Chapter 9.38
PARKING*
Sections:
9.38.010 Findings.
9.38.020 No parking zones.
9.38.025 Loading zones and passenger loading zones.
9.38.030 Parking in fire lanes – Penalty.
9.38.040 Arterial and highway parking prohibited.
9.38.045 Parking prohibited from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
9.38.050 Parking prohibited from 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
9.38.060 Two (2) hour parking zones.
9.38.070 Holiday parking – Penalty.
9.38.080 Thirty (30) minute parking zones.
9.38.085 Seasonal no parking zone – Lake Meridian.
9.38.090 Repealed.
9.38.100 Compliance with state law.
9.38.110 Parking prohibited within ten (10) feet of mailboxes – Penalty.
9.38.120 Parking of trucks on city streets.
9.38.130 Parking and storage of certain vehicles – Penalty.
9.38.140 Parking of certain trailers or semi-trailers – Penalty.
9.38.150 Parking an unlicensed vehicle – Penalty.
9.38.160 Municipal parking facilities regulated – Penalty.
9.38.170 Parking permits.
9.38.175 Residential parking zone.
9.38.180 Penalty for violation of certain sections.
*Editor’s note – Ord. No. 3189, § 1, adopted Oct. 4, 1994, repealed former §§ 9.38.070 and 9.38.090, which pertained to one (1) hour parking zones and fifteen (15) minute parking zones, and substantially revised ch. 9.38.
Cross reference(s) – Duties of the parking enforcement aide, § 2.22.060; off-street parking regulations, § 15.05.030 et seq.; parking and storage of vehicles, § 15.08.090.
9.38.010 Findings.
The Kent Traffic Code adopts by reference the Model Traffic Ordinance, set forth in Chapter 308-330 WAC. The Model Traffic Ordinance, pursuant to RCW 46.61.570, authorizes a municipality such as the city of Kent, by ordinance, to restrict parking and establish no parking zones on city streets and other rights-of-way. The city council finds that it is necessary and appropriate, for public safety reasons, to adopt an ordinance establishing restricted parking and no parking zones on city streets and other rights-of-way within the city of Kent.
(Ord. No. 2857, § 1, 7-5-89; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94)
9.38.020 No parking zones.
At such time as the traffic engineer shall place the appropriate sign or signs, it shall be illegal to park any motor vehicle or other vehicle, as those terms are defined in Chapter 46.04 RCW, at any time upon and on either side of, unless otherwise indicated, the following roadways or portions thereof:
1. 1st Avenue North: from the intersection of West James Street to the north end of 1st Avenue North, east side only.
2. 1st Avenue North: from West James Street to West Smith Street.
3. 2nd Avenue North: from West Smith Street to West Harrison Street.
4. 2nd Avenue North: from South 228th Street to south end of street.
5. 4th Avenue North and South: from SR 516/West Willis Street to South 228th Street.
6. 5th Avenue North: from West James Street to north end of 5th Avenue North.
7. 6th Avenue North: from South 228th Street to south end of street.
8. 6th Avenue South: from West Meeker Street to West Gowe Street.
9. 26th Avenue South: both sides from South 272nd Street to five hundred (500) feet north of South 272nd Street and on 26th Avenue South from South 272nd Street to end of 26th Avenue South, east side only.
10. 27th Avenue South: from South 240th Street to end of 27th Avenue South.
11. 27th Place South: from South 259th Place north to South 256th Street.
12. 28th Avenue South: from South 240th Street to end of 28th Avenue South.
13. 30th Avenue South: from South 240th Street to Kent-Des Moines Road (SR 516).
14. 36th Place South: from South 272nd Street to 35th Lane South.
15. 42nd Avenue South: from Reith Road to South 260th Street.
16. 54th Avenue South: from South 228th Street to South 226th Street.
17. 58th Place South: from Russell Road to South 194th Street.
18. 58th Place South: from South 226th Street to south end of 58th Place South.
19. 62nd Avenue South: from South 190th Street to South 196th Street.
20. 64th Avenue South: from south end of road to South 212th Street.
21. 66th Avenue South: from South 196th Street to South 190th Street.
22. 72nd/70th Avenue South: from South 228th Street to South 180th Street (43rd Avenue South).
23. 74th Avenue South: from South 259th Street to West Willis Street (SR 516).
24. 76th Avenue South: from South 228th Street to South 212th Street.
25. 77th Avenue South: from South 212th Street to north end of road.
