Chapter 9.40
PARKING PROHIBITIONS
Sections:
9.40.010 Traffic engineer authority to establish site-specific parking prohibitions.
9.40.020 City council authority to establish site-specific parking prohibitions.
9.40.030 Site-specific parking prohibitions in violation of master parking prohibition schedule.
9.40.040 Other parking prohibitions.
9.40.050 Parking prohibitions – Fines.
9.40.005 Definitions.
The definitions in RCW Title 46 shall apply to Chapter 9.40 SVMC unless otherwise specifically identified within Chapter 9.40 SVMC. (Ord. 22-009 § 2, 2022).
9.40.010 Traffic engineer authority to establish site-specific parking prohibitions.
A. Pursuant to WAC 308-330-265(11) through (13), the traffic engineer may establish, amend, or repeal site-specific parking prohibitions on public streets and highways pursuant to specified, limited circumstances in the interest of public safety. Site-specific parking prohibitions shall be appropriately marked and maintained pursuant to WAC 308-330-409.
B. All site-specific parking prohibitions adopted pursuant to SVMC 9.40.010(A) shall be maintained in a master parking prohibition schedule, subsection A: site-specific parking prohibitions – traffic engineer, however failure to adopt a master parking prohibition schedule or failure to list any specific area or areas shall not affect the enforceability of this section for violations. (Ord. 22-009 § 2, 2022).
9.40.020 City council authority to establish site-specific parking prohibitions.
A. City council may, by resolution and following consideration of a report by the traffic engineer, establish, amend, or repeal site-specific parking prohibitions adopted pursuant to SVMC 9.40.020, which shall be appropriately marked and maintained pursuant to WAC 308-330-409. When determining whether to establish, amend, or repeal site-specific parking prohibitions, city council may consider at least the factors including the following:
1. The relationship between the need for parking spaces for adjacent land uses, the purpose of the parking prohibition, and the need for parking spaces for the general public;
2. The interests of property owners, patrons, and prospective patrons of the places within the block or area served by the parking prohibition;
3. A detailed strip map of the area showing any state route mileposts (SR/MP), intersecting streets, and driveways, and other on-street or off-street parking alternatives;
4. Photos or video if available; and
5. The type of parking prohibition contemplated.
B. When determining whether to establish, amend, or repeal site-specific parking prohibitions, city council shall consider the report by the traffic engineer pursuant to SVMC 9.40.020(A), which shall include analysis of the following in the vicinity:
1. The volume of traffic;
2. The volume of parking;
3. The width of the surface street and unimproved right-of-way;
4. Operational conditions identifying need for regulation of parked vehicles, including:
a. Narrow shoulders;
b. Limited sight distances;
c. Roadway speed limit;
d. Reported crashes susceptible to correction by parking restrictions;
5. Comments by the city’s police chief or designee and from the applicable fire district.
C. All site-specific parking prohibitions adopted pursuant to SVMC 9.40.020(A) shall be maintained in a master parking prohibition schedule, subsection B: site-specific parking prohibitions – city council, however failure to adopt a master parking prohibition schedule or failure to list any specific area or areas shall not affect the enforceability of this section for violations. (Ord. 22-009 § 2, 2022).
9.40.030 Site-specific parking prohibitions in violation of master parking prohibition schedule.
A. No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle within any site-specific no-parking zone listed in the master parking prohibition schedule.
B. It is not a violation of SVMC 9.40.030(A) to stop, stand, or park a vehicle when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, when actively picking up or dropping off a passenger(s), or in compliance with the law, directions of a police officer, or official traffic control device.
C. In addition to potential impoundment, vehicles stopped, standing, or parked in violation of SVMC 9.40.030(A) are subject to the fine pursuant to SVMC 9.40.050.
D. If a vehicle remains stopped, standing, or parked in violation of SVMC 9.40.030(A) for 24 hours after the original notice of violation and fine, the vehicle is subject to impoundment pursuant to RCW 46.55.085.
E. All impoundment procedures for SVMC 9.40.030 shall be governed by Chapter 46.55 RCW. (Ord. 22-009 § 2, 2022).
9.40.040 Other parking prohibitions.
A. No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle:
1. On a public right-of-way when that vehicle meets the definition of a junk vehicle pursuant to SVMC 7.05.020, regardless of whether the vehicle is subsequently moved to another area of public right-of-way.
2. When that vehicle is parked on a public street and has an expired registration of more than 45 days pursuant to RCW 46.55.113, regardless of whether the vehicle is subsequently moved to another area of public right-of-way.
3. Within 15 feet on either side of any United States Postal Service mailbox, except when in the act of delivering or picking up mail or while actively picking up or dropping off a passenger(s).
B. It is not a violation of SVMC 9.40.040(A) to stop, stand, or park a vehicle when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with the law, directions of a police officer, or official traffic control device.
C. Vehicles stopped, standing, or parked in violation of SVMC 9.40.040(A) are unauthorized vehicles subject to impoundment 24 hours after notice is posted on the vehicle pursuant to RCW 46.55.085.
D. In addition to potential impoundment, vehicles stopped, standing, or parked in violation of SVMC 9.40.040(A) are subject to the fine pursuant to SVMC 9.40.050.
E. All impoundment procedures for SVMC 9.40.040 shall be governed by Chapter 46.55 RCW. (Ord. 22-009 § 2, 2022).
9.40.050 Parking prohibitions – Fines.
A. In addition to potential impoundment, vehicles stopped, standing, or parked in violation of Chapter 9.40 SVMC are subject to a fine of $50.00 dollars per day.
B. Notice of each fine that is assessed pursuant to Chapter 9.40 SVMC shall be posted on the vehicle, and shall include:
1. The date of the original notice of violation and fine.
2. The date of the current notice of violation and fine.
3. A warning that the vehicle may be impounded if it is not moved within 24 hours after the original notice of violation and fine.
4. The assessment of the $50.00 fine, payable to the City of Spokane Valley.
5. Contact information for the City of Spokane Valley.
6. Information concerning an opportunity to appeal the assessment of violation and fine. (Ord. 22-009 § 2, 2022).