HomeMy WebLinkAbout3974ORDINANCE NO. t91'f
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent1 Washington, amending Chapter 9.38
of the Kent City Code 1 entitled "Parking," to add
new parking restrictions w1th1n the C1ty 1 and to
adopt the substantive text of RCWs 46.61.570 and
46.61.575 into the Kent City Code, which will allow
the City to recoup more of its actual costs incurred
1n enforcing the City's parking proh1b1t1ons.
RECITALS
A. The City's parking regulations are codified in Chapter 9.38 of
the Kent City Code ("KCC"). Through its adoption of Ordinance No. 3963
on June 15, 2010, the City Council increased the amount of the monetary
penalty assessed for parking 1nfract1ons to fifty dollars ($50) 1n order for
the penalty amount to more adequately support the cost of s1gnage, street
markings, and enforcement of the City's parking prov1s1ons. The Kent
Pohce Department recommends reducing the monetary penalty for
v1olat1ons of the City's two-hour parking prov1s1ons in the downtown Kent
area to thirty dollars ($30). The City Council agrees and 1s concerned that
the existing fifty dollar ($50) penalty may impact businesses m the
downtown area; businesses that may already be suffering in the current
economic climate.
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B. Add1t1onally, City staff recommends that the City Council
further amend Chapter 9.38 of the Kent City Code to add a new two-hour
parking zone, and new parking prohibitions that have not before been
enforced within the City, including proh1b1tions against parking recreational
vehicles, boats, and trailers on City streets for more than twenty-four (24)
hours, parking a vehicle 1n more than one (1) parking stall, and chain
parking, where drivers move their vehicles every few hours in order to
avoid receiving a parking infraction.
C. This ordinance also adopts the substantive text of RCWs
46.61.570 and 46.61.575 into the text of the Kent City Code. Currently,
Kent Police Officers cite to RCWs 46.61.570 and 46.61.575 for parking
v1olat1ons that include parking too close to a stop sign, a crosswalk, or a
fire hydrant, etc. The monetary penalty associated with these statutory
violations is nominal. However, the City's Finance Department has
determined that the estimated cost incurred by the City in issuing,
processing, and adjudicating each parking infraction is approximately
$54.63. By incorporating the substantive text of RCWs 46.61.570 and
46.61.575 into the Kent City Code, the City will be able to recover more of
its actual costs.
D. Finally, the ordinance incorporates the general fifty dollar
($50) penalty currently provided by the existing language in KCC 9.38.180
into each code section that establishes either a parking limitation or a
parking prohibition. This incorporation will make it easier for City staff and
the public to determine the appropriate penalty amount attributable to a
violation of a particular parking prov1s1on.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. -Amendment. Chapter 9.38 of the Kent City Code,
entitled "Parking/' 1s amended as follows:
CHAPTER 9.38
PARKING
Sec. 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 1s 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.
Sec. 9.38.020. No parking zones.
A. At such time as the traffic engineer shall place the appropriate sign
or signs, 1t 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.
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4. 2nd Avenue North: from South 228th Street to south end of
street.
S. 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.
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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 Bndge.
31. 88th Avenue South: from East James Street to South 218th
Street.
32. 94th Avenue South: from Canyon Drive to South 240th
Street.
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33. 97th Place South: from Canyon Drive to lOOth Avenue
Southeast.
34. 100th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 248th to Southeast
21sth Streetthe north City l1m1ts.
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.
of street.
119th Court Southeast: from Southeast 244th Street to end
47. 119th Way/120th Place Southeast: from Southeast 244th
Street to Southeast 244th Street.
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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). :r
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 Hamson Street: from one hundred forty (140) feet west
of 4th Avenue North to 4th Avenue North, south side only.
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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.
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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. M1l1tary 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. 1
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.
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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.
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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 1-5.
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 (Pac1f1c 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.
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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 lOlst Avenue Southeast to
148th Avenue Southeast.
126. Southeast 260th Street: from lOOth 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.
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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 W1ll1s Street: from 4th Avenue South ;;
to Central Avenue South.
141. Woodland Way South: from East Maple Street to South 262"d
Streetthe dri•teway of Scenic Hill School.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles
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by law.
Sec. 9.38.025. Loading zones and passenger loading zones.
