Chapter 11.62 OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS

Chapter 11.62
OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS

Sections:

11.62.010 Classifications of off-street facilities.

11.62.020 Signs.

11.62.030 Off-street parking regulations and penalties.

11.62.032 Special exemptions to time limit.

11.62.040 Additional penalty for failure to pay penalty for parking violation.

11.62.050 Impounding – Class A, B, A/B, and E facilities.

11.62.060 Impounding – Class C facilities.

11.62.070 Impounding – Class D facilities.

11.62.080 Impoundment of vehicles with expired tabs on city lots.

11.62.090 Movement of motor vehicles – Presumption of violation.

11.62.100 Off-street parking facilities designated.

11.62.110 Records.

11.62.120 Classification of off-street parking facilities.

11.62.130 Off-street parking permits.

11.62.010 Classifications of off-street facilities.

In order to reduce congestion, to regulate the orderly flow of traffic, and to provide for public safety, the city has acquired the ownership or control of certain real property which it maintains and/or operates for the off-street parking of motor vehicles. Said off-street parking facilities are hereby designated as Class A, Class B, Class A/B, Class C, Class D and Class E off-street parking facilities as follows:

(1) Class A. A Class A off-street parking facility is a motor vehicle parking area which parking spaces are limited to a total of three hours per day or are leased for daily contractual parking of motor vehicles. Except for Sundays and legal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., only motor vehicles displaying a current parking permit issued by the Longview police department shall be permitted to park motor vehicles in excess of the three-hour time limit within Class A off-street parking facilities.

(2) Class B. A Class B off-street parking facility is a motor vehicle parking area in which certain parking spaces therein are designated and designed for the daily parking of motor vehicles on a leased contractual basis only. Except for Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, only motor vehicles displaying a current parking permit issued by the Longview police department shall be permitted to park motor vehicles in such parking spaces between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

(3) Class A/B. A Class A/B off-street parking facility is a motor vehicle parking area in which certain designated parking spaces are limited to a total of three hours per day while the remaining unmarked spaces are available for parking by vehicles for up to 72 hours.

(4) Class C. A Class C off-street parking facility is a motor vehicle parking area which is designated for use only in conjunction with a particular building to which it is adjacent or which is nearby. Parking in Class C off-street parking facilities is prohibited except for motor vehicles, the operators of which are inside or otherwise using the building to which such off-street parking facility is adjacent or nearby.

(5) Class D. A Class D off-street parking facility is a motor vehicle parking area which is designated for use only in connection with a city park or similar recreational facility. Parking of motor vehicles in Class D off-street parking facilities is permitted only during such times as such park or recreational facility is open for public use plus one-half hour and at a time when the operator of such parked motor vehicle is using such park or recreational facility, or is a spectator at such park or recreational facility; the operator of a motor vehicle which is connected with a boat trailer shall be deemed to be using the park or recreational facility at times when he or she has left the park or recreational facility by boat.

(6) Class E. A Class E off-street parking facility is a parking area which is adjacent to or nearby a governmental building, in which the parking spaces are designated for very short-term parking, “visitor parking” or not designated. Undesignated parking spaces within Class E off-street parking facilities may be used for the parking of motor vehicles by employees who are employed in the governmental building which is adjacent to or nearby the off-street parking facility, or by others who have business within such governmental building. Such employees shall not park motor vehicles within spaces marked “for visitors.”

(7) Class C (Administrative). A Class C (administrative) off-street parking facility is a motor vehicle parking area located within a Class A/B off-street parking facility, which is designated by the city manager, or his designee, for use only in conjunction with a particular building to which it is adjacent or which is nearby. Parking in Class C (administrative) parking facilities is prohibited except for motor vehicles, the operators of which are inside or otherwise using the building to which such off-street parking facility is adjacent or nearby. All parking spaces which are so designated shall be clearly marked by signs and significant markings stating that parking therein is limited to those using the particular building to which it is adjacent or nearby. (Ord. 3249 § 1, 2013; Ord. 3181 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3169 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2990 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2819 § 9, 2001; Ord. 2720 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2508 § 16, 1993).

