Decibel Limits: Everett vs Lynnwood
How do decibel limits rules compare between Everett, WA and Lynnwood, WA?
Everett and Lynnwood have similar restriction levels.
Everett, WA
Snohomish County
SCC 10.01.030(2) sets dB(A) limits at the receiving property boundary by district. Residential receiving property allows 52 (rural source), 55 (residential source), 57 (commercial), 60 (industrial). Rural receiving property is 49/52/55/57. Night cuts residential/rural limits by 10 dB(A).
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Snohomish County
SCC 10.01.030(2) sets dB(A) limits at the receiving property boundary by district. Residential receiving property allows 52 (rural source), 55 (residential source), 57 (commercial), 60 (industrial). Rural receiving property is 49/52/55/57. Night cuts residential/rural limits by 10 dB(A).
View full Lynnwood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Everett | Lynnwood |
|---|---|---|
| Residential receiving (day) | 55 dB(A) residential-source | 55 dB(A) residential-source |
| Rural receiving (day) | 49 dB(A) rural-source | 49 dB(A) rural-source |
| Industrial receiving | Up to 70 dB(A) | Up to 70 dB(A) |
| Night cut | Minus 10 dB(A) rural/residential | Minus 10 dB(A) rural/residential |
| Measured at | Receiving property boundary | Receiving property boundary |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Everett FAQ
What is the residential daytime decibel limit?
For sound from a residential-district source received on residential property, 55 dB(A) at the property boundary; higher-intensity source districts allow up to 60 dB(A) (industrial source).
Can noise ever briefly exceed the limit?
Yes. Short-duration sounds may exceed the limit by 5 dB(A) for 15 minutes, 10 dB(A) for 5 minutes, or 15 dB(A) for 1.5 minutes within any one hour.
Lynnwood FAQ
What is the residential daytime decibel limit?
For sound from a residential-district source received on residential property, 55 dB(A) at the property boundary; higher-intensity source districts allow up to 60 dB(A) (industrial source).
Can noise ever briefly exceed the limit?
Yes. Short-duration sounds may exceed the limit by 5 dB(A) for 15 minutes, 10 dB(A) for 5 minutes, or 15 dB(A) for 1.5 minutes within any one hour.
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