HomeMy WebLinkAbout4428ORDINANCE NO. 4428
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending chapter 9.38 of
the Kent City Code entitled, "Parking" to clarify that
vehicles that are towed and impounded under that
chapter are to be authorized for remedial purposes
and not to penalize the vehicle's owner.
RECITALS
A. In the event vehicles are parked within public areas, police
officers must evaluate and determine if it is necessary to have them towed
because the vehicles either: present a hazard to the public who use
roadways, block driveway access, or create other potential hazards' In
making that determination, officers apply the provisions of Chapter 46.55 of
the Revised Code of Washington ("RCW"), adopted through the Washington
Model Traffic Ordinance in Chapter 308-330 of the Washington
Administrative Code ("WAC") and Kent City Code (*KCC") section 9.36'010'
Those provisions include a right for the vehicle's registered owner, or others
authorized under the law to redeem a towed vehicle,l to request a non-jury
hearing before the Kent Municipal Court, or to challenge the validity of the
I Vehicles towed under Ch.46.55 RCW may be redeemed by, among others: the registered owner; the
legal owner; a person authorized in writing by the registered owner; the vehicle's insurer or its
arrfhorized 1r.ndo.; and a person who has purchased the vehicle and provides proof of ownership or
written authorization and signs a receipt. See RCW 46.55.120(l)'
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tow or the impound and storage costs imposed by the tow company' See,
KCC 9,36.010, WAC 308-330-406, and RCW 46.55'120.
B. On April 5, 2022, the City Council approved Ordinance No.
4427, which amended Chapter 9,39 of the Kent City Code to clarify that an
officer's decision to tow a vehicle is remedial in nature and not intended to
punish the driver or registered owner, Similarly, this ordinance amends
Chapter 9.38 of the Kent City Code to make the same clarification that tows
are to be used to remediate the public way of the hazard or obstruction
created by unauthorized, abandoned, or junk vehicles, not to punish the
registered owner. Costs associated with a vehicle's tow and impoundment
are not paid to or recovered by the City and are simply meant to allow a
private tow company to recoup its costs in performing a public service. The
state legislature has determined that the financial responsibility for these
costs presumptively rests with the registered owner of the vehicle towed, as
opposed to the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 7. - Amendment KCC 9.38. Chapter 9,38 of the Kent City
Code, entitled "Parking" is hereby 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 46.6L.57O, authorizes a municipality
such as the city of Kent, by ordinance, to restrict parking and establish no
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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.
Sec. 9.38.O15. Vehicle impoundment.
KCC 9.36.010, a police officer may additionally authorize a vehicle towed in
in violation of this chapter, (2) determines such remedial action is needed
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Sec. 9.38.O2O. No Parking Zones.
A, 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.O4 RCW, at any time upon and on either
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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. lst Avenue North: from west James Street to West smith
Street, east side only.
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 223th 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 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.
L2. 28th Avenue South: from South 24}th Street to end of 28th
Avenue South.
13, 30th Avenue south: from South 240th street to Kent-Des
Moines Road (SR 516).
t4. 36th Place South:from South 272nd Streetto 35th Lane South.
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15, 42nd Avenue South: from Reith Road to South 260th Street.
16, 43rd Avenue South: the cul-de-sac north of 42nd Place South
and the attached spur road to the north.
L7. 54th Avenue South: from South 228th Street to South 226th
Street,
18. 58th Place South: from Russell Road to South 194th Street.
19, 58th Place South: from South 226th Street to south end of 58th
Place South,
20. 62nd Avenue South: from South 190th Street to South 196th
Street,
2L. 64th Avenue South: from south end of road to South 2LZth
Street,
22. 66th Avenue South: from South 196th Street to South 190th
Street.
23. 72nd/7oth Avenue South: from South 229th Street to South
180th Street (43rd Avenue South).
24. 72nd Avenue South: from South 262nd Street to South 277th
Street.
25. 74th Avenue South: from South 259th Street to West Willis
Street (SR 516).
26. 76th Avenue South: from South 228th Street to South 2L2th
Street,
27. 77th Avenue South: from South 2L2th Street to north end of
road.
28. 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.
29. 80th Place South: from 80th Avenue South to B4th Avenue
South.
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30. 81st Avenue South: from South 200th Street to South 196th
Street.
31, 83rd Avenue South: from South 228th Street to South 224th
Street.
32. 84th Avenue South/East Valley Highway/central Avenue
North/Central Avenue South: from South 180th Street (43rd Avenue South)
to the Green River Bridge.
33. 88th Avenue South: from East James Street to South 218th
Street.
34. 94th Avenue South: from Canyon Drive to South 240th Street.
35. 97th Place South: from canyon Drive to 100th Avenue
Southeast.
36. 100th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 248th Street to
Southeast 218th Street.
37. 101st Avenue Southeast: from southeast 256th Street (SR
516) to Southeast 260th Street.
38. 102nd Avenue Southeast: from ioutheast 240th Street to the
north end of 102nd Avenue Southeast.
39. 104th Avenue Southeast (sR 515): from Southeast 272nd
Street to north city limits.
40. 108th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 281st Street to Kent-
Kangley Road (SR 516).
4L. 108th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 244th Street to
Southeast 236th Place.
42. 109th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 256th Street to
Southeast 249th Street,
43. 112th Avenue Southeast: from south end of 112th Avenue
Southeast to Southeast 232nd Street.
44. 114th Avenue Southeast: from Kent-Kangley Road to south
end of street.
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45. 116th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 227th Place to
Southeast 274th Way.
46. 116th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 248th Street to
Southeast 256th Street, west side only.
47. 117th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 244th Street to end
of street.
48. 118th Avenue €eurt-southeast: from Southeast 244th Street
to the north end of street.
49. 119th Avenue €ot+rFsoutheast: from Southeast 244th Street
to the n orth end of street.
50, 11gth Avenue Southeast\#ayl119th+2eth Place Southeast:
from Southeast 244th Street to Southeast244th Street.