11.62.020 Signs.

Signs shall be posted at all entrances to off-street parking facilities of the city stating the following:

(1) The class of the off-street parking facility;

(2) The parking limitations within the facility;

(3) That parking in violation of the limitations is a parking infraction;

(4) That motor vehicles parked in excess of the time limits, or parked when parking is not allowed, may be impounded, and setting forth the requirements of RCW 46.55.070;

(5) In the case of Class C facilities, such signs shall identify the building to be served by such parking facility. (Ord. 3181 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2508 § 16, 1993).

11.62.030 Off-street parking regulations and penalties.

(1) Class A Off-Street Parking Facilities. Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., except for Sundays and legal holidays, it is a parking infraction to park a motor vehicle in a parking space in a Class A parking facility for a total of more than three hours unless such motor vehicle displays a current parking permit issued by the city of Longview. The penalty for violation of such time limits is $30.00 for the first violation, $50.00 for the second violation, $75.00 for the third violation and $100.00 for the fourth and all subsequent violations during any calendar quarter:

(2) Class B Off-Street Parking Facilities. Except for Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, it is a parking infraction to park a motor vehicle in a Class B off-street parking facility of the city unless the motor vehicle so parked displays a current parking permit issued by the city of Longview. If the permit specifies a designated parking space, it is a parking infraction to park such vehicle in any other parking space within such off-street parking facility unless the assigned parking space is occupied by another vehicle. The penalty for violation of this subsection is the sum of $30.00 for the first violation, $50.00 for the second violation, $75.00 for the third violation and $100.00 for the fourth and all subsequent violations during a calendar quarter. In addition, a motor vehicle parked in violation of this section is subject to impoundment.

(3) Class A/B Off-Street Parking Facilities. A vehicle may park for up to 72 hours in a Class A/B parking facility except in parking spaces with signage that specifies a lesser time limit which shall be the time limit for that signed space. The penalty for violation of this subsection is $30.00 for the first violation, $50.00 for the second violation, $75.00 for the third violation and $100.00 for the fourth and subsequent violations in a calendar quarter. In addition, a motor vehicle parked in violation of this section is subject to impoundment.

(4) Class C Off-Street Parking Facilities. It is a parking infraction to park a motor vehicle in a Class C off-street parking facility of the city during the times when the building which is adjacent to such parking facility is open for public use, and for the two hours immediately preceding the time at which such building is scheduled to open, unless the operator of such motor vehicle is inside or otherwise using the building to which such off-street parking facility is adjacent or nearby. The penalty for violation of this section is the sum of $25.00. Furthermore, any motor vehicle parked in violation of this section is subject to impoundment.

(5) Class D Off-Street Parking Facilities. It is a parking infraction to park a motor vehicle in a Class D off-street parking facility of the city in violation of LMC 11.62.010(5) or to park a motor vehicle in places other than those spaces that are marked for the parking of such motor vehicles. The penalty for violation of this section is the sum of $20.00. Furthermore, any motor vehicle parked in violation of this section is subject to impoundment.

(6) Class E Off-Street Parking Facilities. It is a parking infraction to park a motor vehicle in a Class E off-street parking facility of the city in violation of LMC 11.62.010(6). The penalty for violation of this section is the sum of $5.00. Furthermore, any motor vehicle parked in violation of this section is subject to impoundment.

(7) All Classes of Off-Street Parking Facilities. It is a parking infraction to park a motor vehicle in any class of off-street parking facility of the city between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on those days when such parking is prohibited as stated in signs posted in accordance with LMC 11.62.020. The penalty for such violation of this section is the sum of $20.00, and any motor vehicle so parked is subject to impoundment. (Ord. 3462 § 4, 2022; Ord. 3249 § 2, 2013; Ord. 3181 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3169 § 2, 2011; Ord. 3138 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2990 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2930 § 2, 2005; Ord. 2867 § 2, 2003; Ord. 2819 § 10, 2001; Ord. 2782 § 5, 2000; Ord. 2688 § 2, 1998; Ord. 2516 § 1, 1993; Ord. 2508 § 16, 1993).

11.62.032 Special exemptions to time limit.

(1) The three-hour time limit for A/B for off-street parking facilities set forth in LMC 11.62.010(3) shall not apply to motor vehicles parking in the A/B parking lot described in LMC 11.62.100(3)(g) which display a valid senior citizen center parking permit issued pursuant to LMC 11.63.040.

