HomeMy WebLinkAbout6776 ORDINANCE NO. 6776
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE PARKING, AMENDING SECTION 10.36.191 OF
THE AUBURN CITY CODE
WHEREAS, ACC 10.36.191 currently limits recreational vehicle (RV) parking in
the public right-of-way to 24 hours in residential neighborhoods, and to 72 hours in non-
residential areas, and does not prohibit overnight RV occupancy;
WHEREAS, the parking of RVs within any public right-of-way for more than 24
hours and overnight RV occupancy in any public right-of-way can create a public nuisance
and hazard;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would limit RV parking in any public right-
of-way to 24 hours and create a parking permit program to allow RV parking for up to 72
hours under certain conditions;
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn chooses to use enforcement as a last resort and
instead will implement these standards in a manner that prioritizes a combination of
education and assistance in providing the RV occupant with alternatives for relocation;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would create restrictions and requirements
for recreational vehicles parking in the public right-of-way to reduce the likelihood of the
vehicles creating a public nuisance or hazard;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
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Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 10.36.191 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
10.36.191 Recreational vehicle parking.
A. No person shall park any recreational vehicle. as defined in
ACC10.36.020, and referred to hereafter as "RVon any street, alley or public
right-of-way '• - - - • .. •- e-:: -gee • •- for more than 24 hours
except by permit as specified herein.
B. No RV may be occupied overnight while parked in any public right-
of-way.
C. The vehicle must meet all licensing requirements, pursuant to Section
10. 36.205 ACC.
D. The RV is parked such that it complies with all other City and State
parking laws and regulations
E. Repair or maintenance work on any RV is prohibited while parked in
the right-of-way, pursuant to Section 10.36.270(25) ACC.
F. Use of a generator by an RV parked in the public right-of-way shall
be limited in order to comply with Chapter 8.28 ACC.
G. Wires, hoses, cables, equipment, awnings, and other appurtenances
associated with any RV shall not be allowed to be extended, set across, or placed
within any portion of the public right-of-way.
H. RV Parking Permit: The City may issue permits that allow RVs to
park for up to three (3) consecutive days within any improved and open public
right-of-way with the following requirements, in addition to B through G above:
1. The permit is applied for, and issued to, an applicant who is the
property owner or lawful occupant, directly adjacent to, and on the same
side of the public right-of-way as the location where the RV is to be
parked.
2. A permit may not be issued for the same RV or the same property
location more than two (2) times in any twelve (12) month period.
3. No more than one permit may be in effect at any time for applicant(s)
of the same address.
4. The permit must identify the property location adjacent to which the
RV is to be parked, and must identify the RV by license plate number.
Permits issued under this Chapter may be revoked at any time by
the City.
J. B-The penalty for parking in violation of this section shall be a fine
of $250.00 per violation, in addition to other costs and assessments provided by
law. A violation of this section shall be considered a parking infraction and shall be
processed in accordance with the state statutes, court rules and city ordinances
regarding parking infractions. Each calendar day during which a violation occurs
shall constitute a separate infraction, and each instance when a recreational
vehicle or trailer parks at a location in violation of this section shall be a separate
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violation. RVs parked in violation of this section are subject to impoundment
pursuant to ACC 10.36.360.
K. Nothing in this section is intended to limit the application or
enforceability of any Homeowner's Association covenants and rules.
L. C-This section does not permit or authorize anyone to park any
recreational vehicle on any street within the city that does not have adequate space
for parking, or where a sight distance obstruction would be created, or where
parking is otherwise prohibited. (Ord. 6222 § 3, 2009; Ord. 6129 § 1, 2007; Ord.
6035 § 2, 2006.)
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section, or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application of it to any person
or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity
of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: -EP 0 8 202
PASSED: SEP 0 8 ?VD
APPROVED: SEP 8 2 020
ANC AC US, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published:
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