51. 120th Avenue Southeast: from the gate on Southeast 268th
Street to Southeast 270th Street, north and east sides only.
52. L24th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 248th Street to
Southeast 282nd Street,
53. 128th Avenue Southeast: from southeast 226th Place to
Southeast 227th Street, west side only.
54. 128th Avenue Southeast/Southeast22Tth Street: on the curve
from 128th Avenue Southeast to Southeast 227th Street, northeast side
only.
55. 128th Place Southeast: from southeast 226th Place to
Southeast 227th Street, east side only.
56. 129th Place Southeast: from 70 feet north of Southeast 225th
Court to Southeast 225th Court, west side only.
57. 129th Place Southeast: from 120 feet south of Southeast 225th
Court to Southeast 226th Place, east side only.
58. 129th Place Southeast: from Southeast226th Place to 185 feet
north of end of road, west side onlY.
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59. 132nd Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 236th Street to
Southeast 288th Street.
60. L32nd Place Southeast: from Southeast 227th Street to
Southeast 227th Place, east side only.
61. 133rd Place Southeast: from Southeast 226th Street to
Southeast 227th Street, west side only.
62. 134th Place Southeast: from southeast 224th Place to
Southeast 225th Place, east side only.
63. 134th Place southeast: from Southeast 227th Street to
Southeast 227th Place, east side only'
64. 135th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 252nd Street to
Southeast 253rd Place, west side only.
65. 140th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 256th Street to
Southeast 260th Street.
66, t44th Avenue Southeast: from Kent-Kangley Road (sR 516) to
Southeast 288th Street.
67. 148th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 256th Street to
Southeast 240th Street.
68, 148th Avenue Southeast/L52nd Way Southeast: from north
city boat ramp to Kent-Kangley Road (SR 516).
69. 152nd Avenue Southeast/L52nd Way Southeast: from Kent-
Kangley Road (SR 516) to SR 18.
70. Alder Lane/South 262nd Street: from Central Avenue South to
500 feet east of Central Avenue South.
7L. Cambridge way: 200 feet south of South 262nd Street, west
side only.
72. East Canyon Drive: from Hazel Avenue Nofth to 101st Avenue
Southeast,
73. East Gowe Street/West Gowe Street: from Railroad Avenue
South to 1st Avenue South.
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74. East Gowe Street: from Railroad Avenue South to Central
Avenue South, south side only, and from Central Avenue South to
Kennebeck Avenue South.
75. East Harrison Street: from 140 feet west of 4th Avenue North
to 4th Avenue North, south side onlY.
76. East Meeker Street/West Meeker Street: from Railroad Avenue
South to 1st Avenue South.
77. East Pioneer Street: from L70 feet east of Central Avenue to
State Avenue, south side only, and from Central Avenue South to 200 feet
east of Central Avenue, north side only.
78. East Pioneer Street: from Railroad Avenue North to Central
Avenue North.
79. East Titus Street: from 3rd Avenue South to 4th Avenue South,
north side only; police vehicle parking only.
80, EastTitus Street: from West Gowe Street to Reiten Road South,
southeast side only.
81. East Titus Street/West Titus Street: from Railroad Avenue
South to lst Avenue South.
82. East Titus Street: from East Smith Street to Reiten Road South.
83. Frager Road South: from West Meeker Street to South 204th
Street.
84. Green River Road: from the north city limits to a point 600 feet
southerly of the north city limits.
85, Green River Road: from a point 700 feet southerly of the north
city limits to a point 830 feet southerly of the north city limits, west side
only.
86. Green River Road: from a point 790 feet southerly of the north
city limits to a point 885 feet southerly of the north city limits, east side
only.
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87. Green River Road: from a point 77O feet northerly of the south
city limits to a point 200 feet northerly of the south city limits, west side
only.
88, Green River Road: from a point 775 feet northerly of the south
city limits to the south city limits, east side only.
89, Green River Road: from a point 50 feet northerly of the south
city limits to the south city limits, west side only'
90, Interurban Trail Street: from Meeker Street to Smith Street.
91. Kennebeck Avenue South: from East Smith Street to East Ward
Street.
92. Lake Fenwick Road: from south Reith Road to south 272nd
Street.
93. Lakeside Boulevard East: from South 240th Street to South
228th Street,
94. Lakeside Boulevard West: from Lakeside Boulevard East to
South 228th Street.
95. Landing Way: from 64th Avenue South to west Valley Highway.
96. Lincoln Avenue North: from West Meeker Street to West James
Street.
97. Maple Street South: from Woodland Way South to Garfield
Avenue South, south side onlY,
98. Military Road South/36th Avenue South/Military Road South:
from South 228th Street to South 272nd Street'
99. Novak Lane: from Central Avenue to west end of street.
100, Ramsay Way: from 4th Avenue North to 230 feet east of 4th
Avenue North.
101. Ramsay Way: from 350 feet east of 4th Avenue North to 44O
feet east of 4th Avenue North, south side only.
LO2. Ramsay Way: from 350 feet east of 4th Avenue North to 480
feet east of 4th Avenue North, north side only.
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103. Ramsay Way: from 520 feet east of 4th Avenue. North to 150
feet north of West Temperance Street.
tO4. Ramsay Way: from West Temperance Street to West Smith
Street.
105. Riverview Boulevard: from South 216th Street to South 232nd
Street.
106. Russell Road South: from end of street at Green River Trail to
West James Street,
LO7. Russell Road South: from South 228th Street to South 2L2th
Street.
108. South 188th Street: from west Valley Highway (SR 181) to
72nd Avenue South, and South 188th Street from a point 960 feet west of
80th Avenue South westerly to the end of the street at the BNSF Railway
Company tracks.
109. South 190th Street: from West Valley Highway to72nd Avenue
South.
110. South L92nd Street: from the west end of the road to 84th
Avenue South.
111. South 194th Street: from 58th Place South to 66th Avenue
South.
