Chapter 10.36
STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING1
Sections:
I. General Provisions
10.36.010 Short title.
10.36.020 Definitions.
10.36.030 Exercise of police power.
10.36.040 Chapter application.
10.36.050 Regulations not exclusive.
10.36.060 Additional regulations promulgation authority.
10.36.065 Leaving children unattended in standing vehicle with key in the ignition – Penalty.
10.36.070 Enforcement personnel – Employment.
10.36.080 Enforcement personnel – Authority.
10.36.090 Enforcement personnel – Supervision.
II. General Restrictions and Regulations
10.36.100 Parallel parking – Requirement generally – Exceptions.
10.36.110 Parallel or angle parking – Method.
10.36.120 Method generally.
10.36.130 Angle parking – Required when.
10.36.140 Conformance to designated parking method required.
10.36.150 Angle parking – Maximum vehicle length.
10.36.160 Angle parking – One side of street – Minimum pavement width.
10.36.170 Angle parking – Minimum pavement width.
10.36.175 Fire lanes.
10.36.180 Parking in taxicab stands.
10.36.190 Commercial vehicles and large vehicles.
10.36.191 Recreational vehicle parking.
10.36.192 Trailers.
10.36.200 Leaving unattended vehicle.
10.36.205 Parking an unlicensed vehicle.
10.36.210 Parked vehicle obstructing roadway.
10.36.215 Responsibility and duty to maintain, repair and construct landscape strips where parking is permitted.
10.36.216 Parked vehicle obstructing other vehicles.
10.36.217 Parked vehicle obstructing enforcement.
10.36.220 Parking in alleys.
10.36.230 Parking near schools.
10.36.240 Parking method generally.
10.36.250 Obstructing driveways.
10.36.255 Obstructing post office boxes prohibited.
10.36.260 Seventy-two-hour parking limit.
10.36.261 Removal of parking enforcement tire markings – Penalty.
10.36.262 Chain parking unlawful.
10.36.263 Continuous parking – Multiple violations.
10.36.265 Violation.
10.36.268 Disabled parking – Violation.
III. Prohibited Parking Places and Areas
10.36.270 Prohibited parking places.
10.36.347 Repealed.
10.36.350 No parking areas – Identification.
10.36.360 Violation – Penalty.
IV. Restricted Parking Zones
10.36.370 Fifteen-minute parking zones.
10.36.380 One-hour parking zones.
10.36.390 Two-hour parking zones.
10.36.395 Three-hour parking zones.
10.36.400 Overtime parking – Report.
10.36.410 Overtime parking – Notice – Order to report to court.
10.36.420 Overtime parking – Fines.
10.36.430 Overtime parking – Failure to post bail or answer charge – Penalty.
V. Contractor and Service Parking
10.36.440 Permission application required.
10.36.450 Permit – Requirements.
10.36.460 Space barricading.
10.36.470 Violation – Penalty.
VI. Loading Zones
10.36.480 Traffic identification.
10.36.490 Commercial loading zones designated.
10.36.500 Passenger loading zones.
10.36.510 Repealed.
10.36.515 School bus loading zones.
10.36.520 Parking in loading zones.
10.36.530 Violation – Penalty.
VII. Violations
10.36.540 Evidence of violation.
10.36.550 Penalty.
I. General Provisions
10.36.010 Short title.
This chapter may be known and cited as the parking ordinance. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.340.)
10.36.020 Definitions.
A. The definition of words and phrases contained in RCW 46.04.010 through 46.04.700, except 46.04.150 and 46.04.355, adopted by reference in Chapter 10.04 ACC, shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the same meanings ascribed to the words and phrases therein.
B. The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, unless where used the context thereof clearly indicates to the contrary:
1. “Bicycle lane” means the portion of the travel way for the movement of bicycles.
2. “Commercial loading zone” means a designated portion of the street along the curb reserved for use in loading and unloading commodities, merchandise, produce, freight or animals by commercial vehicles only.
3. “Individual parking space” means a portion of the paved section of the street, of sufficient length and depth from the sidewalk curb to accommodate a vehicle to be parked, as shall be specified and marked off by the street division of the city.
4. “Landscape strip” means that portion of street lying between the constructed curb and edge of the right-of-way, exclusive of any sidewalk or pedestrian path.
5. “Median lane” means a speed change lane within the median to accommodate left turning vehicles.
6. “Mountable curb” is a curb designed so vehicles can cross them readily when the need arises. Mountable curbs are low with sloping faces and are typically combined with a gutter.
7. “Nonmetered parking zones” means portions of streets described and established by the city council as zones within which the parking of vehicles shall be controlled, regulated and inspected by the parking enforcement personnel of the city.
8. “Parking” means the standing of a vehicle upon a street, whether such vehicle is occupied or not, and whether such vehicle is accompanied or not by an operator, for a period of time in excess of two minutes.
9. “Passenger loading zone” means a designated portion of the street along the curb reserved for use in loading and unloading passengers by passenger vehicles only.
10. “Recreational vehicle” means a vehicular-type unit primarily designed for recreational camping or recreational travel use that (a) has its own motive power, or (b) is mounted on, or (c) is towed by another vehicle, whether attached or unattached to a towing vehicle.
11. “Residential neighborhood” means an area where the majority of property in the vicinity is used for residential purposes and/or is zoned for residential uses in the city.
12. “Shoulder” means that portion of the roadway contiguous with the traveled way for accommodating stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of base and surface courses.
13. “Street” means and includes streets, avenues, ways, boulevards, drives, highways and all places, except private alleys, open to the public for the use of vehicles. “Street” also means unpaved areas within the right-of-way.
14. “Traffic island” shall mean a curbed area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded.
15. “Traffic lane” means the portion of the traveled way for the movement of a single line of vehicles.
16. “Traveled way” means the portion of roadway for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulder.
17. “Vertical or barrier curb” shall mean a curb with a vertical or nearly vertical face intended to discourage vehicles from leaving the roadway. (Ord. 6275 § 1, 2010; Ord. 6247 § 1, 2009; Ord. 6222 § 1, 2009; Ord. 6211 § 1, 2008; Ord. 5684 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.010.)
10.36.030 Exercise of police power.
This chapter shall be deemed and construed as an exercise of the police power of the state, and is deemed expedient to maintain the peace, good government and welfare of the city and its trade, commerce and manufactures. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.020.)
10.36.040 Chapter application.
The provisions of this chapter prohibiting the standing or parking of vehicles shall apply at all times or at those times specified in this chapter or as indicated on official signs except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or official traffic-control device; provided, however, the Auburn police chief is herewith granted, subject to the approval of the mayor, authority to declare parking moratoriums where he finds such moratoriums in the best interest of the citizens of the city. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 3748 § 1, 1982; 1957 code § 9.22.030.)
10.36.050 Regulations not exclusive.
The provisions of this chapter imposing time limits on parking shall not relieve any person from the duty to observe other and more restrictive provisions prohibiting or limiting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles in specified places or at specified times. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.040.)
10.36.060 Additional regulations promulgation authority.
The city council may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt additional regulations as to parking and angle parking, and may, by ordinance, alter or amend the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.120.)
10.36.065 Leaving children unattended in standing vehicle with key in the ignition – Penalty.
It is unlawful for any person, while operating or in charge of a vehicle, to park or willfully allow such vehicle to stand upon a public highway or in a public place with its ignition key in the ignition, leaving a minor child or children under the age of 11 years unattended in the vehicle.
Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 5919 § 1, 2005.)
