Chapter 10.16
PARKING
Sections:
10.16.010 Limited parking areas designated.
10.16.015 Time control parking.
10.16.020 City of Asotin – Second Street.
10.16.030 Vehicle license required.
10.16.050 Obstructing traffic.
10.16.070 Stopping, standing and parking.
10.16.090 Penalty for violations.
10.16.004 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the same meanings indicated unless the content clearly requires otherwise:
A. “Boat” means any vessel or hull designed to float upon or in the water with dimensions that permit it to be taken over highways on attached wheels, on a trailer or as self-propelled, including any trailer used for transporting the same.
B. “Camper” is defined as and has the same meaning as set forth in RCW 46.04.085 when not mounted on a vehicle.
C. “Commercial vehicle” means any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds or greater, as indicated on its certificate of registration, or as defined by RCW 46.04.530, or truck trailer as defined by RCW 46.04.650, or pole trailer as defined by RCW 46.04.414, or motor truck as defined by RCW 46.04.310.
D. “Motor home” is defined as and has the same meaning as set forth in RCW 46.04.305.
E. “Trailer” is defined as and has the same meaning as set forth in RCW 46.04.620.
F. “Vehicle” includes every device capable of being moved along a public highway, in and upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, excepting devices moved by human or animal power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. (Ord. 20-858 § 1, 2021).
10.16.005 No parking.
There shall be no parking on the south side of the 1300 block of Third Street. (Ord. 20-858 § 1, 2021; Ord. 16-810 § 1, 2016).
10.16.010 Limited parking areas designated.
A. First Street (State Highway No. 129) within the city limits is designated as a limited parking area as follows:
1. The south side of First Street between 225 feet from Washington Street going west, to 20 feet west of the driveway to the school gym, will be restricted to passenger load and unload only, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., on regularly scheduled school days;
2. Parking west of the school gym driveway to Filmore Street will be permitted except within 20 feet on both sides of crosswalks and 20 feet on either side of driveway entrances;
3. Proper restricted parking signs, which set forth the restrictions as set out above, must be in place.
B. All vehicles parking, standing or stopping in any parking area, except that area designated in subsection (A) of this section, shall be parked within the parking lines as painted upon the pavement. All vehicles parking, standing or stopping in any roadway not designated as angle, as indicated on signs or pavement markings, shall be parallel parked.
C. The traffic engineer, in accordance with Chapter 10.08 AMC, may designate or establish such parking zones as he/she shall see fit in their discretion, as “No” or “Restrictive.” “No parking zones” and/or restrictive parking may be designated by sign or curb painting of either the color red or the color yellow.
D. Any violation of the provisions of this section is deemed a traffic infraction as that term is defined by the Revised Code of Washington and shall carry a civil penalty of $50.00 for the first violation, $100.00 for the second violation within a 12-month period within the same “no parking zone” and $150.00 for the third violation. (Ord. 20-858 § 1, 2021; Ord. 10-756 § 1, 2010; Ord. 07-713 § 1, 2007; Ord. 06-691 § 1, 2006; Ord. 03-629 § 1, 2003; Ord. 01-595 § 1, 2001; Ord. 93-466 § 1, 1993; Ord. 130 §§ 1, 2, 4, 1962).
10.16.015 Time control parking.
The city shall have the authority to designate areas of the city, including single or multiple parking spaces, as time controlled, and providing a maximum time limit for allowed parking in said areas or spaces. (Ord. 20-858 § 1, 2021; Ord. 03-629 § 2, 2003; Ord. 95-487 § 1, 1995).
10.16.020 City of Asotin – Second Street.
A. Restricted parking shall be established on State Highway No. 129 between Second Street and south city limits on Washington Street with the State Highway Department installing “No Parking” signs.
B. The Washington State Highway Department is authorized to install “No Parking” signs specifying the restrictions set forth in subsection (A) of this section. (Ord. 20-858 § 1, 2021; Ord. 03-629 § 3, 2003; Ord. 206 §§ l – 5, 1974; Ord. 175 § 3, 1969).
10.16.030 Vehicle license required.
It is unlawful to park or stand upon any street or public right-of-way in the city any vehicle not bearing the proper license or tag currently required for such vehicle. (Ord. 20-858 § 1, 2021; Ord. 95-490 § 1, 1995).