LLz. South 194th Street: from B4th Avenue South to west end of
street at BNSF Railway Company tracks.
113. South 196th Street/Russell Road/South 200th Street: from
84th Avenue South to the Green River.
tL4. South 200th Street: from 80th Avenue South to 84th Avenue
South.
115. South 2O2nd Street: from B0th Avenue South to west end of
street at BNSF Railway Company tracks'
116. South 2}4th Street: from west Valley Highway (sR 181) to
72nd Avenue South.
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LL7. South 2o6th Street: from 72nd Avenue South to 77th Avenue
South,
118. South 208th Street: from 80th Avenue South to west end of
street at BNSF Railway Company tracks'
11g, South 208th Street: from 84th Avenue South to 96th Avenue
South.
L20. South 2LZth Street: from west city limits to east city limits.
LZL. South 216th Street: from 64th Avenue South to 72nd Avenue
South,
L22. South 216th Street: from 84th Avenue South to the west end
at BNSF Railway Company tracks.
L23. South 218th Street: from 84th Avenue south to sR 167.
L24. South 22}th Street: from west Valley Highway (sR 181) to
72nd Avenue South.
L25. South 222nd Street: from west end at BNSF Railway Company
tracks to SR 167.
L26. South 224th Street: from 83rd Avenue South to east end of
road,
L27. South 226th Street: from 54th Avenue South to 64th Avenue
South.
L28. South 228th Street: from Russell Road South to 83rd Avenue
South.
L2g. South 231st Way: from Military Road South to Russell Road
South.
130. South 234th Street: from West Valley Highway to east end of
street.
131. South 236th Street: from Lakeside Boulevard East to 64th
Avenue South,
L32. South 240th Street: from 27th Avenue South to I-5.
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133. South 252nd Street: from Canyon Drive (SR 516) to east end
of road.
L34. South 256th Street: from 27th Place South east to the traffic
control gate.
135, South 259th Street: fromT4th Avenue South to east city limits.
136, South 260th Street/South 259th Place/Reith Road: from SR 99
(Pacific Highway South) to Kent-Des Moines Road (SR 516)'
L37. South 268th Street: from Military Road South to Princeton
Avenue South.
138. South 272nd Street: from Lake Fenwick Road South to 42nd
Avenue South, north side onlY.
139. South 277th Street and Southeast 274th Way: from 700 feet
east of L Street NE to 116th Avenue Southeast.
L4O. South Central Place: from South 266th Street to the end of
South Central Place.
L4L. Southeast 211th Street: from 160 feet east of L27th Place
Southeast to end of street, north side only.
L42. Southeast 224th Place: from 133rd Avenue Southeast to 134th
Place Southeast, south side onlY.
L43. Southeast 225th Court: from 60 feet south of end of road to
129th Place Southeast, southwest side only.
I44. Southeast 225th Place: from 132nd Place Southeast to 133rd
Avenue Southeast, north side onlY.
L45. Southeast 226th Place: from 130 feet east of 127th Avenue
Southeast to 128th Avenue Southeast, south side only'
146. Southeast 226th Place: from 128th Avenue Southeast to 129th
Place Southeast, north side onlY.
L47. Southeast 227th Street: from 128th Avenue Southeast to
128th Place Southeast, south side only'
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L48. Southeast 227th Street/l28th Place Southeast: on the curve
from Southeast 227th Street to 128th Place Southeast, northwest side only'
L4g. Southeast 227th Street: from 132nd Place Southeast to 134th
Place Southeast, south side onlY.
150. Southeast 236th Street: from 104th Avenue Southeast (SR
515) to 108th Avenue Southeast, south side only.
151. Southeast 239th Street: from 102nd Avenue Southeast to
104th Avenue Southeast.
I52. Southeast 244th Street: from 120th Avenue Southeast to
1 16th Avenue Southeast.
153. Southeast 248th Street: from 104th Avenue Southeast to
116th Avenue Southeast, south side only'
L54. Southeast 248th Street: in front of George Daniels Elementary
School.
155. Southeast 252nd Street: from 200 feet west of 133rd Place
Southeast to 135th Avenue Southeast, north side only'
156, Southeast 253rd Place: from 90 feet west of 135th Avenue
Southeast to 136th Avenue East, south side only.
157. Southeast 256th Street: from 101st Avenue Southeast to
148th Avenue Southeast,
158. Southeast 260th Street: from 100th Avenue Southeast/97th
Place South to 108th Avenue Southeast.
159. Southeast 264th Street: from L24th Avenue Southeast to
t27th Avenue Southeast, north side only.
160. Southeast 267th Street: from 102nd Avenue Southeast to
104th Avenue Southeast, north side only.
161. Southeast 282nd Street: from L32nd Avenue Southeast to
I44th Aven ue Southeast.
L62. SR 99 (Pacific Highway South): from Kent-Des Moines Road
(SR 516) to South 272nd Street.
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163. West Cloudy Street: from 4th Avenue North to 5th Avenue
North.
L64. West Gowe Street: from 6th Avenue South to 300 feet east of
6th Avenue South.
165. West James Street/East James Street/South 24}th
Street/Southeast 24}th Street: from Russell Road to 148th Avenue
Southeast.
166. West Meeker Street: from Kent-Des Moines Road (SR 516) to
6th Avenue South.
L67. West Saar Street: from west end of street to 4th Avenue South,
south side only.
168. West Sam Street: from West Valley Highway (SR
18l/Washington Avenue) to end of street.
169. West Smith Street/East Smith Street: from 64th Avenue South
to Jason Avenue South.
L7O. West Temperance Street: from Ramsay Way to lst Avenue
North.
L7L. West Valley Highway South/Washington Avenue
South/Washington Avenue North/68th Avenue South: from south city limits
to north city limits.
t72. West Willis Street/East Willis Street: from 4th Avenue South to
Central Avenue South.
t73. Woodland Way South: from East Maple Street to South 262nd
Street.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of $50.00. Vehiele€-faFked_ift
violation oFthis seetion are subjeet to impoundment as provided by law:
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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 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.