10.36.070 Enforcement personnel – Employment.
The police chief is authorized and empowered to employ personnel of suitable age, physical condition, and qualifications, in the police chief’s discretion, to enforce the provisions of the traffic ordinances of the city pertaining to nonmoving traffic violations in the nonmetered parking zones of the city. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 3066 § 1, 1976; 1957 code § 9.22.220.)
10.36.080 Enforcement personnel – Authority.
Enforcement personnel shall be deputized by the city to issue citations pertaining to nonmoving traffic violations in the nonmetered parking zones of the city only, and for no other purposes. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.230.)
10.36.090 Enforcement personnel – Supervision.
Enforcement personnel shall be under the direction, supervision, and control of the police chief, but shall not be considered law enforcement officers or commissioned officers of the police department. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 3066 § 2, 1976; 1957 code § 9.22.240.)
II. General Restrictions and Regulations
10.36.100 Parallel parking – Requirement generally – Exceptions.
All vehicles within the city shall park parallel as defined in this chapter, except as follows: on the west side of “B” Street N.E. from Main Street to First Street N.E.; on the east side of “B” Street N.E. from the alley north of Main Street to First Street N.E.; “E” Street S.W., east side between West Main Street and First Street S.W.; “F” Street S.W., west side between West Main Street and first alley south of West Main Street; and on all other streets and highways where angle parking is indicated by white lines drawn on the pavement or signs posted at the curb, where all vehicles shall park on an angle as defined in this chapter. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4183 § 2, 1986.)
10.36.110 Parallel or angle parking – Method.
In any place where parallel parking is permitted or required, it is unlawful to park a vehicle with the right wheels of the vehicle, or either of them, more than one foot from the curb nearest the vehicle. In any place where angle parking is permitted or required, it is unlawful to angle park a vehicle otherwise than with the right front wheel abutting against and touching the curb immediately in front of such vehicle where there is such a curb. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.080.)
10.36.120 Method generally.
In all other streets and highways, vehicles shall park as defined in this chapter, unless angle parking is indicated by white lines drawn on the pavement or signs posted at the curb. Angle parking shall not be permitted upon the streets designated as forming a part of the route of a primary state highway. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.080.)
10.36.130 Angle parking – Required when.
On all streets and highways where angle parking is designated by lines drawn on the pavement or curbs, all vehicles shall be angle parked in such a manner that the entire portion of such vehicle is located within the stall or parking space designated by such lines. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.080.)
10.36.140 Conformance to designated parking method required.
No person shall parallel park a vehicle at any location designated as a location for angle parking, nor angle park a vehicle at any location designated as a location for parallel parking. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.090(C).)
10.36.150 Angle parking – Maximum vehicle length.
On portions of the street where angle parking is allowed, it is unlawful to angle park a vehicle the length of which exceeds 20 feet over all. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.090(D).)
10.36.160 Angle parking – One side of street – Minimum pavement width.
Except as set forth in ACC 10.36.270, it is unlawful to park or angle park a vehicle on more than one side of any street or avenue on which the width of the pavement is 25 feet or less between the curbs. (Ord. 6211 § 2, 2008; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.090(E).)
10.36.170 Angle parking – Minimum pavement width.
Except as set forth in ACC 10.36.270, it is unlawful to park or angle park a vehicle on either side of a roadway 20 feet or less in width. (Ord. 6211 § 3, 2008; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.090(F).)
10.36.175 Fire lanes.
A. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this section:
1. “Fire lane” means that area within any public right-of-way, easement, or private property designated for the purpose of permitting fire trucks and other fire-fighting or emergency equipment to use, travel upon and park.
2. “Park,” “parking,” “stop,” “stand” or “standing” means the halting of a vehicle, other than an emergency vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or fire official or traffic-control sign or signal.
3. “Vehicle” means a machine propelled by power other than human power, designed to travel along the ground or rail by use of wheels, treads, runners or slides, and transport persons or property, or pull machinery, and shall include, without limitations, automobile, truck, trailer, motorcycle, tractor, buggy, wagon and locomotive.
B. Requirements – Standards. When required by the fire department, hard-surfaced driving lanes shall be provided around facilities which by their size, location, design or contents warrant access which exceeds that normally provided by the proximity of city streets.
1. Lanes shall provide a minimum, unobstructed continuous width of 20 feet and a minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet, 6 inches.
2. Fire lanes shall be either asphalt or reinforced concrete, or when specifically authorized by the fire department, compacted crushed rock may be used.
3. Where fire lanes connect to city streets or parking lots, adequate clearances and turning radii shall be provided. All proposed plans must have fire department approval.
C. Fire Lanes as Part of Driveways and/or Parking Areas. The fire department may require that areas specified for use as driveways or private thoroughfares shall not be used for parking. These areas, when specified, shall be marked or identified by one of the two means detailed in subsection E of this section.
D. Parking in a Fire Lane Prohibited. Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with the direction of a police officer or fire official or traffic-control sign, signal or device, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, in a designated fire lane. Vehicles parked in a fire lane are subject to immediate impoundment, in addition to other penalties.
E. Fire Lane Identification. Lanes shall be identified by a four-inch-wide line or by painting of the curb in bright yellow color. Marking shall be by one of the following methods:
1. Fire lane signs (in accordance with the Washington State Highway Commission Sign Fabrication Manual M24-70 HT and the Manual of Uniform Traffic-Control Devices issued by the Federal Highway Administration), per illustration:
Lettering Specifications
3" – Class C width
3" – Class B width
2" – Class C width
1/2" – Class C width
a. Reflective in nature;
b. Red letters on white background;
c. Signs to be spaced 50 feet apart and posted on or immediately next to the curb, or on the building;
d. Signs to be no less than four feet from the ground.
2. Fire lane painting (where signs cannot be safely or securely posted, or where required additional to signs).
a. Block letters 24 inches high, 12 inches wide and four-inch stroke stating “FIRE LANE – NO PARKING” shall be painted on the lane at 50-foot intervals in bright yellow color using paint that shall be suited for traffic markings.
3. Alternate Materials and Methods. The city may modify its method of marking fire lanes if the provisions of this section are impractical. This includes authorizing the city engineer to include references to codes and/or ordinances on the signs, but the inclusion or exclusion of that or any other language shall not affect the enforceability of the fire lane restrictions so long as the sign clearly identifies a fire lane and is in accordance with the Washington State Highway Commission Sign Fabrication Manual M24-70 HT and the Manual of Uniform Traffic-Control Devices issued by the Federal Highway Administration.
F. Existing Buildings. When the fire department determines that a hazard due to inaccessibility of fire apparatus exists around existing buildings, they may require fire lanes to be constructed and maintained as detailed in subsections B and C of this section.
G. Violation. It is a violation of this section for any person, firm or individual to sign or to attempt to designate an unauthorized fire zone.
H. Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section has committed an infraction and shall be fined $75.00. (Ord. 6247 § 2, 2009; Ord. 5724 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4188 §§ 1 – 9, 1986.)
10.36.180 Parking in taxicab stands.
It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle other than a taxicab or a for-hire vehicle to park in any officially designated taxicab stand. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.050.)
10.36.190 Commercial vehicles and large vehicles.
A. Except as provided for in this section, no person shall park any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 16,000 pounds or more, as indicated in the records of the Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles for the vehicle, on any street, alley or public right-of-way in the city.
B. Parking vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 16,000 pounds or more, as indicated on the vehicle or as indicated in the records of the Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles, is permitted at the following locations:
1. D Street NW both sides, between 44th Street NW and S 277th, where practical;
2. 44th Street NW south side, west of D Street NW and east of the Union Pacific RR right-of-way;
3. E Street NE west side, between 23rd Street NE and 26th Street NE;
4. Lund Road SW east side, W. Main Street to end.
C. Commercial vehicles may be stopped or parked in other safe locations while in the process of actively loading, unloading or providing services to residences or businesses in the immediate vicinity of where the vehicle is parked; provided, that the free flow of traffic is unobstructed.
