Auburn vs Bellevue
How do customer traffic restrictions rules compare between Auburn, WA and Bellevue, WA?
Bellevue has fewer restrictions than Auburn.
Auburn, WA
King County
Auburn limits home business customer visits under ACC 18.60 to traffic levels no greater than a residence: max 4 clients per day with no more than 2 at once. Deliveries limited to standard vehicles.
View full Auburn rules →Bellevue, WA
King County
Bellevue limits home-business customer visits to no more than typical residential use under LUC 20.30L. Deliveries must match normal residential patterns. On-street parking spillover is not allowed.
View full Bellevue rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Auburn | Bellevue |
|---|---|---|
| Max Clients Per Day | 4 visits | - |
| Max Concurrent | 2 at one time | - |
| Parking | On-site required | - |
| Deliveries | Standard vehicles only | Normal residential only |
| Code | ACC 18.60 | LUC 20.30L |
| Traffic Standard | - | No more than typical residential |
| On-Site Parking | - | Required |
| Retail Walk-In | - | Not allowed |
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Auburn FAQ
How many customers can visit my Auburn home business?
Up to 4 client or customer visits per day with no more than 2 present at once, under ACC 18.60. This keeps the traffic impact no greater than normal residential use.
Can clients park on the street?
Only at incidental residential levels. Regular customer street parking that disrupts neighbors violates ACC 18.60. Provide on-site driveway parking for clients.
Bellevue FAQ
Can customers come to my Bellevue home for my business?
Visits are allowed only if frequency and parking are consistent with normal residential activity. By-appointment professional services are acceptable; walk-in retail or continuous classes are not.
Can I accept commercial deliveries at my home business?
Deliveries must match typical residential patterns. Repeated freight or box-truck deliveries are incompatible with home occupation standards under LUC 20.30L.
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