B. Penatty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). r#ehieles
parked in violation of this seetion are subjeet to impoundment as previded
br*aw.
Sec. 9.38.O3O. 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'
Z. 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 an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50).
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parked in violation of this seetion are subjeet to impeundment as provided
br*aw.
Sec. 9.38.035. Electric vehicle parking space - Penalty.
A. No person shall park any nonelectric vehicle in a parking space
designated as an electric vehicle parking space.
B. No person shall park an electric vehicle in an electric vehicle parking
space if the vehicle is not connected to charging equipment.
C. No person shall park an electric vehicle in an electric vehicle parking
space for longer than the posted time.
D. It is a violation of this chapter for any person to stop, stand, or park
an electric vehicle in an electric vehicle parking space which requires a fee
for charging without paying the posted fee.
E. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infractionpunishablebyamonetarypenaltyof$50.@ifi
violation of this seetion are subjeet to impoundment as prsvided by law:
Sec. 9.38,O4O. 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). Veffi€s
parked in virelation of this seetion are subjeet to impoundment as provided
br*affi
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Sec.9.38.045. Parking prohibited from 1O:OO p'm. to 5:OO 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. Green River Road: from a point 600 feet southerly of the north
city limits to a point 700 feet southerly of the north city limits, west side
only.
2. Green River Road: from a point 600 feet southerly of the north
city limits to a point 790 feet southerly of the north city limits, east side
only.
3. Green River Road: from a point 955 feet northerly of the south
city limits to a point 77O feet northerly of the south city limits, west side
only.
4. Green River Road: from a point 915 feet northerly of the south
city limits to a point 775 feet northerly of the south city limits, east side
only.
5, Green River Road: from a point 200 feet northerly of the south
city limits to a point 50 feet northerly of the south city limits, west side only'
6. South 203rd street: from 100th Avenue sE westerly
approximately 600 feet to the westerly boundary of Chestnut Ridge Park.
7. SE 276th Place: from the easterly boundary of Springwood Park
westerly approximately 425 feet to the westerly boundary of Springwood
Park, north side.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of $50.00' Veh+desi1nrl<edift
violation of this seetion are subjeet to impoundment as provided by law;
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Sec. 9.38.O5O. Parking prohibited from 4:OO a.m. to 7:OO 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'
8. First Avenue: from James Street to Smith Street.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infractionpunishablebyamonetary-penaltyof$50'@tn
vielation of this seetion are subjeet to impoundment as Brovided by law;
Sec. 9.38.055. Parking in City Hall parking lot and Centennial
Center parking garage. Except as provided for under KCC 9.38.070 and
9.38.I70, it is illegal to park a vehicle in the parking lot between City Hall
and the Centennial Center, or within the Centennial Center parking garage,
in violation of this section.
A. No generat pubtic parking during business hours. Monday through
Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., the parking lot
between City Hall and the Centennial Center, and the first floor of the
Centennial Center parking garage, are reserved for use by individuals who
visit the City Hall campus to attend a city-sponsored event at City Hall, the
Centennial Center, or the Kent police department; to conduct business at
City Hall, the Centennial Center, or the Kent police department; or to
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otherwise make use of the amenities or services offered at City Hall, the
Centennial Center, or the Kent police department. Such visitors may park
within the City Hall parking lot, or within those spaces on the first floor of
the Centennial Center parking garage that are marked or otherwise
designated as available for use by visitors, and as limited in time or
otherwise restricted by this chapter and official signs or markings. During
such business hours, these parking facilities are not otherwise open for use
by the general public. Visitors may not park vehicles in any parking space
that is marked or otherwise designated for use by city employees or reserved
for city vehicles,
B. Reserved parking. The second and third floors of the Centennial
Center parking garage, including the ramps leading to and from each floor,
are reserved exclusively for use by authorized city employees or to park city
vehicles as determined appropriate by the mayor or designee' These parking
facilities are not otherwise open for use by the general public or visitors to
the City Hall campus.
C. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infractionpunishablebyamonetarypenaltyof$50.ffi+n
violation of this seetion may be towed and impounded as provided by law:
Sec. 9.38.060. Two-hour parking zones.
A. Two-hour parking limit. Except as provided for under KCC 9.38'070
and 9.38. L7O, atsuch times as the director of public works or designee shall
place the appropriate sign, or the facilities superintendent for municipal
parking facilities, it shall be illegal to park any motor or other vehicle for an
uninterrupted period in excess of two hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m, on either side of, unless otherwise indicated, the following
streets, parking lots, parking garages, or portions thereof:
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1. Centennial Parking Garage: that portion of the first floor as
posted or otherwise marked. A vehicle that displays a valid disabled parking
placard or disabled license plate is exempt from the two-hour limitation.
Z. City Hall parking lot between City Hall and the Centennial
Building: all parking stalls unless otherwise posted or marked. A vehicle that
displays a valid disabled parking placard or disabled license plate is exempt
from the two-hour limitation.
3. Clark Avenue North : from East smith street to East
Temperance Street, west side onlY.
4. East Pioneer Street: from Central Avenue North easterly
approximately 150 feet to the alley east of Central Avenue North, south side
only.
5. First Avenue North and First Avenue South: from a point 200
feet north of West Meeker Street to West Titus Street'
6. Railroad Avenue North and Railroad Avenue South: from East
James Street to East Smith Street, east side only; and from East Smith
Street to East Gowe Street.
7. Ramsay Way: from 230 feet east of 4th Avenue North to 350
feet east of 4th Avenue North.
B, Ramsay Way: from 44O feet east of 4th Avenue North to 520
feet east of 4th Avenue North, south side only.
9, Ramsay Way: from 480 feet east of 4th Avenue North to 520
feet east of 4th Avenue North, north side only.
10. Ramsay Way: from 30 feet north of West Temperance Street
to 150 feet north of West Temperance Street.
