Chapter 10.20
VEHICLE PARKING
Sections:
10.20.010 Purpose – Exercise of police power.
10.20.020 Adoption of RCWs by reference.
10.20.040 Delegation of authority to establish restricted parking areas.
10.20.050 Trucks and trailers – Parking on city right-of-way.
10.20.060 Recreational vehicle parking.
10.20.070 Registered owner prima facie liable for unlawful act.
10.20.080 Violations – Penalties.
10.20.010 Purpose – Exercise of police power.
This chapter is an exercise of the police power of the city of Deer Park. The provisions of this chapter are deemed necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare through the regulation of vehicle parking in the city. (Ord. 877 § 1, 2009: Ord. 702 § 1, 1997)
10.20.020 Adoption of RCWs by reference.
RCW 46.61.560 through 46.61.590 regulating stopping, standing, and parking of vehicles, as the same now exist or may hereafter be amended, are adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter. (Ord. 877 § 1, 2009: Ord. 702 § 1, 1997)
10.20.030 Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply to words and phrases in this chapter, unless the context of the use of the words or phrases clearly indicates otherwise:
A. The definitions set forth in Chapter 46.04 RCW as the same exist now or may hereafter be amended, are adopted by reference.
B. “City” means the city of Deer Park.
C. “Parking enforcement officer” and/or “parking control officer” means all individuals authorized by the mayor of the city to enforce parking regulations within the city, including, but not limited to, the deputies of the Spokane County sheriff’s department and the city code enforcement officer, or his or her designee. (Ord. 877 § 1, 2009: Ord. 702 § 1, 1997)
10.20.040 Delegation of authority to establish restricted parking areas.
The city street supervisor, upon approval by the mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to establish limited time and restricted parking areas on rights-of-way and parking lots in the city. All limited time and restricted parking areas shall be properly marked and signed in accordance with the applicable provisions of state law, or in the absence of specific state law provisions, marking and signage shall be such that a reasonable person would be notified of the limited time and/or restricted nature of the parking area. All limited time and restricted parking areas in the city, as of the effective date of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this section, are affirmed as having been selected by the city street supervisor and approved by the mayor for designation for limited time and/or restricted parking. (Ord. 877 § 1, 2009: Ord. 702 § 1, 1997)
10.20.050 Trucks and trailers – Parking on city right-of-way.
It shall be unlawful to park any truck in excess of 10 tons (20,000 pounds) or any three-axle or four-axle truck tractor and semitrailer combination, or semitrailer upon any public right-of-way in a residential zoned area within the city in excess of two hours; provided, that a vehicle that experiences a mechanical problem may park off of the traveled portion of the right-of-way for a period of time not to exceed 48 hours for the purpose of completing repairs and/or moving the vehicle to a location where the same may be completed. (Ord. 877 § 1, 2009: Ord. 702 § 1, 1997. Formerly 10.20.070)
10.20.060 Recreational vehicle parking.
It shall be unlawful to park a park trailer, travel trailer, or motor home on any public right-of-way in a residential zoned area within the city in excess of two hours; provided, that a park trailer, travel trailer, or motor home that experiences a mechanical problem may park off of the traveled portion of the right-of-way for a period of time not to exceed 48 hours for the purpose of completing repairs and/or moving the vehicle to a location where the same may be completed.
The right-of-way abutting Mix Park, to the extent it may otherwise be regulated pursuant to this section, shall be exempt from the application of this section and is specifically identified and designated as a permissive recreational vehicle parking area, subject to all other applicable restrictions that may apply as designated pursuant to other provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 877 § 1, 2009: Ord. 702 § 1, 1997. Formerly 10.20.080)
10.20.070 Registered owner prima facie liable for unlawful act.
In any prosecution charging a violation of this chapter, proof that the particular vehicle described in a notice of infraction was parked in violation of this chapter, together with proof that the defendant named in the notice of infraction was at the time of the violation the registered owner of the vehicle, shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the registered owner of the vehicle was the person who parked or placed the vehicle at the point where, and for the time during which, the violation occurred. (Ord. 877 § 1, 2009: Ord. 702 § 1, 1997. Formerly 10.20.090)
10.20.080 Violations – Penalties.
Violations of this chapter shall be as set forth in state law to the extent criminal or other specific monetary violations are set forth therein. To the extent not otherwise addressed specifically by state law, the penalties for violations of provisions of this chapter shall be as set in the most current and recent bail schedule of the Deer Park municipal court. Processing of infractions shall be as provided in the court rules applicable to the Deer Park municipal court. (Ord. 877 § 1, 2009: Ord. 702 § 1, 1997. Formerly 10.20.120)
10.20.090 Collections.
The Deer Park municipal court clerk shall administer the collection of monetary penalties and fees established pursuant to this chapter that are not paid within 30 days of the date the same are due, by referring unpaid amounts for collection to a collection agency. The collection agency shall collect the original amount due and owing, plus late fees and interest thereon in the maximum amount permitted by law, plus the contractual amount designated in the city agreement with the collection agency. (Ord. 877 § 1, 2009: Ord. 702 § 1, 1997. Formerly 10.20.150)