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Goldendale adopts county noxious‑weed list into municipal code; council to check tribal overlap
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 15-53 to incorporate the county noxious weed list into Goldendale’s municipal code; council requested staff check whether listed species overlap with Yakama Nation indigenous plants and to coordinate with county staff.
The Goldendale City Council approved Ordinance 15-53 to add the county’s noxious-weed list to the Goldendale Municipal Code (amendment referenced to §8.12). Building official Robert Thompson told the council the city lacked a formal list required to enforce weed controls and recommended adopting the county list to ensure consistency and ease of updates.
Council members asked whether any listed noxious weeds overlap with indigenous plants and urged staff to consult the Yakama Nation and county officials before enforcement actions. Robert Thompson said the city would obtain a copy of the county list, pursue training to identify species, and work with the county on implementation.
A motion to adopt the county list and waive the second reading was moved and seconded; the council voted in favor and the ordinance passed.
Next steps: staff will provide the noxious weed list, seek clarification about indigenous species where appropriate, and coordinate training and enforcement planning with the county.
