HomeMy WebLinkAbout6979 ORDINANCE NO. 6979
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO PARKING AND
ADDING A NEW SECTION, 10.36.135, TO THE AUBURN
CITY CODE
WHEREAS, Recreational vehicles (RVs) often park across multiple stalls in
parking lots designated for City parks, which interferes with normal use and enjoyment of
said parks ; and
WHEREAS, Auburn City parks are not equipped to handle the waste associated
with individuals residing in RVs, to wit: solid waste, garbage, lack of water service; and
WHEREAS, City code currently does not regulate use of parking lots adjacent to
and designated for City parks.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. A new Section 10.36.135 is added to
Chapter 10.36 of the Auburn City Code, entitled "Parking in Parking Lots Adjacent to City-
owned Parks" as reads as shown in Exhibit A.
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.
Ordinance No. 6979
May 22, 2025
Page 1 of 2 Rev. 2024
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: JUN 0 2 2025
PASSED: JUN 0 2 2025
APPROVED: JUN 0 2 2025
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Shawn Campbeii, MMC, City Clerk J.,son Whalen, City Attorney
Published:
Ordinance No. 6979
May 22, 2025
Page 2 of 2 Rev. 2024
Ordinance No. 6979—Exhibit A
10.36.135 Parking in Parking Lots Adjacent to City-owned Parks
All vehicles utilizing a parking lot adjacent to a City-owned park or parking lot
designated for use of park patrons shall park within the lines or markings so
established, and as outlined in this section.
A. In any place where parallel parking is permitted or required, it is unlawful to park
a vehicle with the right wheels of the vehicle, or either of them, more than one
foot from the curb nearest the vehicle.
B. In any place where angle parking is permitted or required, it is unlawful to angle
park a vehicle otherwise than with the right front wheel abutting against and
touching the curb immediately in front of such vehicle where there is such a curb.
C. Where angle parking is designated by lines drawn on the pavement or curbs, all
vehicles shall be angle parked in such a manner that the entire portion of such
vehicle is located within the stall or parking space designated by such lines.
D. No person shall parallel park a vehicle at any location designated as a location
for angle parking, nor angle park a vehicle at any location designated as a
location for parallel parking.
E. On portions of the lot where angle parking is allowed, it is unlawful to angle park
a vehicle the length of which exceeds 20 feet over all.
F. No person shall park any recreational vehicle, as defined in ACC 10.36.020, and
referred to hereafter as "RV" in the indicated lots under this section more than 24
hours.
The penalty for parking in violation of this section shall be a fine of$50.00 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 violation. RVs parked in violation of this section are subject
to impoundment pursuant to ACC 10.36.360.