I have a neighbor who likes to have a wood fired pit that when he is burning, makes it impossible for me and many of my other neighbors to have windows open. What are the rules?
The rules governing your concern fall under both Marysville Municipal Code (MMC 6.24.020.3) and the Revised Code of Washington (RCW9.66.010). You can find the definition of “Nuisance” under MMC 6.24.020 and the State’s enforcement section under RCW 9.66.010, “Public Nuisance.” The governing section states in part, “A public nuisance is a crime against the order and economy of the state. Every act unlawfully done and every omission to perform a duty which act (1) Shall annoy, injure or endanger the safety, health, comfort or repose of any considerable number of persons; or, (4) Shall in any way render a considerable number of persons insecure in life or the use of property; Shall be a public nuisance.”
Your mentioned concern stated, “I live in an area where the houses are very close together. I have a neighbor who likes to have a wood fired pit that when he is burning, makes it impossible for me and many of my other neighbors to have windows open during warmer days due to the smoke.” Your concern falls within the definition of public nuisance. With that being said, we always hope and encourage neighbors to get to know one another and have the ability to interact in a civil manner. This helps to promote safer neighborhoods by exercising mutual concern and positive interaction. Positive interaction with neighbors encourages a Neighborhood Watch like environment. We also realize that this is not always possible, for one reason or another. If you can talk to your neighbor, and ask him or her to not create the nuisance, and your neighbor complies, great! If you are not able or willing to do this, the police department would gladly assist. An officer would respond to your 911 call and assess the reasonableness of your complaint and take appropriate action. Keep in mind, in this case, enforcement is usually the last resort. Like you, most people do not know the rules or laws pertaining to public nuisance. Therefore, law enforcement usually tries to provide a measure of education before enforcement.
I’ve attached a link to RCW 9.66.010, Public Nuisance, which you may familiarize yourself with.
Public Nuisance Law

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