Chapter 10.45
TRUCK ROUTES
Sections:
10.45.040 Authorized routes, prohibitions.
10.45.042 Parking of trucks, tractors, and truck and trailer combinations.
10.45.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the kinds and classes of traffic on certain streets within the city of Roslyn in order to promote efficient movement of vehicles while preserving the integrity of city streets and residential neighborhoods and protecting the safety of drivers and pedestrians. [Ord. 1037 § 1, 2008.]
10.45.020 Definitions.
Terms used in this chapter are defined as follows:
A. “Delivery route” means the following portions of streets located within the commercial zone of the city of Roslyn:
1. West Pennsylvania Avenue.
2. West Washington Avenue.
3. West Dakota Avenue.
4. Second Street between West Dakota and West Washington.
B. “Semitrailer” means that term as defined in RCW 46.04.530, as now or hereafter amended, which definition is:
“Semitrailer” includes every vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn by a vehicle, motor vehicle, or truck tractor and so constructed that an appreciable part of its weight and that of its load rests upon and is carried by such other vehicle, motor vehicle, or truck tractor.
C. “Trailer” means that term as defined in RCW 46.04.620, as now or hereafter amended, which definition is:
“Trailer” includes every vehicle without motive power designed for being drawn by or used in conjunction with a motor vehicle constructed so that no appreciable part of its weight rests upon or is carried by such motor vehicle, but does not include a municipal transit vehicle, or any portion thereof.
D. “Truck” means “motor truck” as defined in RCW 46.04.310, as now or hereafter amended, which definition is:
“Motor truck” means any motor vehicle designed or used for the transportation of commodities, merchandise, produce, freight, or animals.
E. “Truck tractor” means that term as defined in RCW 46.04.650, as now or hereafter amended, which definition is:
“Tractor” means every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn.
F. “Vehicle” means that term as defined in RCW 46.04.670, as now or hereafter amended, which definition is:
“Vehicle” includes every device capable of being moved upon a public highway and in, upon, or by which any persons or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, including bicycles. The term does not include power wheelchairs or devices other than bicycles moved by human or animal power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. Mopeds shall not be considered vehicles or motor vehicles for the purposes of chapter 46.70 RCW. Bicycles shall not be considered vehicles for the purposes of chapter 46.12, 46.16, or 46.70 RCW. Electric personal assistive mobility devices are not considered vehicles or motor vehicles for the purposes of chapter 46.12, 46.16, 46.29, 46.37, or 46.70 RCW.
[Ord. 1037 § 1, 2008.]
10.45.030 Restrictions.
A. No trucks, truck tractors, truck and trailer combinations, and/or truck tractor and semitrailer combinations shall operate on any city of Roslyn street except as provided for in this chapter.
B. In addition to any other prohibition or restriction under this chapter, no person shall operate any vehicle transporting any hazardous cargo unless at the time of such transportation there are affixed, to both sides of the vehicle and the front and the rear of the vehicle, placards and identification numbers in conformity with state law and Title 49 CFR, as now or hereafter amended. Any person violating this provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
C. The mayor, or his or her designee, may issue an order temporarily suspending the operations within the city of some or all vehicles carrying hazardous cargo, without notice, whenever an emergency exists or less than safe road conditions exist upon any city street or part thereof due to human caused or natural disasters or extreme weather conditions, and may declare closure of and may temporarily re-route traffic from any such affected street. Any person violating an order of the mayor, or his or her designee, issued under this provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. [Ord. 1037 § 1, 2008.]
10.45.031 Exemptions.
The following are exempt from the restrictions set forth in RMC 10.45.030(A): municipal vehicles and authorized vehicles for public works or capital improvements by or for the city of Roslyn. [Ord. 1037 § 1, 2008.]
10.45.040 Authorized routes, prohibitions.
Operation of certain trucks, truck tractors, truck and trailer combinations, and/or truck tractor and semitrailer combinations. It is the purpose of this section to restrict truck traffic in the city of Roslyn to the maximum extent possible to the state highway system or to specifically authorized truck routes, and to prohibit truck traffic on city arterials and streets. In furtherance of this purpose, all trucks, truck tractors, truck and trailer combinations, and/or truck tractor and semitrailer combinations over eight feet in width, over 40 feet in length, or over 27,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight shall be restricted to State Route 903 or one of the following authorized routes within the commercial zone while traveling to and from locations within the city of Roslyn:
A. Route 1 – West Pennsylvania Avenue.
B. Route 2 – Commercial zone portion of West Washington Avenue.
C. Route 3 – Commercial zone portion of West Dakota Avenue.
D. Route 4 – Commercial zone portion of Second Street. [Ord. 1037 § 1, 2008.]
10.45.042 Parking of trucks, tractors, and truck and trailer combinations.
A. Commercial Zone. The parking of trucks, truck tractors, truck and trailer combinations or truck tractor and semitrailer combinations over 27,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight is prohibited within the commercial zone of the city unless it is for the purpose of deliveries. All other parking must be in an area designated and signed by the city for truck or tractor parking. [Ord. 1037 § 1, 2008.]
10.45.045 Permits.
A. All trucks, truck tractors, truck and trailer combinations, and/or truck tractor and semitrailer combinations described in RMC 10.45.040 that are not solely operating on State Route 903 or on one of the authorized truck routes shall apply for and receive a permit prior to traveling on any nonauthorized street, alley, or arterial within the city. Said permits may contain any conditions necessary to minimize damage to city streets and arterial routes and designate the route between State Route 903 or an authorized truck route and the destination location.
B. All permits shall be on an application form provided by the city. The city public works director shall have authority to promulgate rules necessary to protect the city’s streets and citizens and may set forth any special requirements in the permit and the same shall be incorporated into the permit at the time of issuance and become an integral part thereof. Permits shall be issued by the pubic works director or his or her designee.
C. Permits may be issued on a one-time or annual permit for each vehicle. A one-time permit can be issued for a period of time not to exceed three consecutive days. An annual permit shall expire on December 31st and shall be prorated from the time of the application on a monthly basis. (Example: Application on June 16th shall be prorated for seven months.) All permit fees shall be paid at the time the application is submitted for the permit. Fees shall be set and amended by an adopted resolution of the city council and said fees shall be incorporated into this chapter as if set forth fully herein.
D. All fees received from permits shall be placed into a separate account and be used solely for the purpose of processing and enforcing the truck permits and/or for the repair of damages to streets and city property caused by the permitted vehicles. [Ord. 1037 § 1, 2008.]
10.45.060 Enforcement.
A. Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is a traffic infraction and shall be assessed a basic penalty of not less than $50.00 for the first offense, $100.00 for the second offense and $200.00 for the third offense. Any person that violates the provisions of this chapter three times within a 12-month period shall not be eligible for a permit for a period of 30 days from the last violation.
B. In addition to any penalty for violation of the provisions of this chapter, such violator shall be liable in a civil action instituted in the name of the city for any damages occasioned to any city street as a result of such violation and shall be liable for any and all costs and fees incurred by the city in the filing of the civil action, including the cost of attorney fees. [Ord. 1037 § 1, 2008.]
10.45.070 Appeals.
The decision of the public works director regarding permits may be appealed to the mayor within 30 days from the decision of the public works director. [Ord. 1037 § 1, 2008.]