Noise from Specific Sources in Bothell, WA (2026)
1 verified noise from specific sources rules for Bothell, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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HVAC & Mechanical Noise
In the City of Bothell, Washington, BMC 12.14.070(E) keeps pad-mounted heat pumps, air conditioners and furnaces out of front yard setbacks, requires at least three feet of clearance from property lines and structures, and requires screening from the public right-of-way. The section is a placement rule with no decibel figure.
Bothell HVAC Equipment Placement and Screening Rules
Some RestrictionsBothell Municipal Code § 12.14.070
E. Pad-mounted heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment such as heat pumps, air conditioning units, furnaces, and other similar pad-mounted equipment installed after October 16, 2010, shall comply with the following (note: these requirements shall not apply to portable generator use during times of emergency): 1. Not be located in any front yard setback area; 2. Be located at...
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