Ordinance No. 1111 - YMC 10.24 Stopping, Standing and ParkingORDINANCE NO. 1111
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YELM, WASHINGTON AMENDING YELM MUNICIPAL CODE
10.24 STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING
WHEREAS, to create stronger, more defined code language that will aid staff in keeping
the public safe regarding what types of vehicles can and cannot park on the street or in City of
Yelm Right of Way; and
WHEREAS, to place in our code a citation from the City of Yelm Design Guidelines
regulating off-street parking surfacing requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council routinely reviews and revises the City of Yelm Municipal
Code; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YELM AS FOLLOWS:
Yelm Municipal Code 10.24 Stopping, Standing, and Parking as set forth on the
attached Code Changes Chapter 10.24.
Adopted by the Yelm City Council at the regular meeting this 23`d day of April,
2024.
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Chapter 10.24
STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
Sections:
10.24.005 Definitions
A. 'Parking" means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, other than temporarily for
purposes of loading or unloading property or passengers.
B. "Vehicle" means a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land, such as an
automobile, pickup truck, or similar passenger vehicle.
C. 'Recreational vehicle" means a travel trailer, motor home, truck camper, or camping trailer that is
primarily designed and used as temporary living quarters, is either self-propelled or mounted on or
drawn by another vehicle, and is transient.
D. "Off -Road Vehicles" means three or four wheelers, all -terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, boats, or jet skis
or similar vehicles.
E. "Commercial Vehicles" means semi -trucks with or without trailer attached, farm vehicles, box
trucks, or special mobile equipment.
F. "Trailers" means non -motorized tow trailers intended for tow by another vehicle.
10.24.010 Prohibited in specified places.
Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the direction
of a police officer or official traffic -control device, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle:
A. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;
B. On a sidewalk or street planting strip,
C. Within an intersection;
D. On a crosswalk;
E. Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately
opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless official signs or markings indicate a different no -parking
area opposite the ends of a safety zone,
F. Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing or parking
would obstruct traffic,
G. Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel
H. On any railroad tracks,
I. At any place where official signs prohibit stopping
J. Directly adjacent to curbside, clearly visible, residential mailboxes between 10.00 a m. and 3:00
p m. on all days of scheduled mail delivery by the United States Postal Service,
K. In any parking place or area designated as handicapped parking by displaying the international
blue and white handicapped symbol of a wheelchair; provided, that it shall not be a violation of this
chapter to stand, stop or park a vehicle in a place or area so designated when the vehicle clearly
displays the handicapped symbol on a license plate, window decal or card as provided by
RCW 46.16.830,
A person charged with a violation hereof shall not be determined to have committed a violation if he
produces in court or prior to the court appearance the special plate, special card or special decal
required hereunder or demonstrates he was entitled to the same at the time of being ticketed. (Ord.
368 § 1, 1990).
10.24.015 On -Street Parking
On -street parking shall be reserved for the parking of cars, pick-up trucks, and SUV's within the city
limits of Yelm.
Recreational vehicles, boats, off-road vehicles, trailers, or commercial vehicles as defined by Yelm
Municipal Code shall not be parked on streets or on public right of way within the city limits of Yelm
for any amount of time.
1. Such vehicles may be parked for a period not to exceed 48 hours for the purpose of loading
or unloading of the vehicle.
2. Recreational vehicles (RVs) may be occupied, parked in the driveway of a residence, or on
the street or public right of way for a period not to exceed 10 days, four times in a calendar
year. A Temporary Use permit from the City of Yelm is required for each ten day period.
3. In no event shall power cords, extension cords, garden hoses, or other like devices be run
from the RV across the public right-of-way or sidewalk to a residential dwelling or like
source.
4. Construction dumpsters, construction vehicles, and construction equipment may be parked
on the street in neighborhoods/subdivisions currently under construction.
Off- Street Parking
All parking areas shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete or similar pavement so as to provide a
permanent all-weather surface that is durable and dust -free and shall be so graded and drained as
to properly dispose of all surface water. Gravel surfaces are not acceptable or approved surface
material.
10.24.020 Obstruction of traffic prohibited — Exception.
No person shall park or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the main
traveled part of any street or highway; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to the
driver of any vehicle which is disabled while on such main portion of such street or highway, in such
manner and to such extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving such
disabled vehicle in such position. (Ord. 368 § 2, 1990)
10.24.030 Parking in alleys.
No person shall park a vehicle within an alley in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave
available less than eight feet of the width of the roadway for the free movement of vehicular traffic,
and no person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle within an alley in such position as to block the
driveway entrance to any abutting property. (Ord. 368 § 3, 1990).
10.24.040 Parking for certain purposes prohibited.
No person shall park a vehicle upon a roadway for the principal purpose of.
A. Displaying such vehicle for sale or for advertising services for vehicles,
B. Washing, greasing or repairing such vehicle except repairs necessitated by emergency. (Ord. 368
§ 4, 1990).
