The "Washington Model Traffic Ordinance," Chapter 308-330 WAC, hereinafter referred to as the "MTO," is hereby adopted by reference as and for the traffic code of the City of Tacoma as if fully set forth herein, except as provided in Section 11.05.020 hereof.
(Ord. 25208 § 2, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25527 § 1, 1994-06-21)
The following sections of the MTO are not adopted by reference and are expressly deleted:
Public Employees to Obey Traffic Regulations
Police Administration
Duty of Traffic Division
Records of Traffic Violations
Traffic Division to Investigate Accidents
Traffic Accident Studies
Traffic Accident Reports
Traffic Division to Submit Annual Traffic Safety Report
Police Department to Administer Bicycle Licenses
Traffic Safety Commission – Powers and Duties
Standing in Loading Zone
Standing or Parking on One-way Roadways
Funeral Processions
When Permits Required for Parades and Processions
Interfering with Processions
Bicycle License Required
Bicycle License Application
Issuance of Bicycle License
Attachment of Bicycle License Plate or Decal
Inspection of Bicycles
Renewal of Bicycle License
Transfer of Ownership
Rental Agencies
Bicycle Dealers
Citation on Illegally Parked Vehicle
Failure to Comply with Traffic Citation Attached to Parked Vehicle
Presumption in Reference to Illegal Parking
(Ord. 25208 § 2, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25527 § 2, 1994-06-21; Ord. 28678 Ex. A, 2020-07-07)
The following sections in the Revised Code of Washington which were adopted by reference in the MTO are not adopted by reference and are expressly deleted:
"U" Turns
Due Care Required
Leaving Children Unattended in Standing Vehicle with Motor Running — Penalty
(Ord. 25208 § 2, 1992-11-24)
(Amendment of RCW Sections 46.61.502, 46.61.504, and 46.61.506. Ord. 25416 § 1, 1993-12-14; repealed by Ord. 25830 § 1, 1996-01-23)
In addition to the MTO, the following sections in the Revised Code of Washington are adopted by reference as currently enacted or as amended hereafter:
Definitions
Emergency response caused by person's intoxication – Recovery of costs from convicted person
Definitions
Use Permit Prerequisite to Operation
Vehicles Exempted from ORV Use Permits and Tags
Operating Violations
Additional Violations – Penalty
Accident Reports
General Penalty – Civil Liability
Vehicle Trip Permits – Restrictions and Requirements – Fee – Penalty – Rules
Farm vehicles based on gross weight – Farm tabs – Penalty
Special Parking privileges for persons with disabilities – Restrictions – Prohibitions – Violations – Penalties
Instruction Permits and Temporary Licenses
One License Limit
Duties of Employer
Commercial Driver’s License Required – Exceptions, Restrictions
Knowledge and Skills Test – Instruction Permit
Application – Change of Address – Residency
License Contents, Classifications, Endorsements, Restrictions, Expiration – Exchange of Information
Disqualification – Grounds for, Period of – Records, Notice
Driving with Alcohol in System
Test for Alcohol or Drugs – Disqualification for Refusal of Test or Positive Test
Report of Violation by Nonresident
Licenses Issued by Other States
Criminal Penalties
Enforcement Procedures – Penalties
Vehicle Immobilization
Provisions of Chapter Refer to Vehicles upon the Highway – Exceptions
Dealer and Manufacturer Plates – Use
Penalty for Violations
License Required – Exceptions – “Drive away,” “Tow away,” Method Defined
Definitions
Transporting Hulks to Scrap Processor, Authorized, Procedure – Removal of Parts, Restrictions
Special License Plates – Fee
Inspection of Premises and Records – Certificate of Inspection
Other Provisions to Comply with Chapter
Chapter not to Prohibit Individual Towing of Vehicles to Wreckers or Processors
Unlicensed Hulk Hauling or Scrap Processing – Penalty
(Ord. 25208 § 2, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25527 § 3, 1994-06-21; Ord. 27501 § 1, 2006-06-27; Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14; Ord. 27933 Ex. A, 2010-10-05; Ord. 28086 Ex. A, 2012-09-25)[1]
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Code Reviser’s note: Ord. 25527 contained two sections numbered 3. The other is codified at Section 11.05.040.
Terms used in this title shall have the meaning given to them in this chapter except where otherwise defined, and unless where used the context thereof clearly indicates to the contrary.
Words and phrases used herein in the past, present or future tense include the past, present and future tenses; words and phrases used herein in the masculine, feminine or neuter gender include the masculine, feminine and neuter genders, and words and phrases used herein in the singular or plural shall include the singular and plural; unless the context thereof indicates to the contrary.
(Formerly 11.02.010. Ord. 18595 § 2, 1968-06-04; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22)
"Curb"
means the lateral boundaries of that portion of the street designated or intended for the use of vehicles, whether marked by curbing construction or not.
(Formerly 11.02.190. Ord. 18595 § 2, 1968-06-04; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22)
"Driveway"
means that portion of street area which provides access to an off-street vehicular facility through a depression in the constructed curb or, when there is no constructed curb, that area in front of such vehicular facility as is well defined or as is designated by authorized signs or markings.
(Formerly 11.02.230. Ord. 18595 § 2, 1968-06-04; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22)
"Driveway return"
means that portion of a driveway which curves to meet the street curb plus that portion of street curb extending five feet beyond.
(Formerly 11.02.240. Ord. 18595 § 2, 1968-06-04; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22)
"Fire line"
means a line established at the direction of the Fire Chief during any emergency requiring the services of the Fire Department.
(Formerly 11.02.280. Ord. 18595 § 2, 1968-06-04; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22)
"Fire zone"
means an area about the scene of every fire during its course which consists of all streets within a radius of 300 feet or more from said fire, and in every case includes the two nearest street intersections.
(Formerly 11.02.290. Ord. 18595 § 2, 1968-06-04; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22)
It is unlawful for any person while operating or in charge of a vehicle to park or wilfully allow such vehicle to stand upon a public highway or in a public place in the City of Tacoma, leaving a minor child or children under the age of six years unattended therein, and it shall be unlawful for any person while operating or in charge of a motor vehicle to park or wilfully allow such vehicle to stand upon a public highway or in a public place in the City of Tacoma with its motor running, or ignition keys therein, and leaving a child or children under the age of 16 years unattended therein. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Formerly 11.10.340. Ord. 18595 § 6, 1968-06-04; Ord. 19854 § 1, 1973-07-03; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22)
It is unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle upon the public highways of the City of Tacoma while eating any food or drinking any beverage.
(Formerly 11.12.010. Ord. 18595 § 7, 1968-06-04; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22)
It is unlawful for any person in control of or operating a motor vehicle to permit sound from the motor vehicle sound system, including but not limited to, a radio, tape player, compact disc player, DVD or video player, MP3 player, or other sound reproduction device, whether or not affixed to the vehicle, to be operated at a volume so as to be plainly audible at a distance greater than 50 feet from the vehicle itself.
Violation of this section is a class 1 civil infraction not to exceed $250, not including statutory assessments. Such penalty is in addition to any other remedies or penalties specifically provided by law.
This section applies to vehicles being driven within the City or while stopped in obedience to a traffic control device. Sounds from parked vehicles are subject to section 8.12.060 of the municipal code.
(Ord. 27956 Ex. B, 2010-12-14)
A. 
"Unlawful exhibition of speed" means the operation of a motor vehicle to present a display of speed, maneuverability, or power. "Speed exhibition" includes, but is not limited to, squealing the tires of a motor vehicle while it is stationary or in motion, rapid acceleration, rapid swerving or weaving, drifting, producing smoke from tire slippage, or leaving visible tire acceleration marks on the surface of the highway or ground.
B. 
Any person who operates a motor vehicle in or during an unlawful exhibition of speed is guilty of a misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 90 days in jail, up to a $1,000 fine, or by both such imprisonment and fine. Actions taken pursuant to a lawfully issued City permit are not a violation of this section.
(Ord. 28748 Ex. A, 2021-03-30)
A. 
Any person (1) who has actual or constructive knowledge that he or she is in attendance of an unlawful exhibition of speed; and (2) who has actual or constructive knowledge that an unlawful exhibition of speed is occurring, has occurred, or is about to occur; and (3) was there with the intent to observe or support or encourage the unlawful exhibition of speed, is guilty of a misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 30 days in jail, up to a $1,000 fine, or by both such imprisonment and fine.
B. 
The circumstances which may be considered in determining whether a violation of subsection A of this section has occurred shall include, but not be limited to:
1. 
The person is associating with persons participating in an unlawful exhibition of speed;
2. 
The person, by admission, is in attendance of an unlawful exhibition of speed with the intent to observe or support or encourage the unlawful exhibition of speed;
3. 
Statements of other persons who are shown to be in attendance of an unlawful exhibition of speed which provide evidence that the person intends to observe or support or encourage an unlawful exhibition of speed;
4. 
The person either operates or is a passenger in a vehicle that shares the attributes of other vehicles that are in attendance of the unlawful exhibition of speed or which are engaging in, about to engage in, or which have engaged in an unlawful exhibition of speed;
5. 
The person either operates or is a passenger in a vehicle which is driven in such a manner as to show evidence of an attempt to flee or escape detection when a police officer arrives on the scene of an unlawful exhibition of speed; or
6. 
The person has no reasonable alternative purpose for being in the area in which the unlawful exhibition of speed is occurring, is about to occur, or which occurred and is motivating, encouraging, or inspiring said exhibition(s).
(Ord. 28811 Ex. A, 2022-04-19)
It is unlawful for any person to park any vehicle or to permit any vehicle to stand on any public street, highway, or planting strip of the City of Tacoma unless there is displayed on the vehicle the proper number of valid vehicle license number plates attached in the manner required by RCW 46.16A.200, as it exists or as hereinafter amended. Vehicles validly licensed in jurisdictions other than the state of Washington must display vehicle license number plates in conformance with the laws of the licensing state.
(Formerly 11.18.120. Ord. 18595 § 10, 1968-06-04; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14; Ord. 28086 Ex. A, 2012-09-25)
In any matter charging a violation of any law or regulation governing the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle, proof that the particular vehicle described in the complaint was stopping, standing, or parking in violation of any such law or regulation, together with proof that the defendant was at the time of such violation the registered owner of such vehicle, shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the registered owner of such vehicle was the person who parked or placed such a vehicle at the point where and for the time during which such violation occurred.
(Ord. 27201 § 1, 2004-02-10)
Other than at locations allocated pursuant to Chapter 6.52, it is unlawful to park or leave standing any taxicab or for rent vehicle for passengers within the districts described as follows, and such acts shall be punishable by a penalty of not less than $25.00:
Beginning at the northeast corner of South Seventh and A Streets; thence along the east side of A Street to the south side of South 15th Street; thence along the south side of South 15th Street to the east side of Pacific Avenue; thence along the east side of Pacific Avenue to the north side of Puyallup Avenue; thence along the north side of Puyallup Avenue to the east side of East C Street; thence along the east side of East C Street to the south side of 26th Street; thence along the south side of 26th Street to the west side of Pacific Avenue; thence along the west side of Pacific Avenue to the south side of South 25th Street; thence along the south side of South 25th Street to the west side of South C Street; thence along the west side of South C Street to the south side of South 21st Street; thence along the south side of South 21st Street to the west side of Market Street; thence along the west side of Market Street to the south side of South 15th Street; thence along the south side of South 15th Street to the west side of South M Street; thence along the west side of South M Street to the north side of Sixth Avenue; thence along the north side of Sixth Avenue to the east side of Broadway; thence by the shortest distance to the east side of Stadium Way; thence along the east side of Stadium Way to its intersection with Pacific Avenue; thence easterly to the northeast corner of South 7th Street and Pacific Avenue; thence along north side of South 7th Street to the northeast corner of South 7th and A Streets.
Beginning at the northeast corner of North 29th and Washington Streets; thence along the east side of North Washington Street to the south side of North 25th Street; thence along the south side of North 25th Street to the west side of North Madison Street; thence along the west side of North Madison Street to the north side of North 29th Street; thence along the north side of North 29th Street to the point of beginning.
Beginning at the northeast corner of South 38th Street and South Tacoma Avenue; thence along the east side of South Tacoma Avenue to the south side of South 43rd Street; thence along the south side of South 43rd Street to the west side of South Yakima Avenue; thence along the west side of South Yakima Avenue to the north side of South 38th Street; thence along the north side of South 38th Street to the point of beginning.
Beginning at the northeast corner of South 52nd Street and South Birmingham Street; thence along the east side of South Birmingham Street to the south side of South 58th Street; thence along the south side of South 58th Street to the west side of South Washington Street; thence along the west side of South Washington Street to the north side of South 52nd Street; thence along the north side of South 52nd Street to the point of beginning.
Beginning at the northeast corner of North 7th Street and North Trafton Street; thence along the east side of Trafton Street to the south side of South 7th Street; thence along the south side of South 7th Street to the west side of South Cedar Street; thence along the west side of Cedar Street to the north side of North 7th Street; thence along the north side of North 7th Street to the point of beginning.
