The Washington Model Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 308-330 WAC, is hereby adopted by reference as the traffic ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, as if set forth in full.

(Ord. 2937, 1/1/1997; Ord. 2443 § 1, 5/1/1987; Ord. 2133 § 1, 4/1/1981)

The City Council is concerned about the safety of bicycle riders on public rights-of-way. Pursuant to RCW 35.75.010 the City may by ordinance regulate the riding of bicycles upon streets, alleys, highways, or other public grounds within the City limits. In order to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the residents of the City, it is necessary and appropriate to require bicycle riders to wear protective helmets and to establish programs for public education and low-income subsidies to promote the use of bicycle helmets.

(Ord. #2764, 5/26/1993)

The following definitions are adopted for this chapter:

A.

"Bicycle" means every device propelled solely by human power upon which a person or persons ride, which device has two tandem wheels, either of which is 16 inches or more in diameter, or three wheels, any one of which is more than 20 inches in diameter.

B.

"Guardian" means a parent, legal guardian, or temporary guardian, who maintains responsibility, whether voluntary or otherwise, for the safety and welfare of a person under the age of 16 years.

(Ord. #2764, 5/26/1993)

Beginning January 1, 1994, it is unlawful:

A.

For a person to operate or ride upon a bicycle on a public roadway, bicycle path, or any right-of-way under the jurisdiction and control of the City unless wearing a protective helmet of a type certified to meet the requirements of standard Z-90.4 of the American National Standards Institute or such subsequent nationally recognized standard for bicycle helmet performance as the state patrol may adopt by rule. The helmet must be equipped with either a neck or chin strap that shall be fastened securely while the cycle is in motion.

B.

For a person to transport a person upon, in a restraining seat that is attached to, or in a trailer towed by, a bicycle on a public roadway, bicycle path, or any right-of-way under the jurisdiction and control of the City unless the person transported is wearing a helmet that meets the requirements in subsection A.

C.

For the guardian of a person under the age of 16 years to knowingly allow that person to operate or ride upon a bicycle on a public roadway, bicycle path, or any right-of-way under the jurisdiction and control of the City unless that person is wearing a helmet that meets the requirements in subsection A.

D.

For a person to sell or offer for sale a bicycle helmet that does not meet the requirements established by subsection A.

E.

For a person to rent a bicycle for use by a person unless the person possesses a helmet that meets the requirements of subsection A.

(Ord. #2764, 5/26/1993)

A.

It is a civil infraction for any person to do any act forbidden, or fail to perform any act required in PAMC 10.06.030 A.

(1)

A civil infraction shall be processed as set forth in Chapter 7.80 RCW and the Washington Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction.

(2)

Any duly commissioned police officer of the Port Angeles Police Department is authorized to enforce this chapter.

(3)

Any person found to have committed a violation of this chapter shall be subject to a monetary penalty of $15.00 for each such violation, not including applicable court costs.

B.

In order to educate the public concerning the provisions of PAMC 10.06.030.A. during the period from January 1, 1994 to January 1, 1995, a person violating PAMC 10.06.030.A. will not be subject to a civil infraction though a written warning of the violation may be issued. After January 1, 1995, a violator may be issued a regular notice of civil infraction. If this is the first time a person has been issued a notice of civil infraction for a violation of PAMC 10.06.030.A. and he or she appears in person before the court and provides evidence that he or she has obtained a bicycle helmet in order to comply with PAMC 10.06.030.A., the court may dismiss the notice of civil infraction without costs.

(Ord. #2764, 5/26/1993)

In order to provide an effective means of implementing a requirement for all bicyclists and their passengers to wear helmets, the City Manager is authorized and directed to work with other public and private agencies to develop a program of helmet awareness designed to promote use of helmets by all ages and a program to subsidize use of helmets by low-income families. Such programs shall be in effect by January 1, 1994, provided that the existence or effectiveness of such programs shall not be a defense to a civil infraction notice issued under this chapter.

(Ord. #2764, 5/26/1993)

A.

No person shall drive a vehicle on any Port of Port Angeles roadway or access area at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual or potential hazards then existing. In every event the speed shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or other conveyance on or entering roadways or access areas in compliance with State motor vehicle laws and the duty of all persons to use due care and caution.

B.

No person shall drive a vehicle on Port of Port Angeles roadways or access areas at a speed in excess of maximum limits clearly posted by the executive director of the Port of Port Angeles.

C.