11. Second Avenue North and Second Avenue South: from West
Harrison Street to West Titus Street.
12. State Avenue North and State Avenue South: from East Smith
Street to East Gowe Street.
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13. West Gowe Street and East Gowe Street: from Fourth Avenue
South to Central Avenue South.
L4. West Meeker Street and East Meeker Street: from Fourth
Avenue to State Avenue.
15. West Harrison Street: from Fourth Avenue North to Second
Avenue North.
16. West Titus Street: from Second Avenue South to First Avenue
South, north side only.
Provided, that this section shall not apply on Sundays or holidays.
B, Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infractionpunishablebyamonetarypenaltyof$30.@in
violatien of this seetion may be towed and impounded as provided by law;
Sec. 9.38.065. Four-hour parking zones.
A. Four-hour parking limit - During business hours. Except as provided
for under KCC 9,38.070 and 9.38.L70, 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 four
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. East George Street: from central Avenue North to State
Avenue North.
2. State Avenue North: from 175 feet south of East George street
to north end of road, west side onlY'
3. Railroad Avenue North and Railroad Avenue South: from East
Smith Street to East Gowe Street.
Provided, that this section shall not apply on Sundays or holidays.
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B, Four-hour parking timit - At all times. Except as provided for under
KCC 9.38.070 and 9.38. L7O, 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 four hours at any
time on either side of, unless otherwise indicated, the following streets,
public parking lots, public parking garages, or portions thereof:
1. West smith street: from 64th Avenue south to washington
Avenue.
C. penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of $30.
violation of this seetion may be towed or imBounded as provided by law;
Sec, 9.38.O7O. Holiday parking - Penalty.
A. From the day after Thanksgiving until January Znd 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 2nd of the following year.
B. A violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by a
monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). is
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Sec. 9.38.O8O. Thirty (3O) 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
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.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50).
Ha.w'
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
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the period of May 15th through September 15th of each year, between the
hours of L2:00 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. 27Tth Place: from 150th Place S.E. to the end of the road.
3. 27Lst 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).
sec. 9.38.O9O. Parking reserved for physically disabled,
penalty. - Repealed
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 (1) parking space within a parking time limit 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 in 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. 9.38.1OO. Compliance with state law. The traffic engineer is
directed to obtain from the State Department of Transportation 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 (1o) 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 fifty dollars ($50)' is
Sec. 9.38.LzO. Parking and storage of large vehicles on city
streets - Finding.
A. The city council finds that the parking and storage of trucks, vans,
tractor trailers, semi-trailers, and other vehicles, with a maximum gross
vehicle weight rating that exceeds 14,001 pounds, present 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 activity.
B. The city council also recognizes that under some circumstances, it
may benefit the public health, safety, and welfare to park the above
described vehicles on certain city streets, and that there should be a
mechanism to permit the chief of police to suspend the enforcement of
parking restrictions relating to those vehicles to allow those vehicles to park
on city streets temporarily and during certain time frames.
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sec. 9.38.130. Parking and storage of large vehicles on city
streets - Penalty and exemPtions.
A. Parking prohibited. No vehicle, including a truck, van, trailer, or semi-
trailer, whether licensed or unlicensed, with a maximum gross vehicle weight
rating that exceeds 14,001 pounds may be stored or parked upon any city
street.
IB. E*emptions. The parking limitation provided in this section shall not
apply to the foliowing:
1. A vehicle that is being actively loaded or unloaded'
2. A vehicle that is being used for the exclusive purpose of
providing active construction or other hired services to a property at that
location, including construction, carpentry, plumbing, landscaping, and
moving services.
3. Recreational vehicles whose parking is regulated under KCC
9.38.145.
4. City of Kent or other government vehicles, public utility
vehicles, or emergency vehicles.
C, Penatty and impoundment. Any violation of this section shall be an
infraction and punishable by a monetary penalty of $250. Ve#es_parke+h
violation of this seetion are subjeet to impoundment as provided by law:
D. Authority to suspend enforcement. The chief of police shall have the
authority to suspend the enforcement of this section in the event he or she,
in his or her discretion, determines that suspension of enforcement will
benefit the public health, safety, and welfare. Any suspension of
enforcement of this section shall be in writing delivered to the office of the
mayor and shall specify the times and dates in which the suspension shall
be effective. The suspension of enforcement shall also suspend the
enforcement of KCC 9.38.180(A)(15), (BX6), and (CX2), as well as
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applicable sections of KCC 9.38.020. Any truck, vehicle, van, trailer, or semi-
trailer parked in accordance with the terms of the suspension of enforcement
shall be parked in compliance with applicable requirements of the Revised
Code of Washington and the Washington Administrative Code.
Sec, 9.38.14O. 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 (2a)
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)
violation of this seetien are subjeet to impoundment as previded by law;
C. The chief of police shall have the authority to suspend the
enforcement of this section in the event he or she, in his or her discretion,
determines that suspension of enforcement will benefit the public health,
safety, and welfare, Any suspension of enforcement of this section shall be
in writing delivered to the office of the mayor and shall specify the times and
dates in which the suspension shall be effective. The suspension of
enforcement shall also suspend the enforcement of KCC 9.38.180(A)(15),
(BX6), and (C)(2), as well as applicable sections of KCC 9.38.020. Any
trailer or semi-trailer parked in accordance with the terms of the suspension
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of enforcement shall be parked in compliance with applicable requirements
of the Revised Code of Washington and the Washington Administrative Code.
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 meanings:
1, Recreational vehicle shall be as defined in KCC 8'09.030(G).
2. Boat or vesselshall 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). C
Sec. 9.38.15O. 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.
Such license plate and tab registration shall be properly mounted on the
vehicle in accordance with the State Department of Licensing rules and
regulations,
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B, Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by
a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). +s
Sec. 9.38.160. Municipal parking facilities regulated - Penalty.