(Formerly 11.19.070. Ord. 18595 § 11, 1968-06-04; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 1, 1998-12-08)
Portions of the following streets, hereinafter more particularly set forth, are hereby designated and declared to be one-way streets, and it shall be unlawful for any person to drive, operate, or otherwise move any vehicle thereover except in the direction indicated herein, when signs indicating the direction of traffic are erected and maintained at every intersection when movement in the opposite direction is prohibited:
South 4th Street, K Street to Division Avenue, eastbound only
East 8th Street from Bay Street to East L Street, eastbound only
South 8th Street from A Street to Court A Street, westbound only
South 13th Street from Pacific Avenue to South A Street, eastbound only
South 14th Street from South A Street to Court A, westbound only
South 17th Street from Commerce Street to Pacific Avenue, eastbound only
East 25th Street from East D Street to East G Street, eastbound only
East 27th Street from Bay Street to East L Street, westbound only
South 32nd Street from South C Street to Pacific Avenue, westbound only
South A Street from South 8th Street to South 15th Street, northbound only
South A Street from South 27th Street to South 23rd Street, northbound only
Alley between Pacific Avenue and A Street from South 26th Street to South 27th Street, southbound only
Alley between Park Avenue and Yakima Avenue from South 38th Street to South 39th Street, southbound only
Alley between South Tacoma Way and Washington Street, from South 52nd Street to South 56th Street, southbound only
Cliff Avenue, South 10th Street to South 11th Street, southbound only
Court A from South 8th Street to South 12th Street and South 13th Street to South 15th Street, southbound only
Court C from 150 feet south of South 11th Street to South 13th Street, northbound only, and South 9th Street to South 11th Street, northbound only
Earnest S. Brazill Street from Yakima Avenue to Tacoma Avenue, westbound only
South G Street from South 11th Street to South 14th Street, northbound only
South I Street from the transition between South I Street and Yakima Avenue to South 7th Street, southbound only
South L Street from Division Avenue to South 15th Street, northbound only
South M Street from Division Avenue to South 15th Street, southbound only
Oakes Street from North 31st Street to North 32nd Street, northbound only
Opera Alley from South 7th Street to St. Helens Avenue, southbound only
East R Street from East 29th Street to East 30th Street
Rimrock Street from East 51st Street to East R Street, northbound only
Tennis Court Road, North 7th Street to end parking lot entrance approximately 480 feet, more or less, at end of radius, northwest bound traffic only
Yakima Avenue from 6th Avenue to South 7th Street, northbound only
(Formerly 11.20.010. Ord. 16370 § 1, 1959-06-15; Ord. 17104 § 1, 1967-07-03; Ord. 17702, 1964-11-04; Ord. 18035 § 1, 1966-04-12; Ord. 18196, 1966-12-29; Ord. 18442, 1967-12-05; Ord. 18537 § 1, 1968-03-26; Ord. 18786, 1969-04-15; Ord. 18824, 1969-05-20; Ord. 19374 § 1, 1971-06-15; Ord. 19444 § 1, 1971-10-05; Ord. 19572 § 1, 1972-05-16; Ord. 20133 § 1, 1974-06-04; Ord. 20732 § 1, 1976-05-25; Ord. 21513 § 1, 1978-10-17; Ord. 21563 § 1, 1978-12-19; Ord. 21827 § 1, 1980-05-06; Ord. 22038 § 1, 1980-04-22; Ord. 22666 § 1, 1982-04-06; Ord. 22767 § 1, 1982-09-07; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 25365, 1994-09-14; Ord. 26776 § 1, 2001-02-20; Ord. 26794 § 1, 2001-04-03; Ord. 26838 § 1, 2001-08-07; Ord. 27118 § 1, 2003-07-15; Ord. 27497 § 1, 2006-06-20; Ord. 27617 § 1, Ex. A, 2007-05-22; Ord. 27980 § 1, Ex. A, 2011-05-17; Ord. 28404 Ex. A, 2016-12-13; Ord. 28479 Ex. A, 2017-12-19; Ord. 28641 Ex. A, 2019-12-10)
Whenever it becomes necessary for any person or persons engaged in construction work on or in a building to render a parking space unusable to the general public for a period of time longer than the legal limit of that parking space, a permit from the office of the Traffic Engineer shall be required. Written application for such permit shall be made to the office of the Traffic Engineer and shall state therein the time for which a parking space is required and the license number of the vehicle or trailer using it as applicable. Upon approval of said application and payment of the fee for overtime parking permits set forth in Chapter 2.09 of the Official Code of the City of Tacoma, the Traffic Engineer shall issue such permit. All such permits so issued shall be renewable upon application therefor prior to the expiration date upon terms and conditions applicable to the issuance of the original permit. Such permits shall be obtained at least one working day preceding the effective date of the permit. In the event such a special permit is not obtained, the minimum penalty to be assessed for violation of this section shall be $50.00.
(Formerly 11.24.020. Ord 21511 § 1, 1978-10-17; Ord. 22885 § 2, 1983-03-15; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 2, 1998-12-08)
It shall be unlawful for any person to park a vehicle in any time-limited parking space for a period of time longer than lawfully permitted, as indicated on the parking meter, pay station, or time-limited signs, irrespective of the amount paid; provided, that the restrictions in this section shall not apply on free parking days and such over-parking shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $25.00; provided further that each additional like period of limited time shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
(Formerly 11.24.040. Ord 21511 § 1, 1978-10-17; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 3, 1998-12-08; Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
It shall be unlawful for any person to erase, eradicate, or otherwise remove a mark placed on the tire of any vehicle by a Parking Checker or Police Officer, while such vehicle remains parked in the same space in which it was located at the time the mark was placed upon the tire of such vehicle, and such act shall be punishable by a penalty of not less than $50.00.
(Formerly 11.24.050. Ord 21511 § 1, 1978-10-17; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 4, 1998-12-08)
It shall be unlawful for any person to repark a vehicle on the same curb face within the same block (street between two consecutive intersections) to avoid the maximum time limit for parking in that particular block, and such act shall be punishable by a penalty of not less than $50.00.
(Formerly 11.24.060. Ord 24835 § 1, 1991-02-19; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 5, 1998-12-08; Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
A. 
It shall be unlawful for an owner or person in control of any commercial truck, truck-tractor, trailer, semi-trailer, bus or any other "commercial vehicle," as that term is defined by RCW 46.04.140, to park, store, or keep such vehicle(s), which exceeds 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, on any public street, avenue, alley, or other thoroughfare, or right-of-way in a Residential District or Mixed-Use Center District as defined in Tacoma Municipal Code Title 13 for a period in excess of one hour unless engaged in legitimate loading or unloading activities, or while engaged in the provisions of goods or services to an abutting property owner or tenant in such districts. Such acts shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount not less than those amounts set forth below:
Type of Vehicle
Minimum Amount
Commercial vehicle - overtime parking - first offense
$150
Commercial Vehicle - overtime parking - second offense
$200
(Formerly 11.28.022. Ord 25058 § 4, 1992-03-03; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 6, 1998-12-08; Ord. 28479 Ex. A, 2017-12-19)
A. 
The restrictions of Section 11.05.200 shall not apply to the temporary parking of such vehicles on private property, or on a public street, avenue, alley, or other public thoroughfare adjacent to said property in residential districts, whereon construction is underway, for which a current and valid building permit has been issued by the City of Tacoma and said permit is properly displayed on the premises; or whereon construction not requiring a building permit (e.g., landscaping) is underway.
B. 
The restriction of Section 11.05.200 to one hour in residential districts shall not apply to routine deliveries by tradesmen, or the use of trucks in making service calls, provided that such time in excess of one hour is actually in the course of business deliveries or servicing.
C. 
The restrictions of Section 11.05.200 shall not apply to a situation where such vehicle becomes disabled and, as a result of such emergency, is required to be parked within a residential district for longer than one hour. However, any such vehicle shall be removed from the residential district within 24 hours, by wrecker towing if necessary, regardless of the nature of the emergency.
D. 
The restrictions of Section 11.05.200 shall not apply to vehicles, whether or not operative, which are stored or kept entirely within a garage or accessory building which meets all applicable laws and codes of the City of Tacoma.
(Formerly 11.28.024. Ord 25058 § 4, 1992-03-03; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22)
No person, without permission from the Traffic Engineer, shall park within a public right-of-way any detached trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, or any other trailer used for commercial purposes, unless such vehicle is being actively loaded or unloaded, and such act shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $75.00.
(Formerly 11.28.027. Ord 24826 § 1, 1991-01-29; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 7, 1998-12-08)
No person shall park a vehicle, boat trailer, recreation trailer, camper, or other licensed or unlicensed vehicle or device for a period of time longer than seven calendar days on any public street or alley right-of-way, and such act shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $35.00.
(Formerly 11.28.060. Ord 22390 § 3, 1981-04-28; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 8, 1998-12-08)
A. 
Definitions.
"Human habitation"
shall mean the use of a vehicle for dwelling or residential purposes. Evidence of human habitation includes, but is not limited to, any combination of two or more of the following activities: sleeping; setting up any bedding, sleeping bags, bedroll, pillow or other sleeping materials in such a manner as to be used for sleeping; engaging in housekeeping or cooking activities; storing cookware, cooking equipment; or bodily fluids in a vehicle; storing personal possessions in such a manner that some or all of the vehicle's windows are obscured; using sanitation, plumbing and/or electrical systems or equipment in a manner inconsistent with any provision of the Tacoma Municipal Code, or any other activity where it reasonably appears, in light of all the circumstances, that a person or persons is using the vehicle as a living accommodation. For purposes of this section, "human habitation" means the use of a vehicle as a dwelling place and does not include temporary use of a vehicle for alleviation of sickness or because of physical inability to operate the vehicle.
"Recreational Vehicle" ("RV")
means a vehicular-type unit primarily designed for recreational camping or travel use that has its own motive power or is mounted on or towed by another vehicle. The units include travel trailers, fifth wheel trailers, folding camping trailers, truck campers, and motor homes.
"Vehicle"
shall include, but not be limited to, automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, buses, motorized recreational vehicles, campers, boats, travel trailers, boat trailers, utility trailers, or other similar devices.
B. 
It is unlawful for any vehicle to be used for human habitation purposes for a period exceeding 72 hours on a public street or public right-of-way anywhere in the City of Tacoma, unless a permit has been issued in accordance with subsections D and E herein. It shall be unlawful for a vehicle to be moved any distance less than one mile from the position it occupied at the start of the 72-hour period in order to avoid the time limit regulation of this section. Proof that any vehicle was found stopped, parked, or standing in or along any public street or public right-of-way and was unattended by any person but was in violation of this subsection, together with proof that the defendant was at the time of such violation the registered owner of such vehicle, shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the registered owner of such vehicle was the person who parked or placed such a vehicle at the point where and for the time during which such violation occurred.
C. 
Recreational vehicle parks in compliance with Chapter 2.16 of the Tacoma Municipal Code and state law are exempt from the provisions of this section.
D. 
A recreational vehicle may be used for human habitation if an appropriate permit, such as a special events, special use, or temporary use permit, has been obtained from the City that authorizes a recreational vehicle to be parked and used for human habitation.
E. 
Recreational vehicles ("RVs") may be permitted to be used for human habitation for a maximum of 14 days per calendar year at a specific location when the resident of the property adjacent to which the RV will be parked has first obtained a permit from the City.
1. 
Permits are valid only for the dates authorized on the permit and only for the location indicated on the permit. A permit must be displayed in a manner that it is clearly visible from the outside of the recreational vehicle.
2. 
The owner, operator, and occupants of the RV must comply with all conditions printed on the permit. Conditions include: (a) the vehicle must be legally parked, (b) all waste and sewage generated within the RV must be disposed of in a safe and legal manner, (c) operation of a generator while the RV is parked is prohibited, (d) the use of extension cords and other hookups is prohibited, (e) the erection of awnings and setting up furniture or similar items outside the RV is prohibited.
3. 
The violation of any condition printed on the permit is a violation, and the owner or operator of the RV may be cited, as provided in this section. A permit may be summarily revoked by a police officer, road compliance officer, code enforcement officer, tax and license compliance officer, or parking enforcement officer when (a) a condition printed on the permit or other Municipal Code provision has been violated by the vehicle owner, operator, or occupant or (b) the Municipal Code is violated in relation to the parking or occupancy of the vehicle or (c) the permit was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation.
4. 
The resident obtaining the permit must present proof of residency at the address at the time of application for the permit.
5. 
Fees. The cost of a permit is $10 payable to the City of Tacoma.
F. 
Emergency action. Any vehicle being used for human habitation which is resulting in the discharge of human waste or sewage in any location or manner except into an approved public or private sewage disposal system constructed and maintained in accordance with the Tacoma Municipal Code may be summarily removed and impounded notwithstanding any provision of this chapter.
G. 
Violations.
1. 
A violation of this section is a civil infraction, and the owner, operator, or person in charge of any vehicle found to be in violation of this section shall be assessed a monetary penalty as follows:
a. 
For a first offense, a fine of not more than $50.00, not including statutory assessments, shall be assessed;
b. 
For a second offense, a fine of not more than $100.00, not including statutory assessments, shall be assessed; and
c. 
For a third and any subsequent offense, a fine of not more than $250.00, not including statutory assessments, shall be assessed.
2. 
Any violation in any street, park, alley, public parking lot, or other public way which constitutes an obstruction to traffic, or presents a threat to public safety, may subject the vehicle to immediate impoundment in accordance with the provisions contained in RCW Chapter 46.55. If the vehicle is inoperable and cannot be moved under its own power from where it is located, the vehicle may be subject to enforcement and impoundment pursuant to TMC § 8.23.050.
3. 
Penalties for a violation of this section shall be in addition to any other remedy provided by local or state law and nothing in this chapter should be construed to limit the authority of the City to enforce pursuant to any other provision of local or state law.
(Ord. 27829 Ex. A, 2009-08-25; Ord. 28255 Ex. C, 2014-11-04; Ord. 28348 Ex. B, 2016-03-08; Ord. 28437 Ex. A, 2017-07-11)
A. 
Establishment of residential parking program. The City Manager, or designee, is delegated the authority and is authorized to establish and maintain a "Residential Parking Program" ("Program"), consistent with this section, to establish residential parking zones as authorized herein, to prioritize parking in residential areas in which residential parking zones have been established, to manage availability of on-street parking supply, to issue permits authorizing parking within restricted zones, to establish rules and regulations to implement the program, to provide for enforcement, and to provide for recovery of the costs of administration of the Program. The Program shall establish the procedural requirements and criteria applicable to establishment of a "Residential Parking Zone" and any permits or other authorizations to park in an established Residential Parking Zone. The Program may provide that in any Residential Parking Zone, the City may issue permits or other means of identification, maintain lists of vehicles used by residents, or adopt any other reasonable means of distinguishing vehicles that may validly be parked in any Residential Parking Zone from other vehicles. The establishment of Residential Parking Zones shall not limit parking of vehicles displaying a card or decal pursuant to RCW 46.19.030, as it exists or as hereinafter amended. Residential Parking Zones shall be appropriately signed and/or marked.
B. 
Parking zone areas. The City Manager, or designee, upon receipt of an application meeting Program requirements, may recommend that the City Council establish a Residential Parking Zone in an area where any of the following instances occur:
1. 
On-street parking is reserved for the exclusive use of residents in a prescribed vicinity, their visitors, and service vehicles serving such residences.
2. 
On-street parking is reserved during certain posted hours for such exclusive use and available at all other times without restrictions.
3. 
Time limits are established for on-street parking which apply to all vehicles except vehicles owned or used by such residents, their visitors, or service vehicles serving such residences.
C. 
Administration and enforcement. The City Public Works Department, Parking Services, shall implement and administer the Program and adopted rules and regulations. Parking Services shall enforce the Program during the hours of 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Parking Services shall maintain and administer a guide for residents to petition the City for consideration of a Residential Parking Zone.
