Chapter 10.20
MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS Revised 12/24
10.20.000 Chapter Contents
Sections:
10.20.010 One-way streets and alleys.
10.20.020 Emerging from alley or driveway.
10.20.040 Curb-loading zone designation taxi zones – passenger and freight.
10.20.090 Civil citation authority -- Parking Services Field Representatives. Revised 12/24
(Ord. 7230 §2, 2020; Ord. 6882 §2, 2013; Ord. 6712 §2, 2010; Ord. 6540 §1, 2008, repealed Section 10.20.080).
10.20.010 One-way streets and alleys
Upon those streets and parts of streets and in those alleys designated by the City as one way, vehicular traffic shall move only in the indicated direction when signs indicating the direction of traffic are erected and maintained at every intersection where movement in the opposite direction is prohibited, and a vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the right of such island.
(Ord. 7230 §2, 2020; Ord. 6882 §2, 2013; Ord. 2727 §42, 1951).
10.20.020 Emerging from alley or driveway
No vehicle shall back into or out of an alley or driveway, except when the alley or driveway is obstructed.
No driver shall enter any street at any point other than a street intersection at a rate of speed exceeding five miles per hour, nor operate a vehicle in excess of fifteen miles per hour in any alley.
(Ord. 7230 §2, 2020; Ord. 6882 §2, 2013; Ord. 3985 §2, 1976; Ord. 2727 §43, 1951).
10.20.040 Curb-loading zone designation taxi zones – passenger and freight
The Director of Community Planning and Development or their designee is authorized to determine the location of passenger and freight curb-loading zones including taxi zones, and shall place and maintain appropriate signs indicating the same and stating the hours during which the provisions of this section are applicable. A time limit of fifteen (15) to thirty (30) minutes shall be established in said areas.
A. No person or business shall be granted the right, use or franchise for vehicle parking on any portion of the surface area of any public highway to the exclusion of any other like person or business.
B. Loading zones shall be used with permit for the express purpose of loading/unloading passengers or merchandise, as indicated by posting of signs. Misuse shall result in the issuance of an infraction.
C. Merchandise is defined as large/bulky items that are in excess of ten (10) pounds.
D. Penalty for Violation. A first infraction of this section shall constitute a violation and result in a penalty of seventy-five and no/100 dollars ($75.00). A second infraction without the vehicle being moved for a period of thirty (30) minutes shall constitute a second violation and result in a penalty of seventy-five and no/100 dollars ($75.00). A third infraction without the vehicle being moved for a period of thirty (30) minutes shall constitute a third violation and result in a penalty of seventy-five and no/100 dollars ($75.00).
E. A vehicle that has occupied a load zone and has received three (3) consecutive load zone violation citations within one (1) business day shall be impounded pursuant to OMC 10.16.300.A. 9.
(Ord. 7230 §2, 2020; Ord. 7187 §3, 2019; Ord. 6882 §2, 2013; Ord. 6458 §8, 2007; Ord. 6297 §12, 2003; Ord. 5838 §14, 1998; Ord. 5058 §18, 1989; Ord. 2727 §94, 1951).
10.20.090 Civil citation authority -- Parking Services Field Representatives Revised 12/24
City of Olympia Parking Services Field Representatives may issue civil citations for violation of the following:
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OMC Section 10.16.020 |
Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets-Penalty for violation |
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OMC Section 10.16.030 |
Recreational vehicle parking on city streets over 24 hours or between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. prohibited without permit – Penalty for violation |
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OMC Section 10.16.035 |
Camping in a Vehicle on City Right-of-Way -- Penalty for Violation |
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OMC Section 10.16.055 |
Residential Parking Program Established |
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OMC Section 10.16.060 |
Parking adjacent to schools |
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OMC Section 10.16.070 |
Free parking zones |
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OMC Section 10.16.080 |
Free parking limits-Penalty for violation |
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OMC Section 10.16.100 |
Overtime parking prohibited in metered areas -- Penalty for Violation |
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OMC Section 10.16.110 |
Parking of motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and mopeds within metered parking spaces |
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OMC Section 10.16.120 |
Tampering with parking enforcement process is a violation |
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OMC Section 10.16.130 |
Parking meters-Methods of fee payment: coins, prepaid cards, credit/debit cards and permits |
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OMC Section 10.16.140 |
City parking lots-Regulations |
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OMC Section 10.16.210 |
Prohibited parking |
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OMC Section 10.16.220 |
General parking prohibitions |
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OMC Section 10.16.240 |
Vanpools-Definition |
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OMC Section 10.16.250 |
Vanpool-Parking limitation exemptions |
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OMC Section 10.16.260 |
Vanpools-Permits |
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OMC Section 10.18.020 |
Truck and Trailer Parking In Residential Areas – Unlawful in residential areas |
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OMC Section 10.20.040 |
Curb-loading zone designation taxi zones – passenger and freight |
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RCW 46.16.381 |
Special parking for disabled persons -- Penalties -- Enforcement. |
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RCW 46.08.182 |
Electric vehicle charging stations – Signage – Penalty. |
(Ord. 7410 §4, 2024; Ord. 7230 §2, 2020; Ord. 6882 §2, 2013; Ord. 6742 § 2, 2011; Ord. 6712 §3, 2010; Ord. 6325 §1, 2004).