Chapter 9.50
PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM
Sections:
9.50.050 Repealed.
9.50.060 Repealed.
9.50.070 Parking zones and restrictions.
9.50.080 Enforcement and violations.
9.50.090 Repeated violation for overtime parking.
9.50.100 Establishing and expanding permit parking zones.
9.50.010 Purpose.
A. The program is established with the intent to:
1. Prioritize parking for residents and local businesses;
2. Manage availability of on-street parking supply in designated areas;
3. Implement a process for issuing permits that authorize parking within restricted zones;
4. Establish rules and regulations to implement the program;
5. Provide for a means of enforcement;
6. Provide for recovery of the costs for the administration of the program; and
7. To protect the public health, safety and welfare. (Ord. 19-1017 § 1 (part): Ord. 18-1038 § 1 (part))
9.50.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
A. “Business” means a person, as defined in SMC 5.05.010(D), that has been issued a business license pursuant to Chapter 5.05 SMC and is located within a permit parking zone.
B. “City Manager” means City Manager or designee.
C. “Duplex” has the same meaning as in SMC 15.105.040.
D. “Dwelling unit” has the same meaning as in SMC 15.105.040.
E. “Multi-family building” has the same meaning as in SMC 15.105.130.
F. “Parking permit” or “permit” means an affirmative authorization issued electronically by the City Manager to a resident or business, that enables a specific vehicle to park within a permit parking zone in excess of the posted time limits.
G. “Permit holder” means a resident or business that applied and was approved to park within the permit parking zone.
H. “Permit parking zone” (PPZ) means a designated area where time limits are established for parking on certain public streets that apply to all vehicles except vehicles with a valid parking permit.
I. “Program” means permit parking program.
J. “Resident” means an individual who resides within a permit parking zone.
K. “Single-family dwelling unit” has the same meaning as “dwelling unit, detached” in SMC 15.105.040.
L. “Townhouse” has the same meaning as in SMC 15.105.200.
M. “Vehicle” has the same meaning as “motor vehicle,” as defined in RCW 46.04.370. (Ord. 19-1017 § 1 (part): Ord. 18-1038 § 1 (part))
9.50.030 Authority.
A. Consistent with SMC 9.05.090, the City Manager is authorized to identify and designate by appropriate signage parking restrictions and time limitations for City streets located within the PPZ, in order to provide for reasonable parking availability and safe use of City streets.
B. Parking compliance officer(s) are limited commission officers who shall have the authority to issue a notice of infraction to enforce violations of this chapter. (Ord. 19-1017 § 1 (part): Ord. 18-1038 § 1 (part))
9.50.040 Parking permits.
A. A resident or business is eligible to apply for a parking permit in the manner set forth in this section. A parking permit is assigned to a specific vehicle and does not guarantee a parking space and does not exempt the permit holder from observing zones where parking is prohibited at all or at specified times for safety reasons or for reasons other than related to the parking permit, including, but not limited to, permanent or temporary no parking zones, loading zones, fire zones, and disabled parking areas.
B. Permit Limits.
1. For residents whose dwelling unit is a single-family dwelling unit, or is located within a duplex, no more than two (2) parking permits may be issued at any one (1) time per address.
2. For residents whose dwelling unit is located within a townhouse or multi-family building, no more than one (1) parking permit may be issued at any one (1) time per address.
3. For businesses, no more than two (2) parking permits may be issued at any one (1) time per address, unless the business is located in a townhouse or multi-family building, in which case only one (1) parking permit is allowed at any one (1) time per address.
4. For residents and businesses located at the same address, no more than two (2) parking permits may be issued at any one (1) time, unless the residence/business is located in a townhouse or multi-family building, in which case only one (1) parking permit is allowed at any one (1) time.
5. After an evaluation of on-street parking within the PPZ that demonstrates excess on-street parking capacity, and there is a compelling need for the issuance of additional permits, the City Manager may issue additional permits in excess of the permit limit established in this section to residents whose dwelling unit is located within a townhouse or multi-family building. However, administrative rules must first be promulgated by the City Manager prior to the issuance of such additional permits.
C. Permit Application and Eligibility. A permit application shall be submitted electronically or on a form provided by the City. A resident or business shall provide and attest to the accuracy of the information provided, and acknowledge the terms and conditions of the permit.
1. For a resident to obtain a permit, all of the following requirements shall be met:
a. The resident must reside within the PPZ for which the permit is to be issued; and
b. The resident must provide proof of residency by submitting a copy of one (1) of the following:
i. A valid driver’s license with the resident’s name and current address;
ii. A current property tax statement in the resident’s name;
iii. A current utility bill in the resident’s name dated within thirty (30) days of the application date;
iv. A voter registration card with the resident’s name and current address; or
v. Any other documentation deemed acceptable by the City Manager.
c. The vehicle must be registered to the same address as the resident’s address.
2. For a business to obtain a permit, all of the following requirements shall be met:
a. The business must be located within the PPZ for which the permit is to be issued; and
b. The address listed on the business’s City business license is located within the PPZ for which the permit is to be issued.
