Moving to Marysville, WA?

Marysville does not have a commercial airport. Paine Field (PAE) in Everett is approximately 20 miles to the south. Aircraft noise is regulated federally by the FAA. No local aircraft noise ordinance exists.

Marysville noise is regulated by MMC Ch. 6.76, which adopts WAC 173-60 Environmental Designation for Noise Abatement (EDNA) standards. Noise limits for residential (Class A EDNA) areas are reduced between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. The city's declared policy is to minimize noise that disrupts sleep, repose, and quality of life.

Under MMC Ch. 6.76 (Ord. 3204, 2022), construction noise is prohibited before 7 a.m. and after 9 p.m. Construction is defined broadly to include site preparation, assembly, erection, demolition, substantial repair, and alteration. Farm machinery and livestock noise from small farms overlay zones are exempt.

Barking dogs that cause a public nuisance are subject to MMC Ch. 6.76. Noise originating from property that is a public nuisance is unlawful. Animal control is handled by the Community Service Unit (CSU). For complaints, call 911.

Marysville does not publish a numeric guests-per-bedroom cap for short-term rentals. Maximum occupancy defaults to the International Residential Code adopted under MMC Title 16 (Building Code), which requires at least 70 sq ft for the first sleeping occupant and 50 sq ft per additional occupant per bedroom. Bed and breakfast guesthouses under MMC 22C.210 are limited to a small number of guest rooms in residential zones.

Marysville does not publish a separate STR-specific parking standard. Off-street parking for a dwelling unit used as a short-term rental defaults to MMC Chapter 22C.130 (Parking and Loading), which generally requires two off-street stalls per single-family dwelling. On-street parking must comply with MMC Title 10 traffic rules; bed and breakfast guesthouses operating in residential zones add one stall per guest room under MMC 22C.210.

Short-term rentals in Marysville must comply with the citywide noise ordinance in MMC Chapter 6.76, which adopts the Washington State maximum environmental noise levels in WAC 173-60-040. Sound from a residential STR (Class A EDNA source) reaching another residential property may not exceed 55 dBA daytime or 45 dBA between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

No Marysville-specific STR registration ordinance was identified. Hosts must comply with Washington State RCW 64.37 safety requirements and obtain a state business license through the Department of Revenue.

STR operators must collect and remit Washington State retail sales tax (6.5%) and applicable lodging tax under RCW 67.28. Snohomish County and city lodging taxes may apply in addition to the state rate. Register with WA Dept. of Revenue.

Outdoor burning is prohibited at all times within Marysville city limits. Marysville is a designated no-burn city under the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and county guidelines. Burning garbage is never allowed. Yard debris burning is banned within the urban growth area. Recreational fires in fire pits ≤3 ft diameter and ≤2 ft high are allowed for cooking or pleasure.

Recreational fires in Marysville follow Puget Sound Clean Air Agency standards and North County Fire EMS rules. Fires must be small, attended, in a noncombustible container, at least 25 feet from structures, using only dry wood. Prohibited during burn bans.

All consumer fireworks have been banned in Marysville since January 2017. Sale, possession, discharge, and use of fireworks within city limits is prohibited. Violations are subject to fines and possible jail time. Exceptions exist only for authorized public displays permitted by the Marysville Fire Marshal.

The Community Service Unit (CSU) investigates abandoned vehicles on public property and enforces junk vehicle codes on private property. For impounded vehicles, contact the Marysville Police at 360-363-8300 to be referred to the appropriate tow company. State RCW 46.55 governs impoundment.

Street parking in Marysville is regulated by the Community Service Unit (CSU), which enforces state and MMC parking laws. The CSU addresses parking violations including no-parking zones, fire lanes, handicap zones, and abandoned vehicles on public property. Call 911 for parking enforcement.

RV and trailer parking in Marysville is subject to city parking and zoning regulations. Motor homes may have limited street parking time; detached trailers generally not permitted on public streets overnight.

Commercial vehicle parking in residential zones is restricted by Marysville zoning (MMC Title 22). For specific large vehicle storage requirements, contact the Community Development Department.

Fence height limits in Marysville are set under MMC §27-804. No fence in a required front yard may exceed 4 ft. No fence in a required side or rear yard may exceed 6 ft. Architectural features (trellises, lattice) may be added to the top of side/rear fences within applicable standards.

Marysville Municipal Code 10.04.300 requires dogs off the owner's premises to be controlled by a leash not more than 8 feet in length. Off-leash roaming is a civil infraction and the dog may be impounded.

Washington State RCW 16.30 prohibits keeping certain dangerous wild animals as pets. MMC regulates what animals may be kept in residential zones. Contact the Community Service Unit for specific exotic animal questions.

Beekeeping is regulated at the state level under RCW 15.60. Hive registration with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is required. Marysville has no specific beekeeping ordinance; contact Community Development for residential zone setback questions.

Tree removal in Marysville is regulated under MMC zoning and critical areas provisions. Development-related tree removal typically requires a permit. Street trees require Public Works authorization. Contact Community Development for site-specific requirements.

Marysville adopts the 2021 International Residential Code through MMC 16.04.020, including Appendix AG (Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs), which is not excluded under MMC 16.04.030. Residential pool barriers must be at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates. State-regulated public pools must comply with WAC 246-260 (limited use 60 inches, general use 72 inches).

Sheds and detached accessory structures must comply with MMC Ch. 22C.180 (Accessory Structures) and the Washington State Building Code (WAC 51-50). Permit requirements depend on size; small structures may be exempt from a full building permit but must still meet setback requirements. Contact the Permit Portal.

Garage conversions to habitable space or ADUs require a building permit under WAC 51-50 and MMC. HB 1337 (2023) facilitates conversions to ADUs, allowing conversions even from existing structures that violate current setback or lot coverage rules. Contact the permit office for guidance.

Marysville City Council adopted an interim ordinance on June 23, 2024, to comply with state HB 1337, allowing up to 2 ADUs per single-family lot. Final regulations are expected in fall 2025. HB 1337 requires: min. 1,000 sq ft ADU; 24 ft height minimum; no owner-occupancy required; impact fees capped at 50% of principal unit. Building permit required.

Marysville has FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (Zone AE) along the Ebey Slough, Union Slough, and Quilceda Creek. Development in floodplain areas requires a floodplain development permit from the city. FEMA maps for Marysville are in Snohomish County panel series (FIRM Panel 53061C). Contact Engineering for floodplain development guidance.