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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 12
Chapter 12.02
Section 12.02.0706
 

Title 12 Public Ways and Property

Chapter 12.02 Obstruction, Encroachment of Public Ways

Article IV. Obstruction of Public Right-of-way

Section 12.02.0706 Permits Required

  1. Obstruction of the public way is forbidden except by permit as provided in SMC 17G.010.210(D) and this article. Special uses for sidewalks are specifically treated in SMC 12.02.0730, et seq.

  2. In case of an emergency situation endangering the public health or safety requiring immediate obstruction and/or work in a public way, such obstruction and/or work may be accomplished without a permit, providing the director is notified as soon as practicable of the emergency situation and the activity necessary to correct the adverse condition. In such cases, permits will be required and issued for such activity, as may have been necessary, after the fact.

  3. City employees obstructing public ways in the performance of their official duties must first coordinate with the development services center in a manner prescribed by the director.

Date Passed: Monday, January 11, 2016

Effective Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2016

ORD C35345 Section 2