D. 
Fees.
1. 
It is the intent of the City Council to ensure that fees established as provided herein reasonably provide for the recovery of the general and administrative costs of the Program, and that the fees do not exceed the reasonable estimated cost for providing the services for which the fees are charged. The term "costs" shall mean all reasonable expenses, including, without limitation, employee wages, fringe benefits, administrative overhead, costs of equipment, costs of equipment operation, costs of materials, costs of transportation, costs of material disposal, costs of contracted labor, and litigation costs associated with enforcement, that are incurred by the City as a direct result of implementation, operation, and enforcement of the Program. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to establish and adjust a fee schedule and due dates for residential parking permits and Residential Parking Zone applications in a manner consistent with this section and Program requirements. The fee schedule will be subject to review every two years and adjustment in conjunction with the City's biennial budget process.
2. 
Residential parking permit fees shall be paid annually for each parking permit issued or renewed. Residential Parking Zone application fees shall be paid at the time of submittal of the application; provided that, fees for parking permits with a term less than 12 months may be prorated based upon the number of months remaining in the term at the time the permit is issued.
3. 
The Program may provide that a household with limited annual income may be eligible to receive the first permit per address at no cost.
(Ord. 26202 § 1, 1998-03-03; Ord. 28086 Ex. A, 2012-09-25; Ord. 28383 Ex. A, 2016-10-18)
No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in an established and posted or marked Residential Parking Zone unless:
A. 
A current and valid permit or other authorization issued by the City and required as a condition for parking is displayed on the vehicle for which the permit was issued, in a conspicuous location, and as otherwise required by applicable law, rule or regulation; or
B. 
A card or decal issued pursuant to RCW 46.19.030, as it exists or as hereinafter amended, is displayed in a prominent place on the vehicle.
Violation of this section shall constitute a parking violation and such act shall be subject to a monetary penalty of not less than $30.00.
(Ord. 26202 § 2, 1998-03-03; Ord. 28086 Ex. A, 2012-09-25; Ord. 28383 Ex. A, 2016-10-18)
No person, other than City Officials, is authorized to permit any person to park a vehicle in any Residential Parking Zone. No person shall transfer or authorize the use of any permit or other identification issued by the City authorizing a vehicle to park in any Residential Parking Zone.
Any person to whom a permit or other authorization is granted to park in a Residential Parking Zone shall be strictly liable for compliance with its terms and conditions and complying with all applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations. In any of the following instances, such permit or other authorization issued shall be revoked if any person to whom such permit is issued or authorization granted:
A. 
Offers or agrees to authorize or permit any person to park a vehicle in any restricted parking zone for any monetary consideration; or
B. 
Transfers for money the use of any permit or other identification issued by the City authorizing a vehicle to park in any restricted parking zone; or
C. 
Allows any person under their control to perform the acts contained in subparagraph A or B above; or
D. 
Allows a permit or other authorization issued to them to be so used.
No new residential parking permit will be issued or other authorization granted to such person found to be in violation of this section.
Violation of this section shall be a civil infraction and any person found in violation hereof shall be subject to a fine of $250.00, not including statutory assessments.
(Ord. 26202 § 3, 1998-03-03; Ord. 28383 Ex. A, 2016-10-18)
The City Manager, or his or her designee, has authority to establish school zones, where appropriate, to facilitate safe walking routes for children.
(Formerly 11.28.080. Ord 15258 § 188a, 1955-02-28; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
No person shall stand or park a vehicle within two feet of another parked vehicle except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with or at the direction of a police officer, traffic-control device, or traffic markings, and such act shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $30.00.
(Ord. 25527 § 6, 1994-06-21; Ord. 26336 § 9, 1998-12-08; Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle on or adjacent to a trail, path, lane, or other way which has been designated for the use of bicycles in such a manner as to obstruct or restrict the use of any portion thereof. This section does not apply to emergency vehicles when in service or maintenance vehicles engaged in authorized maintenance work. Violation of this section is a parking infraction subject to a penalty of not less than $30.
(Ord. 28974 Ex. A, 2024-08-06)
The City Traffic Engineer, or designee, has the authority to establish on-street parking restrictions to regulate the flow of traffic and/or parking. Such restrictions include, without limitation, Loading Zones, One-Hour Parking, Two-Hour Parking, No Parking Anytime, Disabled Parking, and similar designations. This includes the authority to establish, expand, and dissolve permit parking only zones and the authority to create the rules and regulations related to permit application, acquisition, award, denial, and revocation. No such parking restrictions shall apply to law enforcement or other emergency vehicles when in service.
(Formerly 11.28.130. Ord 15258 § 183, 1955-02-28; Ord. 17636 § 1, 1964-06-30; Ord. 20935 § 2, 1976-12-21; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27; Ord. 28404 Ex. A, 2016-12-13; Ord. 28974 Ex. A, 2024-08-06)
No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in an established and posted or marked permit parking only zone unless:
A. 
A current and valid permit or other authorization issued by the City and required as a condition for parking is displayed on the vehicle as authorized by the permit or other authorization, in a conspicuous location, and as otherwise required by applicable law, rule or regulation; or,
B. 
The vehicle is not displaying a physical permit but has been otherwise authorized to park in such zone through the City's permit application process and the vehicle's license plate number has been listed or recorded as an authorized vehicle in the City's records maintained for such purposes; or.
C. 
A card or decal issued pursuant to RCW 46.19.030, as it exists or as hereinafter amended, is displayed in a prominent place on the vehicle.
Violation of this section shall constitute a parking infraction subject to a monetary penalty of not less than $30.00.
(Ord. 28974 Ex. A, 2024-08-06)
The City Manager, or his or her designee, shall have the authority to designate zones within the City where on-street parking will be regulated by pay stations and/or time limits. The City Manager, or his or her designee, shall have the authority to establish rates for such pay stations based on market rates. For purposes of this section, "market rates" shall mean the rate at which a 15 percent on-street vacancy rate per nationally recognized standards is achieved. All revenues from pay stations are hereby designated for payment into the Parking Enterprise Fund.
(Formerly 11.28.131. Ord 17636 § 2, 1964-06-30; Ord. 18196, 1966-12-20; Ord. 20935 § 3, 1976-12-21; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 10, 1998-12-08; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27; reenacted by Ord. 27840 Ex. A, 2009-10-27; Ord. 28150 Ex. A, 2013-05-07)
(No parking 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Formerly 11.28.132. Ord. 17843 § 1, 1965-05-18; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(No parking 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Formerly 11.28.140. Ord. 15258 § 183a, 1955-02-28; Ord. 17636 § 3, 1964-06-30; Ord. 17843, 1965-05-18; Ord. 18196, 1966-12-20; Ord. 18302, 1967-05-23; Ord. 18605 § 1, 1968-06-11; Ord. 18850, 1969-06-24; Ord. 19374 §§ 3, 4, 1971-06-15; Ord. 19444 §§ 4 — 6, 1971-10-05; Ord. 20935 §§ 4, 5, 6, 1976-12-21; Ord. 21033 §§ 3, 4, 1974-06-04; Ord. 22055 § 1, 1980-04-29; Ord. 24278 § 1, 1989-01-17; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(No parking 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Formerly 11.28.141. Ord. 17636 § 4, 1964-06-30; Ord. 17843 § 4, 1965-05-18; Ord. 18196, 1966-12-20; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(No parking 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Formerly 11.28.142. Ord. 18035 § 2, 1966-04-12; Ord. 18537 § 2, 1968-03-26; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(No parking 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Formerly 11.28.143. Ord. 20133 § 5, 1974-06-04; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(No parking 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Formerly 11.28.150. Ord. 15258 § 183b, 1955-02-28; Ord. 17636 § 5, 1964-06-30; Ord. 18850 § 7, 1969-06-24; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 11, 1998-12-08; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(No parking 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Formerly 11.28.151. Ord. 17636 § 6, 1964-06-30; Ord. 17843, 1965-05-18; Ord. 17886 § 1, 1965-07-20; Ord. 18035 § 3, 1966-04-12; Ord. 18196, 1966-12-20; Ord. 18537 §§ 3, 4, 1968-03-26; Ord. 18850, 1969-06-24; Ord. 19374 § 5, 1971-06-15; Ord. 19444 §§ 7, 8, 1971-10-05; Ord. 20133 §§ 6, 7, 1974-06-04; Ord. 20935 § 7, 1976-12-21; Ord. 24278 § 2, 1989-01-17; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 27118 § 2, 2003-07-15; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(No parking 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Formerly 11.28.152. Ord. 17636 § 7, 1964-06-30; Ord. 17843 § 8, 1965-05-18; Ord. 18537 § 5, 1968-03-26; Ord. 18850, 1969-06-24; Ord. 19444 § 9, 1971-10-05; Ord. 20133 § 8, 1974-06-04; Ord. 20935 §§ 8, 9, 1976-12-21; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 12, 1998-12-08; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(No parking 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Formerly 11.28.170. Ord. 17843 § 9, 1965-05-18; Ord. 20935 § 10, 1976-12-21; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(No parking at any time except by law enforcement vehicles. Formerly 11.28.171. Ord. 18325 § 1, 1967-06-10; Ord. 20935 § 11, 1976-12-21; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(No parking 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Formerly 11.28.172. Ord. 22962 § 1, 1983-07-12; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 13, 1998-12-08; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(No parking 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Formerly 116.28.173. Ord. 22962 § 1, 1983-07-12; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle at any place or time where official signs prohibit stopping, standing and parking. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a penalty of not less than $35.00.
(Formerly 11.28.180. Ord 15258 § 188, 1955-02-28; Ord. 15656, 1956-07-09; Ord. 17639 § 9, 1964-06-30; Ord. 17843, 1965-05-18; Ord. 17886 § 2, 1965-07-20; Ord. 18035 §§ 4, 5, 6, 1966-04-12; Ord. 18103, 1966-07-26; Ord. 18196, 1966-12-20; Ord. 18302, 1967-05-23; Ord. 18537 §§ 6, 7, 8, 1968-03-26; Ord. 18605 § 2, 1968-06-11; Ord. 18850, 1969-06-24; Ord. 19374 §§ 6, 7, 1971-06-15; Ord. 19444 §§ 10, 11, 1971-10-05; Ord. 19572 §§ 3, 4, 1972-05-16; Ord. 19872 §§ 1, 2, 3, 1973-07-17; Ord. 20133 §§ 9, 10, 1974-06-04; Ord. 20935 §§ 12, 13, 14, 1976-12-21; Ord. 21959 § 1, 1980-01-22; Ord. 22054 §§ 1, 2, 3, 1980-05-06; Ord. 22086 §§ 1, 2, 1980-05-20; Ord. 22962 § 2, 1983-07-12; Ord. 24278 § 3, 1989-01-17; Ord. 24297 § 1, 1989-02-07; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 14, 1998-12-08; Ord. 27118 § 3, 2003-07-15; Ord. 27550 § 1, 2006-11-28; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27; Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
(Thirty-minute parking – Zones designated. Formerly 11.28.210. Ord. 16888 § 2, 1961-09-19; Ord. 17105 § 3, 1962-07-03; Ord. 17636, 1964-06-30; Ord. 18035 § 7, 1966-04-12; Ord. 18302, 1967-05-23; Ord. 19374 §§ 8, 9, 1971-06-15; Ord. 19572 § 5, 1972-05-16; Ord. 20133 § 12, 1974-06-04; Ord. 20770 § 2, 1976-06-08; Ord. 20935 §§ 16, 17, 1976-12-21; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(Parking – CBD area – Zones designated. Formerly 11.28.215. Ord. 20935 § 26, 1976-12-21; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(One-hour parking – Zones designated. Formerly 11.28.220. Ord. 16888 § 3, 1961-09-19; Ord. 17105 § 4, 1962-07-03; Ord. 17636, 1964-06-30; Ord. 17682, 1964-09-22; Ord. 17700, 1964-10-27; Ord. 18035 §§ 8, 9, 1966-04-12; Ord. 18103, 1966-07-26; Ord. 18196, 1966-12-20; Ord. 18302, 1967-05-23; Ord. 18537 §§ 9, 10, 1968-03-26; Ord. 18850, 1969-06-24; Ord. 19374 §§ 10, 11, 12, 1971-06-15; Ord. 19444 §§ 12, 13, 14, 1971-10-05; Ord. 19572 §§ 6, 7, 1972-05-16; Ord. 20133 §§ 13, 14, 1974-06-04; Ord. 20770 § 3, 1976-06-08; Ord. 20935 §§ 18, 19, 20, 1976-12-21; Ord. 23402 § 1, 1985-05-28; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 27118 § 4, 2003-07-15; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(Two-hour parking – Zones designated. Formerly 11.28.230. Ord. 16888 § 4, 1961-09-19; Ord. 17105 § 5, 1962-07-03; Ord. 17636, 1964-06-30; Ord. 17682, 1964-09-22; Ord. 17843, 1965-05-18; Ord. 18035 § 10, 1966-04-12; Ord. 18196, 1966-12-20; Ord. 18302, 1967-05-23; Ord. 18537 § 11, 1968-03-26; Ord. 18605 § 3, 1968-06-11; Ord. 18850, 1969-06-24; Ord. 19374 §§ 13, 14, 15, 1971-06-15; Ord. 19444 §§ 15, 16, 17, 1971-10-05; Ord. 19572 §§ 8, 9, 10, 1972-05-16; Ord. 20133 §§ 15,16, 1974-06-04; Ord. 20159 § 2, 1974-07-30; Ord. 20770 §§ 4, 5, 1976-06-08; Ord. 20935 §§ 21, 22, 23, 1976-12-21; Ord. 23472 § 1, 1985-09-24; Ord. 23761 §§ 1, 2, 1986-12-30; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 27118 § 5, 2003-07-15; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(Two-hour parking – Areas designated. Formerly 11.28.240. Ord. 22086 § 3, 1980-05-20; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(Five-hour parking – Zones designated. Formerly 11.28.250. Ord. 17682 § 7, 1964-09-22; Ord. 18196, 1966-12-20; Ord. 18850, 1969-06-24; Ord. 19444 §§ 19, 20, 21, 1971-10-05; Ord. 19572 §§ 13, 14, 1972-05-16; Ord. 20133 § 18, 1974-06-04; Ord. 20770 § 10, 1976-06-08; Ord. 20935 § 25, 1976-12-21; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; repealed by Ord. 27839 Ex. A, 2009-10-27)
(Blind pedestrians – Vehicles to stop. Formerly 11.30.170. Ord. 18595 § 12, 1968-06-04; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; repealed by Ord. 28404 Ex. A, 2016-12-13)
(Blind pedestrians – Use of white canes. Formerly 11.30.180. Ord. 18595 § 12, 1968-06-04; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; repealed by Ord. 28404 Ex. A, 2016-12-13)
No person shall drive any vehicle of such weight or in such condition, or so constructed or so loaded, as to cause delay in traffic or accident or injury to any person, property or to the street. No person shall unload a vehicle in such manner as to produce damage to the surface of the street. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a penalty of not less than $30.00.