10.24.050 Parking prohibited on narrow streets.
A. When the width of an improved roadway does not exceed 20 feet, the department of public works
is authorized to erect signs indicating no parking upon both sides of such street When the width of
the improved roadway is between 20 and 28 feet, the department of public works is authorized to
erect a sign indicating no parking upon one side of the street.
B. When official signs prohibiting parking are erected upon narrow streets as provided in this section,
no person shall park a vehicle upon any such street in violation of any sign. (Ord. 368 § 5, 1990).
10.24.060 Angle parking prohibited.
Angle parking on all county roads is prohibited.
For the purpose of this section, "angle parking" is defined as any manner of parking on a county road
or right-of-way in a position other than substantially parallel to the curb, shoulder or other road
extremity. (Ord. 368 § 6, 1990).
10.24.070 One-way and two-way road parking regulations — State
parking signs.
A. 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
B. Except when otherwise provided in this section, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a one-way
roadway shall be so stopped or parked parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway, in the direction of
authorized traffic movement, with its right-hand wheels within 12 inches of the right-hand curb or
edge of the roadway, or its left-hand wheels within 12 inches of the left-hand curb or edge of the
roadway.
C. The State Highway Commission with respect to highways under its jurisdiction may place signs
prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles on any highway where, in its
opinion, as evidenced by resolution or order, such stopping, standing or parking is dangerous to
those using the highway or where the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles would unduly
interfere with the free movement of traffic thereon. Such signs shall be official signs and no person
shall stop, stand or park any vehicle in violation of the restriction stated on such signs. (Ord. 368 § 7,
1990),
10.24.080 Notices on illegally parked vehicles.
Whenever any motor vehicle without operator is found parked, angle -parked or stopped in violation
of any of the restrictions imposed in this chapter, the officer finding such vehicle shall record its
license number and may take any other information displayed on the vehicle which may identify its
operator or owner, and shall conspicuously affix to such vehicle notice in writing for the operator or
owner to answer to the charge against him within 15 days at a place specified in the notice. The
officer shall deposit the complaint and the abstract of court record copy of such traffic complaint and
citation with the municipal court of the city. (Ord. 368 § 8, 1990).
10.24.090 Failure to comply with notice attached to parked
vehicle.
If the operator or owner in violation of the restriction on stopping, standing or parking does not
appear in response to a notice affixed to such motor vehicle within a period of 15 days, the clerk of
the court shall send to the operator or owner of the motor vehicle to which the notice was affixed a
letter informing him of the violations and warning him that in the event such a letter is disregarded for
a period of 14 days, a warrant of arrest will be issued, The court shall issue the warrant for the arrest
of any defendant who has failed to appear before the court either in person or by counsel in answer
to such notice and letter within 15 days from the date of mailing. (Ord. 368 § 91 1990).
10.24.100 Presumption in reference to illegal parking.
A. In any prosecution charging a violation of any law or regulation governing the standing or parking
of a vehicle, proof that the particular vehicle described in the complaint was parked in violation of
any such law or regulation, together with proof that the defendant named in the complaint was at the
time of such parking a registered owner of such vehicle, shall constitute prima facie evidence that
the registered owner of such vehicle was the person who parked or placed such vehicle at the point
where, and for the time during which, such violation occurred.
B. The presumption stated in subsection A of this section shall apply only when the procedure
prescribed in YMC 10.24.080 has been followed. (Ord. 368 § 10, 1990).
10.24.110 Impoundment and removal of illegally stopped or
parked vehicle.
A. Whenever any police officer finds a vehicle standing upon a highway in violation of any of the
provisions of YMC 10.24.010, such officer is authorized to move such vehicle, or require the driver or
other person in charge of the vehicle to move the same, to a position of the main traveled part of
such highway.
B. Whenever any police officer finds a vehicle unattended upon any bridge or causeway or in any
location where such vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic, such officer is authorized to provide
for the removal of such vehicle to the nearest garage or other place of safety.
C. The charge for removal of a vehicle as authorized in subsections A and B of this section shall be
fixed by the police chief of the city. The police chief may perform the removal service directly or
through a private firm. A private firm providing such removal services shall post the authorized
charges therefor prominently at its place of business. The costs incurred in the removal of such a
vehicle shall be paid by the vehicle's owner and shall be a lien upon the vehicle until paid. (Ord. 368
§ 11, 1990).
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Meeting Date: April 23, 2024
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
City of Yelm, Washington
AGENDA ITEM: CHANGES TO YELM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.24
ACTION REQUESTED:
Motion to adopt Ordinance 1111, changes to Yelm Municipal Code 10.24 regarding stopping,
standing, and parking.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY:
Our Yelm Municipal Code regarding on -street parking requires stronger language that clearly
defines what types of vehicles are approved for parking on street or in City of Yelm Right of
Way. The addition of off-street parking surfacing requirements taken from City of Yelm Design
Guidelines will also benefit this proposed change.
ATTACHMENTS:
a Ordinance 1111
a City of Yelm Municipal Code Chapter 10.24 with proposed changes highlighted.
Respectfully Submitted:
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