Any speed limits authorized and established hereunder shall be effective when signs giving notice thereof are erected.

(Ord. 2194 § 1, 1/31/1982)

A.

The Executive Director of the Port of Port Angeles shall designate areas in which parking is allowed, freely or by authorization, or not allowed, by appropriate markings on the ground and/or signs posted on or about the areas, clearly giving notice thereof.

B.

No parking or stopping of vehicles shall be allowed in roadways or areas designated for access, except in the areas designated for loading and/or unloading freight, boats and/or passengers.

C.

Vehicle parking without a permit shall be allowed in all designated parking areas unless clearly marked as restricted parking areas. Restricted areas shall include, but are not limited to, areas marked "PERMIT PARKING ONLY", "PORT OF PORT ANGELES VEHICLES ONLY", "LOAD-UNLOAD ONLY", "DISABLED PARKING ONLY", or such other areas as the executive director of the Port of Port Angeles may determine.

D.

Vehicles authorized to park in restricted areas are as follows:

1.

Port of Port Angeles vehicles. Port-owned vehicles with insignias;

2.

Load/unload only. Trucks, licensed commercial vehicles, and attended vehicles loading and/or unloading freight, boats, and/or passengers, for a reasonable period of time necessary to accomplish the loading and/or unloading, but in no event over 15 minutes;

3.

Permit parking only. Vehicles which clearly display parking permits obtained from an employee of the Port authorized to issue such permits. Such permits shall be as follows:

a.

Permanent numbered parking permits clearly attached to the front window or bumper;

b.

Temporary parking permits clearly displayed face upwards on the dash board or other area of the car thereabouts;

4.

Disabled parking only. Vehicles which clearly display, attached to the back window, windshield or bumper, disabled parking permits issued by a state, county, city, or other local government, or an employee of the Port authorized to issue disabled parking permits.

5.

Other restricted parking. The executive director of the Port of Port Angeles may designate other restrictions on parking, including but not limited to the following: employee parking only, rental car parking only, no overnight camping, and attached boat trailers only.

E.

The Executive Director of the Port of Port Angeles shall determine procedures for issuing parking permits, including types and forms of permits, fees for obtaining permits, employees authorized to issue permits, locations for the issuance of permits, or any other rules reasonably necessary to issue permits in a fair and reasonably efficient manner.

(Ord. 2194 § 2, 1/31/1982)

Violation of any Port of Port Angeles traffic or parking regulation adopted and executed according to and under the authority of this chapter shall be civil traffic or parking infractions punishable to the same extent and under the same procedures as other similar civil traffic and parking ordinances, codes, and statutes of the City of Port Angeles, including but not limited to the provisions of Title 10 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

(Ord. 2194 § 3, 1/31/1982)

Chapter 173-62 WAC, Motor Vehicle Noise Performance Standards, as now existing and all future amendments, additions and new sections, are adopted by reference as the Maximum Motor Vehicle Noise Level Code of the City of Port Angeles, as provided in RCW 35A.13.180 and RCW 13A.12.140.

(Ord. 2195 § 1, 2/1/1982)

It shall be unlawful to operate a motor vehicle or any other vehicle within the City at speeds in excess of those set forth in this section under circumstances and at the locations designated.

A.

25 miles per hour on any street within the City except as herein otherwise provided.

B.

20 miles per hour when passing any marked school or playground zone or area, when such zone or area is posted with standard school speed limit signs or standard playground speed limit signs, in accordance with the times and conditions posted on said school and playground speed limit signs.

C.

15 miles per hour in any alley within the City.

(Ord. 2706 § 1 (part), 8/28/1992)

It shall be unlawful to operate a motor vehicle or any other vehicle at a speed in excess of the following speeds in the following locations:

A.

15 miles per hour on Second Street from the east margin of Lincoln Street to the east margin of Chase Street.

B.

20 miles per hour on:

1.

First Street and Front Street from the west margin of Lincoln Street to the west margin of Cherry Street.

2.

Cherry Street from the south margin of Front Street to the north margin of First Street.

3.

Railroad Avenue from the east margin of Lincoln Street to the west margin of Oak Street.

4.

Oak Street from the south margin of Railroad Avenue to the north margin of First Street.

5.

Laurel Street from the south margin of Railroad Avenue to the north margin of First Street.

6.

Lincoln Street from the south margin of Railroad Avenue to the north margin of Front Street.

7.

DelGuzzi Drive from the south margin of SR 101 to the north margin of Lindberg Road.