A. 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
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said times as posted by the traffic engineer. Except to load and unload
vehicles, 1t 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.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles
parked in violation of this section are subject to impoundment as provided
by law.
Sec. 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 v1olat1ons of this section on private property
which they own or manage.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
traffic infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50).
Vehicles parked in violation of this section are subject to 1mpoundment as
provided by law.
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Sec. 9.38.040. Arterial and highway parking prohibited.
A. Parking is prohibited on four (4) lane highways or arterials unless
otherwise designated by sign or posting.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles
parked m violation of this section are subject to impoundment as provided
by law.
Sec. 9.38.045. Parking prohibited from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00
a.m.
A. 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 Sprmgwood 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.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles
parked m v1olat1on of this section are subJect to 1mpoundment as provided
by law.
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Sec. 9.38.050. Parking prohibited from 4:00 a.m. to 7:00
a.m.
A. 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.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles
parked in violation of this section are subject to 1mpoundment as provided
by law.
Sec. 9.38.060. Two (2) hour parking zones. Except for KCC
9.38.070 and permits issued by the City fac1l1t1es 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.
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2. City Hall parking lot between City Hall and the Centennial
Building: All parking stalls unless otherwise posted.
3. East Pioneer Street: from Central Avenue North easterly
approximately one hundred fifty (150) feet to the alley east of Central
Avenue North, south side only.
1_3. First Avenue North and First Avenue South: from a point two
hundred (200) feet north of West Meeker Street to West Titus Street.
5.4. 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.
Z6. 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. ,
,S-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.
.9_8. Ramsay Way: from thirty (30) feet north of West Temperance
Street to one hundred fifty (150) feet north of West Temperance Street.
109. 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.
11-1-G. State Avenue North: from East Smith Street to East Meeker
Street.
12H. West Gowe Street and East Gowe Street: from Fourth Avenue
South to Central Avenue South.
13H. West Meeker Street and East Meeker Street: from Fourth
Avenue to State Avenue.
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141-3. West Harrison Street: from Fourth Avenue North to Second
Avenue North.
15-±4. West Titus Street: from Second Avenue South to First Avenue
South.
Provided, that this section shall not apply on Sundays or holidays.
C. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of thirty dollars ($30).
Vehicles parked in v1olat1on of this section are sub]ect to impoundment as
provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.070. Holiday parking -Penalty.
A. 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.
B. A violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by a
monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles parked in violation of this
section are subject to 1mpoundment as provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.080. Thirty (30) minute parking zones.
A. 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
perrod m 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:
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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.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles
parked in v1olat1on of this section are sub1ect to 1mpoundment as provided
by law.
Sec. 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:
road.
1. lSOth Place S.E.: from S.E. 272nd Street to the end of the
2. 270th Place: from lSOth Place S.E. to the end of the road.
3. 271st Place: from lSOth Place S.E. to the end of the road.
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B. A violation of this section shall be an infraction and shall be
punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles parked in
violation of this section are subJect to impoundment as provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.090. Parking reserved for physically disabled,
penalty. Repealed by Ord. 3924.
Sec. 9.38.095. Re-parking in same block to avoid citation.
A. It shall be an infraction for any person to move and re-park a
vehicle from one parking space within a parking time hm1t area to another
parking space within a parking time limit area that is within one (1) block
of the original parking space.
B. It shall be an infraction for any person to move and re-park a
vehicle parked m a parking lot with a parking time limit to another space
within the same parking lot with a parking time limit.
C. For the purposes of this section. a "block" is a City street. roadway,
highway, or alley section located between consecutive intersections.
D. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50).
Sec. 9.38.100. Compliance with state law. The traffic engineer
is directed to obtain from the state Department of Transportation Stare
Highway Commission approval and ratification of any no-parking zone
where required by RCW 47.24.020.
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Sec. 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 v1olat1on of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by
a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles parked in v1olat1on of
this section are subject to 1mpoundment as provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.120. Parking of trucks on City streets -Finding.
The City Council finds that the parking and storage of commercial trucks,
vans, tractor trailers, and semi-tra1lers 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.
