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FAQ
How is the Code Compliance workload prioritized? Currently, we act on complaint related issues unless we feel there are serious health risks or negligent activity. We are working diligently to respond to each and every complaint. Serious cases and ongoing issues often require a great deal of our time and resources and may carry priority. Why do I have to remove my junk or hulk vehicle if it is on my property? Having a hulk vehicle visible from public right of way or other real property is a violation of Lewis county Code 8.05.070. How much do hulk vehicle inspections …
Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.
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Planning Applications Under Review
The following table provides the notices, application documents and associated environmental reviews for active applications being processed by the Lewis County Planning Department. Land Use Applications File Number(s) Project Name Type Files SUP25-0001 / SEP25-0011 Good Crushing Inc – Mining Amendment Project Special Use To access files click HERE SUP25-0002 Roamers RV Park Project Special Use To access file click HERE SEP25-0021 / WCF25-0002 Harmoni Towers, Verizon WCF construction SEPA, Wireless Communication Facility, Appeal To access files click HERE AP25-00004 / SEP25-0027 City of Centralia Seminary Hill Water Reservoir Administrative Approval / SEPA To access files click HERE LP25-00001 / …
Community Development - Jan. 21, 2020, 4:42 p.m.
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Field Bindweed
Convolvulus arvensis Field Bindweed - An herbaceous perennial with extensive rhizomes that help it creep through fields and over plants.Leaves: Arrowhead-shaped leaves that alternate along the stem. Leaves have two lobes at the base.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-October. Flowers are bell or funnel-shaped and are about 1 inch across. They range from white-pink and have bracts (scales) where the flower stem meets the plant stem.Habitat: It grows anywhere from full sun to full shade and is drought tolerant. Found in ravines, greenbelts, forested parks, farmlands, driveways, flower gardens, and ornamental bordersWeed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Once established it …
Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.
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Outgoing Phone Calls
In Custody youth currently on regular programming have a daily opportunity to use the telephone for personal calls during their recreational time. These calls are placed by the youth using the collect/prepaid phones in the youth’s assigned living unit. You may set up a Pre-paid account by visiting the website listed below or calling the 800 number for assistance.Length of phone calls may be limited based on the number of youth needing to use the phone.Youth are not required to place a call if they do not wish to do so.NCIC website for Family and Friends to set up a …
Juvenile Court - May 18, 2015, 2:15 p.m.
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December 2025 Flood Event
AFTER THE DISASTER ~ DAMAGE ASSESSMENT HOTLINE: 360-740-2600 ~Lewis County has established a dedicated damage reporting hotline for residents whose homes or properties were affected by recent flooding. Call 360-740-2600 and leave a message with your first and last name, your phone number and the address of the damaged site. Lewis County will return your call within two business days. This information will help staff conduct preliminary damage assessments and connect you with recovery assistance. Other important contacts are as follows: DAMAGE ASSESSMENT / REPORTING Reporting helps us connect you with resources, including potential FEMA assistance. Lewis County Hotline: 360-740-2600 …
Emergency Management - Dec. 8, 2025, 4:05 p.m.
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Garlic Mustard
Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard - A biennial to short-lived perennial plant. Plant smells of garlic and can grow to around 3 feet in height.Leaves: Basal leaves have rounded tips and are kidney shaped. Upper leaves are alternate and triangular in shape. Both types of leaves have leaf stems and are coarsely toothed. New leaves smell the most of garlic.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-June. Flowers have 4 petals, 4 sepals, and 6 stamens. Petals are white and about twice as long as the sepals.Habitat: In Washington it grows in forested understory areas like urban parks, roadsides, trails, railroad tracks, streambanks, fields, …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.
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Lakes - Aquatic Weed Treatments
Aquatic weeds pose a variety of risks, including flooding, habitat degradation, impeding water flow, decreasing recreational opportunities, and much more. Often forgotten about and less visually obvious to most people, aquatic weeds are frequently going under the radar. It is important for the public to be aware of the presence of aquatic weeds in the water bodies they visit and take measures to prevent their spread!The PlayCleanGo campaign provides excellent information on necessary precautions and procedures that should be taken by all, in order to reduce the spread of aquatic noxious weeds. Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers also offers a variety of …
Weed Control - Sept. 6, 2022, 12:10 p.m.
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Volunteer! Pick Up Litter/Staff Tool Library/Promote Recycling & Composting
WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers to help educate Lewis County residents and businesses about waste reduction, recycling, reuse and upcycling, compost and more! They are always looking for volunteers to organize, support and staff the MRC Tool Bucket Library, help with special recycling and composting events, develop the Floral Street Sustainability Project, and assist with classroom and community presentations. MRC Tool Bucket Library & Repair Fair Volunteers The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers operate the MRC Tool Bucket Library, just like a library for books, but it's a …
Solid Waste - May 13, 2022, 9:32 a.m.
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Curlyleaf Pondweed
Potamogeton crispus Curlyleaf pondweed - The entire plant stays underwater, except for the flower stalk, and usually only grows in the spring before dying off in the late summer.Leaves: Leaves are alternate along the stem, submerged, and oblong in shape. They are also stiff with distinctly wavy edges and fine teeth.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-August. Flowers are very small and have 4 petal-like lobes.Habitat: Grows in shallow or deep water that can either be still or flowing and tolerates disturbances.Weed Classification: C SelectWhy is it a Noxious Weed?This plant can form dense colonies on the surface that interfere with aquatic …
Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2022, 4:38 p.m.
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Records Requests
The Records Division of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is open to serve the public Monday through Friday, (except Holidays), 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We are located in the Law and Justice Center at 345 W. Main Street, Chehalis, Washington.The records staff independently coordinates and performs a broad range of technical support services to the Operations, Corrections and Services Bureaus. Support technicians are responsible for computer entry, processing, storage, retrieval and dissemination of various reports, records and information within the Sheriff’s Office, along with assisting the public at the counter and on the phone. The staff includes six support …
Sheriff - March 31, 2016, 1:23 p.m.