Public Conduct in Lynnwood, WA (2026)
7 verified public conduct rules for Lynnwood, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Aggressive Panhandling
Lynnwood Municipal Code § 10.02.140 makes 'aggressive solicitation' a misdemeanor: intentionally soliciting anything of value while engaging in conduct that would likely intimidate a reasonable person, such as touching, repeatedly asking after a refusal, or using violent or threatening language or gestures. The city council adopted the ban in 2019 after finding a rise in aggressive solicitation incidents against pedestrians in the urban core.
Lynnwood's Ban on Aggressive Solicitation
Significant RestrictionsLynnwood Municipal Code § 10.02.140
Lynnwood, as well as other cities in Washington, has experienced an increase in the number of incidents of aggressive solicitation by individuals towards pedestrians and that pedestrian interference in public places deteriorates from the primary purpose and threatens public health, safety and welfare. ... “Aggressively solicit” means to solicit anything of value and intentionally engage in cond...
Public Urination
Lynnwood Municipal Code § 10.04.745 makes it a misdemeanor to intentionally urinate or defecate anywhere other than a washroom, toilet room, or other facility specifically designated for that use. The 1993 ordinance applies citywide and is enforced by Lynnwood police, with no exception written into the section for emergencies or a lack of nearby restrooms.
Lynnwood's Public Urination and Defecation Ban
Heavy RestrictionsLynnwood Municipal Code § 10.04.745
Any person who intentionally urinates or defecates in a place other than a washroom or toilet room or other facility specifically designated and intended for that use is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Skateboarding Rules
Lynnwood Municipal Code Section 11.58.020 bans skateboards, go-carts and similar unbraked devices like sleds and roller skates from every street, highway, roadway or driveway open to vehicular traffic. Riders on sidewalks must yield to pedestrians, keep at least one foot on the board, and cannot ride past building doors that open onto the sidewalk.
Lynnwood Skateboard and Go-Cart Street Ban
Heavy RestrictionsLynnwood Municipal Code Section 11.58.020
It is unlawful for any person to operate a skateboard, go-cart or other locomotive device: A. Upon any street, highway, roadway or driveway open to vehicular traffic; B. Upon any public sidewalk without yielding to any pedestrian; C. While operating on a sidewalk, sitting, lying or otherwise being positioned such that at least one foot is not on the flat surface of the skateboard at any time; D...
Loitering Rules
Lynnwood Municipal Code § 10.04.710 makes it a misdemeanor to remain in a public place while intentionally soliciting, inducing, enticing or procuring another person to commit prostitution. Officers may weigh specific behaviors, like repeatedly flagging down pedestrians or motorists or being a previously convicted known prostitute or procurer, as evidence of intent.
Lynnwood's Prostitution Loitering Ban
Significant RestrictionsLynnwood Municipal Code § 10.04.710
A person is guilty of prostitution loitering if he or she remains in a public place and intentionally solicits, induces, entices, or procures another to commit prostitution. ... Among the circumstances which may be considered in determining whether the actor intends such prohibited conduct are that he or she: 1. Repeatedly beckons to, stops or attempts to stop, or engages passersby in conversat...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Lynnwood bans smoking and vaping outright in every public park under LMC 10.16.020(L). The prohibition reaches cigarettes, cigars, pipes and any electronic smoking device, and a violation is a misdemeanor under LMC 10.16.030.
Lynnwood Public Park Smoking Ban
Heavy RestrictionsLynnwood Municipal Code § 10.16.020(L)
No person shall smoke, light or otherwise use any tobacco product in any public park. For purposes of this subsection, the term “use” includes, but is not limited to, the smoking or carrying of any kind of lighted tobacco in the form of a cigarette, cigar, pipe, or other lighted smoking equipment, or the activation or other use of any electronic smoking device.
Public Marijuana Use
Lynnwood makes it unlawful to open a package of marijuana or consume marijuana, useable marijuana or a marijuana-infused product where the general public can see, under LMC § 10.44.075, treating public consumption as a civil infraction rather than a criminal charge.
Lynnwood Public Marijuana Use Ban
Some RestrictionsLynnwood Municipal Code § 10.44.075
It is unlawful to open a package containing marijuana, useable marijuana, or a marijuana-infused product, or consume marijuana, useable marijuana, or a marijuana-infused product, in view of the general public. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 3 civil infraction under Chapter 7.80 RCW.
Public Alcohol Use
Lynnwood bars anyone from carrying an open or unsealed container of liquor or beer in a public place and separately bans drinking intoxicating liquor in public, under LMC §§ 10.60.090 and 10.60.100, though licensed restaurants and bars serving under a state license are excluded.
Lynnwood Open Container and Public Drinking Ban
Some RestrictionsLynnwood Municipal Code §§ 10.60.090, 10.60.100
It is unlawful for any person to have in his possession or control an open or unsealed container of intoxicating liquor or beer in a public place, public place being defined in LMC 10.04.710. ... Except as permitted under state law, the drinking of intoxicating liquors in any public place in the city is prohibited.
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