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ORDINANCE NO.5310
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 10-10 OF TITLE X (TRAFFIC)OF ORDINANCE
NO.4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON"BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 10-
10-14 TO THE CITY OF RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING
TIME LIMITS FOR PARKING IN CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND
IMPOSING FINES.
WHEREAS,the Renton Police department has encountered numerous vehicles parked
on the city streets for extended periods of time;and
WHEREAS,those cars parked on city streets for extended periods of time;and
WHEREAS,the Renton Police Department receives numerous complaints about those
cars that are parked on city streets for extended periods of time;and
WHEREAS,cars that are parked on city streets for extended periods of time may create
an opportunity for vandals or other criminals and are,therefore a public nuisance;and
WHEREAS,the City Council desires to have those cars that are parked on city streets
for extended periods of time removed from city streets
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.Chapter 10-10 of Title X (TRAFFIC)of Ordinance No.4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby amended to
read as follows:
10-10-14 EXTENDED UNAUTHORIZED PARKING
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A.No person shall park a vehicle on any street or other municipal property for a
period of time longer than seventy-two (72)consecutive hours,unless an official posted sign
provides a shorter period of time,or unless otherwise provided by law.
B.Authorized vehicles on municipal property are excluded from the provisions of this
section,as are vehicles displaying valid proof of payment when parked in spaces controlled by a
parking payment device.
C.Impound:Any vehicle found to be in violation of this Section is declared to be a
public nuisance,and such vehicle may be impounded if no operator is present who will
immediately comply with this Section.
D.Notice to Owner:
(1)A law enforcement officer discovering an unauthorized vehicle left within a highway
right of way shall attach to the vehicle a readily visible notification.The notification shall
contain the following information:
(a)The date and time the notification was attached;
(b)The identity of the officer;
(c)A statement that if the vehicle is not removed within twenty-four hours from
the time the notification is attached,the vehicle may be taken into custody and stored at the
owner's expense;
(d)A statement that if the vehicle is not redeemed as provided in RCW 46.55.120,
the vehicle may be declared an abandoned vehicle and sold according to the terms of RCW
46.55.130.
(e)The address and telephone number where additional information may be
obtained.
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(2)If the vehicle has current Washington registration plates,the officer shall check the
records to learn the identity of the last owner of record.The officer or his department shall make
a reasonable effort to contact the owner by telephone,mail,or in person,in order to give the
owner the information on the notification.
(3)A vehicle that does not pose a safety hazard may remain on the roadside for more
than twenty-four hours if the owner or operator is unable to remove it from the place where it is
located and so notifies law enforcement officials and requests assistance.
SECTION II.
30 days after publication.
This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 8th day of--'-'-o......ct.....,oo.LJb......e::...tr '2007.
Bonnie 1.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 8th day of __o=-.;c=-.;t~o:...::b:....;:e=r ,2007.
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Kathy KeolkJ,Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney
Date of Publication:10/13/2007 (summary)
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