(2) The city manager, or his/her designee, shall have the authority to authorize the use of temporary parking permits for use of on- or off-street parking for the purpose of attendance or participation in an event or activity that promotes the economic or cultural interests of the citizens. Upon direction of the city manager, or his/her designee, the temporary parking permit shall be issued by the Longview police department, for a time not to exceed eight hours for any day, to occupy any nonleased parking space in the following areas:

(a) Block 78S – Consolidated lot;

(b) Block 78N – Senior lot;

(d) Block 80 – Commerce Plaza;

(e) Block 81 – Kortens;

(f) Block 85 – Penny’s;

(g) Block 86 – Merc;

(h) Block 87 – Johnson; and/or

(i) Any on-street parking. (Ord. 3441 § 1, 2021; Ord. 3181 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3135 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2965 § 1, 2006).

11.62.040 Additional penalty for failure to pay penalty for parking violation.

In the event that the penalty imposed for a parking infraction is not paid within 15 calendar days following the date of issuance thereof, an additional penalty of $40.00 shall be imposed. (Ord. 3181 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2819 § 5, 2001; Ord. 2755 § 7, 1999; Ord. 2508 § 16, 1993).

11.62.050 Impounding – Class A, B, A/B, and E facilities.

A motor vehicle parked in violation of this chapter and subject to impoundment may be impounded in accordance with the provisions of this code and the provisions of Chapter 46.55 RCW. The police department of the city shall have the authority to request such impounding from off-street parking facilities designated as Class A, B, A/B and E and to provide a signed authorization to the registered tow truck operator directing such impounding. (Ord. 3181 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2755 § 8, 1999; Ord. 2508 § 16, 1993).

11.62.060 Impounding – Class C facilities.

A motor vehicle parked in violation of this chapter and subject to impoundment may be impounded in accordance with the provisions of this code and the provisions of Chapter 46.55 RCW. The department head responsible for the operation and supervision of a building served by a Class C off-street parking facility or the person or persons within his department designated by him in writing shall have the authority to request impounding from such Class C facility and to provide a signed authorization to the registered tow truck operator directing such impounding. (Ord. 3181 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2508 § 16, 1993).

11.62.070 Impounding – Class D facilities.

A motor vehicle parked in violation of this chapter and subject to impoundment may be impounded in accordance with the provisions of this code and the provisions of Chapter 46.55 RCW. The director of parks and recreation or such person or persons within his department that are designated by him in writing shall have the authority to request impounding from Class D facilities and to provide a signed authorization to the registered tow truck operator directing such impounding. (Ord. 3181 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2508 § 16, 1993).

11.62.080 Impoundment of vehicles with expired tabs on city lots.

In addition to the other provisions of this chapter, a law enforcement officer may impound a vehicle with an expired registration of more than 45 days and provide for its prompt removal to a place of safety, when such vehicle is parked in a city owned public off-street parking facility. (Ord. 3289 § 1, 2015).

11.62.090 Movement of motor vehicles – Presumption of violation.

It is presumed that if a motor vehicle is parked in a Class A or Class A/B off-street parking facility, and is parked within such facility more than three hours later on the same day, even if located in a different designated parking space, that the parking of such motor vehicle is in violation of the time limits relating to such off-street parking facility, and a notice of parking infraction may be issued for overtime parking by the parking control officer. (Ord. 3181 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2508 § 16, 1993).

11.62.100 Off-street parking facilities designated.

Off-street parking facilities owned and/or operated by the city are hereby designated by class, as follows:

(1) Class A:

(a) Parking lot fronting on 14th Avenue, between Hudson and Hemlock; Plat of Longview No. 2;

(b) Parking lot fronting on 14th Avenue, between Maple and Broadway; situated in Block 85, Plat of Longview No. 2;

(2) Class B:

(a) Parking lot fronting on Broadway and 15th Avenue; situated on Lots 7 and 8, Block 111, Plat of Longview No. 11;

(b) Parking lot fronting on Olympia Way and on Hudson Street; situated on Lot 8, Block 112, Plat of Longview No. 11.

