Auburn vs Kent
How do customer traffic restrictions rules compare between Auburn, WA and Kent, WA?
Kent 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 →Kent, WA
King County
Kent home occupations must limit customer visits so they do not disrupt neighbors or overload parking. Typical caps are 4 to 6 client trips per day and no medium or heavy truck deliveries.
View full Kent rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Auburn | Kent |
|---|---|---|
| Max Clients Per Day | 4 visits | - |
| Max Concurrent | 2 at one time | - |
| Parking | On-site required | Driveway or frontage, no blocking |
| Deliveries | Standard vehicles only | No tractor-trailers |
| Code | ACC 18.60 | - |
| Typical visitor cap | - | 4 to 6 per day |
| Concurrent clients | - | 1 to 2 at a time |
| High-traffic uses | - | Must move to commercial zone |
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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.
Kent FAQ
Can I teach yoga classes in my garage?
Limited private sessions may qualify as a home occupation. Group classes typically exceed client-visit caps and require a commercial location.
What if clients block my neighbor's driveway?
Parking violations on a home business property can trigger code enforcement action and review of the home occupation approval.
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