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Title 10
VEHICLES AND TRAFFICChapters:
10.01 Washington Model Traffic Ordinance
10.04 Motor Vehicle Regulations
10.08 Parking, Loading and Unloading
10.10 Traffic Control Devices and Signals
10.12 Speed Limits
10.16 Stop Intersections
10.18 Obstruction of Railroad Trains
10.20 Abandoned Vehicles
10.24 Compression Brakes
10.25 Junk Motor Vehicles upon Private Property
10.28 Truck Routes
10.30 Bicycle Helmets
10.35 Wheeled Recreational Devices and Motorized Foot Scooters
10.40 Use of Recreational Vehicles as Dwellings
Chapter 10.01
WASHINGTON MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCESections:
10.01.010 Adoption by reference.
10.01.020 Filing of MTO.
10.01.030 Drunk driving laws adopted.
10.01.010 Adoption by reference.
The “Washington Model Traffic Ordinance,” Chapter 308-330 WAC, including any future additions, amendments or repeals thereto, hereafter referred to as the “MTO,” is hereby adopted by reference as the traffic ordinance of the city of Snoqualmie as if set forth in full. (Ord. 728 § 2, 1994).
10.01.020 Filing of MTO.
A copy of the MTO, together with copies of the statutes adopted by reference therein and other adopted statutes, shall be filed by the city clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 728 § 2, 1994).
10.01.030 Drunk driving laws adopted.
Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 23 of chapter 275, laws of 1994, adopted by the Washington State Legislature, and commonly known as the 1994 Omnibus Drunk Driving Act, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. (Ord. 728 § 3, 1994).
Chapter 10.04
MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONSSections:
10.04.010 Inattentive driving.
10.04.010 Inattentive driving.
A. It shall constitute a traffic infraction for any person to operate a motor vehicle in an inattentive manner over and along the streets of the city.
B. For the purpose of this section, to “operate in an 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 prevailing conditions, including but not limited to the nature and condition of the roadway, presence of other traffic, presence of pedestrians and weather conditions.
C. The infraction of operating a motor vehicle in an inattentive manner shall constitute a lesser offense than, but be included in, the offense of operating a vehicle in a negligent manner, and shall be subject to a civil penalty as may be fixed by the court not to exceed $250.00. (Ord. 765 § 2, 1996; Ord. 697 § 1, 1992).
Chapter 10.08
PARKING, LOADING AND UNLOADINGSections:
10.08.010 Parking for 24 hours.
10.08.015 Obstructing traffic.
10.08.020 Diagonal parking.
10.08.025 “For sale” parking prohibited.
10.08.030 Stop intersections at state highway.
10.08.040 Prohibited locations – Generally.
10.08.050 Prohibited locations – Streets designated.
10.08.055 Authority.
10.08.060 Violation – Penalty.
10.08.010 Parking for 24 hours.
A. No person shall park any automobile, truck, motorcycle or trailer upon any public street, alley, parking strip, sidewalk or regularly established pedestrian lane of the city for a continuous period longer than 24 hours.
B. In addition to the civil penalty imposed by this chapter, any vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be subject to impoundment as provided in SMC 10.20.050. (Ord. 935 § 2, 2003; Ord. 714 § 1, 1993; Ord. 397 § 2, 1973; Ord. 246 § 2, 1948).
10.08.015 Obstructing traffic.
No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle upon any street in a manner which obstructs or otherwise interferes with traffic upon the traveled portion of the roadway. (Ord. 549 § 1, 1985).
10.08.020 Diagonal parking.
All motor vehicles parking between River Street and King Street along the state highway passing through the city must be parked diagonally with the curb on the west side and parallel with and not more than 12 inches from the curb on the east side at all times when parked. (Ord. 246 § 4, 1948).
10.08.025 “For sale” parking prohibited.
A. No person shall park any vehicle, motor home, recreational vehicle, camper, trailer, or boat posted with a “for sale” sign within any public right-of-way, off-street public parking area or other off-street public property which has been posted with a sign prohibiting such “for sale” parking.
B. The content and location of signs prohibiting “for sale” parking shall be as determined by the public works director after consultation with the director of public safety, as provided in Chapter 10.10 SMC. Signs shall contain text and be placed to give clear and definite notice of the area within which such “for sale” parking is prohibited.
C. In addition to the civil penalty imposed by this chapter, any vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be subject to impoundment as provided in SMC 10.20.050. (Ord. 935 § 1, 2003).
10.08.030 Stop intersections at state highway.
All roads and public streets leading to or intersecting a state highway shall have a stop sign at a point of sufficient distance to allow vehicular traffic to make a complete stop
before entering the highway. All drivers of motor vehicles propelled by power shall at the point indicated come to a complete stop and use care in ascertaining whether any other vehicle is about to pass the intersection. (Ord. 246 § 3, 1948).
