Chapter 6.15
MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTIES CLOSED TO PUBLIC USE
Sections:
6.15.020 City facilities open to the public.
6.15.030 City facilities closed to the public.
6.15.040 Newly acquired real property closed to public use until opened by council.
6.15.050 Violation – Infraction – Trespass.
6.15.005 Purpose.
City facilities are established and maintained for different public purposes, some of which are available for use by the public and some of which are not. Chapter 6.15 SVMC is intended to clarify that city council may designate certain real property owned by the city as closed to public use. Adoption of Chapter 6.15 SVMC is an exercise of the police power of the city, and its provisions shall be liberally construed for the preservation and protection of the natural environment, public peace, health, safety, and welfare. Chapter 6.15 SVMC is not intended to regulate park property, which is regulated pursuant to Chapter 6.05 SVMC. (Ord. 23-003 § 1, 2023).
6.15.010 Definitions.
The definitions provided herein are supplemental to the definitions provided in Appendix A and only apply for use with Chapter 6.15 SVMC. Solely for purposes of Chapter 6.15 SVMC, if a conflict exists between these definitions and the definitions in Appendix A, these definitions shall govern.
“City” means the City of Spokane Valley, Washington.
“City facility closed to the public” means any facility owned or controlled by the City which has been identified through resolution adopted by the city council as being closed to the public.
“City facility open to the public” means any facility owned or controlled by the City, except facilities used for park-related purposes pursuant to Chapter 6.05 SVMC, and which are generally open to the public at times and for purposes as established by the city council or the city manager.
“Motor vehicle” means any self-propelled device capable of being moved upon a road and in, upon, or by which any persons or property may be transported, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, class 2 or class 3 motorized bicycles, motorized foot scooters, golf carts, all-terrain vehicles or similar-type all-wheel-drive vehicles, and snowmobiles, whether or not they can be legally operated upon the public highways.
“Person” means any individual, group, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or club. City staff are excluded from this definition. (Ord. 23-003 § 1, 2023).
6.15.020 City facilities open to the public.
City facilities open to the public are subject to the hours of operation set forth in SVMC 2.05.010, and may be used in a manner established either by city council by resolution, or by written directive of the city manager. (Ord. 23-003 § 1, 2023).
6.15.030 City facilities closed to the public.
The city council may by resolution designate certain facilities owned or controlled by the City as being closed to the public. Facilities designated as City facilities closed to the public shall not be entered into or used in any way by any person except as may be set forth in writing by the City. No motor vehicles shall be permitted on City facilities closed to the public and are subject to impoundment pursuant to Chapter 46.55 RCW after 24-hour notice. (Ord. 23-003 § 1, 2023).
6.15.040 Newly acquired real property closed to public use until opened by council.
Any real property acquired by the City, with the exception of real property acquired for public park purposes, shall be closed to public use until the city council designates it open to public use, except as may be permitted in writing by the City. (Ord. 23-003 § 1, 2023).
6.15.050 Violation – Infraction – Trespass.
A. Any person violating Chapter 6.15 SVMC shall have committed a class 3 infraction.
B. Any person violating SVMC 6.15.030 is also subject to immediate trespass from the subject property pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 6.10 SVMC.
C. Chapter 6.15 SVMC is not intended to conflict with or alter the provisions of Chapter 6.10 SVMC relating to trespass from City property and facilities relating to engaging in behavior that is dangerous, illegal, or unreasonably disruptive. (Ord. 23-003 § 1, 2023).
6.15.060 Rules and policy.
The city manager may develop rules, policies, and forms to implement Chapter 6.15 SVMC. (Ord. 23-003 § 1, 2023).