Public Conduct in Snohomish County, WA (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Snohomish County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Public Urination
Intentionally urinating or defecating in public where anyone could observe it is a civil infraction in unincorporated Snohomish County under SCC 10.04.120, part of the county's offenses against public decency chapter. The maximum civil penalty is $100, since the offense is classified as a class 3 infraction.
Public Urination Banned in Snohomish County
Some RestrictionsSCC 10.04.120
10.04.120 Urinating in public. A person is guilty of urinating in public if he or she intentionally urinates or defecates in a public place other than a washroom or toilet room under circumstances where such act could be observed by any member of the public.
Loitering Rules
Snohomish County's only loitering ordinance covers its own airport, Paine Field: no one may disrupt, slow, or impede normal airport operations, and the county can direct anyone loitering on airport property to leave, under SCC 15.08.203. There's no general anti-loitering law for other public spaces in the unincorporated county.
Loitering Rules at Snohomish County Airport
Significant RestrictionsSCC 15.08.203
No person shall disrupt, slow down or impede the normal activities of the airport. Snohomish county reserves the right to direct persons loitering on airport property to leave the premises.
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
At Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field), lighting up is banned within 100 feet of aircraft being fueled, fuel trucks, or fuel-storage buildings, inside hangars except in marked areas, and anywhere posted "NO SMOKING." Discarding lit smoking materials on airport property draws a fine under SCC 15.08.126.
Smoking Restricted Near Fuel at Paine Field
Some RestrictionsSCC 15.08.126
Smoking is not permitted within 100 feet of aircraft being fueled or defueled. No smoking is permitted within 100 feet of any fuel carrier vehicle or designated buildings where fuel or combustible material is stored. Smoking is not permitted in hangars except in designated areas. Smoking is not permitted in any area where "NO SMOKING" signs are posted. Smoking materials are to be discarded in a...
Public Conduct by City in Snohomish County
4 cities in Snohomish County have their own public conduct rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
6 verified rules • Aggressive Panhandling, Loud Party Ordinance
7 verified rules • Jaywalking, Loitering Rules
5 verified rules • Jaywalking, Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
7 verified rules • Aggressive Panhandling, Loitering Rules
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