Quiet Hours: Auburn vs Renton
How do quiet hours rules compare between Auburn, WA and Renton, WA?
Auburn and Renton have similar restriction levels.
Auburn, WA
King County
Auburn restricts public disturbance noise under ACC 8.28. Yelling and amplified sound are restricted 10 PM to 8 AM. WAC 173-60 limits drop to 45 dBA nighttime in residential zones.
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King County
Renton enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM to 9 AM on weekends, restricting sounds audible beyond property lines under RMC 8-7 and WAC 173-60 maximum environmental noise limits.
View full Renton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Auburn | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM to 8 AM (7 AM weekdays) | - |
| Night Limit | 45 dBA residential | - |
| Day Limit | 55 dBA residential | - |
| Code | ACC 8.28 / WAC 173-60 | - |
| Weekday Quiet Hours | - | 10 PM - 7 AM |
| Weekend Quiet Hours | - | 10 PM - 9 AM |
| Nighttime Residential Limit | - | 45 dBA at property line |
| Daytime Residential Limit | - | 55 dBA at property line |
| Complaint Line | - | Renton Police non-emergency |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Auburn FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Auburn, WA?
10 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM to 9 AM on Sundays. Residential receiving limits drop from 55 dBA to 45 dBA during nighttime hours under ACC 8.28 and WAC 173-60.
How do I report a noise complaint in Auburn?
Call Auburn Police non-emergency at (253) 931-3080 for after-hours disturbances. Document time, location, and source of the noise for the responding officer.
Renton FAQ
Who enforces noise complaints in Renton?
Renton Police Department responds to active noise complaints via the non-emergency line; chronic or commercial noise is referred to Code Enforcement in Community and Economic Development.
Are there exemptions to quiet hours?
Yes. Emergency work, authorized public works, lawful fireworks displays, agricultural activity, and sounds from existing airports such as Renton Municipal Airport operating within FAA rules are exempt from the standard limits.
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