A. Municipal parking facitities - Definition. Municipal parking facilities
means the adjacent parking lot or parking garage that serves the following
municipal facilities: Kent City Hall, the Centennial Center, Kent Municipal
Court, Kent Corrections Facility, Kent Commons, Riverbend Golf Complex,
Kent Senior Center, the parks department's maintenance shop facility, the
public works department's operations shop facility, and all parks or
recreation facilities owned or operated by the city.
B. Municipal parking facilities Reserved exclusively for users of
municipal facility. Except as otherwise provided by KCC 9.38'055, those
parking lots or parking garages that are connected or adjacent to a municipal
facility are reserved exclusively for use by individuals who are visiting the
municipal facility during its regular hours of operation to attend a city-
sponsored event, to conduct business with the city, or to otherwise make
use of the amenities or services offered by the municipal facility. Such
visitors may park within those spaces that are marked or otherwise
designated as available for use by visitors, and as limited in time or
otherwise restricted by the mayor or designee through official signs or
markings. During a municipal facility's regular hours of operation, its parking
lot is not otherwise open for use by the general public, Visitors may not park
vehicles in any parking space within the municipal parking facility that is
marked or otherwise designated for use by city employees, for city vehicles,
or for other reserved uses or vehicles, It is illegal for a vehicle to be parked
in violation of this section.
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C, Public parking facitities. A public parking lot is available for general
use by the public in downtown Kent, which is located adjacent to Titus Street
and between Second Avenue and First Avenue, as limited in time or
otherwise restricted by official signs or markings.
D. Penatty. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and
punishable by a monetary penalty of $50. e
Sec. 9,38.L7O. Parking permits and passes or exemptions.
A, Authority to create and issue - Mayor or designee. The mayor or
designee may designate, assign, restrict, and authorize parking within all
municipal parking facilities, This authority specifically includes the ability to
regulate parking through the issuance of parking permits or parking passes
that either authorize the bearer to park in a particular place or area, or
exempt the bearer from some or all of the parking limitations imposed by
this chapter, including the time limitations imposed under KCC 9.38.060 and
9.38.065.
B, Form of permits and passes. Permits or passes may be in any form
the mayor or designee determines to be appropriate and conspicuous. Such
permits or passes should contain a rendition of the city's corporate seal or
official logo, the signature of the issuer, or some other means of
authentication to identify the bearer as a person who is authorized to park
in the applicable location, or as a person who is exempt from one or more
of the parking restrictions established under this chapter, excluding disabled
parking stalls. For any permit or pass to be valid, it must be displayed at all
times whilethe vehicle is parked within the applicable location. If the permit
or paSS is not displayed, dhY permission or exemption the permit or pass
conveys is ineffective and no infraction shall be dismissed on such basis,
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C. Exception to permit or pass requirement - Police or government
vehicles. Marked police vehicles and other police or government vehicles
displaying exempt license plates are exempt from the parking and time
restrictions imposed by KCC 9.38.060, 9.38.065, and 9,38.160, without the
necessity of a permit or pass.
D. Residential parking zone manager. The residential parking zone
manager, appointed pursuant to KCC 9.38.L75(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.
E, Human resources department - Commute trip reduction program.
The city's director of human resources or designee may recommend the
mayor or designee issue carpool parking permits under the city's commute
trip reduction program, which entitle the bearer to park a vehicle within
designated carpool spaces on the first floor of the Centennial Center parking
garage, which spaces are exempt from any time limitation otherwise
imposed.
Sec. 9.38.L75, 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 destinations that
are expected to generate significant demand for offsite parking in those
neighborhoods, and as required to mitigate parking impacts of those
destinations, This RPZ program will reserve parking on the surface streets
in the RPZs established herein for neighborhood owners, residents, and their
visitors, who might otherwise be displaced by visitors to these destinations.
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B. Residential parking zones established.
1. 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 !67, and to the east by the Burlington Northern main line
(First Avenue North). Residential parking zone permits are required at all
times to park in Kent RPZ No. 1.
2. The following roadways or portions thereof, within the area
known as the Mill Creek Neighborhood, are established as Kent RPZ No' 2:
a. Cedar Street: from Clark Avenue North to Jason Avenue
North.
b. Clark Avenue North: from 150 feet north of East Smith
Street to East Temperance Street, east side only.
c. Clark Avenue North: from East Temperance Street to
East James Street.
d, East George Street: from State Avenue North to
Woodford Avenue Noth.
e. East Temperance Street: from Kennebeck Avenue North
to Jason Avenue North.
f. Jason Avenue North: from East Smith Street to East
James Street.
g. Kennebeck Avenue North: from East Temperance Street
to north end of road.
h, State Avenue North: from East James Street to 175 feet
south of East George Street.
i, State Avenue North: L75 feet south of East George
Street to north end of road, east side only'
j. Woodford Avenue North: from East James Street to
north end of road.
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Residential parking zone permits are required to park between 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays in Kent RPZ No' 2.
3. The following roadways or portions thereof, within portions of
Glencarin Division 1, Shadow Run, and Jason Lane are established as Kent
RPZ No. 3:
a. t24th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 208th Street
to Southeast 211th Street.
b. 125th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 209th Street
to north end of road,
c. 125th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 209th Street
to Southeast 211th Street.
d, 126th Avenue Southeast: from Southeast 208th Street
to Southeast 211th Street.
e, L27th Place Southeast: from Southeast 208th Street to
Southeast 211th Street.
f. Southeast 208th Place: from 126th Avenue Southeast to
end of road.
g. Southeast 209th Street: from 170 feet west of 1-24th
Avenue Southeast to 125th Avenue Southeast.
h, Southeast 209th Court: from 126th Avenue Southeast to
end of road,
i. Southeast 210th Court: from 126th Avenue Southeast to
end of road.
j. Southeast 210th Court: from L27th Place Southeast to
end of road.
k. Southeast 210th Place: from L24th Avenue Southeast to
end of road.
l. Southeast 210th Street: from L24th Avenue Southeast
to end of road
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m. southeast 211th Street: from 125 feet west of L24th
Avenue Southeast to 124th Avenue Southeast.
n. Southeast 211th Street: from 125th Avenue Southeast
to 160 feet east of t27th Place Southeast.