10.08.040 Prohibited locations – Generally.
Notwithstanding that this section may otherwise be covered or duplicated by other ordinances or parts of ordinances within the city, the following regulations with regard to parking are enacted:
A. Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device, no person shall:
1. Stop, stand, or park a vehicle on a roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street, on a sidewalk or street planting strip, within an intersection, on a crosswalk, between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 35 feet of points on a curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone unless official signs or markings indicate a different no parking area opposite the ends of the safety zone, along side or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking would obstruct traffic, upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel, on any railroad tracks, or at any other place where official signs prohibit stopping;
2. Stand or park a vehicle whether occupied or not except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers, in front of a public or private driveway or within five feet of the end of the curb radius leading thereto, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk, within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway, within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 feet of such entrance or at any place where official signs prohibit standing.
B. Parking or standing shall be permitted in the manner otherwise provided by ordinance and in all other places, except for the time limits which may be imposed or parking as may be restricted as to other places.
C. No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under his control into any such prohibited area or away from a curb such a distance as is unlawful.
D. Except as otherwise provided in this section every vehicle stopped or parked upon a two-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, such vehicle being faced in the direction of authorized traffic movement. (Ord. 397 § 5, 1973; Ord. 246 § 8, 1948).
10.08.050 Prohibited locations – Streets designated.
No stopping, standing or parking shall be permitted at the following locations:
A. On Park Street on either side extending from Schusman Avenue to the beginning of Lot 2, Block 1, Meadowbrook Second Addition on Park Street and to the beginning of Lot 1, Block 1, Meadowbrook First Addition on Schusman Avenue on either side of the street from the intersection of Park Street to the intersection of Gamma Street;
B. On the west side of Railroad Avenue (SR 202) from the intersection of River Street extending southwards a distance of 100 feet;
C. On the west side of Railroad Avenue (SR 202) from the northern corporate limits to the entrance to the Snoqualmie Falls Park-Salish Lodge parking area; and
D. On the south side of River Street immediately in front of City Hall, except for authorized emergency vehicles. (Ord. 602 § 1, 1988; Ord. 419 § 1, 1974; Ord. 397 § 6, 1973; Ord. 246 § 9, 1948).
10.08.055 Authority.
Members of the police department are authorized to remove a vehicle from a street or highway to the nearest garage or other place of safety or to a garage designated, maintained by the police department or otherwise maintained by the city, under the following circumstances:
A. When any vehicle is left unattended upon any street where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic;
B. When any vehicle upon any street is so disabled as to constitute an obstruction to traffic, or when the person or persons in charge of the vehicle are, by reason of physical injury or physical condition, incapacitated to such an extent as to be unable to provide for its custody or removal;
C. When any vehicle is so stopped or parked upon a street in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter so as to constitute a definite hazard or obstruction to the normal movement of traffic, and the operator thereof, if present, fails or refuses to move the vehicle after direction to do so from a police officer. (Ord. 549 § 2, 1985).
10.08.060 Violation – Penalty.
Any violation of this chapter shall be a civil infraction, the penalty for which shall be as fixed by the court but not to exceed $50.00. Each day or portion thereof such violation continues shall be deemed a separate infraction, and subject to a separate penalty therefor. (Ord. 714 § 2, 1993; Ord. 397 § 4, 1973; Ord. 246 § 6, 1948).
Chapter 10.10
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND SIGNALS1Sections:
10.10.010 Duties of director of public works.
10.10.020 Authority to install traffic control devices.
10.10.030 Crosswalks – School speed zones.
10.10.040 Interference with traffic control devices prohibited.
10.10.010 Duties of director of public works.
This chapter shall be administered by the director of public works, in consultation with the director of public safety. It shall be the duty of the public works director to conduct engineering investigation of traffic conditions, to plan the operation of traffic on the streets and highways of the city, and to plan the development of ways and means to improve traffic conditions within the city. (Ord. 841 § 1, 1999).
10.10.020 Authority to install traffic control devices.
The director of public works is hereby authorized to place and maintain traffic control signs, signals and devices, including striping, lane marking and channelization signs or other devices indicating required or prohibited turning movements, and caution and warning signs, all as required by state law and good engineering practice. So far as practical, all traffic control signs shall be uniform as to type and location throughout the city, and shall conform to the uniform state standards for traffic control devices. No traffic control signal or device shall be erected or maintained upon any city street designated as forming a part of the route of a primary state highway or secondary state highway unless first approved by the state department of transportation. All traffic control devices so erected and not inconsistent with the provisions of state law or this chapter shall be official traffic control devices. (Ord. 841 § 1, 1999).
10.10.030 Crosswalks – School speed zones.
A. The director of public works is hereby authorized to designate and maintain crosswalks by appropriate devices marks or lines upon the surface of the roadway at intersections where he may deem necessary, and to establish safety zones of such kind and character at such places as may be deemed necessary, to protect the safety of pedestrians.
B. School or playground crosswalks shall be marked with standard school or playground crossing speed limit signs establishing the school or playground crossing speed zone three hundred feet in either direction from such crosswalk. (Ord. 841 § 1, 1999).
10.10.040 Interference with traffic control devices prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person without lawful authority to attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down or remove any official traffic control device, or any part thereof. (Ord. 841 § 1, 1999).