26. 80th Avenue South: from South 180th Street (43rd Avenue South) to South 196th Street, and 80th Avenue South from South 200th Street to South 208th Street.
27. 80th Place South: from 80th Avenue South to 84th Avenue South.
28. 81st Avenue South: from South 200th Street to South 196th Street.
29. 83rd Avenue South: from South 228th Street to South 224th Street.
30. 84th Avenue South/East Valley Highway/Central Avenue North/Central Avenue South: from South 180th Street (43rd Avenue South) to the Green River Bridge.
31. 88th Avenue South: from East James Street to South 218th Street.
32. 94th Avenue South: from Canyon Drive to South 240th Street.
33. 97th Place South: from Canyon Drive to 100th Avenue Southeast.
34. 100th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 248th to the north city limits.
35. 101st Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 256th Street (SR 516) to Southeast 260th Street.
36. 102nd Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 240th Street to the north end of 102nd Avenue Southeast.
37. 104th Avenue Southeast (SR 515): from Southeast 272nd Street to north city limits.
38. 108th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 281st Street to Kent-Kangley Road (SR 516).
39. 108th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 244th Street to Southeast 236th Place.
40. 109th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 256th Street to Southeast 248th Street.
41. 112th Avenue Southeast: from south end of 112th Avenue Southeast to Southeast 232nd Street.
42. 114th Avenue Southeast: from Kent-Kangley Road to south end of street.
43. 116th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 227th Place to Southeast 274th Way.
44. 117th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 244th Street to end of street.
45. 118th Court Southeast: from Southeast 244th Street to end of street.
46. 119th Court Southeast: from Southeast 244th Street to end of street.
47. 119th Way/120th Place Southeast: from Southeast 244th Street to Southeast 244th Street.
48. 120th Avenue Southeast: from the gate on Southeast 268th Street to Southeast 270th Street, north and east sides only.
49. 124th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 248th Street to Southeast 282nd Street.
50. 132nd Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 236th Street to Southeast 288th Street.
51. 140th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 256th Street to Southeast 260th Street.
52. 144th Avenue Southeast: from Kent-Kangley Road (SR 516) to Southeast 288th Street.
53. 148th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 256th Street to Southeast 240th Street.
54. 148th Avenue Southeast/152nd Way Southeast: from North City Boat Ramp to Kent-Kangley Road (SR 516).
55. 152nd Avenue Southeast/152nd Way Southeast: from Kent-Kangley Road (SR 516) to SR 18.
56. Alder Lane/South 262nd Street: from Central Avenue South to five hundred (500) feet east of Central Avenue South.
57. Cambridge Way: two hundred (200) feet south of South 262nd Street, west side only.
58. East Canyon Drive: from Hazel Avenue North to 101st Avenue Southeast.
59. East Gowe Street/West Gowe Street: from Railroad Avenue South to 1st Avenue South.
60. East Gowe Street: from Railroad Avenue South to Central Avenue South, south side only, and from Central Avenue South to Kennebeck Avenue South.
61. East Harrison Street: from one hundred forty (140) feet west of 4th Avenue North to 4th Avenue North, south side only.
62. East Meeker Street/West Meeker Street: from Railroad Avenue South to 1st Avenue South.
63. East Pioneer Street: from one hundred seventy (170) feet east of Central Avenue to State Avenue, south side only, and from Central Avenue South to two hundred (200) feet east of Central Avenue, north side only.
64. East Pioneer Street: from Railroad Avenue North to Central Avenue North.
65. East Titus Street: from 3rd Avenue South to 4th Avenue South, north side only; police vehicle parking only.
66. East Titus Street: from West Gowe Street to Reiten Road South, southeast side only.
67. East Titus Street/West Titus Street: from Railroad Avenue South to 1st Avenue South.
68. East Titus Street: from East Smith Street to Reiten Road South.
69. Frager Road South: from West Meeker Street to South 204th Street.
70. Interurban Trail Street: from Meeker Street to Smith Street.
71. Kennebeck Avenue South: from East Smith Street to East Ward Street.
72. Lake Fenwick Road: from South Reith Road to South 272nd Street.
73. Lakeside Boulevard East: from South 240th Street to South 228th Street.
74. Lakeside Boulevard West: from Lakeside Boulevard East to South 228th Street.
75. Landing Way: from 64th Avenue South to West Valley Highway.
76. Lincoln Avenue North: from West Meeker Street to West James Street.
77. Maple Street South: from Woodland Way South to Garfield Avenue South, south side only.
78. Military Road South/36th Avenue South/Military Road South: from South 228th Street to South 272nd Street.
79. Novak Lane: from Central Avenue to west end of street.
80. Ramsay Way: from 4th Avenue North to two hundred thirty (230) feet east of 4th Avenue North.
81. Ramsay Way: from three hundred fifty (350) feet east of 4th Avenue North to four hundred forty (440) feet east of 4th Avenue North, south side only.
