Customer Traffic Restrictions: Auburn vs Seattle
How do customer traffic restrictions rules compare between Auburn, WA and Seattle, WA?
Seattle 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 →Seattle, WA
King County
Unincorporated King County home occupations cannot generate traffic, parking, or deliveries beyond what is normal for a residential use, under KCC 21A.30.080. Routine commercial truck deliveries are prohibited.
View full Seattle rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Auburn | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Max Clients Per Day | 4 visits | - |
| Max Concurrent | 2 at one time | - |
| Parking | On-site required | On-site only |
| Deliveries | Standard vehicles only | No commercial trucking |
| Code | ACC 18.60 | KCC 21A.30.080 |
| Standard | - | No more than residential use |
| Contact | - | (206) 296-1600 |
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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.
Seattle FAQ
How many clients can visit my home business in unincorporated King County?
There is no fixed client count in KCC 21A.30.080, but traffic and parking must not exceed what is typical for a single-family home. Continuous back-to-back appointments that generate street parking turnover can trigger a violation.
Can I receive commercial deliveries at my King County home business?
Routine commercial deliveries by large trucks or multiple daily commercial vehicle visits are not permitted. Regular USPS, UPS, FedEx, and Amazon deliveries typical of a residence are fine.
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