Chapter 10.12
SPEED LIMITSSections:
10.12.010 State speed limits applicable – Exceptions.
10.12.020 City council to determine speed limits.
10.12.030 Schedule of approved altered speed limits.
10.12.040 Cautionary speed signs.
10.12.010 State speed limits applicable – Exceptions.
The state traffic laws regulating the speed of vehicles shall be applicable upon all streets, roads or highways within the city, except that the city may declare and determine in accordance with this chapter that certain increased or decreased speed regulations shall be applicable upon specified streets, roads or highways in certain areas, as authorized by state law. (Ord. 841 § 2, 1999).
10.12.020 City council to determine speed limits.
A. City council, on the recommendation of the directors of public works and of public safety, may in appropriate cases by ordinance alter the maximum speed limit within the city when it determines on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the maximum speed permitted by state law is greater or less than is reasonable and safe under the conditions found to exist in the following cases:
1. Decrease the speed limit at intersections;
2. Increase the speed limit for arterial streets but not to more than 50 miles per hour; or
3. Decrease the speed limit but not to less than 20 miles per hour.
B. Such altered speed limits shall be effective upon the effective date of the ordinance establishing them and when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected. Such altered speed limits shall be included in the schedule set forth below as soon as may be practical, but the failure to do so shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of any altered speed limit approved by ordinance for which signs giving notice thereof have been erected.
C. No alteration of maximum speed limits on state highways within the city shall be effective until approved by the Secretary of Transportation. (Ord. 841 § 2, 1999).
10.12.030 Schedule of approved altered speed limits.
On the basis of engineering and traffic investigation, the following altered speed limits are hereby established:
A. SR 202 (with the approval of the Secretary of Transportation):
1. Beginning at milepost 23.80 and ending at milepost 26.55, 45 miles per hour;
2. Beginning at milepost 26.55 and ending at milepost 27.39, 30 miles per hour;
3. Beginning at milepost 27.39 and ending at milepost 27.95, 40 miles per hour; and
4. Beginning at milepost 27.95 and ending at milepost 28.28, at the boundary of the corporate limits of the cities of Snoqualmie and North Bend, 50 miles per hour.
B. Snoqualmie Parkway within the corporate limits of the city, 40 miles per hour. (Ord. 939 § 1, 2003; Ord. 841 § 2, 1999).
10.12.040 Cautionary speed signs.
The director of public works, in consultation with the director of public safety, is hereby authorized to place such cautionary speed signs, where engineering and traffic investigation shows special local conditions may warrant speeds less than the legal speed limit. (Ord. 841 § 2, 1999).
Chapter 10.16
STOP INTERSECTIONSSections:
10.16.010 Designated – King and Silva Streets.
10.16.015 Designation of stop streets.
10.16.020 Sign erection.
10.16.030 Violation – Penalty.
10.16.010 Designated – King and Silva Streets.
The intersection of King and Silva Streets is designated a four-way stop intersection. (Ord. 402 § 1, 1973).
10.16.015 Designation of stop streets.
The following streets are designated stop streets and the street department is directed to affix, establish and maintain stop signs:
A. Fir Street as it enters and intersects with Cedar Street;
B. Pickering Court as it enters and intersects with Bruce Street. (Ord. 489 § 1, 1980; Ord. 402 § 1A, 1973).
10.16.020 Sign erection.
The street department is directed by the city council to affix and establish in a lawful manner stop signs at the intersections designated in SMC 10.16.010. (Ord. 402 § 2, 1973).
10.16.030 Violation – Penalty.
Any person violating any provision of this section is guilty of misdemeanor and shall be punished accordingly. (Ord. 402 § 3, 1973).
Chapter 10.18
OBSTRUCTION OF RAILROAD TRAINSSections:
10.18.010 Obstructing or delaying train.
10.18.010 Obstructing or delaying train.
Every person who wilfully obstructs, hinders, or delays the passage of any car lawfully operated upon any railway, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 574 § 1, 1986).
Chapter 10.20
ABANDONED VEHICLESSections:
10.20.010 Definitions.
10.20.020 Prohibition.
10.20.030 Disabled vehicles – Leaving on streets.
10.20.050 Impoundment.
10.20.060 Violation – Penalty.
10.20.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the definitions contained in this section are applicable:
A. “Abandoned vehicle” means a vehicle which reasonably appears to be lost, stolen or unclaimed.
B. “Disabled vehicle” means any vehicle which is nonoperable, partially dismantled, or wrecked.
C. “Person” means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
D. “Police officer” includes any regular or reserve officer of the city.
E. “Property” means any real property within the city, including city property which is not a street or highway.
F. “Vehicle” means any machine propelled by power other than human power designed to travel along the ground by use of wheels, treads, runners, or slides and transport persons or property or pull machinery, and includes, without limitation, automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, tractors, buggies and wagons. (Ord. 714 § 3, 1993; Ord. 360 § 1, 1967).
10.20.020 Prohibition.
No person shall abandon any vehicle within the city, and no person shall leave any vehicle at any place within the city for such time and under such circumstances as to cause such vehicle reasonably to appear to have been abandoned. (Ord. 360 § 2, 1967).