82. Ramsay Way: from three hundred fifty (350) feet east of 4th Avenue North to four hundred eighty (480) feet east of 4th Avenue North, north side only.
83. Ramsay Way: from five hundred twenty (520) feet east of 4th Avenue North to one hundred fifty (150) feet north of West Temperance Street.
84. Ramsay Way: from West Temperance Street to West Smith Street.
85. Riverview Boulevard: from South 216th Street to South 232nd Street.
86. Russell Road South: from end of street at Green River Trail to West James Street.
87. Russell Road South: from South 228th Street to South 212th Street.
88. South 188th Street: from West Valley Highway (SR 181) to 72nd Avenue South, and South 188th Street from 80th Avenue South to west end of street at BNSF Railway Company tracks.
89. South 190th Street: from West Valley Highway to 72nd Avenue South, and South 190th Street from 80th Avenue South to west end of street at BNSF Railway Company tracks.
90. South 192nd Street: from the west end of the road to 84th Avenue South.
91. South 194th Street: from 58th Place South to 66th Avenue South.
92. South 194th Street: from 84th Avenue South to west end of street at BNSF Railway Company tracks.
93. South 196th Street/Russell Road/South 200th Street: from SR 167 to Orillia Road.
94. South 200th Street: from 80th Avenue South to 84th Avenue South.
95. South 202nd Street: from 80th Avenue South to west end of street at BNSF Railway Company tracks.
96. South 204th Street: from West Valley Highway (SR 181) to 72nd Avenue South.
97. South 206th Street: from 72nd Avenue South to 77th Avenue South.
98. South 208th Street: from 80th Avenue South to west end of street at BNSF Railway Company tracks.
99. South 208th Street: from 84th Avenue South to 96th Avenue South.
100. South 212th Street: from west city limits to east city limits.
101. South 216th Street: from 64th Avenue South to 72nd Avenue South.
102. South 216th Street: from 84th Avenue South to the west end at BNSF Railway Company tracks.
103. South 218th Street: from 84th Avenue South to SR 167.
104. South 220th Street: from West Valley Highway (SR 181) to 72nd Avenue South.
105. South 222nd Street: from west end at BNSF Railway Company tracks to SR 167.
106. South 224th Street: from 83rd Avenue South to east end of road.
107. South 226th Street: from 54th Avenue South to 64th Avenue South.
108. South 228th Street: from Russell Road South to 83rd Avenue South.
109. South 231st Way: from Military Road South to Russell Road South.
110. South 234th Street: from West Valley Highway to east end of street.
111. South 236th Street: from Lakeside Boulevard East to 64th Avenue South.
112. South 240th Street: from 27th Avenue South to I-5.
113. South 252nd Street: from Canyon Drive (SR 516) to east end of road.
114. South 256th Street: from 27th Place South east to the traffic control gate.
115. South 259th Street: from 74th Avenue South to east city limits.
116. South 260th Street/South 259th Place South/Reith Road South: from SR 99 (Pacific Highway South) to Kent-Des Moines Road (SR 516).
117. South 268th Street: from Military Road South to Princeton Avenue South.
118. South 272nd Street: from Lake Fenwick Road South to 42nd Avenue South, north side only.
119. South 277th Street and Southeast 274th Way: from Auburn Way North to 116th Avenue Southeast.
120. South Central Place: from South 266th Street to the end of South Central Place.
121. Southeast 236th Street: from 104th Avenue Southeast (SR 515) to 108th Avenue Southeast, south side only.
122. Southeast 239th Street: from 102nd Avenue Southeast to 104th Avenue Southeast.
123. Southeast 244th Street: from 120th Avenue Southeast to 116th Avenue Southeast.
124. Southeast 248th Street: in front of George Daniels Elementary School.
125. Southeast 256th Street: from 101st Avenue Southeast to 148th Avenue Southeast.
126. Southeast 260th Street: from 100th Avenue Southeast/97th Place South to 108th Avenue Southeast.
127. Southeast 264th Street: from 124th Avenue Southeast to 127th Avenue Southeast, north side only.
128. Southeast 267th Street: from 102nd Avenue Southeast to 104th Avenue Southeast, north side only.
129. Southeast 282nd Street: from 132nd Avenue Southeast to 144th Avenue Southeast.
130. SR 99 (Pacific Highway South): from Kent-Des Moines Road (SR 516) to South 272nd Street.
131. West Cloudy Street: from 4th Avenue North to 5th Avenue North.
132. West Gowe Street: from 6th Avenue South to three hundred (300) feet east of 6th Avenue South.
133. West James Street/East James Street/South 240th Street/Southeast 240th Street: from Russell Road to 148th Avenue Southeast.