D. The penalty for parking in violation of this section shall be a fine of $250.00 per violation, in addition to other costs and assessments provided by law. A violation of this section shall be considered a parking infraction and shall be processed in accordance with the state statutes, court rules and city ordinances regarding parking infractions. Each calendar day during which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate infraction, and each instance when a commercial vehicle parks at a location in violation of this section shall be a separate violation.
E. The provisions of this section do not apply to recreational vehicles as regulated by ACC 10.36.191.
F. This section does not permit or authorize anyone to park any vehicle weighing more than 16,000 pounds on any street within the city that does not have adequate space for parking or where parking is otherwise prohibited. (Ord. 6273 § 1, 2009; Ord. 6222 § 2, 2009; Ord. 6035 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6030 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5943 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5492 § 1, 2001.)
10.36.191 Recreational vehicle parking.
A. No person shall park any recreational vehicle on any street, alley or public right-of-way in any residential neighborhood in the city for more than 24 hours.
B. The penalty for parking in violation of this section shall be a fine of $250.00 per violation, in addition to other costs and assessments provided by law. A violation of this section shall be considered a parking infraction and shall be processed in accordance with the state statutes, court rules and city ordinances regarding parking infractions. Each calendar day during which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate infraction, and each instance when a recreational vehicle or trailer parks at a location in violation of this section shall be a separate violation.
C. This section does not permit or authorize anyone to park any recreational vehicle on any street within the city that does not have adequate space for parking or where parking is otherwise prohibited. (Ord. 6222 § 3, 2009; Ord. 6129 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6035 § 2, 2006.)
10.36.192 Trailers.
A. No unattached trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall be parked within any city right-of-way; provided, that an unattached trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 16,000 pounds, as indicated in the records of the Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles for the vehicle, may be parked within any city right-of-way in a residential neighborhood in the city for up to 24 hours.
B. The penalty for parking in violation of this section shall be a fine of $250.00 per violation, in addition to other costs and assessments provided by law. A violation of this section shall be considered a parking infraction and shall be processed in accordance with the state statutes, court rules and city ordinances regarding parking infractions. Each calendar day during which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate infraction and each instance when an oversized or commercial vehicle parks at a location in violation of this section shall be a separate violation.
C. This section does not permit or authorize anyone to park any trailer on any street within the city that does not have adequate space for parking or where parking is otherwise prohibited. (Ord. 6273 § 2, 2009; Ord. 6222 § 4, 2009.)
10.36.200 Leaving unattended vehicle.
No person having control or charge of a motor vehicle shall park or angle park such vehicle on any street unattended without first setting the brakes and stopping the motor of the vehicle and, when parked upon a perceptible grade, without turning the wheels of such vehicle to the curb or the side of the street or highway, so that in the event of release of the brakes such vehicle will not move. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.070.)
10.36.205 Parking an unlicensed vehicle.
A. It is a violation of this section to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a street, highway, alley or public property within the city limits of the city unless such vehicle possesses a proper and current vehicle license plate or plates, and such plate or plates are properly mounted thereon in accordance with the State of Washington Department of Licensing rules and regulations.
B. It is a violation of this section to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a street, highway, alley or public property within the city limits of the city with switched license plates or switched license plate tabs (license plates/tabs belonging on another vehicle).
C. It is a violation of this section to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a street, highway, alley or public property within the city limits of the city without current, properly displayed month and year license tabs.
D. Penalty. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable as follows:
1. For violations of subsections A and B of this section, by a monetary penalty of $86.00.
2. For violation of subsection C of this section, when the license tabs have been expired up to 45 days, by a monetary penalty of $86.00.
3. For violation of subsection C of this section, when the license tabs have been expired more than 45 days, by a monetary penalty of $101.00.
Provided, that any vehicle with license tabs expired more than 45 days is also subject to immediate impoundment by a law enforcement officer in accordance with RCW 46.55.113(2). (Ord. 6247 § 3, 2009; Ord. 5841 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5724 § 2, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4172 § 1, 1986.)
10.36.210 Parked vehicle obstructing roadway.
It is unlawful for any person to stop, park or angle park any vehicle upon a street in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than 10 feet of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic, except temporarily during the actual loading or unloading of passengers, or when necessary to avoid traffic conflict, or in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs or signals or a police officer. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.090(A).)
10.36.215 Responsibility and duty to maintain, repair and construct landscape strips where parking is permitted.
A. It shall be the responsibility and duty of the abutting property owner to maintain, repair and construct adjacent landscape strips in an attractive and safe manner when utilized for parking motorized vehicles as follows:
1. When any landscape strip permitted under ACC 10.36.270(10) is permitted to be utilized for parking, the duty, burden, and expense of the maintenance and general upkeep of such landscape strip shall be the responsibility of the owner of the private property directly abutting the landscape strip.
2. The parking area associated with a landscape strip shall be free of conflicts with utilities, fire hydrants, and landscaping as determined by the city engineer, and notwithstanding and in addition to any other provisions, no parking shall be permitted on any landscape strip within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, street tree or driveway cut.
3. A parked vehicle shall not obstruct the traveled way of the street, the sidewalk, or any other pedestrian pathways and be located in a way that does not impede sight distance for other vehicles or pedestrians from exiting or entering driveways or side streets.
4. The owner shall not allow any material to be tracked onto the city street, such as mud, gravel, or other debris.
5. For construction of any new landscape strips, or reconstruction of existing landscape strips allowed for parking, the owner of the private property directly abutting the landscape strip shall utilize a surface material that allows stormwater to be absorbed, filtered, and cleaned before discharging to the groundwater. As determined by the city engineer, materials such as brick, interlocking pavers, grassblock, turfblock, gravel, or porous concrete/asphalt/pavement are acceptable materials.
6. The provisions hereof may be enforced by the city’s police department for parking violations or other criminal violations or traffic infractions, or by the city’s code enforcement officers for compliance with maintenance and repair requirements, or either the police and code enforcement departments, jointly or separately, where appropriate.
B. The above duties and responsibilities shall continue so long as the landscape strip is able to be used for parking in compliance with city standards; provided, that the property owner may request in writing of the city engineer that the landscape strip abutting his or her property no longer be used for parking. The city engineer shall evaluate any such request and determine what measures the property owner must take to restore the landscape strip to a functional landscape area to remove it from availability for parking. The city engineer shall also be authorized to evaluate any other steps appropriate for such transition. (Ord. 6275 § 3, 2010.)
10.36.216 Parked vehicle obstructing other vehicles.2
It is unlawful for any person to stop, park, or angle park any vehicle upon a roadway in such a manner or under such conditions as to block another vehicle in or prevent access to or movement of another vehicle. Evidence that a driver of a vehicle has parked or positioned his or her vehicle within two feet of a previously parked vehicle is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section. It is provided, however, that before a citation is issued or a vehicle is towed for violation of this section, the city shall receive a complaint from the owner or operator of a vehicle whose access or movement is prevented. (Ord. 6364 § 1, 2011.)
10.36.217 Parked vehicle obstructing enforcement.3
It is unlawful for any person to stop, park, or angle park any vehicle upon a roadway in such a manner or under such conditions as to prevent, hinder, obstruct, or delay law enforcement officers from taking or being able to take any lawful action to enforce any traffic or parking laws or regulations of the state of Washington or the city of Auburn. (Ord. 6364 § 2, 2011.)