C.

30 miles per hour on:

1.

"I" Street from the south margin of Fifth Street to the north margin of 16th Street.

2.

16th Street from the west margin of "C" Street to the east margin of "I" Street.

3.

Tumwater Street from the south margin of Marine Drive to the north margin of Fifth Street.

4.

Fifth Street from the east margin of Tumwater Street to the east margin of "L" Street.

5.

Eighth Street from the east margin of "I" Street to the west margin of Race Street.

6.

Lauridsen Boulevard from the west margin of Cherry Street to the west margin of Ennis Street.

7.

Peabody Street from the south margin of First Street to the north margin of Lauridsen Boulevard.

8.

Laurel Street from the south margin of Lauridsen Boulevard to the north margin of Viewcrest Avenue.

9.

Race Street from the south margin of First Street to the north margin of Park Avenue.

10.

Tenth Street from the west margin of "I" Street to the east margin of "N" Street.

11.

Marine Drive from the west margin of the intersection of First Street and Valley Street to the west margin of "A" Street, except as otherwise posted.

12.

Park Avenue from the east margin of Laurel Street to the west margin of Race Street.

13.

Mount Angeles Road from the north margin of Park Avenue to the south City Limits.

D.

35 miles per hour on:

1.

18th Street from the west margin of "I" Street to the west City limits.

2.

"C" Street from the south margin of Eighth Street to the north margin of Lauridsen Boulevard.

3.

Lauridsen Boulevard from the west margin of the Tumwater Truck Route to the west City limits.

4.

Marine Drive from the west margin of "A" Street to the United States Coast Guard Air Station on Ediz Hook, except as otherwise posted.

5.

Front Street from the east margin of Lincoln Street to the east City limits.

6.

First Street from the east margin of Lincoln Street to the east City limits.

7.

Golf Course Road from the south margin of First Street to the north margin of Lindberg Road.

8.

"L" Street from the south margin of 18th Street to the north margin of Lauridsen Boulevard.

9.

S.R. 101 from the west margin of Oak Street to the west margin of Pine Street cutoff.

E.

40 miles per hour on:

1.

The Tumwater Truck Route (SR 117) from the south margin of Marine Drive to the north margin of SR 101.

F.

45 miles per hour on:

1.

S.R. 101 from the west margin of Pine Street to the west City limits.

(Ord. 3673 § 1, 2/2/2021; Ord. 3072 § 1, 12/29/2000; Ord. 2706 § 1, 8/28/1992)

Editor's note— Ord. 3673 codified in § 10.16.020 was originally adopted as Ord. 3773, and at the direction of the City has been renumbered and published as Ord. 3673 as herein set out above.

Pursuant to State Statute, the Director of Public Works, after consultation with the Chief of Police, is hereby authorized to establish reduced speed limits when warranted under emergency or other conditions necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. The reduced speed limits shall remain in effect until the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police determine that the condition warranting the reduction has been corrected.

(Ord. 2509 § 1, 9/18/1988)

This chapter is an exercise of the police power of the City of Port Angeles and is necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare through the regulation and control of parking in the City of Port Angeles on City streets and parking lots.

(Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987)

RCW 46.61.560 through 46.61.590, inclusive, Motor Vehicles; Stopping, Standing, and Parking, as now existing and all future amendments, additions, and new sections, are adopted by reference as provided in RCW 35A.12.140.

(Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987)

The following definitions shall apply to this chapter, unless the context of the chapter indicates otherwise:

A.

Chapter 46.04 RCW, Definitions, as now existing and all future amendments, additions, and new sections, are hereby adopted by reference.

B.

"Limited time zone" means those areas designated pursuant to the terms of this chapter in which vehicles may be parked for a defined period of time.

C.

"Restricted parking zone" means those areas designated pursuant to the terms of this chapter in which vehicles may be parked only in accordance with the requirements of the particular type of restricted parking zone.

D.

"City." The City of Port Angeles.

E.

"City Council" or "Council." The City Council of the City of Port Angeles.

F.

"Right-of-way." The entire width between the boundary lines of every piece of property designated as a public right-of-way, whether any portion of the right-of-way is used by the public for either pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

G.

"Planting strip." That portion of the right-of-way, if any, between a street and the adjacent sidewalk or sidewalk area.

H.

"Parking Enforcement Officer/Parking Control Officer." An officer of the Port Angeles Police Department whose primary duty is to enforce the parking regulations of the City of Port Angeles.