134. West Meeker Street: from Kent-Des Moines Road (SR 516) to 6th Avenue South.
135. West Saar Street: from west end of street to 4th Avenue South, south side only.
136. West Sam Street: from West Valley Highway (SR 181/Washington Avenue) to end of street.
137. West Smith Street/East Smith Street: from 64th Avenue South to Jason Avenue South.
138. West Temperance Street: from Ramsay Way to 1st Avenue North.
139. West Valley Highway South/Washington Avenue South/Washington Avenue North/68th Avenue South: from south city limits to north city limits.
140. West Willis Street/East Willis Street: from 4th Avenue South to Central Avenue South.
141. Woodland Way South: from East Maple Street to the driveway of Scenic Hill School.
(Ord. No. 3790, § 2, 3-7-06; Ord. No. 3846, § 1, 7‑17-07; Ord. No. 3859, § 1, 9-18-07; Ord. No. 3862, § 1, 11-20-07; Ord. No. 3881, § 1, 5-6-08; Ord. No. 3918, § 1, 6-16-09)
9.38.025 Loading zones and passenger loading zones.
As authorized pursuant to WAC 308-330-265, 308-330-439, and 308-330-442, the traffic engineer shall have the authority to establish loading zones and passenger loading zones at such locations and during said times as posted by the traffic engineer. Except to load and unload vehicles, it shall be illegal to park any motor vehicle or other vehicle at any time upon that portion of the road right-of-way established as a loading zone or passenger loading zone as posted by the traffic engineer, unless otherwise indicated.
(Ord. No. 3363, § 1, 9-16-97)
9.38.030 Parking in fire lanes – Penalty.
A. Parking prohibited. Except when necessary to temporarily avoid conflict with other moving traffic or in compliance with the direction of a police officer, fire official, traffic control sign, signal, or device, no person shall:
1. Stop, stand, or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not within any fire lane except:
a. Momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers; or
b. Temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading property.
2. Allow continued violations of this section on private property which they own or manage.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be a traffic infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25).
(Ord. No. 2296, § 2; Ord. No. 2434; Ord. No. 2615, § 1; Ord. No. 2663, § 1; Ord. No. 2920, § 1(13.02.030), 4-17-90; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 13.02.030)
Note – Formerly § 9.38.025.
9.38.040 Arterial and highway parking prohibited.
Parking is prohibited on four (4) lane highways or arterials unless otherwise designated by sign or posting.
(Ord. No. 2660, § 3; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 10.07.010)
Note – Formerly § 9.38.030.
9.38.045 Parking prohibited from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
At such time as the traffic engineer shall place the appropriate sign, it shall be illegal to park any motor or other vehicle between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., unless otherwise indicated, at the following locations:
1. The north side of SE 276th Place between the east and west boundaries of Springwood Park.
2. On both sides of SE 274th Street between 128th Place SE and the end of the street, adjacent to Springwood Park.
3. On both sides of South 203rd Street, from 100th Avenue SE westerly, approximately six hundred (600) feet, to the westerly boundary of Chestnut Ridge Park.
(Ord. No. 3328, § 1, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 3352, § 1, 6-17-97; Ord. No. 3934, § 1, 11-3-09)
9.38.050 Parking prohibited from 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
At such time as the traffic engineer shall place the appropriate sign, it shall be illegal to park any motor or other vehicle between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., except Sundays and holidays, on either side of, unless otherwise indicated, the following locations:
1. Meeker Street: from Fourth Avenue to State Avenue.
2. Gowe Street: from Meeker Street to State Avenue.
3. Titus Street: from Fourth Avenue to Central Avenue.
4. First Avenue: from Smith Street to Titus Street.
5. Second Avenue: from Harrison Street to Saar Street.
6. Railroad Avenue: from James Street to Titus Street.
7. State Avenue: from Smith Street to Gowe Street.
(Ord. No. 1972, § 3; Ord. No. 2017, § 3; Ord. No. 2731, § 3; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 10.06.150)
Note – Formerly § 9.38.040.
