2020)
• Ordinance No. 28667 - Title 1 (passed April 28, 2020)
• Ordinance No. 28673 - Title 1 (passed June 9, 2020)
• Ordinance No. 28674 - Chapter 6B.10 (passed June 9, 2020)
• Ordinance No. 28676 - Title 1 (passed June 23, 2020)
• Ordinance No. 28677 - Title 6A (delayed effective date)
• Ordinance No. 28678 - Title 11 (passed July 7, 2020)

Tacoma Municipal Code 

Errors or Omissions: 

If you find an error, please contact the City Clerk's office by email (cityclerk@cityoftacoma.org) or phone at 253-591-5505.