Quiet Hours: Bellevue vs Renton
How do quiet hours rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Renton, WA?
Bellevue and Renton have similar restriction levels.
Bellevue, WA
King County
Bellevue enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under BCC 9.18. Residential nighttime limit is 45 dBA, matching WAC 173-60. Sound audible 75 feet from source is a violation.
View full Bellevue rules →Renton, WA
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 | Bellevue | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Limit | 55 dBA residential | - |
| Night Hours | 10 PM - 7 AM (45 dBA) | - |
| Indoor Sleeping | 45 dBA maximum | - |
| Code | BCC 9.18 / 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.
Bellevue FAQ
What are Bellevue quiet hours?
10 PM to 7 AM. Residential sound limits drop from 55 dBA to 45 dBA during these hours under BCC 9.18.
How do I report a late-night noise complaint?
Call Bellevue Police non-emergency at (425) 577-5656 or use the MyBellevue app.
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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