10.20.030 Disabled vehicles – Leaving on streets.
No person shall leave any disabled vehicle on any street or highway for a period longer than 24 hours. (Ord. 714 § 4, 1993; Ord. 360 § 3, 1967).
10.20.050 Impoundment.
A. Any police officer is authorized to remove or have removed any disabled vehicle found on any street or highway in violation of SMC 10.20.030, any vehicle parked in violation of SMC 10.08.010, any vehicle parked in violation of SMC 10.08.025, any vehicle which is abandoned, or any other vehicle found upon any street or highway under circumstances constituting a hazard to the safe movement of traffic.
B. Such vehicle shall be impounded until lawfully claimed or disposed of in the manner provided by the laws of the state.
C. If the vehicle to be impounded is parked upon a street or highway, the police officer shall issue a notice of infraction and affix the same to the windshield or other readily visible place upon the vehicle and impound or have the same impounded without further notice. (Ord. 935 § 3, 2003; Ord. 714 § 6, 1993; Ord. 360 § 6, 1967. Formerly 10.20.060).
10.20.060 Violation – Penalty.
Any violation of this chapter shall be a civil infraction, the penalty for which shall be as fixed by the court but not to exceed $150.00. Each day or portion thereof such violation continues shall be deemed a separate infraction, and subject to a separate penalty therefor. (Ord. 714 § 7, 1993; Ord. 360 § 7, 1967. Formerly 10.20.070).
Chapter 10.24
COMPRESSION BRAKESSections:
10.24.010 Compression brakes prohibited – Penalty.
10.24.010 Compression brakes prohibited – Penalty.
No person shall use motor vehicle brakes which are in any way activated or operated by the compression of the engine or any such motor vehicle or any unit or part thereof. Any violation of this section shall be deemed a traffic infraction and the penalty therefor shall be $50.00. (Ord. 576 § 1, 1986).
Chapter 10.25
JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES UPON PRIVATE PROPERTYSections:
10.25.010 Purpose.
10.25.020 Definitions.
10.25.030 Nuisance declared.
10.25.040 Certification as junk vehicle.
10.25.050 Enforcement authority.
10.25.060 Procedure of abatement of nuisance.
10.25.070 Hearing.
10.25.080 Removal and abatement.
10.25.090 Costs of removal and abatement.
10.25.100 Severability.
10.25.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures for the abatement and removal as public nuisances of junk vehicles. (Ord. 604 § 1, 1988).
10.25.020 Definitions.
A “junk vehicle” means a vehicle meeting at least three of the following conditions:
A. The vehicle is more than three years old;
B. It is extensively damaged, including (by way of illustration only and not limitation) a broken window or windshield, missing wheels or tires, missing a motor or transmission, or extensive body damage;
C. It is apparently inoperable;
D. It has a fair market value equal only to its value as scrap. (Ord. 922 § 1, 2003; Ord. 907 § 1, 2002; Ord. 604 § 1, 1988).
10.25.030 Nuisance declared.
A junk vehicle parked or stored upon private property is declared to be a public nuisance, which shall be removed and abated as provided in this chapter, provided this chapter shall not apply to:
A. One junk vehicle or part thereof located upon the private property of the owner, which vehicle is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner, or if not enclosed within a building, which is fully screened from a view from any public right-of-way by existing buildings, landscaping, fencing or any combination thereof; or
B. Junk vehicles or parts thereof that are stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler, vehicle dealer or auto-body repair shop, and which premises are fenced as prescribed by RCW 46.80.130. (Ord. 922 § 2, 2003; Ord. 604 § 1, 1988).
10.25.040 Certification as junk vehicle.
Any individual designated by the city administrator may inspect and certify that a vehicle meets the requirement of a junk vehicle. Such certification shall be in writing and shall include the make of the vehicle, its vehicle identification number and license number, if available, and a description of the damage to the vehicle. (Ord. 604 § 1, 1988).
10.25.050 Enforcement authority.
The city administrator or his designee shall be responsible for the enforcement of this chapter. (Ord. 604 § 1, 1988).
10.25.060 Procedure of abatement of nuisance.
A. Notice to Abate Junk Vehicle. Before removal and abatement of any junk vehicle from private property, the city shall cause to be mailed to the landowner of record and to the last registered owner, if known, by certified mail, return receipt requested, and a copy by ordinary mail, a notice to abate junk vehicle. Such notice shall be mailed to the last known address of such landowner and registered owner and shall state that a hearing may be requested before the city administrator and that if no such hearing is requested within 14 calendar days from the date of mailing of the notice, the vehicle will be removed and disposed of by the city, and the costs of such removal and abatement collected from the landowner of record and last registered owner, or either of them.
B. Request for Hearing. A written request for hearing on the issuance of an order for removal and abatement of a junk vehicle as a public nuisance must be filed with the city administrator within 14 calendar days of the date of mailing of the notice.
C. Notice of Hearing. If a timely request for hearing is made, a notice of hearing shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by ordinary mail, to the owner of the land as shown on the assessment rolls and to the last registered and legal owners of the vehicle, if known. Such notice shall set forth the date, time, and location of the hearing, and state that the purpose of the hearing is to determine whether the vehicle shall be removed and abated as a public nuisance. (Ord. 604 § 1, 1988).