10.36.220 Parking in alleys.
When, under the provisions of this chapter, it is unlawful to park in an alley, it is unlawful for any person to stop or park in such alley any noncommercial vehicle, except for loading or unloading purposes, for periods in excess of five minutes, unless a written permit first is secured from the chief of police. Commercial vehicles may stop or park in such restricted areas for loading or unloading purposes only. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.090(B).)
10.36.230 Parking near schools.
On portions of streets contiguous to a block in which is located a public or private school, it is unlawful to park or angle park a vehicle where so indicated by signs. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.090(G).)
10.36.240 Parking method generally.
A. Unless other parking requirements are specifically set forth elsewhere in the Auburn City Code, the following shall apply to all vehicle parking within the city. A vehicle parked on a street shall be headed in the direction of travel of the adjacent lane, or in the direction of travel designated by traffic signs for such street, and when parked parallel shall be parked with the vehicle wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the curb or edge of the roadway; provided, however, if the roadway is marked for angle parking to the right, the right front wheel of such vehicle shall be within 12 inches of the curb or edge of the roadway; and provided further, that if the roadway is marked for angle parking to the left, the left front wheel of such vehicle shall be within 12 inches of the curb or edge of the roadway. In every event this section shall be interpreted so as to require vehicles parked upon the public right-of-way to be parked consistent with the required flow of traffic and facing in the same direction as the flow of traffic for the side of the street where parked.
B. Any person found to have committed a violation of this section shall pay a fine of $40.00 within 15 days from the date of the issuance of such notice, or in the sum of $50.00 if paid after the fifteenth day from the issuance of said notice, by paying the same directly with the Auburn municipal court. (Ord. 6247 § 4, 2009; Ord. 6211 § 4, 2008; Ord. 6129 § 2, 2007; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.140(r).)
10.36.250 Obstructing driveways.
No owner, driver or other person having charge of any vehicle shall permit such vehicle to stand or to be parked alongside of or in front of any portion of any sidewalk on any street in the city where such portion of the sidewalk has been sloped from the street property line down to the level of the outer edge of the adjacent pavement for the purpose of permitting vehicles to cross such portion of the sidewalk in going to or from the street and any oil station, garage or other place of business, or alongside of or in front of any portion of any sidewalk in the city where other provision has been made with the consent of the city for the vehicular crossing across such sidewalk, or in front of any private driveway in the city, which driveway has been established with the consent of the city. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.110.)
10.36.255 Obstructing post office boxes prohibited.
It shall be a violation of the ordinances of the city to stop, stand or park a motor vehicle at any time upon the public highways or public places of the city directly in front of or adjacent to clearly visible mail boxes, and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, it shall be a violation of the ordinances of the city to stop, stand or park a motor vehicle at any time upon the public highways or public places of the city within 15 feet of clearly visible mail boxes, or in any other manner that impedes access thereto; provided, that these parking restrictions shall not apply when vehicles are temporarily stopped, standing or parked in front of or adjacent to mail boxes for the purpose of depositing or picking up mail and only for such brief period of time that mail is actually being picked up or deposited. (Ord. 6247 § 5, 2009; Ord. 5841 § 2, 2004; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4851 § 1, 1996; Ord. 3339 § 1, 1978; Ord. 3165 § 1, 1977.)
10.36.260 Seventy-two-hour parking limit.
No owner, driver or other person having charge of any vehicle shall permit such vehicle to stand or to be parked in any street in the city for more than 72 hours consecutively. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.210.)
10.36.261 Removal of parking enforcement tire markings – Penalty.
A. In checking for overtime parking, police officers, police department volunteers and parking enforcement officers are authorized to use chalk marks on the tires of parked vehicles, or any other identifying mark that does not deface the vehicle.
B. It shall be an infraction for any person to erase, eradicate or otherwise remove a mark placed upon any automobile, truck or other vehicle pursuant to this section while any such automobile, truck or other vehicle remains parked in the same place in which it was located at the time the mark was placed upon the automobile, truck or other vehicle.
C. Any person who commits a violation of this section shall be subject to a penalty in the amount of $75.00. (Ord. 6129 § 6, 2007.)
10.36.262 Chain parking unlawful.
A. It shall be an infraction for any person to move and re-park a vehicle parked on the street within one block of the original parking space in order to avoid a parking time limit.
B. It shall be an infraction for any person to move and re-park a vehicle parked in a parking lot to another space within the same parking lot in order to avoid a parking time limit.
C. For the purposes of this section, a “block” shall be defined as a city street or alley section located between consecutive intersections.
D. A violation of this section shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of $50.00. (Ord. 6247 § 6, 2009; Ord. 6129 § 7, 2007.)
10.36.263 Continuous parking – Multiple violations.
Any person in continuous violation of the parking time limit provisions of this title within a single 24-hour period, or any person who commits multiple violations of the parking time limit provisions of this title, within the same 24-hour period, may be additionally cited as a multiple offender and such act shall be an infraction which shall be punishable by a fine of $50.00. (Ord. 6129 § 8, 2007.)
10.36.265 Violation.
Any person found to have committed a violation of ACC 10.36.100 through 10.36.260, excluding ACC 10.36.175, 10.36.190, 10.36.191, 10.36.205 and 10.36.240, shall pay a fine of $30.00 within 15 days from the date of the issuance of such notice, or in the sum of $40.00 if paid after the fifteenth day from the issuance of said notice, by paying the same directly with the Auburn municipal court. It shall be a separate violation, subject to the fines and penalties provided herein, chargeable independently and successively, for each instance of overtime parking when the same vehicle is parked for consecutive periods longer than the parking time limit. The monetary penalty provided for by this section may be forfeited, or a contested or mitigation hearing may be requested as authorized by law. (Ord. 6247 § 7, 2009; Ord. 6129 § 3, 2007; Ord. 5768 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5724 § 3, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4218 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3338 § 1, 1978.)
10.36.268 Disabled parking – Violation.
A. A parking space or stall for a physically disabled person shall be indicated by a vertical sign, between 48 and 60 inches off the ground, with the international symbol of access described under RCW 70.92.120 displaying the notice “State disabled parking permit required” and a warning that other vehicles without permits are subject to impound.
B. Any person who meets the criteria for special parking privileges under Chapter 46.16 RCW shall be allowed free of charge to park a vehicle being used to transport that person in parking zones or areas that are otherwise restricted as to the length of time parking is permitted. This section does not apply to those zones or areas in which the stopping, parking or standing of all vehicles is prohibited or which are reserved for special types of vehicles. The person shall obtain and display a special card, decal, or license plate under Chapter 46.16 RCW to be eligible for the privileges set forth in this section. The display card must be hung from the rearview mirror and be visible through the windshield, or placed in a clearly visible location, face up on the dashboard.
C. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in a properly posted and marked parking space or stall indicated for a physically disabled person as provided in subsection A of this section for any purpose or length of time unless such vehicle displays a special license plate, card or decal indicating that the vehicle is being used to transport a disabled person as defined under Chapter 46.16 RCW.
D. No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in any crosshatched area immediately adjacent to a properly posted and marked parking space or stall indicated for a physically disabled person as provided in subsection A of this section.
E. A vehicle may be impounded with a parking citation to its owner when a vehicle without a special license plate, card, or decal indicating that the vehicle is being used to transport a disabled person as defined under Chapter 46.16 RCW is parked in a stall or space clearly and conspicuously marked therefor whether the space is provided on private property without charge or on public property, as signed and marked as set forth in subsection A of this section. The issuance of a previous parking citation to said vehicle for violation of the terms of this section shall constitute said prior notice.
F. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in front of or within 20 feet of a wheelchair ramp on a public street, except for marked, disabled parking stalls.
G. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by a monetary penalty of $300.00. (Ord. 6247 § 8, 2009; Ord. 6231 § 10, 2009; Ord. 5724 § 4, 2002; Ord. 5608 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4769 § 2, 1995; Ord. 4358 §§ 2, 3, 1989; Ord. 4023 § 1, 1985.)
III. Prohibited Parking Places and Areas
10.36.270 Prohibited parking places.
A. Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with other provisions of this code or with the direction of a police officer or traffic-control sign or signal, it is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to stop, stand, park or angle park such vehicle in or on any of the following places:
1. Within an intersection area;
2. Within 20 feet of an uncontrolled intersection;
3. Within 30 feet of an intersection controlled by a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic-control signal;
4. On a crosswalk or within 20 feet of a crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked;
5. In front of or within 50 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire or police station or within any marked area contiguous to such driveway, when properly signed;
6. In front of or within a fire or emergency service access or an area signed for other safety access purposes;
7. In front of or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;
8. Within any space marked as a fire lane;
9. In front of a public or private driveway, or within five feet of the end of the curb radius leading thereto;
10. On a sidewalk, pedestrian path, or landscape strip. However, parking shall be permitted on landscape strips subject to the maintenance requirements contained in ACC 10.36.215, and where the landscape strip is eight feet or greater in width between the curb and the sidewalk or the edge of right-of-way if there is no sidewalk, the adjacent curb is mountable, and the parked vehicle does not obstruct the use of the traveled way or sidewalk;
11. Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when such stopping, parking or angle parking would obstruct traffic;
12. In any alley, except that trucks or delivery vehicles may park or angle park in alleys for such time, not in excess of 30 minutes, as may be necessary for the expeditious loading or unloading of such vehicles or the delivery or pickup of articles or materials, unless otherwise restricted by this chapter;
13. Upon any bridge, overpass, underpass, trestle, or approaches thereto;
14. On that portion of any street contiguous to and opposite any outside court, corridor, passage, fire escape, exit or entrance door or any other place adjacent to, or any door opening in any outer wall of any building containing, in whole or in part, any theater, public auditorium, church, dance hall or other place of public assembly through which the public must pass to leave such building, while such building is being utilized for public gatherings; and it shall be incumbent upon and the duty of the owner or agent of the property used for the purpose herein specified to designate such prohibited areas by the placement of stanchions or signs or curb markings of the form and type satisfactory to the city engineer;
15. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;
16. At any place where official traffic signs have been erected at the direction of the city engineer prohibiting parking and/or angle parking, either at all times or at such times as are indicated upon signage giving notice thereof;
17. Outside of the limits of the individual parking spaces (stalls) designated for vehicular on-street parking;
18. Within 30 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing;
19. At any place where all official signs prohibit stopping;
20. Within traffic lanes that are less than 18 feet wide on arterial and collector roadways, as designated in the comprehensive transportation plan, except when authorized by sign;
21. Within median lanes in the traveled way;
22. Within roadway shoulders that are less than eight feet wide;
23. Within marked bicycle lanes;
24. Upon any street or public way for the principal purposes of displaying the vehicles for sale or for advertising services for vehicles;
25. Upon any street or public way for the purpose of doing any work on, maintaining or repairing any vehicle except for repairs necessitated by an emergency;
26. Within any street-side drainage ditch or drainage swale;
27. Where prohibited by signage; or
28. Adjacent to a traffic island.
B. No person shall move a vehicle not owned by him into any such prohibited area or away from a curb such distance as is unlawful.
C. If any person wishes a different parking restriction sign placement or a different time parameter for any parking restrictions under this section, said person may forward such request to the city engineer, the mayor, the city council public works committee, or the full city council; provided, that the opportunity to request such change does not create a right to such change, and the ultimate decision on such request shall be with the city engineer, then the mayor, then the city council public works committee, and then the full city council.
D. Violation – Penalty. Any person who violates this section has committed an infraction and, except for those subsections set forth in Table 270‑1, shall pay a fine of $30.00 within 15 days from the date of issuance of a notice of violation or of $40.00 if paid after the fifteenth day from issuance of the notice.
Any person who violates any of the subsections listed in Table 270-1 shall pay a fine as set forth in that table.
|
Subsection |
If paid within 15 days |
If paid after 15th day |
|
10.36.270(A)(1) |
$40.00 |
$50.00 |
|
10.36.270(A)(2) |
$40.00 |
$50.00 |
|
10.36.270(A)(3) |
$40.00 |
$50.00 |
|
10.36.270(A)(7) |
$50.00 |
$60.00 |
|
10.36.270(A)(8) |
$50.00 |
$60.00 |
|
10.36.270(A)(10) |
$40.00 |
$50.00 |
|
10.36.270(A)(16) |
$50.00 |
$60.00 |
|
10.36.270(A)(17) |
$50.00 |
$60.00 |
(Ord. 6275 § 2, 2010; Ord. 6247 § 9, 2009; Ord. 6211 § 6, 2008; Ord. 6129 § 4, 2007; Ord. 6082 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5684 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.140.)
10.36.275 Prohibited parking of semitrailers and trailers.
Repealed by Ord. 5492. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4607 § 2, 1993.)
10.36.276 Authority to impound.
Repealed by Ord. 5492. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4607 § 2, 1993.)
10.36.277 Violation – Penalty.
Repealed by Ord. 5492. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4607 § 2, 1993.)
10.36.280 Prohibited parking areas – Generally.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.130.)
10.36.290 Prohibited parking areas – Northeast Auburn.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5946 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5559 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5228 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5017 § 2, 1997; Ord. 4977 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4468 § 1, 1990; Ord. 4236 § 1, 1987; Ord. 4144 § 2, 1986; Ord. 4118 § 4, 1986; Ord. 4098 § 1, 1985; Ord. 4090 § 1, 1985; Ord. 4013 §§ 1, 2, 1984; Ord. 3902 § 1, 1983; Ord. 3854 § 1, 1983; Ord. 3736 § 1, 1982; Ord. 3508 §§ 1, 2, 1980; Ord. 3404 §§ 1, 2, 1979; Ord. 3332 § 2, 1979; Ord. 2997 § 2, 1976; Ord. 2891 § 1, 1975; 1957 code § 9.22.131.)
10.36.300 Prohibited parking areas – Northwest Auburn.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5947 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5812 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5758 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5724 § 5, 2002; Ord. 5660 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5559 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5485 § 1, 2000; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4977 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4882 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4144 § 3, 1986; Ord. 4118 § 5, 1986; Ord. 4098 § 2, 1985; Ord. 4013 § 3, 1984; Ord. 3881 § 1, 1983; Ord. 3841 § 1, 1983; Ord. 3736 §§ 2, 3, 4, 1982; Ord. 3362 § 1, 1979; Ord. 2996 § 2, 1976; 1957 code § 9.22.132.)
10.36.310 Prohibited parking areas – Southeast Auburn.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5830 § 2, 2004; Ord. 5748 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5710 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5559 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5228 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5077 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4977 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4973 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4942 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4940 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4801 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4800 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4622 § 2, 1993; Ord. 4196 § 1, 1987; Ord. 4167 § 1, 1987; Ord. 4144 § 4, 1986; Ord. 4095 § 1, 1985; Ord. 4051 § 1, 1985; Ord. 4013 § 6, 1984; Ord. 3881 §§ 2, 3, 1983; Ord. 3359 § 1, 1979; Ord. 3332 §§ 3, 4, 6, 1979; Ord. 3011 § 1, 1975; Ord. 2995 § 2, 1976; 1957 code § 9.22.133.)
