King County and Sound Transit promote transit-oriented communities along Link light rail corridors, requiring affordable housing, reduced parking, and pedestrian-friendly design near new stations.
Sound Transit's Link expansions in Northgate, Lynnwood, Federal Way, Bellevue, Redmond, and West Seattle/Ballard trigger transit-oriented community plans coordinated with host cities and King County. Surplus property must prioritize at least 80% affordable housing under RCW 81.112.350. Parking minimums are reduced and active-frontage standards adopted within walking distance of stations. King County's Equitable Transit-Oriented Communities policy adds anti-displacement measures and community land trust support.
TOC standards are implemented via city zoning and Sound Transit surplus rules; non-compliance shows up at permit review, not as resident-level penalties.
Auburn, WA
Auburn applies WAC 173-60 EDNA limits through ACC 8.28. Residential: 55 dBA day, 45 dBA night. Industrial receiving: 60 dBA day, 50 dBA night. Measured at th...
Auburn, WA
Industrial sources into residential zones are capped at 60 dBA day and 50 dBA night under WAC 173-60 via ACC 8.28. The Boeing Auburn plant and Valley warehou...
Auburn, WA
Federal law preempts local aircraft noise. Auburn Municipal Airport follows FAA Part 150 and Sea-Tac overflights are under FAA and Port of Seattle. ACC 8.28 ...
Auburn, WA
Outdoor concerts and festivals must meet ACC 8.28 limits and often need a special event permit. Downtown Auburn and Les Gove Park events follow a written noi...
Auburn, WA
Auburn restricts RV, trailer, and boat parking on public streets to 72 hours and sets additional limits on driveway and front-yard storage of recreational ve...
Auburn, WA
EV charging in Auburn follows the Washington State Energy Code, which requires EV-ready capacity in new multifamily and commercial parking and protects publi...
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