(Formerly 11.32.200. Ord 18595 § 13, 1968-06-04; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
Those portions of the following streets are hereby designated as and are declared to be arterial or through protected highways, and are further classified as principal arterial highways, minor arterials, collector arterials, or nonclassified arterials, as hereinafter defined: Principal arterials are protected streets that have a high percentage of long-distance vehicle trips; minor arterials are protected streets that have a near balanced percentage of long-distance vehicle trips, with local access usage; collector arterials are protected streets that have a low percentage of long-distance vehicle trips, and nonclassified arterials are protected streets that are not classified in any of the above categories.
North 1st Street (minor)
From Yakima Avenue to North E Street
South 4th Street (collector)
From Schuster Parkway to Dock Street
6th Avenue (principal)
From St. Helens Avenue to Olympic Blvd.
6th Avenue (collector)
From Olympic Blvd. to Walters Road
South 7th Street (collector)
From Pacific Avenue to Commerce Street
South 8th Street (collector)
From A Street to Pacific Avenue
South 8th Street (not classified)
From Sprague Avenue to Pine Street
North 9th Street (collector)
From Pearl Street to Mildred Street
South 9th Street (collector)
From Schuster Parkway to Sprague Avenue
South 10th Street (not classified)
From A Street to Pacific Avenue
North 11th Street (collector)
From North 12th Street to M Street
11th Street (principal)
From Market Street to Port of Tacoma Road
11th Street (principal)
From Alexander Avenue to Marine View Drive
South 11th Street (minor)
From Market Street to Ferry Street
North 12th Street (collector)
From Steele Street to Anderson Street
South 12th Street (minor)
From Schuster Parkway to Pacific Avenue
South 12th Street (minor)
From South Sprague Avenue to Jackson Avenue
South 13th Street (principal)
From A Street to Market Street
South 13th Street (minor)
From Market Street to G Street
South 13th Street (not classified)
From G Street to K Street
South 14th Street (not classified)
From A Street to Pacific Avenue
South 15th Street (minor)
From Pacific Avenue to Cedar Street
South 15th Street (collector)
From Pacific Avenue to Dock Street
East 15th Street (minor)
From D Street to St. Paul Avenue
North 15th Street (collector)
From Steele Street to Alder Street
North 17th Street (principal)
From Mildred Street to Narrows Drive
South 17th Street (principal)
From Pacific Avenue to Commerce Street
19th Street NE (collector)
From 65th Avenue to East City limits
South 19th Street (principal)
From Jefferson Avenue to Jackson Avenue
South 19th Street (minor)
From Jackson Avenue to Grandview Avenue
South 19th Street (collector)
From Grandview Avenue to Seashore Drive
North 21st Street (principal)
From Steele Street to Pearl Street
South 21st Street (principal)
From A Street to Tacoma Avenue
East 23rd Street (north roadway) (collector)
From Dock Street to East D Street
South 24th Street (principal)
From A Street to Pacific Avenue
South 24th Street (collector)
From Pacific Avenue to C Street
24th Street NE (not classified)
From 64th Avenue to 65th Avenue
East 25th Street (not classified)
From A Street to Portland Avenue
South 25th Street (collector)
From A Street to State Street
26th Street (collector)
From Pacific Avenue to East G Street
North 26th Street (collector)
From Alder Street to Pearl Street
North 26th Street (minor)
From Pearl Street to Narrows Drive
East 27th Street (collector)
From L Street to Bay Street
South 27th Street (collector)
From Jefferson Avenue to Yakima Avenue
South 27th Street (not classified)
From Pacific Avenue to Delin Street
27th Street West (collector)
From East City Limits to Day Island Bridge Road
East 28th Street (collector)
From L Street to Portland Avenue
East 28th Street (principal)
From Portland Avenue to Bay Street
South 28th Street (collector)
From Yakima Avenue to M Street
29th Street NE (collector)
From 53rd Avenue to Norpoint Way
29th Street NE (principal)
From Norpoint Way to North City Limits
North 30th Street (minor)
From Schuster Parkway to Pearl Street
31st Street NE (not classified)
From 49th Avenue to 53rd Avenue
33rd Street NE (minor)
From Nassau Avenue to Browns Point Blvd. (at 42nd Avenue)
34th Street (collector)
From South G Street to east L Street
East 34th Street (collector)
From Portland Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue
North 34th Street (not classified)
From Proctor Street to Cheyenne Street
South 35th Street (collector)
From Sprague Avenue to Pine Street
South 35th Street (collector)
From South Tacoma Way to Adams Street
South 36th Street (collector)
From Adams Street to Tyler Street
North 36th Street (Alder Way) (collector)
From Ruston Way at Alder Street to Proctor Street
North 37th Street (collector)
From Proctor Street to Orchard Street
North 37th Street (collector)
From Shirley Street to Vassault Street
South 37th Street (collector)
From Sprague Avenue to Steele Street
South 37th Street (principal)
From Warner Street to South Tacoma Way
38th Street (principal)
From South Warner Street to East Portland Avenue
South 38th Street (collector)
From Warner Street to South Tacoma Way
38th Avenue NE (collector)
From Browns Point Blvd. to 33rd Street
43rd Street (not classified)
From South M Street to McKinley Avenue
East 44th Street (collector)
From Portland Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue
North 45th Street (not classified)
From Cheyenne Street to Pearl Street
45th Avenue NE (collector)
From Browns Point Blvd. to North City Limits
45th Street NE (collector)
From Browns Point Blvd. to Nassau Avenue
North 46th Street (minor)
From Stevens Street to Pearl Street
North 46th Street (collector)
From Pearl Street to Vassault Street
South 47th Street (minor)
From Wapato Street to South Tacoma Way
South 47th Street (collector)
From South Tacoma Way to Washington Street
South 48th Street (collector)
From Pacific Avenue to Portland Avenue
South 48th Street (minor)
From Pacific Avenue to Wapato Street
49th Avenue NE (not classified)
From 31st Street to Norpoint Way
49th Avenue NE (minor)
From Norpoint Way to North City Limits
South 50th Street (collector)
From Puget Sound Avenue to South Tacoma Way
51st Street NE (collector)
From Slayden Road to High Point Drive
51st Street NE (minor)
That portion within the City Limits from High Point Drive to 49th Avenue
North 51st Street (collector)
From Pearl Street to Mildred Street
53rd Avenue NE (collector)
From 29th Street to Norpoint Way
South 54th Street (not classified)
From Railroad Street to Washington Street
South 54th Street (not classified)
From Tacoma Mall Boulevard to Railroad Street
56th Street (principal)
From West City Limits to Portland Avenue
East 56th Street (collector)
From Portland Avenue to Pipeline Road
South 58th Street (collector)
From South Tacoma Way to Washington Street
64th Avenue NE (not classified)
From 24th Street to Northeast City Limits
64th Street (minor)
From Pacific Avenue to East City Limits
South 64th Street (collector)
From Pacific Avenue to Sheridan Avenue
65th Avenue NE (collector)
From 19th Street to Northeast City Limits
South 66th Street (not classified)
From Wapato Street to Oakes Street
South 66th Street (minor)
From Oakes Street to West City Limits
72nd Street (principal)
From Federal Aid Interstate 5 to East City Limits
South 74th Street (principal)
From Federal Aid Interstate 5 to West City Limits
84th Street (minor)
From West City Limits to East City Limits
96th Street (principal)
From West City Limits to East City Limits
A Street (collector)
From South 8th Street to South 11th Street
A Street (principal)
From South 11th Street to South 13th Street
A Street (collector)
From South 13th Street to South 15th Street
A Street (principal)
From South 21st Street to Federal Aid Interstate 5
South Alaska Street (collector)
From 38th Street to 72nd Street
Alder Street (minor)
From South 8th Street to North 21st Street
North Alder Street (collector)
From 21st Street to 30th Street
South Alder – Cedar Transition (minor)
From 8th Street to 9th Street
East Alexander Avenue (minor)
From 11th Street to South City Limits
East Alexander Avenue (collector)
From 11th Street to the north to end of public right-of-way (2,400 + or –)
North Anderson Street (collector)
From 12th Street to 15th Street
Bantz Boulevard (principal)
From 6th Avenue to Center Street
East Bay Street (principal)
From Portland Avenue to Pioneer Way
Broadway (collector)
From South 9th Street to North 1st Street
Browns Point Blvd (collector)
From Norpoint Way NE (North City Limits) to 51st Street
Browns Point Blvd. NE (not classified)
From 51st Street to High Point Drive (42nd Street)
Browns Point Blvd. NE (minor)
From High Point Drive (42nd Street) to 33rd Street (Nassau Avenue)
Browns Point Blvd. NE (not classified)
From 33rd Street (Nassau Avenue) to 33rd Street (42nd Avenue)
Browns Point Blvd. NE (minor)
From 33rd Street (42nd Avenue) to 33rd Street at Norpoint Way (west of 49th Avenue)
South C Street (collector)
From 19th Street to South Tacoma Way
South Cedar Street (minor)
From 9th Street to Center Street
Center Street (minor)
From Tacoma Avenue to West City Limits
North Cheyenne Street (not classified)
From 34th Street to 45th Street
South Commerce Street (minor)
From Stadium Way to 11th Street
South Commerce Street (principal)
From 11th Street to 17th Street
South Commerce Street (collector)
From 17th Street to 19th Street
East D Street (minor)
From 15th Street to Wiley Avenue
Day Island Bridge Rood (collector)
From 27th Street West to West City Limits
Delin Street (not classified)
From Pacific Avenue to Tacoma Avenue
Delin Street (minor)
From Tacoma Avenue to South G Street
Division Avenue (minor)
From North E Street to 6th Avenue
East Division Lane (collector)
From McKinley Avenue to Fairbanks Street
East Dock Street (collector)
From South 4th Street to Puyallup Avenue
North E Street (minor)
From Division Avenue to North 1st Street
Earnest S. Brazill Street (not classified)
From Tacoma Avenue to G Street
Earnest S. Brazill Street (minor)
From G Street to South Sprague Avenue
Fishing Wars Memorial Crossing (principal)
From Puyallup Avenue to East City Limits
East Fairbanks Street (collector)
From Division Lane to Roosevelt Street
South Fawcett Avenue (not classified)
From Jefferson Avenue to Tacoma Avenue South
North Ferdinand St. (via Waterview and North 49th Street) (collector)
From 46th Street to Ruston Way
East G Street (collector)
From Puyallup Avenue to 26th Street
South G Street (minor)
From Earnest S. Brazill Street to 13th Street
South G Street (minor)
From Wright Avenue to South 38th Street
South G Street (collector)
From 38th Street to 48th Street
East Grandview Avenue (collector)
From Bay Street to Wright Avenue
South Gunnison Street (not classified)
From Center Street to South Manitou Way
High Point Drive – Norpoint Way NE Transition (collector)
From Norpoint Way (Nahane East) to High Point Drive (51st Street)
High Point Drive (minor)
From High Point Drive-Norpoint Way NE Transition (51st Street) to Browns Point Boulevard (approximately 42nd Street)
South Hosmer Street (collector)
From 72nd Street to Steele Street
I Street (principal)
From 6th Avenue to Steele Street
South J Street (collector)
From Division Avenue to Center Street
Jackson Avenue (principal)
From Narrows Drive to South City Limits
Jefferson Avenue (minor)
From Pacific Avenue to Tacoma Avenue South
South K Street (collector)
From Division Avenue to 25th Street
East L Street (collector)
From Puyallup Avenue to Fairbanks Street
Lincoln Avenue (collector)
From Portland Avenue to Port of Tacoma Road
Lincoln Avenue (collector)
From Alexander Avenue to Taylor Way
North M Street (collector)
From Division Avenue to Steele Street
South M Street (not classified)
From Division Avenue to 6th Avenue
South M Street (collector)
From 28th Street to 56th Street
Marine View Drive (minor)
From East 11th Street to Northwest City Limits
Marine View Drive (principal)
From East 11th Street to Norpoint Way NE
Marine View Drive (minor)
From Norpoint Way NE to Southeast City Limits
Market Street (principal)
From St. Helens Avenue to South 13th Street
Market Street (minor)
From South 13th Street to Jefferson Avenue
Marshall Avenue (minor)
From Milwaukee Way to East City Limits
McCarver Street (collector)
From Tacoma Avenue to Ruston Way
McKinley Hill Way (minor)
From East D Street to McKinley Avenue
McKinley Avenue (minor)
From McKinley Hill Way to South City Limits
McMurray Road (collector)
From Marine View Drive to Browns Point Boulevard
Mildred Street (minor)
From North 17th Street to South City Limits
Mildred Street (collector)
From North 51st Street to Point Defiance Park
Milwaukee Way (minor)
From Lincoln Avenue to Fishing Wars Memorial Crossing
Nassau Avenue (collector)
From West intersection of Browns Point Boulevard and 33rd Street NE to 51st Street NE
Narrows Drive (minor)
From North 17th Street to North 26th Street
Narrows Drive (principal)
From North 17th Street to Jackson Avenue
Narrows Drive (collector)
From North 26th Street to North 37th Street
Norpoint Way NE (collector)
From Browns Point Boulevard (North City Limits) to High Point Drive-Norpoint Way Transition (Nahane East)
Norpoint Way NE (principal)
From Browns Point Boulevard at 33rd Street (west of 49th Avenue) to Marine View Drive
South Oakes Street (minor)
From Pine Street (South 47th Street) to South 74th Street
Olympic Boulevard (principal)
From 6th Avenue to West City Limits
Orchard Street (minor)
From 6th Avenue to North 21st Street
Orchard Street (collector)
From North 21st Street to North 46th Street
Orchard Street (principal)
From 6th Avenue to South 56th Street
Orchard Street West (principal)
From South 56th Street to South City Limits
Pacific Avenue (minor)
From South 11th Street to Schuster Parkway
Pacific Avenue (principal)
From South 11th Street to South City Limits
North Park Way (collector)
From Pearl Street to Vassault Street
North Pearl Street (principal)
From 6th Avenue to 54th Street
North Pearl Street (minor)
From North Park Avenue (54th Street) to Vashon Ferry Landing
South Pearl Street (collector)
From 6th Avenue to South City Limits