Sec. 9.38.130. Parking and storage of certain vehicles -
Penalty. 1•
A. No commercial truck, vehicle, van, trailer, or semi-trailer, whether ,;
licensed or unlicensed, exceeding eight thousand (8,000) pounds as +
defined m 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 1s bemg loaded or unloaded or where
parking or storage 1s otherwise prohibited.
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B. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by
a monetary penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Vehicles parked m
violation of this section are subject to impoundment as provided by law.
Sec. 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 sem1-tra1ler 1s attached
to a vehicle by which 1t may be propelled or drawn. In case of accident "
such trailer or sem1-tra1ler may be moved to the side of the street, and if a
good and sufficient red signal 1s 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 1s
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 parked in
violation of this section are sub1ect to impoundment as provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.145. parking of recreational vehicles. boats or
vessels. and trailers.
A. No person shall park any recreational vehicle, boat or vessel. or
trailer on any street. highway. roadway, alley, or public right-of-way in any
residential neighborhood in the City for more than twenty-four (24) hours.
For purposes of this section. the following terms shall have the following
prescribed terms:
1. "Recreational vehiclen shall be as defined in KCC 8.09.030(G).
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2. "Boat or vessel" shall mean every description of watercraft
used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water.
3. "Trailer" shall mean every vehicle without motive power
designed to be drawn by another vehicle and attached to the towing
vehicle by means of a hitch or other connector. and ordinarily used for
transporting items upon public streets and highways.
B. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by
a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles parked m violation of
this section are subject to 1mpoundment as provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.150. Parking an unlicensed vehicle or a vehicle
with switched license plates or tabs -Penalty.
A. No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle, on a street, highway,
roadway. alley, or public property unless the vehicle possesses a license
plate and license tab registration that is proper and current for that vehicle
license plate. Such license plate and tab registration shall be properly
mounted on the vehicle m accordance with the State Department of
Licensmges rules and regulations.
B. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by
a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). _Vehicles parked 1n violation of
this section are subject to impoundment as provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.160. Municipal parking facilities regulated -
Penalty.
A. Parking shall be permitted at municipal parking facilities only m
' designated parking areas, m the manner provided by law, and as limited in
time or otherwise restricted by off1c1al signs, including parking permits
issued by the City faci11t1es manager pursuant to KCC 9.38.170.
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B. Municipal parking facilities for the purposes of this section means
any public parking area serving a municipal fac1l1ty. Such facilities include,
but are not limited to, the City commons, City golf facility, City senior
1 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 fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles parked in violation of
this section are subject to 1mpoundment as provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.170. Parking permits.
A. The City Council finds that 1t 1s 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 fac1llt1es manager 1s
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 1dent1fy1ng 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
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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 fac1l1t1es 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 unl1m1ted
parking for City or district court business at the lot southeast of the
corrections fac1l1ty at 1230 South Central Street. The parking lot shall be
for the exclusive use of ind1v1duals 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), 1s 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.
Sec. 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.
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Park Neighborhood for neighborhood owners, residents, and their visitors,
who might otherwise be displaced by v1s1tors to or employees of the events
center.
B. Residential parkmg zone established. The following described area,
also known as the North Park Neighborhood, 1s 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. Res1dent1al parking zone permit. When properly issued and
displayed, a RPZ permit or a v1s1tor 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 1s regulated or prohibited by other
applicable laws or regulations of the Kent City Code.
E. Permit e/Jgib1lity.
1. Zone owners and residents. Permits may be issued only to
persons who own property or reside in the RPZ established by subsection
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(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. V1s1tor 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 1n the RPZ.
F. Use and validity of permits.
1. The RPZ permit 1s 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 rearv1ew mirror.
3. All permits shall expire on December 31, 2010, irrespective of
the date of issuance. Re1ssuance shall be in accord with the process set
forth m 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 add1t1on, the RPZ manager will send
fifteen (15) hang tag v1s1tor 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 1t 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
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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 w1th1n 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 v1s1tor ~
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 m any respect m 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.
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J. Revocation or denial of permits -Process. If the RPZ manager finds
that a RPZ permit or a v1s1tor 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 an tFaffic infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of
fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles parked in violation of this section are subject
to 1mpoundment as provided by law
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9.38.180. Stopping. standing. or parking prohibited in
specified olaces. Exceot when necessary to avoid conflict with other
traffic. or m compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or
official traffic control device. no person shall:
A. Stop, stand, or park a vehicle:
1. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the
edge or curb of a street.