Residential parking zone permits are required between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00
p.m. on weekdays during the months of September through June, excluding
holidays, to park in Kent RPZ No. 3.
C. RPZ manager.The mayor will appoint from city staff the RPZ manager
who shall administerthe RPZ program as setforth in this section. The duties
of the RPZ manager may be carried out by more than one 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,
an 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 this 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.
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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, IJse 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.
G. Issuance of permits, The RPZ manager will send four 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 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:
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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.
L 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 10
calendar days from the date of the letter.
2. The reasons for permit revocation or denial'
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3, That unless a written notice of appeal is filed with the
community development director not later than 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 an 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 - Penatty. It shall be a parking infraction to park within an
RPZ unless the parked vehicle properly displays a valid RPZ permit or a
visitor parking permit. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction
punishable by a monetary penalty of $50' is
Sec. 9.38.18O. Stopping, standingr ot parking prohibited in
specified places. Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic,
or in 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.
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5. Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within thirty
(30) feet of points on the curb immediately 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 divided highway including
crossovers.
10. Outside of the limits of an individual parking stall or parking
space designated for vehicular on-street parking . An individual parking stall
or parking space is 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 is that portion of the paved
section of the roadway specified and marked by the city for the movement
of bicycles on the roadwaY.
12. Upon any portion of the street, roadway, or public way for the
purpose of doing any work on, maintaining, or repairing 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.
L4. Alongside or adjacent to any traffic island, which is the curbed
area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded.
15, At any place where official signs prohibit stopping.
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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 l
1. Within fifty (50) feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing;
or
2. At any place where official signs prohibit parking
D. Parking or standing shall be permitted in the manner provided by law
at all other places, unless otherwise prohibited 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 is
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 right.
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G, Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an infraction
and punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Ven+e+ergar*ee
in violation oFthis seetion are subjeet to impoundment as provided bY law'
Sec. 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 (2) way roadway shall be so stopped or parked with the
right-hand wheels parallel to and within twelve (12) inches of the right-hand
curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand shoulder.
B. Except when otherwise provided by local ordinance, every vehicle
stopped or parked upon a one (1) way roadway shall be so stopped or parked
parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway, in 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 right-hand
shoulder, or with its left-hand wheels within twelve (12) inches of the left-
hand curb or as close as practicable to the left edge of the left-hand
shoulder.
C. Angle parking shall only be allowed as provided for in 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).
Vehieles parked in violation of this seetion are subjeet to impoundment as
pFev+d€+by-+aw;
Sec. 9.38.19O. 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 $50.
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Vehieles parked in violation of this seetion are subjeet to impoundment as
previ+e+gf+*
Sec. 9.38.195. Failure to respond - Penalty. Any person who fails
to respond to a notice of infraction relating to parking shall, in addition to all
other penalties and assessments, be assessed a penalty of twenty-five
dollars ($25) forfailing to respond. Forthe purposes of this section, a person
shall be deemed to have failed to respond if he or she fails to timely pay any
required penalty as stated on the notice of infraction or as required by the
court, or fails to appear at the properly scheduled hearing to contest or
mitigate the parking infraction.
Sec. 9.38.2OO. Flood emergency hazardous materials parking
zone.
A, Purpose of the flood emergency hazardous materials parking zone.
The city establishes this flood emergency hazardous materials parking zone
(FEHMPZ) program for the purpose of providing upland parking for
commercial motor vehicles carrying hazardous materials, as hereinafter
defined, from city businesses when such materials must be relocated to
avoid potential hazardous materials release. This program will allow for
hazardous material truck parking on certain upland public right-of-way to
the extent of available capacity. This program does not excuse any person
or entity responsible for hazardous materials from proper protection,
handling, and storage of such hazardous materials'
B. Definitions.
1. Flood emergency means an emergency declared by the mayor,
the county executive, the governor, or federal officials by reason of floods
or potential floods in the vicinity of the city.
2. Hazardous material means a substance or material which has
been determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing
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a risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce, and
which has been so designated,
3. Commercial motor vehicle means any self-propelled or towed
motor vehicle used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport
passengers or property when the vehicle:
a. Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination
weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight, of four
thousand five hundred thirty-six (4,536) kilograms (ten thousand one
(10,001) pounds) or more, whichever is greater; or
b. Is designed or used to transport more than eight (8)
passengers (including the driver) for compensation; or
c. Is designed or used to transport more than fifteen (15)
passengers, including the driver, and is not used to transport passengers for
compensation; or
d. Is used in transporting material found by the Secretary
of Transportation to be hazardous under 49 USC 5103 and transported in a
quantity requiring placarding under regulations prescribed by the Secretary
under Title 49 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter I, Subchapter C.
C, Ftood emergency hazardous materials parking zone established.Up
to three (3) lanes of South 23lst Street west of the Green River bridge to
the intersection of Military Road South'
D. FEHMPZ manager. The city emergency manager shall administer the
FEHMPZ program as set forth in this section. The duties of the FEHMPZ
manager may be carried out by more than one (1) person and may be
delegated to the fire prevention staff as appropriate. The FEHMPZ manager
will adopt such rules and procedures as are necessary for notice of
availability of the FEHMPZ for parking and for its management'
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E. FEHMPZ permits. When properly issued and displayed, a FEHMPZ
permit, in the form of a hang tag, will authorize a vehicle to park within the
FEHMPZ during a flood emergency. The permit will not guarantee a parking
place nor shall it allow the permitted vehicle to block private access to
abutting properties or fire zones. The FEHMPZ manager will determine the
capacity of the FEHMPZ zone and issue, on a first-come, first-served basis,
only so many permits as the FEHMPZ will accommodate vehicles.
F, Permit eligibility.
1. Kent businesses. Permits will be issued only to owners
of licensed city businesses which business shall require the use and/or
storage of hazardous materials.
