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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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Section 16A.07.070
 

Title 16A Transportation

Chapter 16A.07 General Provisions, Administration, and Enforcement

Section 16A.07.070 When a Vehicle Is Subject to Immediate Impoundment

A vehicle may be subject to immediate impoundment under the following circumstances and if no reasonable alternative to impoundment exists:

  1. When the vehicle is obstructing or is likely to obstruct the normal flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (SMC 16A.05.240)
  1. When the vehicle blocks a fire hydrant or lane, constitutes a danger to travel, impedes safe passage, or poses a threat to public safety. (SMC 16A.05.170, SMC 16A.05.180, SMC 16A.05.240, SMC 16A.05.370)
  1. When a vehicle with an expired registration of more than forty-five days is parked on a public street. (RCW 46.16A.030(7))
  1. When the vehicle is illegally occupying a zone or parking space where, by order of the Parking Manager or Chief of Police or Fire or their designees, parking is limited to pre-authorized vehicles, designated classes of vehicles, or is prohibited during certain hours, on designated days or at all times, if the zone has been established with signage for at least 24 hours giving notice that a vehicle will be removed if illegally parked in the zone and where such vehicle is interfering with the proper and intended use of such zones or parking space(s). (SMC 16A.05.050, SMC 16A.05.060, SMC 16A.05.330, SMC 16A.05.340, SMC 16A.05.350, SMC 16A.05.410, SMC 16A.05.450, SMC 16A.05.460)
  1. When the vehicle is impeding snow removal or other street needs after notice has been given by the City by way of press, radio, and/or television, or by other notice to the occupants in the neighborhood. (SMC 16A.61.564)
  1. Whenever a vehicle without a special license plate, placard, or decal indicating that the vehicle is being used to transport a person with disabilities under RCW 46.19.010 is parked in a stall or space clearly and conspicuously marked under RCW 46.61.581 which space is provided on private property without charge or on public property.

Date Passed: Monday, May 17, 2021

Effective Date: Monday, June 28, 2021

ORD C36047 Section 12