9.38.060 Two (2) hour parking zones.
Except for KCC 9.38.070 and permits issued by the city facilities manager under KCC 9.38.170, at such times as the director of public works or designee shall place the appropriate sign, it shall be illegal to park any motor or other vehicle for an uninterrupted period in excess of two (2) hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on either side of, unless otherwise indicated, the following streets, public parking lots, public parking garages, or portions thereof:
1. Centennial Parking Garage: that portion of the first floor as posted.
2. City Hall parking lot between City Hall and the Centennial Building: All parking stalls unless otherwise posted.
3. First Avenue North and First Avenue South: from a point two hundred (200) feet north of West Meeker Street to West Titus Street.
4. Railroad Avenue North and Railroad Avenue South: from East James Street to East Meeker Street, east side only; and from East Meeker Street to East Gowe Street.
5. Ramsay Way: from two hundred thirty (230) feet east of 4th Avenue North to three hundred fifty (350) feet east of 4th Avenue North.
6. Ramsay Way: from four hundred forty (440) feet east of 4th Avenue North to five hundred twenty (520) feet east of 4th Avenue North, south side only.
7. Ramsay Way: from four hundred eighty (480) feet east of 4th Avenue North to five hundred twenty (520) feet east of 4th Avenue North, north side only.
8. Ramsay Way: from thirty (30) feet north of West Temperance Street to one hundred fifty (150) feet north of West Temperance Street.
9. Second Avenue North and Second Avenue South: from West Harrison Street to West Titus Street and the two (2) marked parking stalls on the east side of West Titus Street.
10. State Avenue North: from East Smith Street to East Meeker Street.
11. West Gowe Street and East Gowe Street: from Fourth Avenue South to Central Avenue South.
12. West Meeker Street and East Meeker Street: from Fourth Avenue to State Avenue.
13. West Harrison Street: from Fourth Avenue North to Second Avenue North.
14. West Titus Street: from Second Avenue South to First Avenue South.
Provided, that this section shall not apply on Sundays or holidays.
(Ord. No. 3790, § 4, 3-7-06)
9.38.070 Holiday parking – Penalty.
From the day after Thanksgiving until January 2 of the following year, all two (2) hour parking zones shall be considered three (3) hour parking zones, and it shall be illegal to park any motor or other vehicle for an uninterrupted period in excess of three (3) hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the roadways designated in KCC 9.38.060 as two (2) hour parking zones. There shall be no enforcement of limited duration parking restrictions, in those zones designated for two (2) hour parking, on Saturdays during the period from the day after Thanksgiving until January 2 of the following year. A violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by a monetary penalty of twenty dollars ($20).
(Ord. No. 2444, § 1; Ord. No. 3062, § 4 (10.06.130), 8-18-92; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 10.06.130)
Note – Formerly § 9.38.060.
9.38.080 Thirty (30) minute parking zones.
At such times as the traffic engineer shall place the appropriate sign, it shall be illegal to park any motor or other vehicle for an uninterrupted period in excess of thirty (30) minutes, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated, at the following locations:
1. First Avenue: The first stall north of Meeker Street on the west side of First Avenue.
2. First Avenue: The first stall south of Meeker Street on the west side of First Avenue.
3. Second Avenue: The first stall south of Meeker Street on the east side of Second Avenue.
4. Second Avenue: The first stall south of Meeker Street on the west side of Second Avenue.
5. Gowe Street: The first stall east of Railroad Avenue on Gowe Street, north side.
6. Fourth Avenue: The stalls north of Titus Street on the east side of Fourth Avenue.
7. Centennial Building: The first four (4) stalls on the east side of the building as posted.
(Ord. No. 2731, § 1; Ord. No. 2760, § 1; Ord. No. 2959, § 1, 1-3-91; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94; Ord. No. 3324, § 2, 11-27-96; Ord. No. 3834, § 1, 4-17-07. Formerly Code 1986, § 10.06.230)
9.38.085 Seasonal no parking zone – Lake Meridian.
A. At such times as the traffic engineer shall place the appropriate sign, it shall be illegal to park any motor vehicle, or other vehicle or trailer, for the period of May 15 through September 15 of each year, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., at the following locations:
1. 150th Place S.E.: from S.E. 272nd Street to the end of the road.
2. 270th Place: from 150th Place S.E. to the end of the road.
3. 271st Place: from 150th Place S.E. to the end of the road.
