Chapter 10.26
RULES OF THE ROAD – PORT OF PORT TOWNSEND AREA

Sections:

10.26.010    State statues adopted – Areas designated.

10.26.020    Public streets and highways designated.

10.26.030    Speed limit established.

10.26.040    Violation – Penalty.

10.26.010 State statues adopted – Areas designated.

Pursuant to RCW 35.21.180, the city adopts by reference all of the rules of the road contained in Chapter 46.61 RCW, as now or hereafter amended, and the Model Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 308-330 WAC, as now and hereafter amended, and the same shall apply to all property of the port of Port Townsend located within the city limits, and more particularly described as follows: All of that area bounded on the east by Benedict Street, on the north by Sims Way/State Road 20, on the west by Hill Street, and on the south by the inner harbor line, and the areas more specifically described in PTMC 10.26.020.

In addition, all of that area formerly part of the U.S. Coast Guard Station at Point Hudson within the city, more particularly described as that area bounded on the west by Monroe Street, on the north by Clay Street, and on the east and south by the inner harbor line of Port Townsend Bay. (Ord. 2530 § 1, 1996; Ord. 2115 § 1, 1988).

10.26.020 Public streets and highways designated.

In accordance with port of Port Townsend Resolution No. 197-96, all streets, roadways and driveways within areas located within the city of Port Townsend and owned by the port of Port Townsend shall be deemed to be public streets and highways as defined by RCW Title 46 and Chapter 308-330 WAC. Specifically, the following streets, driveways, and parking areas shall be deemed to be public streets and highways:

Port Townsend Boat Haven: All within Section 10, Range 01W, Township 30N

Haines Street between Sims Way and southern terminus together with all alleys.

Jackman Street (6th to Sims Way).

Kuhn Street from south side of Sims Way to the north side of Lot 6, Block 18.

Kuhn Street between 8th Street and 10th Street.

Landes Street from Sims Way to north side of Lot 15, Block 32.

10th Street from San Juan Avenue to Sims Way.

All of Boat Street between 10th Street and Washington Street (north from Washington Street at the public boat ramp to 10th Street).

Port Townsend Boat Haven: All within Section 11, Range 01W, Township 30N

Belle Street from Jefferson Street to Front Street.

Belle Street between Sims Way and north side of Jefferson Street.

Benedict Street from Washington Street to south end of Benedict Street.

Morrison Street from Washington Street to Front Street.

Morrison Street between Washington Street and Jefferson Street.

Prosper Street between Sims Way and north side of Jefferson Street.

Prosper Street from Jefferson Street to Water Street.

Water Street from Benedict Street to Thayer Street.

Port Townsend Boat Haven: All lying within both Sections 10 and 11, Range 01W, Township 30N

All of Washington Street lying westerly of Benedict Street.

San Juan Avenue from Jefferson Street to inner harbor line. (Section line 10/11 runs in the center of this avenue).

Point Hudson Facility: All within Section 35, Range 01W, Township 31N

Clallam Street between Lawrence Street and Front Street.

Clay Street between Clallam Street and outer harbor line.

Franklin Street, Jefferson Street and Washington Street between Jackson Street and outer harbor line.

East Front Street between Lawrence Street and inner harbor line.

Hudson Street between Front Street and Jefferson Street.

Jackson Street from Jefferson Street to Front Street.

Washington Street from center line common to Blocks 45 and 52, Original Townsite, to easterly line of Jackson Street.

Water Street easterly of Lot 5, Block 45 and Lot 6, Block 4 to easterly line of Jackson Street.

Water Street between east line of Jackson Street and west line of East Front Street.

(Ord. 2530 § 1, 1996; Ord. 2115 § 2, 1988).

10.26.030 Speed limit established.

The speed limit for all motor vehicles traveling in or upon all such streets, driveways, or parking areas is established as a maximum of 15 miles per hour. The speed limit for all motor vehicles traveling in or upon the streets, driveways, and parking areas in the following areas shall be five miles per hour: the Point Hudson facility and Jefferson Street between Benedict Street and San Juan Avenue. (Ord. 2530 § 1, 1996; Ord. 2115 § 3, 1988).

10.26.040 Violation – Penalty.

Any violations of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished in the manner set forth in RCW Title 46 and Chapter 308-330 WAC, as now or hereafter amended. (Ord. 2530 § 1, 1996; Ord. 2115 § 4, 1988).