Marysville's Noise from Specific Sources: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles noise from specific sources a little differently. In Marysville, Washington, there are 3 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Low-Frequency Bass Limits

Marysville caps motor-vehicle and other audio equipment, tape players, radios, CD players, at a volume audible beyond 75 feet from the source when not on the owner's own property.

Key details: Audible distance limit: 75 feet from source. Governing section: MMC § 6.76.060(8)-(9). Vehicle audio penalty: $250 traffic infraction. Other violations: $250 civil infraction.

Vehicle or portable audio equipment audible more than 75 feet away while off the operator's own property; enforced under MMC § 6.76.060(8)-(9).

Car Alarm Limits

Marysville treats a horn or siren that sounds frequently, repeatedly, or continuously on a motor vehicle as a public nuisance under the city's noise ordinance, punishable as a civil infraction.

Key details: Governing section: MMC § 6.76.060(2). First violation: $250 civil infraction. Repeat within 24 hrs: Misdemeanor charge. Enforced by: Marysville Police Dept..

Frequent, repetitive, or continuous horn/siren sounding without a genuine danger warning; enforced by Marysville Police as a public-nuisance noise violation under MMC § 6.76.060(2).

Bar & Nightclub Noise

Marysville treats frequent or continuous sound from musical instruments, audio systems, or band sessions that emanates from a building and disturbs neighbors as a public nuisance, a rule that reaches bars and nightclubs operating in a structure.

Key details: Covered sources: Instruments, audio systems, bands. Applies to: Any building, incl. bars/clubs. Standard: Unreasonably interferes with neighbors. Penalty: $250 civil infraction.

Civil infraction, $250.00 under MMC § 6.76.090; repeat violation within 24 hours of citation/warning is a misdemeanor.

The Bottom Line

Marysville's noise from specific sources rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Marysville is broadly strict or permissive.

This guide is based on Marysville's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.