Federal Way vs Kent
How do customer traffic restrictions rules compare between Federal Way, WA and Kent, WA?
Federal Way and Kent have similar restriction levels.
Federal Way, WA
King County
Federal Way caps home-occupation customer visits at 4 per day under FWRC 19.270. Commercial deliveries are limited to vehicles under 26,000 lbs GVWR. Higher-traffic operations need Process III approval.
View full Federal Way rules →Kent, WA
King County
Kent home occupations must limit customer visits so they do not disrupt neighbors or overload parking. Typical caps are 4 to 6 client trips per day and no medium or heavy truck deliveries.
View full Kent rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Federal Way | Kent |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Limit | 4 per day | - |
| Vehicle Limit | Under 26,000 lbs GVWR | - |
| Code | FWRC 19.270 | - |
| Higher Traffic | Process III required | - |
| Daycare Note | See RCW 35.63.185 | - |
| Typical visitor cap | - | 4 to 6 per day |
| Concurrent clients | - | 1 to 2 at a time |
| Parking | - | Driveway or frontage, no blocking |
| Deliveries | - | No tractor-trailers |
| High-traffic uses | - | Must move to commercial zone |
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Federal Way FAQ
How many customers can come to my home business per day?
A maximum of 4 persons per day under FWRC 19.270. Exceeding this requires Process III conditional use approval from the Hearings Examiner.
Can I receive commercial deliveries for my home business?
Yes, from vehicles under 26,000 lbs GVWR. Standard UPS, FedEx, and USPS deliveries are allowed; large commercial box trucks and semis are not under FWRC 19.270.
Kent FAQ
Can I teach yoga classes in my garage?
Limited private sessions may qualify as a home occupation. Group classes typically exceed client-visit caps and require a commercial location.
What if clients block my neighbor's driveway?
Parking violations on a home business property can trigger code enforcement action and review of the home occupation approval.
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