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AN ORDINANCE OF TIME CITY COUNCIL OE THE CITY
OF TUKW1ui A, WASHINGTON, REVISING CIi ,PT
9,28—VEHICLES EIIICLE AND TRAFFIC, MISCELLANEOUS
REGULATIONS; REPEALING RDI ANCE NOS. 1370
§1 (PART) AND 1435 PROVIDING FOR E' ERABILITY
AND ESTABLISHING AN E EI'w'LXTI'' E DATE.
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No. 7 9
�I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REVISING CHAPTER
9.28 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, MISCELLANEOUS
REGULATIONS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1370
§1 (PART) AND 1435; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the current Chapter 9.28 has been revised several times and a further
revision without replacing the entire chapter would make referencing sections of the
chapter difficult, and
WHEREAS, the current prohibition against commercial trucks parking in
residential neighborhoods is difficult to enforce, and
WHEREAS, an update in the commercial vehicles in residential areas section is
needed due to the increase in the number of larger commercial vehicle sizes and
perceived problems with trucks in neighborhoods,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 9.28 Vehicles And Traffic, Miscellaneous Regulations of the Tukwila
Municipal Code, hereby reads as follows:
9.28.010 Railroad Trains not to block streets.
It is unlawful for the directing officer or the operator of any railroad train to
direct the operation of or to operate the same in such a manner as to prevent the
use of any street for purposes of travel for a period of time longer than five
minutes, except that this provision shall not apply to trains or cars in motion
other than those engaged in switching.
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 upon any right of way,
street, alley, or driveway in a residential district 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 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; or
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 driveways.
(f) Commercial vehicles shall not be parked in the house setback areas
except on the normal driveway located therein.
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.
9.28.030 Inattentive Driving.
It shall be an infraction for any person to operate a motor vehicle within the city
in an inattentive manner. For purposes of this section, "inattentive manner"
means the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner which evidences a lack of the
degree of attentiveness required to safely operate the vehicle under the
prevailing conditions of the roadway, presence of other traffic, presence of
pedestrians and weather conditions. The offense of operating a motor vehicle in
an inattentive manner shall be considered to be a lesser offense than, but
included in the offense of, operating a motor vehicle in a negligent manner.
9.28.035 Negligent operation of skateboards and other devises
It is unlawful for any person to rollerskate, rollerblade or operate a skateboard,
coaster, toy vehicle or similar device in a negligent, or reckless manner on any
roadway, sidewalk, publicly -owned parking lot or park For the purpose of this
section, "to operate in a negligent or reckless manner" means the rollerskating,
rollerblading or operation of a skateboard, coaster, toy vehicle or similar device
in such a manner as to threaten or endanger or be likely to threaten or endanger
any persons or property.
9.28.040 Penalty.
Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter constitutes a civil infraction not
to exceed $200 per day per violation.
Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 1370 §1 (part) and 1435, as codified at Chapter
9.28 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance
should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of
any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 4. 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 five (5) days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
at a Regular Meeting thereof this 5
1997.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
&e Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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By
Office of the City Attorney
FILED WITH HE CITY CLERK: 6// �9 7
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: �`/y 7
o/9
PUBLISHED: X 7
EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/„ ,7
ORDINANCE NO.: 7?
i P THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
day of
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In accordance with RCW 35A.12.130
this ordinance shall become valid
without the Mayor's approval.
John W. Rants, Mayor
CITY OF TUKWILA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. /7g
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, REVISING CHAPTER 9.28 VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC, MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS; REPEALING
ORDINANCE NOS. 1370 §1 (PART) AND 1435; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
On c the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed Ordinance
No. 7l re sing Chapter 9.28 Vehicles and Traffic, Miscellaneous Regulations of the
Tukwila Municipal Code, allowing commercial vehicles of a certain size to park 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 -7 17464/ S, 9? 7
Published Seattle Times: 10/71-ee
Cantu, City Clerk