Quiet Hours: Edmonds vs Lynnwood
How do quiet hours rules compare between Edmonds, WA and Lynnwood, WA?
Edmonds and Lynnwood have similar restriction levels.
Edmonds, WA
Snohomish County
Edmonds noise rules are governed by ECC Ch. 5.30, which adopts the WAC 173-60 Environmental Designation for Noise Abatement (EDNA) framework. Residential maintenance and homeowner project noise is exempt between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. (ECC §5.30.110). Nighttime limits (10 p.m.–7 a.m.) are 10 dBA lower than daytime maximums for Class A (residential) receiving properties.
View full Edmonds rules →Lynnwood, WA
Snohomish County
Lynnwood noise regulations are governed by LMC Ch. 10.12, which adopts WAC 173-60 Environmental Designation for Noise Abatement (EDNA) standards. Quiet hours apply between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., during which noise limits for residential (Class A EDNA) areas are reduced by 10 dBA. Yelling, shouting, or loud singing between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. is prohibited (LMC §10.12.300).
View full Lynnwood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Edmonds | Lynnwood |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Exempt Hours | 7 a.m.–10 p.m. (residential maintenance) | - |
| Nighttime Reduction | 10 dBA lower than daytime limit (10 p.m.–7 a.m.) | 10 dBA lower than daytime (Class A EDNA) |
| Code | ECC Ch. 5.30; WAC 173-60 | LMC Ch. 10.12; WAC 173-60 |
| Enforcement | Complaint-based; Code Enforcement | - |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 p.m.–7 a.m. |
| Prohibited | - | Yelling/shouting between 10 p.m.–7 a.m. |
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Edmonds FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Edmonds?
Edmonds noise rules are governed by ECC Ch. 5.30, which adopts the WAC 173-60 Environmental Designation for Noise Abatement (EDNA) framework. Residential maintenance and homeowner project noise is exempt between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. (ECC §5.30.110). Nighttime limits (10 p.m.–7 a.m.) are 10 dBA...
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Edmonds?
Daytime Exempt Hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m. (residential maintenance). Nighttime Reduction: 10 dBA lower than daytime limit (10 p.m.–7 a.m.). Code: ECC Ch. 5.30; WAC 173-60. Enforcement: Complaint-based; Code Enforcement.
Lynnwood FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Lynnwood?
Lynnwood noise regulations are governed by LMC Ch. 10.12, which adopts WAC 173-60 Environmental Designation for Noise Abatement (EDNA) standards. Quiet hours apply between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., during which noise limits for residential (Class A EDNA) areas are reduced by 10 dBA. Yelling, shouting,...
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Lynnwood?
Quiet Hours: 10 p.m.–7 a.m.. Nighttime Reduction: 10 dBA lower than daytime (Class A EDNA). Code: LMC Ch. 10.12; WAC 173-60. Prohibited: Yelling/shouting between 10 p.m.–7 a.m..
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