10.25.070 Hearing.
A. Appearance of Landowner. The owner of the land on which the vehicle is located may appear in person at the hearing or present a written statement prior to the date of the hearing, and may deny responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on his land, setting forth the reason for such denial. If it is determined by the city at the hearing that the vehicle was placed on the owner’s land without his consent and that he has not subsequently acquiesced in its presence on his land, then the costs of removal and abatement shall not be assessed against such owner.
B. Procedure. At the hearing, both oral and documentary evidence may be taken from any interested person on the issue of whether the vehicle constitutes a public nuisance as a junk vehicle. Any landowner or registered or legal owner who fails to appear after notice as provided herein, without securing a continuance from the city, may be deemed to have waived any right thereafter to introduce additional evidence or to object to the decision made by the city. The decision of the city shall be made within 14 days after the conclusion of the hearing, and shall be final. A copy of the decision shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by ordinary mail, to the landowner and registered and legal owners of the vehicle, if known. (Ord. 604 § 1, 1988).
10.25.080 Removal and abatement.
After notice has been given to abate the junk vehicle, and after the decision has been rendered, if a hearing was requested, the vehicle shall be removed at the request of a law enforcement officer to a licensed auto wrecker, and the city shall give notice to the Washington State Patrol and to the Washington Department of Licenses that such vehicle has been wrecked. The proceeds of such disposition, if any, shall be applied to the costs of removal and abatement, including costs of administration. (Ord. 604 § 1, 1988).
10.25.090 Costs of removal and abatement.
The costs of removal and abatement shall be assessed against the last registered owner of the vehicle if the identity of the owner can be determined, unless such last registered owner has complied with RCW 46.12.101, or against the owner of the property on which the vehicle is stored or parked, or both, and may be enforced by civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. 604 § 1, 1988).
10.25.100 Severability.
Each section of this chapter shall be deemed severable. If any provision of this chapter shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, that shall not affect the validity or the remaining provisions hereof. (Ord. 604 § 1, 1988).
Chapter 10.28
TRUCK ROUTESSections:
10.28.010 Definitions.
10.28.020 Designation of truck routes.
10.28.030 Truck travel restricted – Exceptions.
10.28.040 Special permits.
10.28.050 Penalties.
10.28.010 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, a “truck” is defined as any motor vehicle having more than two axles, provided, that the restrictions contained in this chapter shall not apply to recreational vehicles, municipal emergency vehicles, municipal service vehicles or buses. (Ord. 605 § 1, 1988).
10.28.020 Designation of truck routes.
The city streets and avenues, or portions thereof, as designated below, shall constitute the exclusive truck routes within the city:
A. Meadowbrook Avenue Southeast from the Preston-North Bend Road to the northern corporate limits;
B. King Street from North Falls Avenue to SR 202;
C. North Falls Avenue from King Street to River Street;
D. South Falls Avenue from River Street to Newton Street;
E. River Street from North Falls Avenue to SR 202;
F. Newton Street from South Falls Avenue to SR 202;
G. All portions of SR 202 within the corporate limits;
H. Meadowbrook-North Bend Road Southeast from the eastern corporate limits to Meadowbrook Avenue Southeast;
I. River Street from SR 202 to 384th Avenue S.E., to be designated as an emergency alternate truck route, not to be used as a truck route unless posted for such use by the public works department. (Ord. 605 § 1, 1988).
10.28.030 Truck travel restricted – Exceptions.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or park a truck on any street in the city which is not designated as a truck route, except as follows:
A. Any truck may travel via the most direct route available from a truck route to any other location in the city for the exclusive purpose of local pickup, delivery, repair or other necessary business;
B. Any truck owned or operated by a business may travel via the most direct route possible from a truck route to the owner’s or operator’s place of business.
C. Any truck may be operated on any street within the city pursuant to a special permit as set forth below. (Ord. 605 § 1, 1988).
10.28.040 Special permits.
The city administrator or his designee may approve the issuance of a special permit upon written application and for good cause shown allowing the owner or operator of a truck to operate or park the truck on any city street, provided, the permit shall contain any conditions, restriction or limitations as are deemed reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare. The fee for such permit shall be $10.00 per permit per truck. Permits may be issued for any reasonable period of time not exceeding 30 days. The fee shall be collected by the city clerk-treasurer as a condition of the issuance of any such special permit. (Ord. 605 § 1, 1988).
10.28.050 Penalties.
Operating a truck in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor. Parking a truck in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be a traffic infraction, with a civil penalty as fixed by the court but not to exceed $150.00, provided, each day or portion thereof such violation continues shall be deemed a separate infraction, and subject to a separate penalty therefor. (Ord. 698 § 1, 1992; Ord. 605 § 1, 1988).
