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).
Washington WAC 246-260 regulates public spas and hot tubs at hotels, apartments, gyms, and HOAs, requiring permits, water testing, temperature limits, and posted bather safety warnings under RCW 70.90 statewide.
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.
Washington RCW 16.52 criminalizes animal cruelty and neglect statewide, providing the legal foundation for animal hoarding prosecutions when owners fail to provide necessary food, water, shelter, and veterinary care to multiple animals.
Washington RCW 16.08 governs dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs through behavior-based standards rather than breed identity, requiring registration, secure confinement, and liability insurance for declared dangerous dogs across all jurisdictions.
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.
Washington law requires short-term rental operators to maintain primary liability insurance of at least $1 million or operate through a platform that provides equivalent coverage. This statewide requirement applies regardless of local rules.
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.
Amplified music in Washington is regulated under the statewide Maximum Environmental Noise Levels, which set decibel caps at the property line based on receiving zone and time of day.
Industrial sources in Washington must comply with EDNA limits set by WAC 173-60, with the receiving residential zone limited to 60 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime.
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.
Washington adopts the International Fire Code statewide under RCW 19.27.031, including NFPA 58 standards for liquefied petroleum gas (propane). These rules govern container placement, capacity, and installation regardless of city.
Washington adopted the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code statewide under RCW 19.27. New construction in designated WUI areas must meet ignition-resistant building, defensible space, and water supply requirements.
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.
Washington requires EV-ready parking in new construction and prohibits HOAs from banning EV charging stations, establishing baseline requirements that supersede conflicting local rules.
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.
Washington recognizes tiny houses on foundations under IRC Appendix Q and tiny houses on wheels as recreational vehicles under RCW 35.21.686.
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.
Washington requires jurisdictions over 25,000 to provide organics collection and bans certain organic waste disposal under RCW 70A.205.545.
Washington law expressly permits rooftop rainwater collection for onsite use without a water right permit, preempting any municipal prohibition on basic harvesting.
Washington Department of Ecology administers water rights and may issue drought emergency orders that override local outdoor watering practices statewide.
Washington RCW 17.10 mandates statewide control of designated noxious weeds; landowners must prevent spread regardless of municipal location.
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.
Washington's partition fence law requires adjoining landowners using a boundary fence for livestock to share construction and maintenance costs equitably under RCW 16.60.
Washington requires pool barriers for residential and public pools through state-adopted building code provisions and Department of Health rules ensuring minimum 48-inch fencing.
Washington's cottage food law allows home-based production of low-risk foods under a state permit administered by WSDA, with uniform statewide rules that municipalities cannot override.
Washington licenses family home child care providers through DCYF and preempts local zoning that would treat licensed home daycares as commercial uses requiring special permits.
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.
Washington's Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58) requires Shoreline Substantial Development Permits for most construction within 200 feet of marine and freshwater shorelines statewide.
Washington Department of Ecology administers federally-required NPDES stormwater permits statewide, setting minimum standards for municipal, construction, and industrial stormwater that all jurisdictions must implement.
Washington's Liquor and Cannabis Board licenses cannabis retailers and imposes statewide 1,000-foot buffers from schools and other sensitive uses, which local governments may reduce but not eliminate.
Washington uniquely prohibits recreational home cultivation of cannabis statewide, with cultivation only permitted by licensed producers and qualifying medical patients.
Commercial drone operations in Washington are governed by FAA Part 107, with state law adding criminal liability for invasive uses and limited authority over state-owned land.
Washington combines federal FAA airspace preemption with state criminal statutes prohibiting drone voyeurism, harassment, and interference with first responders that apply uniformly statewide.
Washington RCW 49.46 establishes a state minimum wage with annual CPI adjustments and permits cities to set higher local minimum wages, unlike many preemption states.
Washington RCW 49.46.200 mandates paid sick leave for nearly all employees, and RCW 50A.04 provides paid family and medical leave funded by payroll premiums.
Washington has no statewide predictable scheduling law and does not preempt local rules, allowing cities like Seattle to enforce secure scheduling ordinances.
Washington issues concealed pistol licenses under RCW 9.41.070 on a shall-issue basis to qualified applicants, with statewide preemption preventing local concealed carry rules.
Washington RCW 9.41.290 broadly preempts local firearm regulation, reserving authority over firearm laws to the state legislature with very limited exceptions.
Washington allows open carry of firearms by qualified adults without a permit, with limited statutory restrictions and broad preemption barring most local open carry rules.
Washington RCW 9.41.050 governs carrying firearms in vehicles statewide, requiring a concealed pistol license to carry a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle.
Washington has no state E-Verify mandate, and RCW 49.60 prohibits employment discrimination based on national origin or immigration-related characteristics statewide.
Washington's Keep Washington Working Act under RCW 10.93.160 limits state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, establishing statewide sanctuary protections.
Washington RCW 59.18.650 requires landlords to have one of 16 enumerated lawful causes to terminate most residential tenancies statewide.
Washington HB 1217 (2025) caps annual residential rent increases at 7 percent plus CPI or 10 percent, whichever is lower, statewide.
Washington's Growth Management Act under RCW 36.70A.170 requires counties and cities to designate and protect agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance through zoning.
Washington RCW 7.48.305 protects established agricultural activities from nuisance lawsuits when operations existed before nearby nonagricultural land uses changed the area.
Washington RCW 70A.530 bans single-use plastic carryout bags statewide and requires retailers to charge a pass-through fee for compliant paper or reusable bags.
Washington RCW 70A.245 bans expanded polystyrene foam food service containers, packing peanuts, and coolers in phases starting June 2024 to combat plastic pollution.
Washington RCW 70A.550 limits single-use food service ware including plastic straws and utensils to upon-request distribution at restaurants and food service businesses.
Washington RCW 64.38.055 voids homeowner association covenants prohibiting solar panel installation on owner property statewide, while permitting only reasonable placement rules that do not significantly impair efficiency or increase cost.
Washington RCW 64.38.055 and RCW 64.90.510 prevent HOAs and condominium associations from prohibiting solar panels, while RCW 35.21.700 limits local government ability to ban solar collectors on residential property.
Washington RCW 26.28.080 sets the minimum age for purchasing tobacco and vapor products at 21, aligning with federal Tobacco 21 standards statewide.
Washington has not enacted a statewide flavored tobacco ban, leaving flavor restrictions to limited Department of Health authority and federal FDA enforcement on flavored vapor cartridges.
Washington RCW 70.345 requires licensing for vapor product retailers, distributors, and delivery sellers, with state Department of Revenue oversight and tax collection.