2. On a sidewalk or street planting strip.
3. Within an intersection.
4. On a crosswalk.
5. Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within thirty
(30) feet of points on the curb 1mmed1ately opposite the ends of a safety
zone, unless official signs or markings indicate a different no-parking area
opposite the ends of a safety zone.
6. Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction
when stopping. standing, or parking would obstruct traffic.
7. Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway
or within a highway tunnel.
8. On any railroad tracks.
9. In the area between roadways of a d1v1ded highway including
crossovers.
10. Outside of the limits of an individual parking stall or parking
space designated for vehicular on-street parking. An "md1v1dual parking
stall or parking space" 1s that portion of the paved section of the roadway,
of sufficient length and depth from the sidewalk curb to accommodate a
vehicle to be parked, as shall be specified and marked by the City.
11. Within a marked bicycle lane. which 1s that portion of the
paved section of the roadway spec1f1ed and marked by the City for the
movement of bicycles on the roadway.
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12. Upon any portion of the street, roadway, or public way for the
purpose of doing any work on, maintaining. or repa1nng any vehicle,
except for those repairs necessitated by an emergency.
13. Upon any portion of the street. roadway. or public way for the
principal purpose of displaying the vehicle for sale or for advertising
services for vehicles.
14. Alongside or adjacent to any traffic island. which is the curbed
area in a roadway from which traffic 1s excluded.
15. At any place where official signs prohibit stopping.
B. Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except
momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers:
1. In front of a public or private driveway or within five (5) feet
of the end of the curb radius leading thereto;
2. Within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant:
3. Within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk;
4. Within thirty (30) feet upon the approach to any flashing
signal. stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a
roadway:
5. Within twenty (20) feet of the driveway entrance to any fire
station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station
within seventy-five (75) feet of said entrance when properly signposted: or
6. At any place where official signs prohibit standing.
C. Park a vehicle. whether occupied or not, except temporarily for the
purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading property or
passengers:
or
1. Within fifty (50) feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing:
2. At any place where official signs proh1b1t parking.
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D. Parking or standing shall be permitted in the manner provided by
law at all other places, unless otherwise proh1b1ted by this chapter.
E. No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under his or her control
into any such prohibited area or away from a curb such a distance as 1s
unlawful.
F. It shall be unlawful for any person to reserve or attempt to reserve
any portion of a highway for the purpose of stopping, standing, or parking
to the exclusion of any other like person. nor shall any person be granted
such nght.
G. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an infraction
and punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles
parked m violation of this section are subJect to 1mpoundment as provided
by law.
9.38.185. Parking too far from the curb.
A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, every vehicle stopped
or parked upon a two-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked with the
nght-hand wheels parallel to and within twelve (12) inches of the nght-
hand curb or as close as practicable to the nght edge of the right-hand
shoulder.
8. Except when otherwise provided by local ordinance. every vehicle
stopped or parked upon a one-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked
parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway, 1n the direction of authorized
traffic movement, with its right-hand wheels within twelve (12) inches of
the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the nght-
hand shoulder, or with its left-hand wheels within twelve (12) inches of the
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shoulder.
C. Angle parking shall only be allowed as provided for m this chapter or
elsewhere in the Kent City Code.
D. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be a traffic
infraction and punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50).
Vehicles parked m violation of this section are subJect to 1mpoundment as
provided by law.
Sec. 9.38 . .JJlil489. Penalty for violation of certain sections.
Any violation of any section of this chapter for which no penalty is
specifically provided shall be an mfract1on and punishable by a monetary
penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles parked in violation of this section
are subJect to impoundment as provided by law.
SECTION 2. -Severabilitv. If any one or more sections,
subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional
or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain m full force and effect.
SECTION 3. -Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and
sect1onlsubsect1on numbering.
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SECTION 4. -Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage as provided by law.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PASSED: .2<. day of Ar±, 2010.
APPROVED: ~ I day of ~ 2010. p ,.
, PUBLISHED:~ 'f day of _Ao~, 2010.
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passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor ~f-t~e-Cit~ of Kent as hereon indicated.
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