Chapter 10.20
TRUCK ROUTES AND TRUCK PARKING
Sections:
10.20.020 Truck routes – Designated.
10.20.030 Parking restrictions.
10.20.050 Violation – Penalty.
10.20.010 Applicability.
The terms and provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to all motor vehicles licensed for a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or more, including their trailers. [Ord. 410B, 1989.]
10.20.020 Truck routes – Designated.
The following streets shall be designated as the official truck routes through the city:
A. N.E. Cascade Avenue from the intersection of N.E. Cascade Avenue and North Market Boulevard to N.E. Cascade Avenue and N.E. Washington Avenue;
B. N.W. Front Street from the intersection of North National Avenue and N.W. Front Street to the intersection of N.W. Pacific Avenue and N.W. Front Street;
C. S.W. Interstate Avenue from the intersection of S.W. Parkland Drive and S.W. Interstate Avenue to the south city limits;
D. N.E. Kresky Avenue from the intersection of North National Avenue and N.E. Kresky Avenue to the north city limits;
E. West Main Street from the west city limits to the intersection of Market Boulevard and West Main Street;
F. Market Boulevard from the intersection of N.W. Park Street and Market Boulevard to the south city limits;
G. North National Avenue from the intersection of N.W. Front Street to the north city limits;
H. N.W. National Avenue from the intersection of N.W. Louisiana and N.W. National Avenue to the intersection of N.W. National Avenue and North National Avenue;
I. N.W. Pacific Avenue from the intersection of N.W. Front Street and N.W. Pacific Avenue to the intersection of N.W. Park Street and N.W. Pacific Avenue;
J. N.W. Park Street from the intersection of N.W. Pacific Avenue and N.W. Park Street to the intersection of North Market Boulevard and N.W. Park Street;
K. S.W. Parkland Drive from the intersection of S.W. 13th Street and S.W. Parkland Drive to the intersection of S.W. Parkland Drive and Interstate No. 5;
L. N.W. State Street from the intersection of West Main Street and N.W. State Street to the intersection of N.W. National Avenue and N.W. State Street;
M. N.E. Washington Avenue from the intersection of N.E. Cascade Avenue and N.E. Washington Avenue to the intersection of North National Avenue and N.E. Washington Avenue;
N. S.W. 13th Street from the intersection of South Market Boulevard and S.W. 13th Street to the intersection of S.W. Parkland Drive and S.W. 13th Street;
O. S.W. 20th Street from the intersection of South Market Boulevard and S.W. 20th Street to the southerly city limits.
The foregoing truck thoroughfares are designated as the exclusive truck routes to be followed by trucks traveling through the city in any direction over and along said streets. [Ord. 410B, 1989.]
10.20.030 Parking restrictions.
No trucks as defined in this chapter shall be allowed to park on any streets, alleys, or other thoroughfares, including unimproved parking strips, within the city unless said vehicles are in the process of loading, unloading, or providing a service to an individual or business located within the city. [Ord. 410B, 1989.]
10.20.040 Special permits.
The chief of police is vested with the authority to issue special permits authorizing the travel of trucks defined in this chapter on streets, alleys, and thoroughfares other than those designated as the official truck routes; and authorizing the parking of trucks as defined in this chapter on city streets, thoroughfares, and alleys under special conditions. These conditions shall be in the sole discretion of the chief and shall be based upon the need for temporary travel to designated areas in the city for construction, repair, or special delivery of items; the temporary parking of trucks as defined in this chapter for special events authorized by the city or a resident or business within the city; or any other purpose the chief, in his sole discretion, deems appropriate for the issuance of said permit. These permits shall be issued through the police department and fire department, which departments are vested with the authority to establish rules and procedures for the issuance of said permits. [Ord. 767B, 2004; Ord. 766B, 2004; Ord. 410B, 1989.]
10.20.050 Violation – Penalty.
The use of streets, thoroughfares, and alleys other than as set forth in this chapter by trucks as defined in this chapter shall be deemed a violation of this chapter and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed the sum of $1,000. [Ord. 410B, 1989.]