Rules for ZIP Code 98225
Bellingham, WA Β· Whatcom County
133 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 98225 is governed by the city of Bellingham, WA, home to about 94% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Bellingham's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 98225 based on Bellingham ordinances.
Hotels & Lodging
1 rulePublic Conduct
5 rules- Public Marijuana UseSome
- Public Alcohol UseHeavy
- Public UrinationHeavy
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
Mobility & Curb Rules
3 rules- Shared E-Scooter RulesSignificant
- Bike Lane RulesSome
- Red-Light CamerasSome
Sign Regulations
3 rules- Digital BillboardsHeavy
- Window SignsSome
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
Environmental Rules
5 rules- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Boat Dock PermitsSome
- Flood ZonesSome
- Erosion ControlSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
Fence Regulations
5 rules- Neighbor Fence RulesSignificant
- Retaining WallsSome
- Height LimitsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
Building Safety
6 rulesNoise from Specific Sources
1 ruleTrash & Recycling
7 rules- Dumpster RulesSome
- Pickup Rules & SchedulesSignificant
- Illegal DumpingSome
- Collection ScheduleSome
- Mandatory Organics RecyclingSome
Animal Ordinances
10 rules- BeekeepingSome
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSome
- Cat RulesSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
Special Events & Permits
5 rulesLocal Taxes & Fees
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
6 rules- Rainwater HarvestingLight
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSome
- CompostingLight
- Native PlantsSignificant
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Accessory Structures
7 rules- ADU Impact FeesLight
- Garage ConversionsSome
- ADU Rental RestrictionsSignificant
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU Owner OccupancyFew
Home Business
4 rules- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSome
- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSignificant
- Signage RulesSome
- Home DaycareSome
Business Licensing & Operations
3 rules- Towing CompaniesSome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
Property Maintenance
2 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Parking Rules
8 rulesShort-Term Rentals
10 rules- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Extended Home ShareSignificant
- Short-Term Rental Parking RulesSome
- Primary-Residence-Only RuleSome
- Taxes & FeesSome
Invasive Plant Rules
1 rule- Prohibited SpeciesSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rules- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
- Density Bonus LawSome
Fire Regulations
3 rules- Smoke DetectorsSome
- FireworksHeavy
- Propane StorageSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSome
- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
2 rulesCurfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewFew
- Park CurfewSome
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rules- Sit-Lie RulesSignificant
- Encampment SanitationSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesPublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
1 rule- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Tree Protection
2 rulesHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Rental Inspections
2 rules- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
Privacy & Surveillance
1 ruleRental Property Rules
2 rules- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
- Rental RegistrationSignificant
Noise Ordinances
7 rules- Vehicle NoiseSignificant
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome
- Decibel LimitsSome
- Aircraft NoiseSome
- Construction HoursSome
Immigration Policy
1 rule- Sanctuary Policy PreemptionSignificant