Chapter 10.30
BICYCLE HELMETSSections:
10.30.010 Title.
10.30.020 Purpose and policy declared.
10.30.030 Findings.
10.30.040 Definitions.
10.30.050 Bicycle helmet required.
10.30.060 Sale of bicycle helmets.
10.30.070 Enforcement.
10.30.010 Title.
This chapter may be cited and referred to, and shall be known as the city of Snoqualmie Bicycle Helmet Regulations. (Ord. 766 § 1, 1996).
10.30.020 Purpose and policy declared.
A. This chapter is enacted to protect and preserve the public health, safety and welfare. Its provisions shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of this purpose.
B. It is the express purpose of this chapter to provide for and to promote the health, safety and welfare of the general public, and not to designate any class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited hereby.
C. It is the intent of this chapter to place the obligation of compliance upon any person falling within its scope, and no provision of, nor term used in, this chapter is intended to impose any duty whatsoever upon the city of Snoqualmie or its police officers or other employees.
D. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to create or to form the basis for a liability on the part of the city of Snoqualmie, or its officers, employees or agents, for any injury or damage resulting from the failure of any person to comply with this chapter. (Ord. 766 § 1, 1996).
10.30.030 Findings.
A. The city of Snoqualmie supports and encourages bicycling as a safe, clean and healthy mode of transportation and recreation.
B. Head injuries are a major cause of death or disability associated with the operation of a bicycle on public rights-of-way.
C. The use of bicycle helmets can significantly reduce the risk of head injuries suffered while riding a bicycle.
D. It would promote the public health, safety and welfare to adopt regulations relating to the use of bicycle helmets by persons riding bicycles on public rights-of-way. (Ord. 766 § 1, 1996).
10.30.040 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meaning indicated:
A. “Approved bicycle helmet” means a head covering that meets or exceeds safety standards adopted by Standard Z-90.4 set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or Snell Foundation, or such subsequent nationally recognized standard for bicycle helmet performance as the city may approve, and bearing a label evidencing that the helmet meets such standard.
B. “Bicycle or cycle not powered by motor” means every vehicle propelled solely by human power upon which a person or persons may ride, having two tandem wheels, either of which is 16 inches or more in diameter, or three wheels, any one of which is more than 20 inches in diameter. The term shall also include any attached trailer, side car or other device being towed by a bicycle.
C. “Guardian” means a parent, legal guardian, an adult with custody, or temporary guardian, whether voluntary or otherwise, who maintains responsibility for the safety and welfare of a person under the age of 18.
D. “Public area” means public roadways, bicycle paths, parks or any rights-of-way or publicly owned facility under the jurisdiction of the city of Snoqualmie. (Ord. 766 § 1, 1996).
10.30.050 Bicycle helmet required.
A. Any person operating or riding as a passenger on or in tow of a bicycle upon any public area in the city of Snoqualmie shall wear an approved bicycle helmet, and shall have the neck or chin strap fastened securely.
B. No person shall transport another person on or in tow of a bicycle upon any public area, unless the passenger is wearing an approved bicycle helmet, and has the neck or chin strap fastened securely.
C. The guardian of any person under the age of 18 years shall not knowingly allow, or fail to take reasonable steps to prevent, that person from operating or riding on a bicycle, unless that person is wearing an approved bicycle helmet, and has the neck or chin strap fastened securely.
D. Any person promoting, organizing or managing a bicycle race, an organized bicycling event or a tour in a public area shall require that each participant on or in tow of a bicycle wears an approved bicycle helmet, and has the neck or chin strap fastened securely, and shall include such requirement in promotional brochures and registration forms.
E. Any person renting a bicycle to another or allowing a person to ride a bicycle for the purpose of evaluation for purchase shall require such person to possess an approved bicycle helmet. (Ord. 766 § 1, 1996).
10.30.060 Sale of bicycle helmets.
No person shall sell a bicycle helmet unless it is an approved bicycle helmet; provided, this section shall not apply to the isolated sale of a bicycle helmet by a person not engaged in the business of selling merchandise from stock. (Ord. 766 § 1, 1996).
10.30.070 Enforcement.
A. A violation of any requirement of this chapter shall constitute a civil infraction. This chapter may be enforced by any duly commissioned law enforcement officer having law enforcement authority at the place where the violation occurs.
B. Any person found to have committed an infraction of this chapter shall be assessed a monetary penalty of $35.00 for each such violation, not including applicable court costs.
C. Wherever a monetary penalty is imposed by a court under this chapter, it is immediately payable. If the person is unable to pay at the time the penalty is imposed, the court may grant an extension of the period in which the penalty may be paid, or may allow the performance of a number of hours of community service in lieu of such penalty, at the rate of the prevailing state minimum hourly wage. The court may waive, reduce or suspend any penalty imposed under this chapter, as it may deem appropriate.
D. The first time a person has been issued a notice of infraction for violation of this chapter, if such person appears in person before the court and supplies the court with proof that between the date of the notice of infraction and the appearance date in court the person purchased an approved bicycle helmet, the court shall dismiss the notice of infraction without costs.
E. The police chief may establish reasonable guidelines for the enforcement of this chapter by the police department, relating to the circumstances in which warnings or notices of infraction will be issued, and shall make such guidelines publicly available. (Ord. 766 § 1, 1996).