2. Vehicles. Each permit will be issued for a specific
commercial motor vehicle. Vehicles with trailers will be required to remain
attached during the duration of their use of the FEHMPZ. Vehicles and trailers
will be required to have their wheels chocked.
3. Government vehicles. Government vehicles will be
permitted to park in the FEHMPZ without permits.
G. IJse and validity of permits - Fee.
1. The FEHMPZ permit shall be valid only if the hang tag is hung
from the vehicle's rearview mirror and only so long as the permit holder
owns or controls the vehicle and maintains the business for which the permit
was issued.
2. Each permit, unless terminated under subsection (G)(1) of this
section or revoked by the FEHMPZ manager, shall expire on June 30th of
each calendar year.
3. A one-hundred-dollar ($100) administrative fee shall be
charged for each permit issued to help defray the cost of administering the
FEHMPZ program.
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H. Issuance of permits.
1. Each permit applicant shall submit an application to the
FEHMPZ manager along with a copy of the business license and vehicle
registration(s). The application shall be upon a city form with such
information as the FEHMPZ manager shall require. Such information shall
include, but not be limited to, proof of insurance as required by the city risk
manager, Upon request, the applicant will appear in person to show the
original business license and vehicle registration(s). Each applicant shall
agree, in writing, that submission of an application is not a guarantee of a
parking place and does not excuse any compliance with any state, local, or
federal regulations respecting hazardous materials or otherwise'
2. The FEHMPZ manager shall issue up to two (2) permits suitable
for display for each approved application to Kent businesses that are
members of the local emergency planning committee. Other Kent businesses
will then be issued permits on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity
within the FEHMPZ is exhausted,
3. Each permit shall show the date of expiration together with a
license plate number and such other information as the FEHMPZ manager
shall require.
I. Revocation or denial of permits - Cause. Any of the following shall be
cause for the denial or revocation of the FEHMPZ permit:
1. The unavailability of capacity in the FEHMPZ.
2. A false or misleading statement in the application for permit.
3. The transfer of a permit to an unauthorized business or vehicle
by sale or otherwise.
4. The alteration of a permit in any respect.
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J. Revocation or denial of permit - Process. If the FEHMPZ manager
finds that a FEHMPZ permit should be revoked or denied for any of the
reasons set forth in subsection (I) of this section, the FEHMPZ manager will
send a written notice of revocation or denial to the permit holder at the
business address, 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 the permit revocation or denial.
3. That unless a written notice of appeal is filed with the FEHMPZ
manager 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 FEHMPZ
manager's revocation or denial of a permit may file a notice of appeal with
the FEHMPZ manager, who shall submit the same to the city hearing
examiner. The hearing examiner, upon consideration of the written
documentation submitted in the notice of revocation or denial and the notice
of appeal, will affirm, reverse, or remand the revocation or denial.
L. Violation - Penalty and remedial action, Any violation of this section
shall be an infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50).
action is needed to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare, including
bf+aw; provided, however, that all other rules and regulations regarding
traffic, transportation, and the public right-of-way will be in effect during
such times as an emergency flood event is not in effect.
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SECTION 2, - Severabitity. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is 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 in full force and effect.
9E0TION 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; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering; or
references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations'
SECTION 4. - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be
in force 30 days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
A RALPH, MAYO
April L9, 2022
Date Approved
ATT T
KIMBERLEY A MOTO, CITY LERK
APP D AS TO FORM:
HITE, ACTING CIry ATTORNEY
April L9,2022
Date Adopted
April 22,2022
Date Published
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which publishes the
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Subscribed and sworn to me this 22od day of Aprilr2022.
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Notary Public for the State of Washington, Residing in
Orting, Washington
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CITY OF KENT
NOTICE OF
ORDINANCE
PASSED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL
The following is the sum-
marv of an ordinance
pasied by ihe Kent City
Council on April 19,
2422
ORDINANCE NO. 4428
- AN ORDINANCE ofthe
City Council of lhe CitYof Kenl, Washington,
amending chapter 9.38
of the Kent City Code
entitled, 'Parking' to
clarify that vehicles lhat
are towed and impound-
ed under that chapter
are to be authorzed for
remedial purposes andnot to penalize the
vehicle's owner.
This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force 30
days from and after its
passage, as provided bY
law.
A copy of the complete
text of any ordinance will
be mailed upon request
of the City Clerk.
Kimberley A. Komoto,
City Clert
Kkomoto@KentWA.qov
253f56-5725
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CITYOF KENT
NOTICE OF
ORDINANCE
PASSED BY THE CITY
couNclL
The followinq is the sum-
mary of an ordinance
passed by the Kent City
Council on April 19,
2022
ORDINANCE NO. 4428
- AN ORDINANCE ofthe
C;ty Council of the Cityof Kent, Washington,
amending chapter 9.38
of the Kent City Code
entitled, "Parking" to
clarify ihat vehicles that
are towed and impound-
ed under that chapter
are to be authorhed for
remedial purposes andnol to penalize the
vehicle's owner.
This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force 30
days from and after its
passage, as provided by
law.
A copy of the complete
text of any ordinance wili
be mailed upon request
of the City Clerk.
Kimberley A. Komoio,
Citv Clerk
Kkirmoto@KentWA.qov
253-856-5725
#952694
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CITY OF KENT
NOTICE OF ORDINANCE
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
The following is the summary of an ordinance passed by the Kent City Council on April
t9, 2022
ORDINANCE NO. 4428 - AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent,
Washington, amending chapter 9.38 of the Kent City Code entitled, "Parking" to
clarify that vehicles that are towed and impounded under that chapter are to be
authorized for remedial purposes and not to penalize the vehicle's owner.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage,
as provided by law.
A copy of the complete text of any ordinance will be mailed upon request of the City
Clerk.
Kimberley A. Komoto, CitY Clerk
Kkomoto@KentWA.gov
253-856-5725