South Pine Street (minor)
From Center Street to 47th Street
South Pine Street (not classified)
From 6th Avenue to 8th Street
Pioneer Way (principal)
From East Bay Street to East City Limits
Port of Tacoma Road (principal)
From East 11th Street to South City Limits
Portland Avenue (principal)
From East 11th Street to South City Limits
Proctor Street (collector)
From South 19th Street to North 37th Street
Puget Sound Avenue(collector)
From South 50th Street to South 66th Street
Puget Sound Avenue (not classified)
From South 66th Street to South 74th Street
Puyallup Avenue (principal)
From A Street to Fishing Wars Memorial Crossing
Railroad Street (not classified)
From South 54th Street and State Street to 54th Street and Wapato Street
River Road (principal)
From Pioneer Way to East City Limits
Roosevelt Avenue (collector)
From East Wright Avenue to East 44th Street
Ruston Way (collector)
From McCarver Street to North City Limits
St. Helens Avenue (collector)
From 6th Avenue to Tacoma Avenue
St. Helens Avenue (principal)
From 6th Avenue to Market Street
St. Helens Avenue (collector)
From Market Street to South 9th Street
St. Paul Avenue (minor)
From East 11th Street to East Portland Avenue
Schuster Parkway (minor)
From South 12th Street to North 30th Street
Schuster Parkway (collector)
From North 30th Street to Ruston Way at McCarver Street
Sheridan Avenue (collector)
From South 56th Street to South City Limits
Slayden Road (collector)
From Marine View Drive to NE 51st Street Extension
South Manitou Way (not classified)
From South Gunnison to Tyler Street at South 38th Street
South Tacoma Way (principal)
From Pacific Avenue to South City Limits
Sprague Avenue (principal)
From 6th Avenue to South 19th Street
Sprague Avenue – west roadway (principal)
From South 19th Street to South 23rd Street
Sprague Avenue (collector)
From South Tacoma Way to South 37th Street
Tacoma Mall Boulevard (collector)
From South 56th Street to South City Limits
Stadium Way (minor)
From Division Avenue to Commerce Street
South State – Trafton Transition (collector)
From South 19th Street to South 21st Street
South State Street (collector)
From South 21st Street to South 25th Street
Stevens Street (minor)
From South 19th Street to North 46th Street
North Steele Street (collector)
From M Street to 15th Street
South Steele Street (collector)
From 37th Street to 42nd Street
South Steele Street (collector)
From Hosmer Street to South City Limits
Tacoma Avenue North (collector)
From Division Avenue to North McCarver Street
Tacoma Avenue South (minor)
From Division Avenue to Delin Street
Tacoma Mall Blvd (collector)
From South Steele Street to South 56th Street
Taylor Way (minor)
From East 11th Street to South City Limits
Thompson Avenue (principal)
From South 32nd Street to South 46th Street
Thorne Road (collector)
From East 11th Street to Lincoln Avenue
Tyler Street (minor)
From South 19th Street to South 74th Street
North Union Avenue (minor)
From North 21st Street to North 30th Street
Union Avenue (principal)
From South 38th Street to North 21st Street
North Vassault Street (collector)
From North 37th Street to Park Way
Walters Road (collector)
From 6th Avenue to South 19th Street
Warner Street (minor)
From South 38th Street to South 47th Street
Washington Street (collector)
From South 41st Street at South Tacoma Way to South 58th Street
Westgate Boulevard (principal)
From Pearl Street to Mildred Street
Wiley Avenue (collector)
From East D Street to East L Street
Wilkeson Street (collector)
From South 19th Street to South Tacoma Way
Wright Avenue (collector)
From East Roosevelt Avenue to Grandview Avenue
South Yakima Avenue (not classified)
From 6th Avenue to South 8th Street
South Yakima Avenue (principal)
From South 8th Street to 32nd Street
South Yakima Avenue (not classified)
From South 38th Street to 46th Street
Yakima Avenue – Thompson Avenue Transition (principal)
From South 46th Street to South 48th Street
Yakima Avenue – I Street Transition (principal)
From 6th Avenue to South 8th Street
South Yakima Avenue (principal)
From South 48th Street to South City Limits
SR-16
From the West City Limits to its connection with Federal Aid Interstate 5
Federal Aid Interstate 5
That portion of the freeway lying between the South City Limits (westerly of Hosmer Street) and the East City Limits of Tacoma (northerly of East 28th Street)
SR-7
That route lying between its connection with Federal Aid
SR-509 North Frontage Road (minor)
Milwaukee Way to 2,040 feet east of Port of Tacoma Road
SR-509 South Frontage Road (minor)
Milwaukee Way to 1,920 feet east of Port of Tacoma Road
(Formerly 11.34.130. Ord 22979 § 1, 1983-08-09; Ord. 23054 § 1, 1983-11-15; Ord. 23456 § 1, 1985-08-27; Ord. 24297 § 2, 1989-02-07; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 25844 § 1, 1996-02-20; Ord. 26148 § 1, 1997-11-04; Ord. 26607 § 1, 2000-04-04; Ord. 27118 § 6, 2003-07-15; Ord. 27980 Ex. A, 2011-05-17; Ord. 28404 Ex. A, 2016-12-13; Ord. 28598 Ex. A, 2019-07-23; Ord. 28641 Ex. A, 2019-12-10)
In order to ensure that the City's streets are able to accommodate all modes of transportation, not just the automobile, consistent with the policies of the Washington Growth Management Act and the comprehensive plan, a primary network of transit streets is established. Those portions of the following streets are designated as transit streets, shall be designated to accommodate transit vehicles and right-of-way for future transit improvements, if established by Pierce Transit, and shall be reserved or dedicated. Bus turnouts shall be provided where required by Pierce Transit. Crosswalks for pedestrians shall be provided at all signalized intersections and at all transit stops, including mid-block transit stops. Sidewalks adjacent to transit stops and commuter rail or light rail stations shall be at least eight feet wide.
A. 
Incentive transit.
Commerce
Between 9th and 17th
Pacific
Between 17th and 24th
B. 
Transit.
Pacific
24th to the City limits
6th Avenue
Between Tacoma and Mildred
South 19th
Between State and Orchard
(Ord. 25893 § 3, 1996-06-04; Ord. 27079 § 6, 2003-04-29)
Within mixed-use centers identified by the comprehensive plan, the City intends to maximize accessibility for, and mobility of, people in preference to accommodation of vehicles. Accordingly, it is the City's intent to establish traffic controls and signalization that will allow adequate crossing time for pedestrians while still maintaining safe traffic flow. Where block lengths exceed 750 feet, mid-block pedestrian crossings shall be provided unless the Traffic Engineer determines that such mid-block crossings pose a safety hazard.
(Ord. 25893 § 3, 1996-06-04; Ord. 27079 § 7, 2003-04-29)
The Director of Public Works shall post and maintain "yield" signs at the following intersections, and drivers of vehicles traveling on the street first named shall yield the right-of-way to traffic on the intersecting street named.
South 4th Street and L Street
South 4th Street and Pacific Avenue
South 4th Street and Tacoma Avenue
South 5th Street and L Street
6th Avenue and Olympic Boulevard
North 7th Street and Cedar Street
North 7th Street and Huson Street
South 7th Street and L Street
South 7th Street and M Street
North 8th Street and Cedar Street
North 8th Street and Huson Street
South 8th Street and Huson Street
South 8th Street and M Street
North 9th Street and Huson Street
North 10th Street and Huson Street
South 10th Street and L Street
South 10th Street and M Street
East 11th Street Ramp (south end) and Dock Street
East 11th Street Ramp and St. Paul Avenue
South 12th Street and Bantz Boulevard
North 12th Street and Huson Street
North 13th Street and Huson Street
South 13th Street and L Street
South 13th Street and M Street
South 13th Street and Pine Street
South 14th Street and L Street
South 14th Street and Tyler Street
South 15th Street and Adams Street
East 15th Street Ramp (south end) and Dock Street
South 15th Street and Durango Street
East 15th Street and St. Paul Avenue
North 16th Street and Huson Street
South 16th Street and L Street
South 17th Street and M Street
North 18th Street and Huson Street
North 18th Street and Union Avenue
North 19th Street and Huson Street
North 19th Street and Union Avenue
North 22nd Street and Huson Street
North 22nd Street and Union Avenue
North 24th Street and Huson Street
North 24th Street and Union Avenue
North 25th Street and Huson Street
North 25th Street and Union Avenue
North 27th Street and Huson Street
North 27th Street and Union Avenue
North 28th Street and Huson Street
North 28th Street and Union Avenue
South 28th Street and Yakima Avenue southbound loop
North 29th Street and Huson Street
North 29th Street and Union Avenue
Northeast 29th Street and Highline Road
South 37th Street and D Street
East 39th Street and East Q Street
East 39th Street and East R Street
East 41st Street and East R Street
East 42nd Street and East R Street
East 43rd Street and East R Street
East 46th Street and East Q Street
North 47th Street and Baltimore Street
North 48th Street and Baltimore Street
East 48th Street and East R Street
South 50th Street and South D Street
South 50th Street and South Fawcett Avenue
South 50th Street and South G Street
South 54th Street and Sheridan Avenue
South 58th Street and Pine Street
South 60th Street and Pine Street
South 62nd Street and Pine Street
South 64th Street and Pine Street
South 65th Street and A Street
South 66th Street and South Tacoma Way
South 68th Street and Pine Street
South 68th Street and D Street – east leg
South 70th Street and A Street
South 70th Street and Pine Street
South 72nd Street and Pine Street
South 72nd Street and Hosmer Street – west leg
A Street and South 58th Street
B Street and East 60th Street
Broadway and Jefferson Avenue
Browning Street and Grandview Avenue
D Street and South 50th Street
D Street and South 60th Street
F Street and East 11th Street
Fawcett Avenue and South 50th Street
Ferry Street and South 54th Street
East Harper Street and East R Street
Freeway off ramp and South 38th Street
Freeway off ramp and South 56th Street
Highline Road and N.E. 29th Street
Howe Street and East 40th Street
I Street and East 40th Street
I Street and South 50th Street
I Street and East 62nd Street – north-south legs
J Street and East 40th Street
Jackson Avenue and Narrows Drive
Jefferson Avenue and Market Street
K Street and East 40th Street
K Street and East 62nd Street – north-south legs
East Kent Street and East R Street
North L Street and North 11th Street
L Street and East 62nd Street – north-south legs
M Street and East 62nd Street – north-south legs
McMurray Road and Brown’s Point Boulevard
Milwaukee Way and East 11th Street
Milwaukee Way Extension and Fishing Wars Memorial Crossing
Montgomery Street and South 62nd Street
Morton Street and McKinley Avenue
N Street and East 62nd Street – north leg
Oakes Street and N. 11th Street – north-south legs
Olympic Boulevard and Jackson Avenue
Q Street and East 48th Street
East Q Street and East 51st Street
River Street Viaduct and Puyallup Avenue
Ruby Street and North Baltimore Street
Seaview Street and Baltimore Street
Spokane Street and East 40th Street
St. Paul Underpass and East 11th Street
Union Avenue and South Tacoma Way
(Formerly 11.34.140. Ord 16168, 1958-08-18; Ord. 17103 § 1, 1962-07-01; Ord. 17636, 1964-06-30; Ord. 17729, 1964-12-15; Ord. 17843, 1965-05-18; Ord. 17886 §8§ 4, 5, 1965-07-20; Ord. 18035 §§ 12, 13, 1966-04-12; Ord. 18103, 1966-07-286; Ord. 18196, 1966-12-20; Ord. 18302, 1967-05-23; Ord. 18537 § 15, 1968-03-26; Ord. 18850, 1969-06-24; Ord. 19374 §§ 20, 21, 1971-06-15; Ord. 19444 §§ 25, 26, 1971-10-05; Ord. 19572 §8 17, 1972-05-16; Ord. 20133 §§ 22, 23, 1974-06-04; Ord. 20159 §§ 3, 5, 1974-07-30; Ord. 20995 § 1, 1977-02-15; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 28404 Ex. A, 2016-12-13; Ord. 28479 Ex. A, 2017-12-19; Ord. 28598 Ex. A, 2019-07-23)
The maximum rate of speed on a nonarterial street shall be designated 20 miles per hour. A nonarterial street is any street not designated in this chapter as an arterial street.
(Formerly 11.36.090. Ord 23210 § 1, 1984-07-10; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 28825 Ex. A, 2022-08-02)
The maximum rate of speed on the following streets and portions of streets shall be designated 30 miles per hour:
North 1st Street from Division Avenue to North E Street.
Sixth Avenue from Walters Road to Alder Street.
North 9th Street from Pearl Street to Mildred Street.
South 9th Street from South Sprague Avenue to Tacoma Avenue South.
East 11th Street from A Street to St. Paul Avenue.
South 11th Street from South Ferry Street to Tacoma Avenue South.
South 12th Street from South Orchard Street to South Sprague Avenue.
South 13th Street from South K Street to Tacoma Avenue South.
East 15th Street from East D Street to St. Paul Avenue.
South 15th Street from South Cedar Street to Tacoma Avenue South.
South 19th Street from South Sprague Avenue to Tacoma Avenue South, and from South Jackson Avenue to Seashore Drive, and from South Orchard Street to South Pearl Street.
North 21st Street from North Steele Street to North Pearl Street.
South 24th Street from A Street to South C Street.
25th Street from South State Street to Pacific Avenue.
25th Street from East J Street to Portland Avenue.
26th Street from Pacific Avenue to East G Street.
North 26th Street from North Alder Street to North Washington Street and from North Monroe Street to Narrows Drive.
East 27th Street from East Bay Street to East L Street.
East 28th Street from East L Street to East Bay Street.
29th Street Northeast from 53rd Avenue Northeast to Northeast City Limits.
North 30th Street from Schuster Parkway to North Starr Street.
North 30th Street from North White Street to North Pearl Street.
31st Street Northeast from 49th Avenue Northeast to 53rd Avenue Northeast.
34th Street from South G Street to East L Street and from East Portland Avenue to East Roosevelt Avenue.
South 35th Street from South Tacoma Way to South Adams Street.
South 36th Street from South Adams Street to South Tyler Street.
North 37th Street from North Pearl Street to North Vassault Street.
South 37th Street from South Steele Street to South Sprague Avenue.