Chapter 10.35
WHEELED RECREATIONAL DEVICES AND MOTORIZED FOOT SCOOTERSSections:
10.35.010 Definitions.
10.35.020 Exemptions.
10.35.030 Operation of motorized scooters and wheeled recreational devices.
10.35.040 Helmet required.
10.35.050 Application of traffic laws.
10.35.060 Responsibility of parent or guardian.
10.35.070 Violation – Penalties.
10.35.010 Definitions.
A. “Motorized foot scooter” means a device with no more than two 10-inch or smaller diameter wheels that has handlebars, is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and is powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion. The definition includes both gasoline-powered motorized foot scooters and electric-powered motorized foot scooters, and these regulations apply equally to both, unless one or the other is specifically referenced.
B. “Wheeled recreational device” means any wheeled recreational object designed to propel the person using that object, which includes but is not limited to bicycles, skates and skateboards whether powered by gravity, hand, foot, pedal power, internal combustion or electric motor, whether it be stood on, sat upon or ridden in, and that is not required to obtain and display a Washington State vehicle license (Chapter 46.16 RCW). For purposes of this chapter, “wheeled recreational device” does not include motorcycles (RCW 46.04.330), motor driven cycles (RCW 46.04.332), mopeds (RCW 46.04.304), electric assisted bicycles (RCW 46.04.169), electric personal mobility devices (RCW 46.04.1695), or power wheelchairs (RCW 46.04.415).
C. “City street” means every public highway, road or street, as defined in Chapter 46.04 RCW, or part thereof, located within the city.
D. “City property” means any park, parking lot, municipal facility or other real property owned by the city.
E. “Rules of the road” means all rules applicable to vehicle or pedestrian traffic as set forth in state statute, city ordinance, rule or regulation.
F. “Helmet” means a head covering that meets or exceeds safety standards adopted by Standard Z-90.4 set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or Snell Foundation, or such subsequent nationally recognized standard for bicycle helmet performance as the city may approve, and bearing a label evidencing that the helmet meets such standard with a label required by the Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission adopted by the Code of Federal Regulations 16 CFR 1203.
G. “Multiuse trail” means any portion of the city’s trail system, including sidewalks, used by pedestrians, bicycles or equestrians, or any two thereof. (Ord. 1000 § 1, 2006).
10.35.020 Exemptions.
The regulations of this chapter shall not apply to motor-driven cycles (RCW 46.04.332), mopeds (RCW 46.04.304), electric-assisted bicycles (RCW 46.04.169), electric personal mobility devices (RCW 46.04.1695), or power wheelchairs (RCW 46.04.415), nor apply to any vehicle used by a disabled person as defined by RCW 46.16.381. (Ord. 1000 § 1, 2006).
10.35.030 Operation of motorized scooters and wheeled recreational devices.
A. Operators of motorized foot scooters and wheeled recreational devices shall adhere to all rules of the road applicable to motorized vehicles.
B. Gasoline-powered motorized foot scooters shall not be operated on multiuse trails within the city. Electric-powered motorized foot scooters may be operated on hard surface multiuse trails when specifically authorized and appropriately signed, and may be operated on sidewalks.
C. Motorized foot scooters shall not be used upon any bicycle path or hiking or recreational trail within the city unless specifically authorized and appropriately signed.
D. Every motorized foot scooter and bicycle when in use during the hours of darkness as defined in RCW 46.37.020 shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with a red reflector of a type approved by the Washington State Patrol on the rear which shall be visible from all distances up to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector.
E. At no time shall a passenger be allowed to ride on a motorized foot scooter or wheeled recreational device, provided, this shall not apply to an adult bicycle rider carrying a child in a child carrier having adequate provision for retaining the child in place and protecting the child from the moving parts of the bicycle.
F. At no time shall a motorized foot scooter or wheeled recreational device tow another motorized foot scooter or wheeled recreational device, provided, this shall not apply to an adult bicycle rider towing a child in a trailer for one or two children intended to be pulled behind a bicycle.
G. Without limitation of the generality of the requirement that motorized foot scooters and wheeled recreational devices adhere to all rules of the road, motorized foot scooters or wheeled recreational devices shall not be operated in a negligent manner upon any city street or upon city property. For the purposes of this section, “to operate in a negligent manner” means to operate a motorized scooter in such a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property, or to obstruct, hinder or impede the lawful course of travel of any motor vehicle or the lawful use by any pedestrian of public streets, sidewalks, alleys, parking areas, trails or public parks within the city of Snoqualmie.
H. Motorized foot scooters shall be equipped so that the drive motor is engaged through a switch lever or other mechanism that when released will cause the drive motor to disengage or cease to function.
I. Every motorized foot scooter shall be equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
J. The operation of motorized foot scooters contrary to Chapter 9.36 SMC, Public Disturbance Noises, is prohibited. (Ord. 1000 § 1, 2006).
10.35.040 Helmet required.
Any person operating a motorized foot scooter or wheeled recreational device on the public streets, rights-of-way or alleys of the city of Snoqualmie shall wear an approved helmet designed for safety and shall have either the neck or the chin strap of the helmet fastened securely while the motorized scooter or wheeled recreational device is in motion. (Ord. 1000 § 1, 2006).