B. A violation of this section shall be an infraction and shall be punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50).
(Ord. No. 3463, § 1, 6-15-99)
9.38.090 Parking reserved for physically disabled, penalty.
Repealed by Ord. 3924.
(Ord. No. 2304, §§ 1, 3; Ord. No. 2313, § 2; Ord. No. 2406, § 1; Ord. No. 2613, § 1; Ord. No. 3062, § 3, 8-18-92; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94; Ord. No. 3335, § 1, 2-5-97. Formerly Code 1986, § 10.06.190)
Note – Formerly § 9.38.100.
9.38.100 Compliance with state law.
The traffic engineer is directed to obtain from the State Highway Commission approval and ratification of any no-parking zone where required by RCW 47.24.020.
(Ord. No. 2303, § 2; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 10.06.200)
Note – Formerly § 9.38.110.
9.38.110 Parking prohibited within ten (10) feet of mailboxes – Penalty.
A. No motor vehicle shall be parked within ten (10) feet of a clearly visible, residential mailbox which is located directly adjacent to curbside or on a public right-of-way between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. except Sundays and holidays.
B. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by a monetary penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25). Vehicles in violation are subject to impoundment as provided by law.
(Ord. No. 2658; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 10.06.07)
Note – Formerly § 9.38.120.
9.38.120 Parking of trucks on city streets.
The city council finds that the parking and storage of commercial trucks, vans, tractor trailers, and semi-trailers with a maximum gross vehicle weight exceeding eight thousand (8,000) pounds presents unacceptable risks and hazards to public health, safety, and welfare when such vehicles are parked or stored on city streets at times when such vehicles are not engaged in business or commercial activity.
(Ord. No. 2916, § 1, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94)
Note – Formerly § 9.38.130.
9.38.130 Parking and storage of certain vehicles – Penalty.
A. No commercial truck, vehicle, van, trailer, or semi-trailer, whether licensed or unlicensed, exceeding eight thousand (8,000) pounds as defined in RCW 46.44.036, 46.44.037, or 46.44.041 may be stored or parked upon any city street for longer than two (2) hours, except for those periods of time when such vehicle is being loaded or unloaded or where parking or storage is otherwise prohibited.
B. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by a monetary penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Vehicles in violation are subject to impoundment as provided by law.
(Ord. No. 2916, § 2, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 3062, § 5, 8-18-92; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94; Ord. No. 3850, § 1, 8-7-07)
Note – Formerly § 9.38.140.
9.38.140 Parking of certain trailers or semi-trailers – Penalty.
A. Except as provided in KCC 9.38.130, no trailer or semi-trailer shall be parked upon any city street unless the trailer or semi-trailer is attached to a vehicle by which it may be propelled or drawn. In case of accident such trailer or semi-trailer may be moved to the side of the street, and if a good and sufficient red signal is displayed at both ends of the trailer or semi-trailer during the hours of darkness, such trailer or semi-trailer may be permitted or allowed to remain for a period not exceeding twenty-four (24) hours pending removal except that such trailer or semi-trailer shall not remain upon any portion of a city street where standing or parking is limited or prohibited for a period longer than is necessary to effect its removal.
B. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by a monetary penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Vehicles in violation are subject to impoundment as provided by law.
(Ord. No. 2508, § 2; Ord. No. 2582, § 1; Ord. No. 2916, § 3, 4-17-90; Ord. No. 3062, § 1, 8-18-92; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94; Ord. No. 3850, § 2, 8-7-07. Formerly Code 1986, § 10.06.100)
Note – Formerly § 9.38.150.
9.38.150 Parking an unlicensed vehicle – Penalty.
A. No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle, on a street, highway, alley, or public property unless the vehicle possesses a proper and current vehicle license plate. Such license plate shall be properly mounted on the vehicle in accordance with the State Department of Licenses rules and regulations.
B. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by a monetary penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25). Vehicles in violation are subject to impoundment as provided by law.
(Ord. No. 2614, § 1; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94. Formerly Code 1986, § 10.06.110)
Note – Formerly § 9.38.160.
9.38.160 Municipal parking facilities regulated – Penalty.
A. Parking shall be permitted at municipal parking facilities only in designated parking areas, in the manner provided by law, and as limited in time or otherwise restricted by official signs, including parking permits issued by the city facilities manager pursuant to KCC 9.38.170.