10.36.320 Prohibited parking areas – Southwest Auburn.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5559 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5485 § 1, 2000; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4977 § 1, 1997; Ord. 3723 § 1, 1982; Ord. 2994 § 2, 1976; 1957 code § 9.22.134.)
10.36.330 No parking between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5396 § 1, 2000.)
10.36.340 No parking between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5685 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4497 § 1, 1991; 1957 code § 9.22.150(b).)
10.36.343 No parking between 4:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5652 § 1, 2002.)
10.36.345 No parking between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4513 § 2, 1991.)
10.36.346 No parking between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5917 § 1, 2005.)
10.36.347 No parking between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.4
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5967 § 1, 2005.)
10.36.350 No parking areas – Identification.
The city engineer may paint the curb adjoining all no parking and prohibited parking areas yellow or may post signs prohibiting parking on the curb adjoining no parking and prohibited parking areas in order to identify such restricted zones. It is unlawful for any other person to paint the curbs or post no parking signs in such restricted zones unless the person is given authority to do so by the city council. (Ord. 6247 § 10, 2009; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.160.)
10.36.360 Violation – Penalty.
Any vehicle parked in violation of ACC 10.36.190 through 10.36.520 may be impounded by the chief of police or designee, and the cost of such impounding shall be paid by the owner or operator of such vehicle before the same is released. Any motor vehicle owner or operator who violates any of the terms of ACC 10.36.250 through 10.36.350, except ACC 10.36.205 and 10.36.265, has committed an infraction and shall pay a fine of $30.00 within 15 days from the date of issuance of such notice, or in the sum of $40.00 if paid after the fifteenth day from the issuance of such notice. Fines shall be paid directly to the Auburn municipal court. (Ord. 6364 § 3, 2011; Ord. 6129 § 5, 2007; Ord. 5841 § 3, 2004; Ord. 5768 § 2, 2003; Ord. 5740 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5724 § 6, 2002; Ord. 5493 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 3012 § 1, 1975; 1957 code § 9.22.170.)
IV. Restricted Parking Zones
10.36.370 Fifteen-minute parking zones.
The owner or operator of a vehicle shall not stop or park such vehicle for a longer continuous time than 15 minutes of any day upon the following named streets and avenues in the city:
“A” Street Northwest, west side, from the south curbline of 1st Street Northwest, south to the alley between West Main and 1st Street Northwest.
West Main Street, north side, beginning at a point 35 feet east of the east curbline of “A” Street Northeast thence easterly 50 feet. (Ord. 5758 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5720 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5559 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5485 § 1, 2000; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4021 § 1, 1984; Ord. 3736 § 5, 1982; Ord. 3352 §§ 1, 2, 3, 1979; Ord. 2993 § 2, 1976; 1957 code § 9.22.180.)
10.36.380 One-hour parking zones.
A one-hour parking limit without meters is established on the following streets, which one-hour parking limit shall exist from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, excluding Sundays and holidays:
1st Street Northeast, north side, between Auburn Way North and a point 106 feet west.
1st Street Northeast, south side, between “B” Street Northeast and Auburn Way North.
1st Street Northeast, south side, from a point 118 feet east of the east curbline of North Division Street to the west curbline of Auburn Avenue.
1st Street Northwest, north side, from the east curbline of “B” Street Northwest to the first alley east of “A” Street Northwest.
1st Street Northwest, south side, between the west curbline of “A” Street Northwest and the east curbline of “B” Street Northwest.
7th Street Northeast, south side, from the east curbline of “B” Street Northeast to a point 120 feet east.
“A” Street Northwest, west side, from the first intersecting alley north of West Main Street to the north curbline of West Main Street.
“A” Street Southeast, west side, between the south curbline of East Main Street to the north curbline of 2nd Street Southeast.
“A” Street Southwest, both sides, between the south curbline of West Main Street to the first intersecting alley south of 1st Street Southwest.
“B” Street Northeast, east side, only between Main Street and 1st Street Northeast.
Auburn Avenue, east side, immediately north of the east-west crosswalk located on the north side of East Main Street, one parking stall only.
Auburn Way North, east side, between Main Street and 1st Street Northeast.
Auburn Way South, east side, from the south curbline of East Main Street, south to the north curbline of 4th Street Southeast.
Auburn Way South, west side, from the south curbline of East Main Street, thence southerly a distance of 140 feet. (Ord. 6136 § 1, 2008; Ord. 5752 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5660 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5559 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5485 § 1, 2000; Ord. 5228 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5017 § 2, 1997; Ord. 4977 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4858 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4603 § 1, 1993; Ord. 4497 § 2, 1991; Ord. 4236 § 2, 1987; Ord. 4004 §§ 1, 2, 1984; Ord. 3984 §§ 1, 3, 1984; Ord. 3736 §§ 6, 7, 1982; Ord. 3508 § 3, 1980; Ord. 3352 §§ 4, 5, 1979; Ord. 3329 § 2, 1978; Ord. 3327 § 3, 1978; Ord. 3205 § 1, 1977; Ord. 3149 § 4, 1976; Ord. 2999 § 2, 1976; 1957 code § 9.22.190.)
10.36.390 Two-hour parking zones.
A two-hour parking limit without meters is established on the following streets, which two-hour parking limit shall exist from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, excluding Sundays and holidays unless otherwise noted below.
1st Street Northeast, south side, between Auburn Way North and a point 143 feet east.
1st Street Northwest, north side, beginning 36 feet east of the first intersecting alley west of North Division Street, thence west to “A” Street Northwest.
1st Street Northwest, south side, from the east curbline of “A” Street Northwest, easterly to the west curbline of North Division Street.
1st Street Southeast and Southwest, both sides, between “A” Street Southeast and “A” Street Southwest.
2nd Street Northeast, both sides, between North Division Street and Auburn Way North.
2nd Street Southeast, north side, between “B” Street Southeast and a point 80 feet west.
2nd Street Southeast, north side, between Auburn Way South and “D” Street Southeast.
2nd Street Southeast, south side, between “A” Street Southeast and “B” Street Southeast.
2nd Street Southeast, north side, between “B” Street Southeast and Auburn Way South.
3rd Street Northeast, south side, between Auburn Avenue and Auburn Way North.
3rd Street Northeast, north side, between Auburn Avenue and a point 13 feet west of Auburn Way North.
4th Street Northeast, south side, beginning at the west curbline of “J” Street Northeast, thence west 200 feet. Effective Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
4th Street Northeast, south side, beginning at the east curbline of “E” Street Northeast, thence east 325 feet. Effective Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
4th Street Northeast, north side, beginning at the east curbline of “E” Street Northeast, thence east 650 feet. Effective Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
4th Street Southeast, south side, beginning at a point 32 feet east of the east marginal line of Auburn Way South, thence east 70 feet.
6th Street Northeast, north side, from the east curbline of Auburn Way North, easterly a distance of 204 feet.
6th Street Southeast, both sides, from the west curbline of Auburn Way South to the east curbline of “A” Street Southeast.
“A” Street Southwest, east side, beginning at a point 430 feet south of the southeast curbline of 2nd Street Southwest, thence south 145 feet.
“B” Street Northwest, east side, between West Main Street and 1st Street Northwest.
“D” Street Northeast, both sides, between East Main Street and 1st Street Northeast.
“D” Street Southeast, west side, beginning at a point 180 feet south of the south curbline of East Main Street.
“E” Street Northeast, west side, between East Main Street and 1st Street Northeast.
