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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 16A
Chapter 16A.05
Section 16A.05.310
 

Title 16A Transportation

Chapter 16A.05 Stopping, Standing, Parking, and Loading Regulations

Section 16A.05.310 Parking Time Limited
  1. No person shall stop, stand, or park a passenger vehicle, as defined in SMC 16A.04.100, for a continuous seventy-two (72) hour period on any one block face upon any public right-of-way in this City located within any area not inclusive of the Paid Parking Zone (SMC 16A.04.100), unless a City-approved posted sign provides a shorter period of time.
  1. No person shall stop, stand, or park any non-passenger vehicle (NPV), as defined in SMC 16A.04.100, for longer than twenty-four (24) continuous hours for loading or unloading on any one block face upon any public right-of-way in this City located within any area not inclusive of the Paid Parking Zone (SMC 16A.04.100), unless a City-approved posted sign provides a shorter period of time.
  1. No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle for a continuous twenty-four (24) hour period on any one block face upon any public street or highway in this City located within the Paid Parking Zone as identified in SMC 16A.04.100, unless a City-approved posted sign or parking payment device indication provides a shorter period of time.
  1. Where parking time is limited as indicated on a parking payment device or by posted signage, no person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle beyond the maximum time allowed, irrespective of any payment made.
    1. Where the parking time limit is greater than 30 minutes, no person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle on the same block face beyond the maximum time allowed, irrespective of any payment made, and are required to move off of the block face until the next calendar day.

Date Passed: Monday, July 10, 2023

Effective Date: Friday, August 18, 2023

ORD C36400 Section 7