10.16.040 Wide vehicles.
Repealed by Ord. 20-858. (Ord. 95-490 § 2, 1995).
10.16.050 Obstructing traffic.
No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon a traveled portion of the street. (Ord. 20-858 § 1, 2021; Ord. 95-490 § 3, 1995).
10.16.060 Alleys.
No person shall park a vehicle within an alley in such a manner or under conditions which leave available less than eight feet of the width of the roadway for the free movement of vehicular traffic. (Ord. 20-858 § 1, 2021; Ord. 95-490 § 4, 1995).
10.16.070 Stopping, standing and parking.
This section pertains to the parking of semi-trailers, truck tractors, trailers, boats, camp trailers, and motor homes on the public driveway or public right-of-way, including all residential districts, within the city of Asotin.
The following subsections also apply to Second Street from Washington to Harding on the north and south side of the driving portion of the roadway from the rolled curb to outermost edge of designated parking areas.
A. Semi-Trailers Not Attached to Truck Tractor. A semi-trailer parked on a public roadway or in a public right-of-way, within the city limits of Asotin, including all residential zones, which is not attached and fully engaged onto a truck tractor used primarily for drawing a semi-trailer, is prohibited.
B. Semi-Trailer Attached to Truck Tractor. A semi-trailer that is attached and fully engaged onto a truck tractor used primarily for drawing a semi-trailer shall not be parked on a public roadway or public right-of-way in a residential zone in the city for a period exceeding one hour continuous time, except for the expeditious loading or unloading of articles and materials.
C. Truck Tractors. A truck tractor used primarily for drawing a semi-trailer shall not be parked on a public roadway or public right-of-way in a residential zone in the city for a period exceeding one hour continuous time, except for the expeditious attachment and engagement of a semi-trailer.
D. Boats, Boat Trailers, Utility Trailers, RV Trailers, or Other Licensed Trailers. A boat, boat trailer, utility trailer, RV trailer or any other licensed trailer not included in subsection (A) or (B) of this section that is parked on the public roadway or in the public right-of-way, in all residential districts, is prohibited, except when the trailer is attached and fully engaged to the towing vehicle. If the trailer is attached and fully engaged to the towing vehicle, it may not be parked on the roadway or in the public right-of-way for more than 24 hours.
E. Motor Homes. Motor homes may be legally parked on a public roadway or in the public right-of-way in all residential districts for no more than 24 hours.
F. No person shall park any vehicle, not specifically covered elsewhere in this chapter, upon the public driveway or public right-of-way and leave said vehicle in the same place for a period exceeding seven days. Violation of this section shall be a traffic infraction.
G. Consecutive parking locations within two blocks shall be considered the same parking location for purposes of determining applicability and lapse of any time limit for parking under this chapter. (Ord. 20-858 § 1, 2021; Ord. 06-688 § 1, 2006; Ord. 03-629 § 4, 2003; Ord. 95-490 § 5, 1995).
10.16.075 Parking more than seven days.
Repealed by Ord. 06-688. (Ord. 03-633 § 1, 2003).
10.16.080 More than 10 days.
Any vehicle found to be in violation of AMC 10.16.070 which remains parked in the same location for more than 10 consecutive days shall, in addition to other penalties provided for in this chapter, be deemed to constitute an obstruction to traffic within the meaning of RCW 46.55.113 and may be impounded by city police subject to a lien for towing charges plus storage to be paid by the owner for redemption of the vehicle. If not redeemed within 60 days from date of impounding, the chief of police or his designated representative may: (1) dispose of the same by public sale after posting three days prior to the sale notice of the time and place of the sale in three public places within the city; or (2) if the vehicle is not salable, it may be junked without liability to the owner or owners thereof. (Ord. 20-858 § 1, 2021; Ord. 06-688 § 2, 2006; Ord. 95-490 § 6, 1995).
10.16.090 Penalty for violations.
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter, sections or subsections shall be a civil traffic infraction as set out in Chapter 46.63 RCW, as it exists or is hereafter amended. Violations shall be punished by a civil penalty not to exceed $250.00 for each violation of the provisions herein. (Ord. 20-858 § 1, 2021; Ord. 03-629 § 5, 2003; Ord. 95-490 § 7, 1995).