“H” Street Northeast, east side, between 4th Street Northeast and a point 100 feet north.
“I” Street Northeast, both sides, beginning at the north curbline of East Main Street and continuing north to its terminus.
Auburn Avenue, east side, between a point 120 feet south of 2nd Street Northeast to a point 50 feet south of the south curbline of 3rd Street Northeast.
Auburn Way North, east side, from 1st Street Northeast to 2nd Street Northeast.
East Main Street, south side, between Auburn Way South and “M” Street Southeast.
East Main Street, north side, from “G” Street Northeast to “M” Street Northeast.
East Main and West Main Streets, both sides, between “A” Street Northwest and Southwest and Auburn Way North and South. Except for two 15-minute parking stalls located on the north side of West Main Street, beginning at a point 35 feet east of the east curbline of “A” Street thence easterly 50 feet.
North Division and South Division Streets, east side, between 2nd Street Northeast and 1st Street Southeast.
North Division Street, west side, from the north curbline of West Main Street to a point 95 feet north of the north curbline of West Main Street.
South Division Street, west side only, between 2nd Street Southwest and 2nd Street Southeast to the east-west alley parallel to and between 2nd Street Northwest and 3rd Street Southwest.
South Division Street, west side, beginning at the south curbline of West Main Street continuing south to the north curbline of 1st Street Southwest.
West Main Street, south side, from the east curb-line of “B” Street Southwest to the west curbline of “A” Street Southwest. (Ord. 6208 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6136 § 2, 2008; Ord. 6173 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6113 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5720 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5559 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5246 § 1 (Exh. C), 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4977 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4858 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4603 § 1, 1993; Ord. 4013 §§ 4, 5, 1984; Ord. 3467 §§ 1, 2, 1979; Ord. 3359 § 2, 1979; Ord. 3332 §§ 7, 8, 1979; Ord. 3327 § 2, 1978; Ord. 3205 § 2, 1977; Ord. 3184 § 1, 1977; Ord. 3149 § 3, 1976; Ord. 3139 §§ 1, 2, 1976; Ord. 2998 § 2, 1976; 1957 code § 9.22.200.)
10.36.395 Three-hour parking zones.
A three-hour parking limit without meters is established on the following streets, which three-hour parking limit shall exist from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, excluding Sundays and holidays.
“A” Street Northwest, north of Main and south of 3rd Northwest, both sides of the roadway, except “A” Street Northwest, east side, from the north curbline of West Main Street to the south curbline of 1st Street Northwest (no parking zone).
North Division Street, north of 2nd Street and south of 3rd Northwest, both sides of the roadway.
2nd Street Northwest between Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks and Division Street, both sides of the roadway.
“A” Street Northeast from 2nd Street Northeast to 7th Street Northeast, both sides of the roadway.
North Division Street north of 5th Street Northeast to the dead-end, both sides of the roadway.
5th Street Northeast from Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks to Auburn Avenue, both sides of the roadway.
“B” Street Northeast from 3rd Street Northeast to 7th Street Northeast, both sides of the roadway. (Ord. 5724 § 12, 2002.)
10.36.400 Overtime parking – Report.
It shall be the duty of the chief of police, or such other official of the city as may be delegated authority over standing violations of ACC 10.36.370, 10.36.380 and 10.36.390, to report the following:
A. The number or location of the parking space in which the vehicle is or has been parking in violation of any provision of this chapter;
B. The state license number of such vehicle;
C. The time during which such vehicle is or has been parking in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter;
D. Any other facts, the knowledge of which is necessary for a thorough understanding of the circumstances attending such violation. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.300.)
10.36.410 Overtime parking – Notice – Order to report to court.
Each officer shall attach to such vehicle a notice to the owner or operator thereof that such vehicle has been parking in violation of the provisions of this chapter, and instructing the owner or operator to report to the municipal court of the city in regard to such violation. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.300.)
10.36.420 Overtime parking – Fines.
Any person found to have committed a violation of ACC 10.36.370 through 10.36.430 shall pay a fine in the sum of $25.00 within 15 days from the date of the issuance of such notice, or in the sum of $35.00 if paid after the fifteenth day from the issuance of said notice, by paying the same directly with the Auburn municipal court. The monetary penalty provided for by this section may be forfeited, or a contested or mitigated hearing may be requested as authorized by law. (Ord. 5724 § 7, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4218 § 2, 1987; Ord. 3338 § 2, 1978; 1957 code § 9.22.300.)
10.36.430 Overtime parking – Failure to post bail or answer charge – Penalty.
Any person who neglects to answer to the charges set forth in such notice or to post bail therefor as provided in ACC 10.36.420 is guilty of a violation of this chapter regardless of the charges for which the notice was originally issued, and shall upon conviction thereof be fined $30.00. (Ord. 5724 § 8, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; 1957 code § 9.22.300.)
V. Contractor and Service Parking
10.36.440 Permission application required.
Whenever it becomes necessary to utilize restricted nonmetered parking space or spaces for the parking of vehicles or other wheeled equipment required and necessary to facilitate the construction, reconstruction and/or repair of improvements or property abutting and adjacent to a restricted nonmetered parking zone, the prime contractor must first file written application therefor, with the building official, as provided in ACC 10.36.450. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.215.)
10.36.450 Permit – Requirements.
The application/permit for such extended parking permit shall be made to the building official on a form provided by the person designated by the mayor to process the extended parking permit, which application/permit shall contain the name and address of the applicant, a statement as to the business in which engaged, and a description of the applicant’s equipment or vehicles that will utilize the parking space or spaces required, along with the term of the permit. The form provided shall be in triplicate. The approved applicant’s copy shall be posted by the applicant on the premises in plain view for enforcement personnel to inspect. The second copy shall be transmitted by the building official to the finance director for enforcement. The third copy shall be kept on file with the building official until such time as the application/permit has expired or notice has been received that the permit is no longer required. The application/permit can specify only the space abutting and adjacent to the property being improved, repaired and/or serviced. Any extension of time beyond a permit in effect requires a new permit. No fee shall be charged. (Ord. 5897 § 20, 2005; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.216.)
10.36.460 Space barricading.
A valid permit does not guarantee the applicant parking unless the applicant maintains the placement of suitable barricades as recommended and approved by the chief building official. The space or spaces covered by a permit are not to be barricaded on days and hours when work is not in progress. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.217.)
10.36.470 Violation – Penalty.
Any permittee who is in violation of ACC 10.36.440 through 10.36.460 has committed an infraction and as such is subject to a fine of $30.00. (Ord. 5724 § 9, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; 1957 code § 9.22.218.)
VI. Loading Zones
10.36.480 Traffic identification.
The city traffic engineer shall paint the curbs adjoining all commercial and passenger loading zones white in order to identify such loading zones; provided however, the city traffic engineer shall have the authority to designate such loading zones by signs alone in the central business district. The city traffic engineer shall also be authorized to designate bus loading zones by marking the curbs alternately with five feet of yellow and five feet of red for the length of the zone, starting and ending with yellow; and further, the bus loading zones shall be additionally designated by posted signs designating the area as a bus loading zone and further designated by a sign which shall read “No Parking Any Time.” (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4821 § 2, 1996; Ord. 2759 § 1, 1973; 1957 code § 9.22.250.)
10.36.490 Commercial loading zones designated.
The following are commercial loading zones:
A. 2nd Street Southeast, south side, from a point 68 feet east of the east marginal line of South Division Street, a distance of 45 feet east.
B. Reserved.
C. “B” Street Southwest, east side, immediately south of West Main Street, beginning at a point 20 feet south of the south marginal line of West Main Street, thence southerly a distance of 40 feet.
