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City of'Tukwila
Washington
Cover page to Ordinance 1810
The full text of the ordinance follows this cover page.
Ordinance 1810 was amended or repealed by the
following ordinances.
REPEALED
Section(s) Repealed Repealed by Card
2494
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Ordinance No. /9/0
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE 1794,
AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE 9.28.020,
TO FURTHER RESTRICT COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARKING
IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Ordinance 1794 was passed May 5, 1997 in an effort to restrict commercial truck
parking in residential neighborhoods, and
WHEREAS, the current prohibition against commercial trucks parking in residential neighborhoods
has been circumvented by people parking their trucks in yards and other areas within residential
neighborhoods, and
WHEREAS, a revision in the commercial vehicles in residential areas ordinance is needed due to an
increase in the number of commercial vehicle sizes and perceived problems with trucks and truck trailers
in neighborhoods,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 1794 1 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code 9.28.020, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
9.28.020 Commercial vehicles in residential areas.
A. Definitions. For purposes of this section:
1. Commercial vehicle means:
(a) Any vehicle 8 feet or larger in width, 20 feet or longer in length, or 9 feet or taller in
height, the principal use of which is the transportation of commodities, merchandise, produce,
freight or animals, or
(b) Bulldozers, cranes and similar construction equipment;
2. Residential area means any district which is zoned LDR, MDR, or HDR by the City.
3. Trailer means any vehicle without motive power designed for carrying persons or property
within or on itself, and drawn by a vehicle with motive power. The term "trailer" includes trailer
coach, tractor trailer, semi trailer or utility trailer, but does not include recreational vehicles.
B. Conduct Prohibited.
No person shall park a commercial vehicle or trailer in any residential area except as allowed in
the following section.
C. Exemptions.
1. While loading or unloading, providing that the vision of traffic is not obstructed. Further,
for purposes of this section, only a reasonable amount of time shall be allowed for loading and
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unloading, the amount of which time is to be determined according to the nature and extent of the
loading and unloading operation.
2. When necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the
direction of a peace officer or a traffic- control device.
3. In order to make non recurring, emergency repairs.
4. Commercial vehicles are allowed to park in the private driveway of the owner of such
vehicle, provided that
(a) No more than one commercial vehicle is allowed to be parked.
(b) Commercial vehicles shall not intrude into sidewalks, ped paths, or public rights of
way, and shall not obstruct sight visibility from adjacent driveways.
(c) Commercial vehicles shall be maintained in a clean, well -kept state which does not
detract from the appearance of the surrounding area.
(d) Commercial vehicles shall not be allowed in parking lots of apartments,
condominiums, or other living arrangements other than a single family home.
(e) Trailers normally used as part of a tractor trailer combination shall not be allowed to
park in residential zoned areas.
(f) Commercial vehicles shall not be parked in residential areas except on the normal
driveway of the vehicle operator's house.
5. Utility trucks owned by a public or quasi public agency when the drivers are required by
their employment to engage in public works or repairs.
6. Tukwila school district buses for a period of three hours during the days and hours when
pupils are in school or during special events, if they do not obstruct traffic flow or block sight
distance on the road or from driveways.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional for
any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other
person or situation.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the official
newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force and effect five (5) days after passage and
publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY1OUNCIL OF C TY OFT KWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular
Meeting thereof this day of 1997.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
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e E. Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVED AS_T__Q ORM:
By
Office of the'City Att ey
FILED WITH TH CITY CLERK: Fr %/9 7
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 9/0-7?
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PUBLISHED: G f i y /5
EFFECTIVE DATE: 91/4 illy 7
ORDINANCE NO.: if/
In accordance with RCW 35A.12.130 this
ordinance shall become valid without the
Maynr'c approval
John W. Rants, Mayor
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CITY OF TUKWILA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. _Mil()
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
ORDINANCE 1794, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE 9.28.020, TO FURTHER
RESTRICT COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARKING IN
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
On ,-.4/ _i 9, 7 the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed
Ordinance No. /R' amending TMC 9.28.020 to further restrict commercial truck
parking in residential neighborhoods; providing for severability and establishing an
effective date.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone who
submits a written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila for a copy of the text.
APPROVED by the City Council at its meeting of i/114&J a, l`>'9.7.
Published Seattle Times: q 7, 9 /9 11
e E. Cantu, City Clerk