B. Municipal parking facilities for the purposes of this section means any public parking area serving a municipal facility. Such facilities include, but are not limited to, the city commons, city golf facility, city senior center, all parks or recreation facilities owned or operated by the city, city shops, city hall, the Centennial Parking Garage and adjacent parking areas, the corrections facility, and those public lots between Smith and Harrison Streets and Second Avenue and Fourth Avenue, Gowe and Titus Streets and Second Avenue and Third Avenue, and the southeast corner of Second Avenue and Titus Street.
C. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by a monetary penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25). Vehicles in violation are subject to impoundment as provided by law.
(Ord. No. 2407, § 1; Ord. No. 2842, § 2 (10.06.220), 4-4-89; Ord. No. 2857, § 2, 7-5-89; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94; Ord. No. 3324, § 3, 11-27-96. Formerly Code 1986, § 10.06.220)
Note – Formerly § 9.38.170.
9.38.170 Parking permits.
A. The city council finds that it is necessary to have a system of special parking permits to be administered by the city facilities manager which authorizes council members and the mayor to utilize existing two (2) hour parking zones and fifteen (15) minute parking zones at or near the City Hall and other city facilities during regular business hours between 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. necessary for the attendance of such officials at meetings and official business with the city. The city facilities manager is authorized to issue parking permits for city council members and the mayor on forms, cards, or stickers as he or she determines to be appropriate and conspicuous. Such permits shall contain a rendition of the city’s corporate seal or official logo identifying the holder thereof as an authorized user and member of the city council or the mayor and to be exempt from parking restrictions under this chapter, excluding disabled parking stalls. Such permits authorize unlimited parking for official business at two (2) hour parking zones provided under KCC 9.38.060 for Meeker Street and Gowe Street, and for all municipal parking facilities identified under KCC 9.38.160. Any permits issued by the facilities manager under this section shall be signed by the facilities manager and issued for such periods as he or she deems appropriate.
B. The city facilities manager is authorized to issue parking permits for city corrections facility employees, Aukeen District Court employees, King County probation office employees, and prosecutors whose municipalities use Aukeen District Court on forms, cards, or stickers as he or she determines to be appropriate and conspicuous. Marked police vehicles and other police vehicles displaying exempt license plates may use the parking lot without being issued a permit. Such permits authorize unlimited parking for city or district court business at the lot southeast of the corrections facility at 1230 South Central Street. The parking lot shall be for the exclusive use of individuals with these parking permits except for any legally designated handicapped parking. The permits shall be signed by the facilities manager and issued for such periods as he or she deems appropriate.
C. The residential parking zone manager, appointed pursuant to KCC 9.38.175(C), is authorized to issue temporary parking permits for the personal and business vehicles of city contractors, subcontractors, and their employees for use only while engaged in city contract work that requires such persons to be present in residential parking zones.
(Ord. No. 2842, § 3, 4-4-89; Ord. No. 2857, § 3, 7-5-89; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94; Ord. No. 3324, § 4, 11-27-96; Ord. No. 3908, § 1, 2-3-09)
Note – Formerly § 9.38.180.
9.38.175 Residential parking zone.
A. Purpose of residential parking zone. The city establishes this residential parking zone (RPZ) program in response to parking concerns expressed by residents of the neighborhood surrounding the Kent Events Center and as required to mitigate parking impacts of the events center. This RPZ program will reserve parking on the surface streets in the North Park Neighborhood for neighborhood owners, residents, and their visitors, who might otherwise be displaced by visitors to or employees of the events center.
B. Residential parking zone established. The following described area, also known as the North Park Neighborhood, is established as Kent RPZ No. 1: That area bounded on the west by Fifth Avenue North, to the south by West James Street, to the north by State Route 167, and to the east by the Burlington Northern main line (First Avenue North).
C. RPZ manager. The mayor will appoint from city staff the RPZ manager who shall administer the RPZ program as set forth in this section. The duties of the RPZ manager may be carried out by more than one (1) person and may be delegated to the customer services division of the city’s finance department as appropriate.
D. Residential parking zone permit. When properly issued and displayed, a RPZ permit or a visitor parking permit will authorize a vehicle to park within the RPZ for which the permit was issued. A property is included within the RPZ only if its address includes, and/or sole access to the property is via, a street that is within the RPZ. The permit shall not guarantee a parking space, nor shall it exempt the vehicle or operator from observing zones where parking is otherwise prohibited, including but not limited to permanent or temporary no parking zones, loading zones, fire zones, and all zones where parking is regulated or prohibited by other applicable laws or regulations of the Kent City Code.