D. Reserved.
E. North Division Street, east side, beginning approximately 25 feet north of the north curbline of East Main Street and continuing north 40 feet; provided, however, this commercial loading zone designation shall be in force only from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
F. “E” Street Northeast beginning at a point 40 feet north of the north curbline of East Main Street extending north 20 feet.
G. Auburn Way South, east side, from a point 80 feet south of the south curbline of East Main Street, a southerly distance of 20 feet.
H. Auburn Way North, east side, beginning 83 feet north of the northerly curbline of East Main Street northerly for 20 feet, to a point eight feet south of entrance to alley.
I. 25th Street Southeast, south side, beginning 190 feet east of the east curbline of “D” Street Southeast, thence east a distance of 60 feet.
J. “A” Street Northeast, east side, beginning 120 feet south of the south curbline of 3rd Street Northeast, thence south a distance of 60 feet.
K. The city engineer shall have the authority to establish commercial loading zones for a period not to exceed 90 days. (Ord. 6154 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6114 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5902 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4821 § 2, 1996; Ord. 4616 § 2, 1993; Ord. 3865 § 1, 1983; Ord. 3190 § 1, 1977; Ord. 3149 § 2, 1976; Ord. 2851 § 2, 1974; Ord. 2850 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 9.22.260(a).)
10.36.500 Passenger loading zones.
The following are passenger loading zones:
A. 4th Street Northeast, north side, beginning at the west curbline of “H” Street Northeast, thence west 200 feet.
B. East Main Street, south side, beginning at a point 30 feet east of the east curbline of “F” Street Southeast, thence east 25 feet.
C. East Main Street, north side, beginning at the east curbline of “G” Street Southeast east 115 feet.
D. “L” Street Southeast, east side, beginning at the intersection of 7th Street Southeast and proceeding north 30 feet.
E. “M” Street Southeast, west side, beginning at a point five feet south of the south curbline of 23rd Street Southeast extended, thence north 84 feet to the beginning, thence north 65 feet, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on regular school days.
F. Beginning 100 feet north of the north curbline of 4th Street Northeast, thence north 44 feet on the east side of “H” Street Northeast, during the hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
G. “D” Street Northwest, west side, beginning 237 feet north of the north curbline of West Main Street and continuing north 120 feet.
H. “A” Street Northwest, west side, beginning at a point 56 feet north of the north curbline of West Main Street, thence north 43 feet.
I. 14th Street Northeast, north side, beginning at a point 65 feet west of the west curbline of “K” Street Northeast, thence westerly 145 feet.
J. 17th Street Southeast, south side, beginning at a point 570 feet east of the east curbline of “C” Street Southeast, thence east a distance of 80 feet.
K. Auburn Avenue, east side, beginning at a point 20 feet south of the south curbline of 3rd Street Northeast to a point 50 feet south of the south curbline of 3rd Street Northeast.
L. Beginning 142 feet south of the southern curbline of East Main Street, thence south 50 feet on the east side of “N” Street Southeast, during the hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
M. West Main Street, north side, beginning 75 feet west of the westerly curbline of “A” Street Northwest, thence continuing westerly for a distance of 30 feet.
N. West Main Street, north side, beginning 42 feet west of the easterly curbline of “F” Street Southwest westerly for 20 feet to a point 20 feet east of entrance of alley.
O. South Division Street, west side, beginning 20 feet south of the south curbline of 3rd Street Southwest and continuing south 130 feet.
P. Auburn Avenue, east side, beginning 75 feet north of the north curbline of 2nd Street Northeast, thence north a distance of 50 feet.
Q. South Division Street, west side, beginning 60 feet south of the south curbline of 3rd Street Southwest, thence south 40 feet.
R. The city engineer shall have the authority to establish passenger loading zones for a period not to exceed 90 days. (Ord. 6136 § 3, 2008; Ord. 6114 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5274 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5246 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4821 § 2, 1996; Ord. 4617 § 2, 1993; Ord. 4431 § 2, 1990; Ord. 4096 § 2, 1985; Ord. 4086 § 1, 1985; Ord. 4000 § 1, 1984; Ord. 3984 §§ 2, 4, 1984; Ord. 3849 § 1, 1983; Ord. 3840 § 1, 1983; Ord. 3428 §§ 1, 2, 1979; Ord. 3181 § 1, 1977; Ord. 3168 § 1, 1977; Ord. 3110 § 1, 1976; Ord. 3025 § 1, 1975; 1957 code § 9.22.260(b).)
10.36.510 Short-term loading zones.
Repealed by Ord. 4821. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 3805 § 1, 1982; Ord. 3082 § 1, 1976; Ord. 2768 § 1, 1973; 1957 code § 9.22.260(c).)
10.36.515 School bus loading zones.
The following are school bus loading zones:
10th Street Southeast, south side, beginning 110 feet west of the west curbline of “C” Street Southeast, thence east to the west curbline of “D” Street Southeast, school days only, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4th Street Northeast, south side, beginning at a point 200 feet west of “J” Street Northeast, thence west 800 feet. Effective school days only from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
“D” Street Southeast, westerly side, for 20 feet beginning 125 feet north of 2nd Street Southeast. Effective school days only from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. (Ord. 6208 § 2, 2008; Ord. 6136 § 4, 2008; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4482 § 2, 1991; Ord. 3984 § 5, 1984; Ord. 3835 § 1, 1982; Ord. 3805 § 2, 1982; Ord. 3327 § 4, 1978; Ord. 3166 § 1, 1977.)
10.36.520 Parking in loading zones.
It is unlawful to stand, park or angle park any vehicle in any place established as a loading zone as designated in ACC 10.36.480 through 10.36.510 except for the purpose of, and only for such period of time as necessary for, expeditious loading or unloading of such commercial or passenger vehicle. In no case shall the stop for loading or unloading of articles or materials or passengers exceed 15 minutes in time. The provisions of this article shall not be applicable between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. or on Sundays and holidays. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.260.)
10.36.530 Violation – Penalty.
Any person who leaves or parks a vehicle in a loading zone in violation of ACC 10.36.480 through 10.36.520 has committed an infraction and as such shall be subject to a parking violation fine of $30.00. (Ord. 5724 § 10, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; 1957 code § 9.22.270.)
VII. Violations
10.36.540 Evidence of violation.
In any prosecution charging a violation of any law or regulation governing the standing or parking of a vehicle, proof that the particular vehicle described in the complaint was parked in violation of a law or regulation, together with proof that the defendant named in the complaint was at the time of the parking the registered owner of the vehicle, shall constitute prima facie evidence that the registered owner of the vehicle was the person who parked the vehicle to a point where and for the time during which such violation occurred. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.100.)
10.36.550 Penalty.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, violation of the provisions of this chapter is an infraction, subject to penalties in accordance with ACC 1.25.050. (Ord. 5683 § 26, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 3013 § 1, 1975; 1957 code § 9.22.310.)
For statutory provisions authorizing cities to limit or restrict parking and standing, see RCW 46.61.570(2); for provisions authorizing cities to permit angle parking, see RCW 46.61.575; for provisions applying RCW Title 46 to code cities, see RCW 35A.46.010.
Code reviser’s note: Ordinance 6364 adds these provisions as Section 10.36.215. The section has been renumbered to avoid duplication of numbering.
Code reviser’s note: Ordinance 6364 adds these provisions as Section 10.36.216. The section has been renumbered to avoid duplication of numbering.
Ord. 5967 added this section as ACC 10.36.346. It has been editorially renumbered to avoid duplication.