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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.07
Section 16A.07.080
 

Title 16A Transportation

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

Section 16A.07.080 When a Vehicle May Be Impounded After Notice

A vehicle not subject to impoundment under SMC 16A.07.070 may be impounded after notice of such proposed impoundment has been securely attached to and conspicuously displayed on the vehicle for a period of twenty-four (24) hours prior to such impoundment, for the following reasons:

  1. When the vehicle has been parked for a continuous twenty-four (24) hour period on any one block face within any Paid Parking Zone. (SMC 16A.05.310(C))
  1. When the vehicle has been parked for a continuous seventy-two (72) hour period on any one block face within any area not inclusive of the Paid Parking Zone. (SMC 16A.05.310(A))
  1. When the non-passenger vehicle has been parked for a continuous twenty-four (24) hour period on any one block face not inclusive of the Paid Parking Zone. (SMC 16A.05.310(B))
  1. When the vehicle is a “junk vehicle” as defined SMC 10.66.010 and is parked on a street, alley, or way open to the public, or on City or other public property. (SMC 16A.05.220)

Date Passed: Monday, July 10, 2023

Effective Date: Friday, August 18, 2023

ORD C36400 Section 10