10.35.050 Application of traffic laws.
Every person riding a motorized scooter or wheeled recreational device upon a public way shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the responsibilities applicable to the driver of the vehicle pursuant to Chapter 46.61 RCW, except special regulations in RCW 46.61.710 and RCW 46.61.750 through 46.61.780 shall apply to persons operating motorized foot scooters or wheeled recreational devices, and except for those provisions of Chapter 46.61 RCW which by way of nature can have no application. (Ord. 1000 § 1, 2006).
10.35.060 Responsibility of parent or guardian.
A. It is unlawful for any parent, guardian or other person having control or custody of a minor child to authorize or knowingly permit said minor to operate a motorized foot scooter or wheeled recreational devices in violation of this chapter.
B. A second or subsequent violation of the provisions of this chapter by the child or ward after written notice to the parent or guardian by any police officer of a first or prior violation by the child or ward shall be prima facie evidence that the parent or ward authorized or knowingly permitted the child’s or ward’s operation of the motorized foot scooter or wheeled recreational device in violation of this chapter. (Ord. 1000 § 1, 2006).
10.35.070 Violation – Penalties.
A. Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to have committed a traffic infraction and any Snoqualmie police officer may, at their discretion, issue a civil infraction.
B. In lieu of the penalty described above, any Snoqualmie police officer may utilize the following penalty provision for a person less than 16 years of age operating a motorized foot scooter or wheeled recreational device within the city of Snoqualmie in violation of this chapter:
1. The officer may take custody of and impound the motorized foot scooter or wheeled recreational device. If the officer does not impound the motorized foot scooter or wheeled recreational device, he or she may release it only to an adult, provided, the officer shall provide the operator with a written notice setting forth the procedure for reclaiming the motorized foot scooter or wheeled recreational device.
2. The procedure for reclaiming the device shall be promulgated by the chief of police, and may include the requirement that the person under 16 years of age receive approved instruction on the safe operation of motorized foot scooters and wheeled recreational devices.
3. Only the parent or legal guardian of a violator or an adult owner may reclaim a motorized foot scooter or other wheeled recreational device impounded pursuant to this section.
4. A $50.00 fee for costs of impoundment and administrative processing shall be paid to the city clerk prior to the release of any property impounded under this alternative penalty.
5. Any unclaimed devices may be disposed of in accordance with state law.
C. The second violation by any parent or guardian of SMC 10.35.060 shall be a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1000 § 1, 2006).
Chapter 10.40
USE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AS DWELLINGSSections:
10.40.010 Finding.
10.40.020 Definitions.
10.40.030 Use of recreational vehicles as dwellings.
10.40.010 Finding.
The use of recreational vehicles as dwellings may result in substandard housing and jeopardize public health and safety, and should be permitted only as set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 926 § 1, 2003).
10.40.020 Definitions.
A. For purposes of this chapter, the term “recreational vehicle” shall mean a wheeled vehicle primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use, with or without motive power, of such size or weight as not to require a special highway movement permit and to be eligible to be licensed by the state as a recreational vehicle. The term includes camping trailers, travel trailers, fifth wheels, motor homes and truck campers, and other similar vehicles.
B. A “parked” recreational vehicle shall mean a recreational vehicle situated upon property not owned by the owner or operator of the recreational vehicle.
C. A “stored” recreational vehicle shall mean a recreational vehicle situated upon the property of the owner or operator thereof. (Ord. 926 § 1, 2003).
10.40.030 Use of recreational vehicles as dwellings.
A. It shall be unlawful to use a stored recreational vehicle as a dwelling. Except as specifically permitted in this section, it shall be unlawful to use a parked recreational vehicle as a dwelling. Such use of a recreational vehicle as a dwelling is also declared to constitute a public nuisance and shall be subject to abatement as provided in Chapter 8.16 SMC.
B. It shall be lawful to use a parked recreational vehicle as a dwelling only as follows:
1. Persons traveling with a recreational vehicle may reside in the recreational vehicle when parked upon private residential property with the host’s permission on a temporary basis, not to exceed 90 days in any one calendar year. Water must be available from the host, and holding tanks must be emptied as required at an approved dump station.
2. Persons to whom a valid residential building permit is given may reside in a recreational vehicle on a temporary basis, subject to the provisions of subsection C of this section, while the principal residential structure is being constructed or while a damaged residential building is being repaired, for so long as the building permit remains in force.
3. Persons whose recreational vehicles are located in an approved recreational vehicle park may reside in such recreational vehicle, subject to the provisions of subsection C of this section, for a period not to exceed 180 days.
C. When the use of a parked recreational vehicle is otherwise lawful subject to the requirements of this subsection, such recreational vehicle shall be supplied with a water and septic or sewer connection, and shall not be occupied by a greater number of persons than the number of beds such recreational vehicle can reasonably accommodate. (Ord. 926 § 1, 2003).
Footnotes
1. Code reviser’s note: Ord. 841 added this chapter as 10.08. It has been editorially renumbered to avoid duplication.
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