E. Permit eligibility.
1. Zone owners and residents. Permits may be issued only to persons who own property or reside in the RPZ established by subsection (B) of this section. At this time, all permits will be issued to RPZ owners and residents free of charge.
2. Resident visitors. The RPZ manager may issue additional permits to each residence within the RPZ for temporary use by residents’ visitors. Visitor permits may not be sold or redistributed for any purpose.
3. Government vehicles. Government vehicles will not be required to obtain permits for the purpose of conducting official business in the North Park Neighborhood. Government vehicles associated with the conduct of business at the Kent Events Center may not park in the RPZ.
F. Use and validity of permits.
1. The RPZ permit is valid only if displayed on the rear left window of the vehicle and only for so long as the permit holder owns or controls the vehicle and resides at the address for which the permit was issued.
2. A visitor parking permit shall be valid only if the hang tag is hung from the vehicle’s rearview mirror.
3. All permits shall expire on December 31, 2010, irrespective of the date of issuance. Reissuance shall be in accord with the process set forth in subsection (G) of this section for a term to be determined by the RPZ manager.
G. Issuance of permits. The RPZ manager will send four (4) RPZ window decals to the owner of record and to the occupant of each dwelling unit or residence within the RPZ. In addition, the RPZ manager will send fifteen (15) hang tag visitor permits to each owner of record and the occupant of each dwelling unit or residence for temporary use. Each permit issued shall contain the number of the RPZ for which it was issued and a serial number for the permit, together with such other information as determined by the RPZ manager. The RPZ manager is authorized to issue additional RPZ and/or visitor permits, if a demonstrated need exists. Any RPZ resident may make application for additional necessary permits by returning to the RPZ manager a completed application supplied by the city identifying the additional permits required and the reason for the request. Additional permits will be issued at the discretion of the RPZ manager and at no cost at this time.
H. Proof of ownership or residence. The following will be sufficient proof of ownership or residence within the RPZ:
1. Appearance as owner of record on the King County recorder’s office website; or
2. A valid driver’s license showing residence at a current address located within the RPZ; or
3. A deed, lease, rental agreement, or other document which, at the discretion of the RPZ manager, establishes residency, and which shows residency within the RPZ.
I. Revocation or denial of permits – Cause. Any of the following shall be cause for the revocation or suspension of RPZ permits and/or visitor permits by the RPZ manager:
1. The making of any false or misleading statement in application for a permit.
2. The transfer to an unauthorized person or address.
3. The alteration of a permit in any respect in order to gain privileges not authorized by the permit.
4. The display on a vehicle of a permit that has been suspended or revoked.
5. The sale of a permit and the receipt of anything of value in exchange for a permit.
J. Revocation or denial of permits – Process. If the RPZ manager finds that a RPZ permit or a visitor permit should be revoked or denied for any of the reasons set forth in subsection (I) of this section, the RPZ manager will send a written notice of revocation or denial to the permit holder, which notice shall contain the following information:
1. That the permit is denied or will be revoked not sooner than ten (10) calendar days from the date of the letter.
2. The reasons for permit revocation or denial.
3. That unless a written notice of appeal is filed with the community development director not later than ten (10) calendar days from the date of the notice of revocation or denial, the permit will be deemed finally revoked or denied.
4. That the basis for the appeal must be contained in the written notice of appeal.
K. Revocation or denial – Appeal. An applicant aggrieved by the RPZ manager’s revocation or denial of a RPZ or visitor permit may file a notice of appeal with the community development director who upon consideration of the written documentation submitted in the notice of revocation or denial and the notice of appeal will affirm, reverse, or modify the revocation or denial decision, or order suspension for a specified period.
L. Violation – Penalty. Effective January 1, 2009, it shall be a parking infraction to park within the RPZ unless the parked vehicle properly displays a valid RPZ permit or a visitor parking permit. Any violation of this section shall be a traffic infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50).
(Ord. No. 3894, § 1, 11-18-08)
9.38.180 Penalty for violation of certain sections.
Any violation of any section of this chapter for which no penalty is specifically provided shall be an infraction and punishable by a monetary penalty of twenty dollars ($20).
(Ord. No. 1972, § 5; Ord. No. 2303, § 3; Ord. No. 2313, § 1; Ord. No. 2731, § 4; Ord. No. 2928, § 1, 6-19-90; Ord. No. 3062, §§ 2 (10.06.190), 4 (10.06.190), 8-18-92; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 10-4-94. Formerly Code 1986, §§ 10.06.170, 10.06.210)
Note – Formerly § 9.38.190.