South 38th Street from Pacific Avenue to Tacoma Avenue South.
South 38th Street from South J Street to South Tacoma Way.
South 38th Street from East McKinley Avenue to East Portland Avenue.
45th Avenue Northeast between Northshore Parkway and Browns Point Boulevard.
North 46th Street from North Stevens Street to North Vassault Street.
South 47th Street from South Wapato Street to South Washington Street.
South 48th Street from Portland Avenue to McKinley Avenue and from Pacific Avenue to South Wapato Street.
49th Avenue Northeast from 31st Street Northeast to Northeast City Limits of Tacoma.
South 50th Street from South Puget Sound Avenue to South Tacoma Way.
51st Street Northeast from Browns Point Boulevard to Slayden Road Northeast.
North 51st Street from North Pearl Street to North Mildred Street.
53rd Avenue Northeast from 29th Street Northeast to 31st Street Northeast.
South 54th Street from South Ferry Street to South Railroad Avenue and from South Wapato Street to South Tacoma Way.
56th Street from McKinley Avenue to South Washington Street.
South 58th Street from South Tacoma Way to South Washington Street.
64th Street from South Yakima Avenue to East City Limits.
South 66th Street from South Wapato Street to West City Limits.
South 74th Street from Interstate Highway Number 5 to South Tacoma Way.
84th Street from East City Limits to West City Limits.
96th Street from South Yakima Avenue to East City Limits.
A Street from South 21st Street to South 27th Street.
South Alaska Street from South 38th Street to South 72nd Street.
Alder Street from North 30th Street to South 8th Street.
South Alder-Cedar Transition from South 8th Street to South 9th Street.
Browns Point Boulevard from North City Limits to Norpoint Way (Vicinity of 33rd Street Northeast and 4800 Norpoint Way).
South C Street from South Commerce Street at South 19th Street to South Tacoma Way.
South Cedar Street from South 9th Street to South 19th Street.
Center Street from South Tacoma Avenue to South M Street and from South Union Avenue to South Tyler Street.
East D Street from East 15th Street to Puyallup Avenue.
Delin Street from Pacific Avenue to South Wright Avenue.
Division Avenue from Stadium Way to 6th Avenue.
Division Lane from East Fairbanks Street to East McKinley Avenue.
North E Street from Division Avenue to North 1st Street.
Earnest S. Brazill Street from South Sprague Avenue to Tacoma Avenue South.
Fishing Wars Memorial Crossing from East Portland Avenue to East City Limits.
East Fairbanks Street from East Division Lane to East Roosevelt Avenue.
North Ferdinand Street, North Waterview Street, North 49th Street from North 46th Street to Ruston Way.
East G Street from Puyallup Avenue to East 26th Street.
South G Street from South Wright Avenue to South 37th Street.
South G Street from South 40th Street to South 48th Street.
East Grandview from East Pioneer Way to East Wright Avenue.
I Street from 5th Avenue to North Steele Street.
South J Street from Division Avenue to Center Street.
Jefferson Avenue from Broadway to Center Street.
M Street from Center Street to South 56th Street.
McCarver Street from North Tacoma Avenue to Ruston Way.
East McKinley Avenue from East 32nd Street to East Wright Avenue.
East McKinley Avenue from East 36th Street to East 96th Street.
East McKinley Way from East Wiley Avenue to East 32nd Street.
McMurray Road from Marine View Drive to Browns Point Boulevard.
Narrows Drive from Jackson Avenue to North 37th Street.
North Mildred Street from 6th Avenue to North 9th Street.
Norpoint Way Northeast between the North City Limits and Browns Point Boulevard.
Norpoint Way Northeast between 49th Avenue Northeast and 29th Street Northeast.
South Oakes Street from its intersection with South Pine Street between South 46th Street and South 47th Street and South 74th Street.
North Orchard Street from 6th Avenue to North 35th Street.
North Pearl Street from North 42nd Street to North 54th Street.
South Pine Street from South 38th Street to South 47th Street.
East Portland Avenue from East Fairbanks Street to East 21st Street (Lincoln Avenue).
Proctor Street from North 37th Street to North 30th Street and from North 24th Street to South 19th Street.
Puyallup Avenue from A Street to East Portland Avenue.
Railroad Street from South 54th Street at South Wapato Street to South 54th Street at South State Street.
East Roosevelt Avenue from East Wright Avenue to East Fairbanks Street.
Ruston Way from North McCarver Street to Ruston City Limits.
Schuster Parkway from North 30th Street to Ruston Way.
St. Helens Avenue from Division Avenue to 6th Avenue.
St. Paul Avenue from East 11th Street to East 15th Street.
South Sheridan Avenue from South 56th Street to South 72nd Street.
South Sprague Avenue from 6th Avenue to South 23rd Street and South 37th Street to South Tacoma Way.
Stadium Way from Commerce Street to Division Avenue.
Steele Street from North M Street to North 15th Street and from South 28th Street to South 42nd Street.
Stevens Street from North 46th Street to South 19th Street.
North Tacoma Avenue from North 3rd Street to North McCarver Street.
Tacoma Avenue South from Division Avenue to Delin Street.
Tacoma Mall Boulevard from Steele Street to South 56th Street.
Taylor Way from East 11th Street to Lincoln Avenue.
South Thompson Avenue from South 32nd Street to South 37th Street.
South Thompson Avenue from South 40th Street to South 46th Street.
Thompson Avenue – Yakima Avenue Transition from South 46th Street to South 48th Street.
South Tyler Street from South 19th Street to South 74th Street.
Union Avenue from North 30th Street to South 15th Street.
North Vassault Street from North 37th Street to North 51st Street.
South Warner Street from South 38th Street to South 47th Street.
Walters Road from 6th Avenue to South 19th Street.
South Washington Street from South Tacoma Way (near South 42nd Street) to South 58th Street.
East Wiley Avenue from East D Street to East L Street.
South Wilkeson Street from South 19th Street to South Tacoma Way.
East Wright Avenue from East Grandview Avenue to East Roosevelt Avenue.
South Yakima Avenue – I Street Transition from 6th Avenue to South 8th Street.
South Yakima Avenue from South 8th Street to South 32nd Street and from South 48th Street to South 96th Street.
South Yakima Avenue from South 8th Street to South 32nd Street and from South 48th Street to South 96th Street.
(Formerly 11.36.100. Ord 23210 § 1, 1984-07-10; Ord. 23421 § 1, 1985-06-25; Ord. 23664 §§ 4, 5, 1986-07-29; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 25765 § 1, 1995-10-03; Ord. 26130 § 1, 1997-09-16; Ord. 26916 § 1, 2002-01-08; Ord. 27018 § 1, 2002-12-03; Ord. 27078 § 1, 2003-04-29; Ord. 27118 § 7, 2003-07-15; Ord. 27253 § 1, 2004-07-27; Ord. 27496 § 1, 2006-06-20; Ord. 27980 Ex. A, 2011-05-17; Ord. 28404 Ex. A, 2016-12-13; Ord. 28479 Ex. A, 2017-12-19; Ord. 28598 Ex. A, 2019-07-23; Ord. 28825 Ex. A, 2022-08-02)
The maximum rate of speed on the following streets and portions of streets shall be designated 35 miles per hour:
East 11th Street from St. Paul Avenue to Marine View Drive.
South 12th Street from South Orchard Street to South Jackson Avenue.
North 17th Street from Narrows Drive to North Mildred Street.
South 19th Street from South Sprague Avenue to South Orchard Street and from South Pearl Street to South Jackson Avenue.
38th Street from Pacific Avenue to East McKinley Avenue.
56th Street from McKinley Avenue to East Portland Avenue and from South Washington Street to South Orchard Street.
72nd Street from Interstate Highway Number 5 to East City Limits.
South 74th Street from South Tacoma Way to West City Limits.
Alexander Avenue from East 11th Street to Lincoln Avenue.
East Bay Street from East Portland Avenue to Pioneer Way.
South Cedar Street from South 19th Street to South Center Street.
South Center Street from South M Street to South Union Avenue and from South Tyler Street to West City Limits.
South Hosmer Street from South 72nd Street to South 84th Street.
South Hosmer Street from South 84th Street to South Steele Street.
Jackson Avenue from North Narrows Drive to South 19th Street.
Lincoln Avenue (East 21st Street) from East Portland Avenue to Port of Tacoma Road and from Alexander Avenue to Taylor Way.
Marine View Drive from East 11th Street to the West City Limits of Northeast Tacoma.
South Mildred Street from 6th Avenue to South 19th Street.
Northshore Parkway between Browns Point Boulevard and the East City Limits.
South Orchard Street from 6th Avenue to South 56th Street.
Orchard Street West from South 56th Street to South City Limits.
Pacific Avenue from South 34th Street to South City Limits.
Pearl Street from North 42nd Street to South 19th Street.
Port of Tacoma from East 11th Street to South City Limits.
South Pine Street from Center Street to South 38th Street.
Pioneer Way from East Bay Street to East City Limits.
East Portland Avenue from East Fairbanks Street to South City Limits and from East 11th Street to East 21st Street (Lincoln Avenue).
River Road from Pioneer Way to East City Limits.
St. Paul Avenue from East 15th Street to East Portland Avenue.
South Tacoma Way from Pacific Avenue to South 47th Street and from South 60th Street to South City Limits.
South Steele Street from South Hosmer Street to South 96th Street.
Tacoma Mall Boulevard from South 56th Street to South 74th Street.
Taylor Way from Lincoln Avenue to South City Limits.
Thorne Road from East 11th Street to Lincoln Avenue.
South Union Avenue from South 15th Street to South 38th Street and Warner Street.
Westgate Boulevard from North Mildred Street to North Pearl Street.
(Formerly 11.36.110. Ord 23210 § 1, 1984-07-10; Ord. 23664 § 6, 1986-07-29; Ord. 24297 § 3, 1989-02-07; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 25765 § 2, 1995-10-03; Ord. 26130 § 2, 1997-09-16; Ord. 27078 § 2, 2003-04-29; Ord. 27253 § 2, 2004-07-27; Ord. 27980 Ex. A, 2011-05-17; Ord. 28404 Ex. A, 2016-12-13; Ord. 28479 Ex. A, 2017-12-19; Ord. 28641 Ex. A, 2019-12-10)
The maximum rate of speed on the following streets and portions of streets shall be designated 40 miles per hour:
Alexander Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to South City Limits.
Marine View Drive between East 11th Street and Taylor Way.
Milwaukee Way from Lincoln Avenue to Fishing Wars Memorial Crossing.
Norpoint Way between Marine View Drive and Northeast 29th Street.
Schuster Parkway from North 30th Street to Pacific Avenue (approximately 500 feet north of South 7th Street).
SR-509 North Frontage Road from Milwaukee Way to 2,040 feet east of Port of Tacoma Road.
SR-509 South Frontage Road from Milwaukee Way to Port of Tacoma Road.
Tacoma Mall Boulevard from South 74th Street to South 80th Street.
(Formerly 11.36.120. Ord 23210 § 1, 1984-07-10; Ord. 24297 § 4, 1989-02-07; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 25765 § 3, 1995-10-03; Ord. 26130 § 3, 1997-09-16; Ord. 27980 Ex. A, 2011-05-17; Ord. 28404 Ex. A, 2016-12-13; Ord. 28598 Ex. A, 2019-07-23; Ord. 28641 Ex. A, 2019-12-10)
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle for any length of time other than for the expeditious unloading and delivery or pickup and loading of materials in any place marked as a loading zone during the hours when the provisions applicable to the zones are in effect. In no case shall the stop for loading and unloading of materials exceed 30 minutes.
The driver of a passenger vehicle may stop temporarily at a place marked as a loading zone for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading of passengers. In no case shall the stop for loading and unloading passengers exceed 3 minutes.
Violation of this section shall be punishable by a penalty of not less than $30.00.
(Ord. 25527 § 6, 1994-06-21; Ord. 26336 § 15, 1998-12-08; Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle for any length of time other than for the expeditious unloading and delivery or pickup and loading of materials in any place marked as a truck loading zone during the hours when the provisions applicable to the zones are in effect. In no case shall the stop for loading and unloading of materials exceed 30 minutes.
The driver of a passenger vehicle may stop temporarily at a place marked as a truck loading zone for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading of passengers. In no case shall the stop for loading and unloading passengers exceed 3 minutes.
Violation of this section shall be punishable by a penalty of not less than $30.00
(Ord. 26344 § 1, 1998-12-15; Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
A. 
It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to make a "U" turn upon any street within the City of Tacoma, except as provided herein.
B. 
It shall not be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to make a "U" turn at a street intersection not posted or controlled by a traffic control sign, signal, marker, or buttons; provided that (1) the vehicle can be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from any direction within 500 feet within residence or business districts and within 1,000 feet in all other locations; and (2) such movement can be made in safety and without interfering with other traffic.
C. 
Notwithstanding subsection B herein, it shall not be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to make a "U" turn at the following streets and intersections; provided that (1) if not at an intersection, the "U" turn is made through an opening provided for that purpose in the dividing curb section, separation, or line; (2) the street or intersection is posted authorizing such a "U" turn; and (3) such movement can be made in safety and without interfering with other traffic:
Intersection of Pacific Avenue and South 17th Street for northbound vehicles.
Intersection of Pacific Avenue and South 25th Street for southbound vehicles.
D. 
"U turn" shall be defined as turning a vehicle on an arc of 180 degrees to permit travel in the opposite direction on the same highway.
(Formerly 11.40.020. Ord 18595 § 16, 1968-06-04; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 25527 § 4, 1994-06-21; Ord. 27124 § 1, 2003-07-29)
No person shall drag or haul any timber or any article along or over any street in the City of Tacoma in such a manner that a portion of the same shall rest upon or come in contact with the surface of such street; nor shall any person on any planked, paved or macadamized street lock the wheel of any vehicle by the method commonly known as "rough-lock"; nor by any method whereby anything other than the tire of such wheel or smooth shoe shall come in contact with the surface of the street; except that skid chains may be used only when streets, owing to weather conditions, are slippery, and only the regulation type of chain shall be used. Trucks are forbidden to use lugs or heavy chains wrapped around the wheels instead of the regulation stock chains.
(Formerly 11.42.090. Ord 18655 § 1, 1968-09-16; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22)
A. 
Applicability. The following subsections under § 11.05.562 shall only apply to modes of conveyance that are solely human powered and shall not apply to people walking, using a wheelchair, using a bicycle, or using fully or partially motorized devices.
B. 