(3) Class A/B:

(a) Parking lot fronting on 12th Avenue, between Maple and Broadway; situated in Block 81, Plat of Longview No. 2;

(b) Parking lot fronting on 12th Avenue, between Hudson and Hemlock; situated in Block 79, Plat of Longview No. 2;

(d) Parking lot fronting on 12th Avenue, between Hemlock Street and Florida Street; situated on Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 78, Plat of Longview No. 10;

(e) Twenty designated spaces, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., unless special signs are displayed for a special event at the Senior Center, in the parking lot located on the easterly side of Commerce Avenue between Hemlock Street and Florida Street; situated in Block 78, Plat of Longview No. 10;

(4) Class C and Class C (Administrative):

(a) Parking lots adjacent to and easterly, northerly and westerly of the Longview Public Library; situated in Blocks 127 and 136, Plat of Longview No. 12;

(b) Parking lot adjacent to the Longview Senior Center located on Commerce Avenue between Hemlock Street and Florida Street; situated in Block 88, Plat of Longview No. 2.

(5) Class D:

(a) Parking lots situated on the site of public parks in the city of Longview;

(b) Parking lots adjacent to and providing parking for recreational and/or cultural buildings of the city of Longview, including but not limited to the McClelland Arts Center and the Columbia Theater Performing Arts Center.

(6) Class E:

(a) Parking lots situated northerly and southerly of the Longview City Hall, between Broadway and Hudson; situated in Block 112, Plat of Longview No. 11.

(b) Bus transfer lot situated northerly of the bus transfer station located on 12th Avenue between Hemlock Street and Florida Street, situated in Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 78, Plat of Longview No. 10. (Ord. 3441 § 2, 2021; Ord. 3249 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3181 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3144 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2991 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2819 §§ 11, 13, 2001; Ord. 2720 § 2, 1999; Ord. 2508 § 16, 1993).

11.62.110 Records.

Copies of all notices attached to vehicles pursuant to LMC 11.60.070 shall be delivered to the Longview police department. The police department shall keep an accurate record of all such notices, together with the location, date and time of all overtime parking within off-street parking facilities of the city, the make and the state license number of vehicles to which such notices have been attached, and any other facts which may contribute to an understanding of the circumstances attending such overtime parking. (Ord. 3181 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2755 § 10, 1999; Ord. 2508 § 16, 1993).

11.62.120 Classification of off-street parking facilities.

(1) By reason of the changing character of business activities conducted in the area served by the off-street parking facilities of the city, as described in this chapter and in Chapters 11.60 and 11.63 LMC, and the need to accommodate such changes in business activities and the demand for public parking by changing the class of a parking facility or by increasing or decreasing the Class B use of such facilities, the city manager may direct such changes in the class designation of off-street parking facilities as he deems necessary and appropriate.

(2) Action taken pursuant to this section by the city manager shall be reported to the city council for its approval or disapproval. If not disapproved, any such action shall be deemed ratified by the city council.

(3) Action taken pursuant to this section and approved or ratified as provided herein shall be reviewed annually, and appropriate amendments to this code shall be presented to the city council. Action taken by the city manager pursuant to this section shall be deemed valid unless and until disapproved by the city council. (Ord. 3181 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2720 § 3, 1999).

11.62.130 Off-street parking permits.

Off-street parking permits may be sold and issued to the owners or operators of motor vehicles for the parking of motor vehicles in Class A and Class B off-street parking facilities of the city. The number of permits applicable to each parking facility, the duration of such permits, and the amount to be charged for such permits shall be determined by the city manager subject to the recommendations of the Longview downtown advisory committee. All such permits shall be sold and distributed by the city of Longview, and shall be designed to be affixed to motor vehicles in a manner and in a location that enables effective enforcement of this chapter. Permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be transferable, resold or duplicated. The amount paid for a permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be refundable. All such permits must be displayed hanging from the rear view mirror of the vehicle to which such permit is issued, or at such other place as is designated by the city of Longview. Such parking permits shall be applicable only to a specific off-street parking facility and no others. (Ord. 3462 § 5, 2022; Ord. 3249 § 4, 2013; Ord. 3181 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2819 § 12, 2001).