D. Fees.
1. Fees shall be adopted under the SeaTac fee schedule. The Finance Director may establish an annual system for permit renewal and fee collection.
a. Permit fees shall be paid at the time the application is submitted.
b. The program may allow a reduced fee based on the applicant’s annual income; provided, any discount is subject to proof of eligibility through supporting financial information submitted to the City.
c. All permit fees are non-refundable.
2. Reissuance Fee. An administrative fee may be assessed for the reissuance of each permit.
E. Permit Issuance, Expiration, and Renewal.
1. Issuance. A parking permit shall only be issued for a specific vehicle and zone, and is non-transferable to any other vehicle.
2. Reissuance or Cancellation of Parking Permit. A permit holder shall cancel or request reissuance of a permit in the event a permitted vehicle has been sold, stolen, or destroyed. When a permit has been reissued, the original permit will be deemed inactive and no longer valid.
3. Expiration and Renewal. Parking permits shall be valid for one (1) year from the date the permit was issued. Permits may be renewed annually.
F. Denial of Permit. Issuance of a permit may be denied for any of the following reasons:
1. Any material misrepresentation on a permit application.
2. The resident or business does not satisfy the requirements under subsection (C) of this section.
3. Issuance of the permit will result in exceeding the permit limits established in subsection (B) of this section.
4. The permit application is incomplete.
If the issuance of a permit is denied, the City shall provide the applicant with the reason(s) for denial in writing. The applicant may remedy the issue(s) by providing supplemental or clarifying information and resubmitting the application.
G. Revocation of Permit. The Police Chief or designee may revoke a parking permit(s) if:
1. The permit holder made any material misrepresentations when applying for a permit; or
2. The permit holder no longer satisfies the requirements set forth in subsection (C) of this section;
3. If a permit is revoked, the City shall provide the permit holder with the reason(s) for the revocation in writing. Revocation of a permit may be appealed to the City Manager by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within fifteen (15) days from the date of revocation. The notice of appeal shall include the permit holder’s name, address, contact phone number, email address, and the reason(s) why the revocation should be overturned. A hearing shall be scheduled as soon as practicable. There is no cost to appeal under this section, and the decision of the City Manager is final. (Ord. 19-1017 § 1 (part): Ord. 18-1038 § 1 (part))
9.50.050 Misuse, revocation of the permit and violations.
Repealed by Ord. 19-1017. (Ord. 18-1038 § 1 (part))
9.50.060 Penalty for misuse of permit.
Repealed by Ord. 19-1017. (Ord. 18-1038 § 1 (part))
9.50.070 Parking zones and restrictions.
A. Permit Parking Zone 1 is depicted on the map as shown in Exhibit A.
B. The parking restrictions and time limitations within a PPZ are enforced twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, including holidays.
Exhibit A: Permit Parking Zone Map
(Ord. 19-1017 § 1 (part): Ord. 18-1038 §§ 1 (part), 2)
9.50.080 Enforcement and violations.
A. Overtime Parking. It is a parking infraction with a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) for any vehicle to remain parked in excess of the posted time limits within a PPZ without a valid parking permit. Special license plates for persons with disabilities, parking placards, or special license plates with a special year tab for persons with disabilities pursuant to Chapter 46.19 RCW are not in violation of this section.
B. In addition to permit revocation as set forth in SMC 9.50.040(G), it is an infraction, with a monetary penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), for any person to make a material misrepresentation when applying for a parking permit. (Ord. 19-1017 § 1 (part): Ord. 18-1038 § 1 (part))
9.50.090 Repeated violation for overtime parking.
Once a notice of infraction for overtime parking has been issued and the cited vehicle remains parked where cited for the previous violation, a separate violation occurs upon the expiration of each successive maximum period of parking time as designated by official signs. A separate citation may be issued for each successive violation. (Ord. 19-1017 § 1 (part): Ord. 18-1038 § 1 (part))
9.50.100 Establishing and expanding permit parking zones.
A. The City Manager shall consider whether a permit parking zone within a defined area would promote certain benefits, and may recommend to the City Council establishment of additional permit parking zones in an area where either one of the following instances occurs:
1. Upon receipt of a petition in which seventy-five percent (75%) of the residents and/or businesses in a defined area request the establishment of a new or expansion of an existing permit parking zone, and available on-street parking spaces in such defined area are routinely below forty percent (40%) of available on-street parking spaces used for greater than three (3) hours; or
2. A finding by the City Manager that there are benefits in establishing a new or expanding an existing permit parking zone, which include but are not limited to:
a. Increased access for area residents and business owners;
b. Reduced traffic congestion;
c. Increased traffic or pedestrian safety;
d. Reduced air or noise pollution;
e. Reduced commuter parking in neighborhoods; and
f. Prevention of blighted areas.
B. Adverse impacts that may prevent establishing, expanding, or reducing a PPZ include but are not limited to:
1. Inability to effectively enforce the program restrictions;
2. Lack of alternative transportation modes; and
3. Availability of efficient and more cost effective solutions. (Ord. 19-1017 § 1 (part): Ord. 18-1038 § 1 (part))