Rights and duties. Any person using a mode of conveyance other than bicycling that is solely human-powered, including roller skates or in-line skates, or riding in or upon or by any means a scooter, skate-board, toy vehicle, or any device similar to the foregoing, shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to pedestrians.
C. 
Operation of Skateboards, Roller Skates, In-line Skates, and Scooters.
1. 
Negligent operation. No person upon roller skates or in-line skates, or riding in or upon or by any means a scooter, skateboard, toy vehicle, or any device similar to the foregoing, shall go upon any roadway, sidewalk, publicly owned parking lot, or other public property in such a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger the safety of any persons or property, including the rider or operator.
2. 
Yielding to people walking or using an assistive mobility device. Any person using roller skates or in-line skates, or riding in or upon or by any means a scooter, skateboard, toy vehicle, or any device similar to the foregoing, must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians who are walking or using an assistive mobility device on a sidewalk or crosswalk.
3. 
Clinging to motor vehicle. No person upon roller skates or in-line skates, or riding in or upon or by any means a scooter, skateboard, toy vehicle, or any device similar to the foregoing, shall attach the same or himself to any moving vehicle upon any roadway.
D. 
Violation/penalty. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have committed a civil infraction and will be subject to a maximum penalty, inclusive of statutory assessments, of $250.00. The minimum fine imposed shall be no less than $25.00, which shall not be suspended or deferred.
E. 
Definitions.
"In-line skates"
has its ordinary meaning and means a pair of shoes or boots, mounted upon three or more sets of wheels located one behind the other under the attached shoe or boot, and is most often propelled by the user in an upright, standing position.
"Roller-skates"
has its ordinary meaning and means a pair of shoes mounted upon two sets of wheels, most often propelled by the user in an upright, standing position.
"Scooter"
means a footboard mounted upon two or more wheels, controlled by an upright steering handle, and is most often propelled by the user usually in an upright position or kneeling.
"Skateboard"
has its ordinary meaning and includes a board of any material with wheels affixed to the underside, designed to be ridden by a person. For the purposes of this chapter the term skateboard shall include the term "scooter".
F. 
Law enforcement officers commissioned by the City of Tacoma are authorized to issue a notice of infraction upon certification that the officer has probable cause to believe, and does believe, that a person has committed an infraction contrary to the provisions of this section. The infraction need not have been committed in the issuing officer's presence except as otherwise provided by law.
G. 
Severability. If any provision of this section, or its application to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the section, or application of the provisions to other persons or circumstances, shall be unaffected.
(Formerly 11.42.070. Ord 18655 § 1, 1968-09-16; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 25237 § 1, 1993-09-07; Ord. 28678 Ex. A, 2020-07-07)
It is unlawful for any person, firm, association, copartnership or corporation, being the owner, or acting as agent for the owner of, or having charge or control of, any motor vehicle, to stand or park the same upon any of the streets, avenues, alleys, or other public places in the City of Tacoma, with a "for sale" sign thereon, for the purpose of offering or exposing the same for sale, barter or exchange. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined in any sum not exceeding $100.00.
(Formerly 11.42.080. Ord 18655 § 1, 1968-09-16; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22)
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride a bicycle or operate any motor-driven vehicle upon that area of the hillside and open space, including the trail system, commonly known as the Bayside Trails, developed and maintained by the City of Tacoma, lying southeasterly of Schuster Parkway and adjacent and contiguous thereto.
(Formerly 11.42.100. Ord 20450 § 1, 1975-06-10; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22)
As used herein, a public parking facility is a structure or land within the City of Tacoma which is owned by the City and which has as its primary purpose the provision of off-street parking for persons who use municipal park or civic center facilities.
(Formerly 11.45.010. Ord 23344 § 1, 1985-02-19; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22;)
The City Manager or his designee may, for the purposes of relieving parking congestion on the public streets, to generate revenue for the City, and to encourage the efficient use of public and private parking in the vicinity of such public parking facilities, authorize by contract approved by the City Council, the nonexclusive use of public parking facilities by private parties, their patrons, or by other public agencies; provided, that the unlimited right of the City to use such facilities for any public purpose shall not be abridged.
(Formerly 11.45.020. Ord 23344 § 1, 1985-02-19; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22)
Any person in continuous violation of the overtime parking provisions of this title within a single 24-hour period, or any person who commits multiple violations of the overtime provisions of this title, within the same 24-hour period, may be additionally cited as a multiple offender and be subject to such additional penalty as the court may direct, and such act shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $42.00.
(Formerly 11.28.260. Ord 20770 § 7, 1976-06-08; Ord. 25247 § 3, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 17, 1998-12-08; Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
Unless another penalty is expressly provided by law in the City Code, the MTO, or in the statutes that are adopted by reference therein, any person who is convicted of violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment not to exceed 90 days or both, except as to City Code Sections 11.05.130, 11.05.135, 11.15.040, 11.15.060, 11.15.080, 11.05.140, 11.05.150, 11.05.160, 11.05.170, 11.05.180, 11.05.190, 11.05.200, 11.05.210, 11.05.220, 11.05.225, 11.05.230, 11.05.240, 11.05.250 through 11.05.450, 11.05.460, 11.05.470, 11.05.480, 11.05.490, 11.05.500, 11.05.550, 11.05.560, 11.05.570, and 11.05.595, which shall be traffic infractions and may not be classified as criminal offenses.
(Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26294 § 2, 1998-09-22)
The following tabular list of penalties shall be provided for each violation of the Model Traffic Ordinance sections under RCW 46.61 and WAC 308.330:
TMC Reference
Description
Penalty
TMC § 11.05.135
Expired Vehicle License Under 2 Months - Parked
$86
TMC § 11.05.135
Expired Vehicle License Over 2 Months - Parked
$171
TMC § 11.05.135
No Month/Year License Tab - Parked
$86
TMC § 11.05.135
Altered/Illegible License Plate(s) - Parked
$171
TMC § 11.05.135
Missing License Plate(s) - Parked
$86
TMC § 11.05.140
Taxicabs - Prohibited parking areas
$25
TMC § 11.05.160
Construction - Special Permit Required
$50
TMC § 11.05.170
Overtime Parking
$25
TMC § 11.05.190
Move Vehicle to Avoid Time Limit
$50
TMC § 11.05.230
Parking for Extended Periods
$35
TMC § 11.05.236
Residential Zone - Parking Restricted
$30
TMC § 11.05.245
Parked Within 2' of Another Vehicle
$30
TMC § 11.05.246
Obstruct bike lane or path
$30
TMC § 11.05.255
Permit Parking Only Zones
$30
TMC § 11.05.390
No Parking Anytime
$35
TMC § 11.05.480
Loads – Unloading vehicle – Operation
$30
TMC § 11.05.545
Load/Unload Zone (Over 30 Minutes)
$30
TMC § 11.05.547
Truck Load Zone (Over 30 Minutes)
$30
TMC § 11.05.595
Continuous Parking
$42
TMC § 11.05.707
Parking Payment Device Violation
$25
TMC § 11.05.708
Improper Display of Receipt
$15
TMC § 11.05.709
Illegal Use, Tampering, and Obstruction of Payment Device
$250
TMC § 11.05.711
Hood, Controlled Parking Area
$35
TMC § 11.05.712
Hooded Meters, Signs
$35
TMC § 11.05.713
Hood on Occupied Meter
$35
TMC § 11.05.714
Hooded Meter, Unoccupied
$35
TMC § 11.05.715
Hood on Meter Over 2 Days
$35
TMC § 11.05.716
Hood, Prohibited Hours
$35
TMC § 11.05.717
Hood, Passenger Vehicle
$35
TMC § 11.05.718
Hood, Revoked
$35
TMC § 11.05.719
Hood, Violation
$35
TMC § 11.05.720
Car Sharing Vehicle Space/Zone
$42
TMC § 11.05.721
Parking on Municipal Property
$35
WAC 308.330.430
Back/Head in angle parking only
$35
WAC 308.330.433(1)
Parked blocking traffic
$35
WAC 308.330.433(2)
Blocking alley
$35
WAC 308.330.439
Standing in a passenger loading zone
$25
WAC 308.330.457
Bus or taxi parking only
$25
Double parked
$35
Parked on sidewalk/planting strip
$35
Parked on a crosswalk
$35
Parked alongside street obstruction
$35
Parked upon bridge/under tunnel
$35
No parking - Official sign
$35
RCW 46.61.570(1)(b)(i.1)
Blocking a driveway
$35
RCW 46.61.570(1)(b)(i.2)
Parked within 5 feet of a drive return
$35
Parked within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
$35
Parked within 20 feet of crosswalk
$35
Parked within 30 feet of a stop sign
$35
Parked within 50 feet of railroad crossing
$35
Parked in roadway not parallel to curb
$35
Parked over 12 inches from curb
$35
Unattended Motor Vehicle
$30
Front wheels not to curb
$35
(Ord. 26336 § 18, 1998-12-08; Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14; Ord. 28479 Ex. A, 2017-12-19; Ord. 28974 Ex. A, 2024-08-06)
All fines or forfeitures collected upon conviction or upon the forfeiture of bail of any person charged with a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be paid into the Parking Enterprise Fund, the Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Engineering Fund, or other fund as designated by the City.
(Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14; Ord. 28086 Ex. A, 2012-09-25)
Failure, refusal, or neglect on the part of any judicial or other officer or employee receiving or having custody of any such fine or forfeiture of bail, either before or after deposit in said Parking Enterprise Fund, to comply with the provisions of Section 11.05.610 shall constitute misconduct in office and shall be grounds for removal there from, provided appropriate removal action is taken pursuant to State law relating to removal of public officials.
(Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
Incident to the adoption of the MTO by reference, by this chapter, copies of the text of the adopted MTO and of other adopted statutes shall be filed with the City Clerk and with the City Attorney's Office for use and examination by the public.
(Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24)
If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
(Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24)
A. 
Whenever the driver of a vehicle is arrested for Driving While License Suspended ("DWLS"), as defined in RCW 46.20.342, and adopted by the Model Traffic Ordinance in WAC 308-330-307, and Tacoma Municipal Code 11.05.010, the vehicle is subject to impoundment at the direction of a police officer.
1. 
If a vehicle is impounded because the driver is arrested for a violation of DWLS in the Third Degree, as defined in RCW 46.20.342, and adopted by the Model Traffic Ordinance in WAC 308-330-307, and Tacoma Municipal Code 11.05.010, and the Washington Department of Licensing's records show that the driver has been convicted 1 time of a violation of RCW 46.20.342, or similar local ordinance, within the past 5 years, the vehicle is subject to impoundment for 15 days.
2. 
If a vehicle is impounded because the driver is arrested for a violation of DWLS in the Third Degree, as defined in RCW 46.20.342, and adopted by the Model Traffic Ordinance in WAC 308-330-307, and Tacoma Municipal Code 11.05.010, and the Washington Department of Licensing's records show that the driver has been convicted 2 or more times of a violation of RCW 46.20.342, or similar ordinance, within the past 5 years, the vehicle is subject to impoundment for 30 days.
3. 
If a vehicle is impounded because the driver is arrested for a violation of DWLS in the First Degree or DWLS in the Second Degree, as defined in RCW 46.20.342, and adopted by the Model Traffic Ordinance in WAC 308-330-307, and Tacoma Municipal Code 11.05.010, and the Washington Department of Licensing's records show that the driver has not been convicted of a violation of (DWLS First or Second Degree) RCW 46.20.342(1)(a) or (b), or similar local ordinance, within the past 5 years, the vehicle is subject to impoundment for 30 days.
4. 
If a vehicle is impounded because the driver is arrested for a violation of DWLS in the First Degree or DWLS in the Second Degree, as defined in RCW 46.20.342, and adopted by the Model Traffic Ordinance in WAC 308-330-307, and Tacoma Municipal Code 11.05.010, and the Washington Department of Licensing's records show that the driver has been convicted of a violation of (DWLS First or Second Degree) RCW 46.20.342(1)(a) or (b), or similar local ordinance, 1 time within the past 5 years, the vehicle is subject to impoundment for 60 days.
5. 
If a vehicle is impounded because the driver is arrested for a violation of DWLS in the First Degree or DWLS in the Second Degree, as defined in RCW 46.20.342, and adopted by the Model Traffic Ordinance in WAC 308-330-307, and Tacoma Municipal Code 11.05.010, and the Washington Department of Licensing's records show that the driver has been convicted of a violation of (DWLS First or Second Degree) RCW 46.20.342(1)(a) or (b), or similar local ordinance, 2 or more times within the past 5 years, the vehicle is subject to impoundment for 90 days.
(Ord. 26346 § 1, 1999-01-19)
A. 
The Finance Director is authorized and directed to prepare specifications for towing and storage of vehicles, including instructions to bidders, containing such provisions as the Director shall deem advisable and not in conflict with this chapter. The specifications shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Manager.
B. 
A call for bids responsive to such specifications shall then be made, and the contract shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder who proposal is deemed by the Finance Director to be the most advantageous for the public and the City; provided that, in the event all bids are deemed by the director to be too high or irregular, he or she may reject all such bids and make another call for bids or proceed alternatively pursuant to ordinance passed for such purpose. The Director shall consider, among other relevant factors, the following:
1. 
General experience in providing towing and storage services;
2. 
Conduct and performance under a contract with a City of similar size and job scope requirement demonstrating honesty, responsiveness, skill, efficiency, and a satisfactory relationship with vehicle owners;
3. 
Existing availability of equipment, facilities, and personnel; and
4. 
The bidder's financial ability, storage capacity and location(s), and types of services provided.
The contract award shall be in accordance with the City's policies and procedures for the competitive bidding process.
C. 
Subsequent to the award of the contract, the Finance Director shall file a written statement with the City Clerk giving the name and address of the contractor for towing and storage of impounded vehicles, including each storage location and the name and address or location of each storage place. The Director of Finance shall administer and enforce contracts made pursuant to this section.
(Ord. 26346 § 2, 1999-01-19)
A. 
Not more than 24 hours after impoundment of any vehicle, the tow contractor shall mail a notice by first class mail to the last known and legal owners of the vehicles, as may be disclosed by the vehicle identification number, and as provided by the Washington State Department of Licenses. The notice shall contain the full particulars of the impoundment, redemption, and opportunity for hearing to contest the propriety of the impoundment as hereinafter provided.
B. 
Similar notice shall be given to each person who seeks to redeem an impounded vehicle, except that if a vehicle is redeemed prior to the mailing of notice, then notice need not be mailed.
