Everett, WA Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: General quiet hours in residential (District I) areas are 10 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM to 9 AM on weekends, during which decibel limits are reduced by 10 dB(A). Construction noise in residential zones is restricted between 10 PM and 7 AM on weekdays and between 6 PM and 8 AM on weekends and holidays.
Residential Decibel Limit: 55 dB(A) (for sound originating in District I, receiving in District I) (Day) / 45 dB(A) (for sound originating in District I, receiving in District I) (Night)
Summary: Everett, WA noise ordinances, codified in Chapter 20.08 of the Everett Municipal Code, aim to minimize exposure to excessive noise by regulating various sources including environmental sound, construction, amplified sound, and vehicles. The code establishes specific quiet hours and maximum permissible decibel levels, which are reduced in residential areas during nighttime. Violations can result in misdemeanor charges, with increased penalties for repeat offenders.