Public Conduct in Bothell, WA (2026)
7 verified public conduct rules for Bothell, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Public Urination
In the City of Bothell, Washington, intentionally urinating or defecating in a public place, other than a washroom or toilet room, where a member of the public could observe it is an infraction under Bothell Municipal Code § 9.09.020, with a penalty not to exceed $250.00. Bothell police write the citation and the Bothell municipal court handles it.
Bothell Public Urination and Defecation Penalty
Some RestrictionsBothell Municipal Code § 9.09.020
A. A person is guilty of urinating in public if the person intentionally urinates or defecates in a public place, other than a washroom or toilet room, under circumstances where such act could be observed by any member of the public. B. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an infraction, and any person found in violation shall be subject to a penalty not to exceed $250.00.
Skateboarding Rules
In the City of Bothell, Washington, skateboarding, rollerblading and scooter use are unlawful in any park area where signs are posted prohibiting them. BMC § 8.60.385 ties the offense to the sign, and a violation is a misdemeanor with a fine not to exceed $5,000 under BMC § 8.60.400.
Bothell Skateboard and Scooter Rules in Parks
Light RestrictionsBothell Municipal Code § 8.60.385
Where signs are posted in any park area prohibiting skateboards, rollerblades, scooters or similar wheeled devices, it is unlawful for any person to skateboard, rollerblade, scooter, or to use or operate any similar wheeled device in the park area.
Loitering Rules
In the City of Bothell, Washington, loitering is a gross misdemeanor when a person knowingly lingers in or near a prohibited area or any public place in a manner reasonably believed to be for drug-related activity. Bothell Municipal Code § 9.04.070 sets the test, § 9.04.010(H) defines "loiter," and the Bothell Police Department and municipal court enforce it.
Bothell Loitering Rules: Drug Loitering Ban
Significant RestrictionsBothell Municipal Code §§ 9.04.010, 9.04.070, 9.04.090
H. “Loiter” means to linger or stay in a public place or area without a valid reason or purpose. ... A. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly loiter in or near any prohibited area, thoroughfare, place open to the public, or any public area or premises, including but not limited to any building, structure, parking lot, or parking facility, real property of a commercial business or real prop...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
In the City of Bothell, Washington, it is unlawful to use tobacco products in any city park, sports field, or park building, including picnic shelters. BMC § 8.60.255 names cigarettes, cigars, pipes and chewing tobacco, and a violation is a misdemeanor with a fine not to exceed $5,000 under BMC § 8.60.400.
Bothell City Park Tobacco Ban
Heavy RestrictionsBothell Municipal Code § 8.60.255
It is unlawful for any person to use tobacco products including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and chewing tobacco in any city park, sports fields or park buildings including picnic shelters.
Jaywalking
In the City of Bothell, Washington, pedestrians cannot cross the roadway between intersections in the central business district, on any arterial, or between adjacent intersections controlled by stop signs, except at marked crosswalks or other places specifically provided. Bothell Municipal Code § 10.20.070 sets the rule, and § 10.60.025 caps the traffic infraction penalty at $250.00.
Bothell Jaywalking Prohibition and Fine
Light RestrictionsBothell Municipal Code § 10.20.070
Pedestrians shall not cross the roadway at any point between intersections in the central business district, or any arterial or between adjacent intersections of streets governed by stop signs, except at marked crosswalks or other places specifically provided.
Public Marijuana Use
In the City of Bothell, Washington, opening or consuming cannabis products in view of the general public or in a public place is enforced through adoption, not a standalone Bothell section. Bothell Municipal Code § 9.01.150 adopts RCW 69.50.445 by reference with the same force as if printed in the city code, and Bothell police and the city prosecutor carry it out.
Bothell Public Cannabis Consumption Rules
Some RestrictionsBothell Municipal Code § 9.01.150
The following RCW sections, as currently enacted or as hereafter amended or recodified from time to time, are hereby adopted by reference and shall be given the same force and effect as if set forth herein in full: ... 69.50.445 Opening package of or consuming cannbis, useable cannabis, cannabis-infused products, or cannabis concentrates in view of general public or public place – Penalty.
Public Alcohol Use
In the City of Bothell, Washington, alcoholic beverages are prohibited in city parks under BMC § 8.60.380, with one exception: the parks and recreation director can issue permits for sale or consumption in the Lytle House only. A violation of the park rules is a misdemeanor with a fine not to exceed $5,000.
Bothell City Park Alcohol Prohibition
Heavy RestrictionsBothell Municipal Code §§ 8.60.380, 8.60.381
Alcoholic beverages shall be prohibited and penalized as provided in BMC 9.03.020 except as provided in BMC 8.60.381. ... The parks and recreation director or the director’s designee may issue permits and set rules for sale and or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the Lytle House only to businesses, groups or individuals subject to rules and regulations of the Washington State Liquor Contro...
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