C. 
The Tacoma Police Department shall give written notification to the last registered and legal owner that the investigatory hold has been removed, except that if a vehicle is redeemed following notice by telephone and prior to the mailing of notice, then notice need not be mailed. In addition, the Police Department shall notify the towing contractor, by telephone or in writing, of the authorization to release such vehicle.
(Ord. 26346 § 3, 1999-01-19)
Vehicles impounded by the City shall be redeemed only under the following circumstances:
A. 
Only the registered owner, the legal owner, a person authorized by the registered owner, or one who has purchased the vehicle from the registered owner, who produces proof of ownership or authorization and signs a receipt therefor, may redeem an impounded vehicle. A person redeeming a vehicle impounded pursuant to Section 11.05.700 must, prior to redemption, establish that he or she has a valid driver's license and is in compliance with RCW 46.30.020, as adopted by the Model Traffic Ordinance in WAC 308-330-310, and Tacoma Municipal Code Section 11.05.010. A vehicle impounded pursuant to Section 11.05.700 can be released only pursuant to a written order from the police department or a court.
B. 
Any person so redeeming a vehicle impounded by the City shall pay the towing contractor for costs of impoundment (towing and storage) and administrative fee prior to redeeming such vehicle. Such towing contractor shall accept payment as provided in RCW 46.55.120(1)(b), as now or hereafter amended. If the vehicle was impounded pursuant to Section 11.05.700 and was being operated by the registered owner when it was impounded, it may not be released to any person until any penalties, fines, or forfeitures owed by the registered owner have been satisfied.
C. 
The Chief of Police is authorized to release a vehicle impounded pursuant to Section 11.05.700, prior to the expiration of any period of impoundment, upon petition of the spouse of the driver based on economic or personal hardship to such spouse resulting from the unavailability of the vehicle, and after consideration of the threat to public safety that may result from release of the vehicle, including but not limited to, the driver's criminal history, driving record, license status, and access to the vehicle. If such release is authorized, the person redeeming the vehicle still must satisfy the requirements of Section 11.05.703(A) and (B).
D. 
Any person seeking to redeem a vehicle impounded as a result of a traffic citation has a right to a hearing, before an administrative hearing officer, to contest the validity of an impoundment or the amount of towing and storage charges, if such request for hearing is in writing, in a form approved by the Chief of Police and signed by such person, and is received by the Chief of Police within 10 days (including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) of the latter of the date the notice was mailed to such person pursuant to Section 11.05.702, or the date the notice was given to such person by the registered tow truck operator, pursuant to RCW 46.55.120(2)(a). Such hearing shall be provided as follows:
1. 
If all of the requirements to redeem the vehicle, including expiration of any period of impoundment under Section 11.05.700, have been satisfied, then the impounded vehicle shall be released immediately, and a hearing as provided for in Section 11.05.704 shall be held within 90 days of the written request for hearing.
2. 
If all of the requirements to redeem the vehicle, including expiration of any period of impoundment under Section 11.05.700, have not been satisfied, then the impounded vehicle shall not be released until after the hearing which, pursuant to Section 11.05.704, shall be held within 2 business days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) of the written request for hearing.
3. 
Any person seeking a hearing who has failed to request such hearing within the time specified in Section 11.05.703(D), may petition the Chief of Police for an extension to file a request for hearing. Such extension shall only be granted upon the demonstration of good cause as to the reason(s) the request for hearing was not timely filed. For the purposes of this section, good cause shall be defined as circumstances beyond the control of the person seeking the hearing, that prevented such person from filing a timely request for hearing. In the event such extension is granted, the person receiving such extension shall be granted a hearing in accordance with this chapter.
4. 
If a person fails to file a timely request for hearing, and an extension to file such a request has not been granted, the right to a hearing is waived, the impoundment and the associated costs of impoundment are deemed to be proper, and the City shall not be liable for towing and storage charges arising from the impoundment.
5. 
In accordance with RCW 46.55.240(1)(d), a decision made by an administrative hearing officer may be appealed to municipal court for final judgment. The hearing on the appeal, under this subsection, shall be de novo. A person appealing such a decision must file a request for an appeal in municipal court within 15 days after the decision of the administrative hearing officer, and must pay a filing fee in the same amount required for the filing of a suit in district court. If a person fails to file a request for an appeal, within the time specified by this section, or does not pay the filing fee, the right to an appeal is waived and the administrative hearing officer's decision is final.
(Ord. 26346 § 4, 1999-01-19)
Hearings requested pursuant to Section 11.05.703 shall be held by an administrative hearings officer, who shall determine whether the impoundment was proper, and whether the associated towing, storage, and administrative fees were proper.
A. 
At the hearing, an abstract of the driver's driving record is admissible, without further evidentiary foundation, and is prima facie evidence of the status of the driver's license, permit, or privilege to drive and that the driver was convicted of each offense shown on the abstract. In addition, a certified vehicle registration of the impounded vehicle is admissible, without further evidentiary foundation, and is prima facie evidence of the identity of the registered owner of the vehicle.
B. 
If the impoundment is found to be proper, the administrative hearing officer shall enter an order so stating. In the event that the costs of impoundment (towing, storage, and special fees) have not been paid, or any other applicable requirements of Section 11.05.703(B) have not been satisfied, or any period of impoundment under Section 11.05.700 has not expired, the administrative hearing officer's order shall also provide that the impounded vehicle shall be released only after payment to the City of any fines imposed on any underlying traffic infraction, satisfaction of any other applicable requirements of Section 11.05.703(B), after payment of the costs of impoundment to the towing company, and after the expiration of any period of impoundment under Section 11.05.700. In the event that the administrative hearing officer grants time payments, the City shall be responsible for paying the costs of impoundment to the towing company. The administrative hearing officer shall grant time payments only in cases of extreme financial need, and where there is an effective guarantee of payment.
C. 
If the impoundment is found to be improper, the administrative hearing officer shall enter an order so stating, and order the immediate release of the vehicle. If the costs of impoundment have already been paid, the administrative hearing officer shall enter judgment against the City and in favor of the person who has paid the costs of impoundment in the amount of the costs of the impoundment and any applicable fee(s).
D. 
In the event that the administrative hearing officer finds that the impound was proper, but that the towing, storage, and/or special fees charged for the impoundment were improper, the administrative hearing officer shall determine the correct fees to be charged. If the costs of impoundment have been paid, the administrative hearing officer shall notify the City to reimburse the person who has paid the costs of impoundment for the amount of overpayment and any filing fee.
E. 
No determination of facts made at a hearing, under this section, shall have any collateral estoppel effect on a subsequent criminal prosecution, and shall not preclude litigation of those same facts in a subsequent criminal prosecution.
F. 
An appeal of the administrative hearing officer's decision, in municipal court, shall be conducted according to, and is subject to, the procedures of this section.
(Ord. 26346 § 5, 1999-01-19)
A. 
If a vehicle is impounded pursuant to Section 11.05.700, an administrative fee shall be levied when the vehicle is redeemed under the specifications of the contract provided for by Section 11.05.701.
B. 
If a vehicle is impounded other than pursuant to RCW 46.55.113 or Tacoma Municipal Code 11.05.700, an administrative fee shall be levied when the vehicle is redeemed under the specifications of the contract provided for by Section 11.05.701.
C. 
The administrative fee shall be collected by the contractor performing the impound, and shall be remitted to the City Treasurer and as specified in the contract provided by Section 11.05.701. The administrative fee shall be for the purpose of offsetting, to the extent practicable, the cost to the City of implementing, enforcing, and administering the provisions of this chapter and shall be deposited in an appropriate account. The administrative fee shall be set by rule by the Finance Director in an amount not to exceed $100.00.
(Ord. 26346 § 6, 1999-01-19)
The City Manager, or his or her designee, shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations consistent with this chapter and the Tacoma City Charter to provide for the fair and efficient administration of any contract or contracts awarded pursuant to Section 11.05.701 TMC and to provide for the fair and efficient administration of any vehicle impoundment, redemption, or release or any impoundment hearing under this chapter.
(Ord. 26346 § 7, 1999-01-19; Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
Each violation of sections A through G shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $25.00.
A. 
No person shall stop, stand, or park, or permit a vehicle within his control to be parked in any parking meter space while the parking meter for such space displays the words "Violation," "Expired," or the international symbol for "No Parking," or otherwise indicates that the meter is out of order; provided that this section does not apply to a vehicle properly displaying an unexpired valid proof of payment receipt issued by a parking pay station.
B. 
No person shall stop, stand or permit a vehicle within his control to be parked in any parking space controlled by a "pay and display" parking pay station without displaying on the vehicle an unexpired proof of payment receipt issued by a parking pay station.
C. 
No person shall stop, stand or permit a vehicle within his control to be parked in any parking space controlled by a "pay by space" parking pay station beyond the amount of time purchased for that space.
D. 
It is unlawful to park or permit to be parked any vehicle in a space controlled by a "pay-by-space" parking pay station without payment properly recorded as described by the instructions posted on the parking payment device.
E. 
The prohibitions in this section shall not apply to the act of parking or to the necessary time required to activate the time on the parking meter or to obtain a parking pay station receipt, or as indicated by signposting, to the parking of a vehicle in a restricted parking zone.
F. 
No person shall stop, stand or permit a vehicle within such person's control to be parked in any parking space controlled by a "pay by plate" parking pay station beyond the amount of time purchased for that space.
G. 
In parking locations where mobile applications or other digital platforms are authorized for use by the City to pay for parking using such authorized method, and a person elects to use such alternative in lieu of complying with the otherwise applicable pay and display parking requirements, no person shall stop, stand, or permit a vehicle within his or her control to be parked in any such location without complying with the payment requirements of the mobile application or other digital platform.
H. 
The prohibitions in this section shall not apply on free parking days.
(Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14; Ord. 28974 Ex. A, 2024-08-06)
It is unlawful to park or permit to be parked any vehicle in a space controlled by a "pay and display" parking pay station without properly displaying proof of payment as described in this section, or without complying with the requirements of an authorized mobile or digital parking payment platform authorized by the City for parking purposes. For parallel parking on one-and two-way streets, proper display of proof of payment requires affixing the receipt dispensed by the parking pay station inside the vehicle to the front seat's side window nearest the curb in such a manner that the expiration time and date are readily visible from the exterior. For front-and rear-end angle parking, proper display of proof of payment means affixing the receipt to the interior of the side window next to the driver's seat of the vehicle in such a manner that the expiration time and date are readily visible from the exterior. For motorcycles, receipts shall be affixed on the headlight cover. No more than one receipt shall be displayed. For authorized mobile or digital payments no display of proof of payment is required. Failure to comply with this section shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $15.00.
(Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14; Ord. 28974 Ex. A, 2024-08-06)
No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited in any parking payment device any slug, button or any other device or substance as substitutes for legal tender of the United States, or counterfeit or alter any parking pay station receipt. No vehicle or other property may obstruct access to a parking meter in a manner that prevents deposit of coins in the meter, visibility of the meter instructions or time limit, or visibility of any signs mounted on the meter pipe. A vehicle or other property in violation of this section is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is subject to summary abatement. Failure to comply with this section shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $250.00.
(Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person to deface, damage, tamper with, willfully break, destroy, or impair the usefulness of any parking meter installed in public streets, public places, or elsewhere in the City, or to open or remove the same without lawful authority.
B. 
It is unlawful for any person without lawful authority to remove any coin box or the money content of such coin box or the contents of any parking meter or part thereof.
C. 
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly manufacture, duplicate, possess, or use any tool, key, implement or device designed to force, break, unlock, or otherwise gain entry to the money compartment of any parking meter maintained by the City unless authorized to do so by the City.
D. 
Damage to or theft from each meter as described in Subsection A and possession of each item described in Subsections B and C is a separate offense. For each such offense, in addition to the penalties otherwise provided in this Code, a court may order restitution to the City of the damages incurred for repair or re-keying parking meters as a result of injury to the meters or the use or possession of the items described in Subsection C.
E. 
For each violation of this Section, a court may impose a fine of not more than $750 and imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both.
(Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
A. 
Upon entering any available metered parking space, the service permittee shall place the service hood over the meter and lock same in a neat and tidy manner as prescribed for the particular hood being used and shall place the service parking permit on the dashboard so that it is clearly visible through the front window of the vehicle. Failure to comply with this section shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $35.00.
B. 
Use of hoods in thirty (30) minute parking zones and load zones is prohibited, and such act shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $35.00.
(Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
No person shall, stop, stand or park a vehicle where parking meters, posts or signs are hooded, except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, and such act shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $35.00.
(Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
No person shall allow the service hood to remain in place for over one (1) hour when the space is not occupied by an authorized vehicle. The service permittee shall, before vacating the space at the conclusion of the work, remove the service hood. Failure to comply with this section shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $35.00.
(Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
The parking privilege shall not be valid for use on any single-service operation requiring more than two (2) days of on-street parking unless the service permittee has obtained the approval of the City Manager, or his or her designee, for a period of time in excess of two (2) days. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $35.00.
(Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
The service hood shall not be displayed during hours when parking or stopping in the parking space is prohibited unless a validation for such display and parking has been obtained from the City Manager, or his or her designee, and indicated on such permit. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $35.00.
(Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
No passenger-type vehicle shall be parked on the authority of a service permit, or at a meter, parking pay station post or sign covered by a service hood; provided, that truck-licensed vehicles designed to provide seating for no more than three passengers and displaying the firm name in letters not less than two (2) inches high and bearing truck license plates may be accorded this privilege. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $35.00.
(Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
The City Manager, or his or her designee, may revoke any permit if the service hood is used for any purpose other than that authorized or for any violation of this chapter. Upon revocation, the service hood shall be returned to the City Manager, or his or her designee, all fees paid shall be forfeited. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $35.00.
(Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
The use of a building service parking permit shall be in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the City Manager, or his or her designee. It shall be unlawful for a holder of a valid building service parking permit to use a service hood in a manner contrary to the rules and regulations, and such act shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $35.00.
(Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle other than a car-sharing vehicle displaying a car share parking permit of the type issued for the cost of that location within any space marked or signed as reserved for car-sharing vehicles, and such act shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $42.00.
(Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)
No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in any garage, parking area, or other property operated by the City where signs prohibit or restrict such stopping, standing, or parking without lawful authority or permission. Any motor vehicle so stopped, standing, or parked without such authority or permission is a nuisance. Such nuisance may be summarily abated by issuing a parking citation, and the violation shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $35.00.
(Ord. 27920 Ex. A, 2010-09-14)