I.

"Sidewalk." That portion of the right-of-way, if any, which is designed for pedestrian use, adjacent and parallel to the street, whether improved or not, and including the area which would otherwise be a planting strip, if the area is either covered with cement, asphalt, or similar material, or is otherwise used for pedestrian travel.

J.

"Street." That portion of the right-of-way, if any, which is used for vehicular travel, including alleys.

K.

"Unopened right-of-way." A right-of-way which is not used for either pedestrian or vehicular travel.

L.

"Parking lots" or "City parking lots." Those parking lots owned or leased by the City and designated in PAMC 10.20.130.

(Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987)

A.

The Director of Public Works, after consultation with the Chief of Police, is hereby authorized and required to establish limited time and/or restricted parking zones on City streets and parking lots in accordance with the purposes set out in PAMC 10.20.010. He shall further designate the number of such zones and any applicable time limits. Such zones shall be defined and marked in accordance with the requirements of RCW 47.36.060. Upon designation, a description and listing of such zones shall be filed with the City Clerk.

B.

Disabled parking zones shall be located and designated as required by Chapter 70.92 RCW.

(Ord. 3184 § 1 (part), 1/28/2005; Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987)

A.

Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the direction of a police officer or official traffic control device, it shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park a vehicle within the City in violation of any of the provisions of RCW 46.61.570, RCW 46.61.575, RCW 46.61.590, or RCW 46.61.600, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.

No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle:

a.

On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street, otherwise known as "double parking", whether or not any person remains inside of the vehicle;

b.

On a sidewalk, sidewalk area, or street planting strip;

c.

Within an intersection;

d.

On a crosswalk;

e.

Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking would obstruct traffic;

f.

Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel;

g.

On any railroad tracks unless such right-of-way has been vacated or posted for legal parking;

h.

At any place where official signs prohibit stopping;

i.

Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless official signs or markings indicate a different no parking area opposite the ends of a safety zone.

2.

No person shall stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers:

a.

In front of a public or private driveway or within five feet of the end of the curb radius leading thereto;

b.

Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;

c.

Within 20 feet of a crosswalk;

d.

Within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway;

e.

Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 feet of said entrance when properly sign-posted; or

f.

At any place where official signs prohibit standing.

3.

No person shall park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading property or passengers:

a.

Within 50 feet of the nearest railroad crossing, unless such area has been posted for legal parking; or

b.

At any place where official signs prohibit parking.

4.

No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under his or her control into any such prohibited area or away from a curb such a distance as is unlawful.

B.

In all other areas which are subject to the terms of this chapter, parking shall be in accordance with lines drawn on the pavement or signs posted at the curb, pursuant to PAMC 10.20.040.

C.

1.

No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the key, and effectively setting the brake thereon and, when standing upon any perceptible grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the street.

2.

Any officer coming upon an unattended motor vehicle which has keys left in the ignition shall lock the ignition, remove the keys, and promptly deliver them to the offices of the Port Angeles Police Department for safekeeping. A parking ticket shall be issued and a notation made thereon stating the location of the keys.

D.

No person shall park a vehicle on a City street or in a City parking lot in either of the circumstances listed below. Any police officer is hereby authorized to provide for the removal, at the owner's expense, of any vehicle parked in violation of the following provisions:

1.

If the vehicle is inoperable and/or under repair; however, vehicles that have broken down while in normal use are allowed to remain for a period not to exceed 48 hours for emergency repairs if not on the traveled portion of the roadway; or

2.

If the vehicle is parked on a City street for an unreasonable period of time, which for the purposes of this subsection, shall be more than 14 consecutive days.

E.

The occupant(s) of any parked vehicle shall look out for and yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles before opening a door on the main traveled roadway side of the vehicle.

F.

It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the traveled portion of any City street.

G.

It shall be unlawful for any person to stand or park any vehicle so that any portion of the vehicle or load thereon projects into a street for a distance of more than eight feet from the curb.

H.

It shall be unlawful for any person to stand or park any vehicle in any alley of the City, except for loading or unloading, for a period not to exceed 15 minutes.

I.

It shall be unlawful for any person to stand or park any vehicle that is unlicensed or not currently licensed on any City street, parking lot, or alley.

J.

It shall be unlawful for any person to stand or park a vehicle on any City street for the purpose of repair or lubrication, unless the Director of Public Works is satisfied that the repair or lubrication will not foul City streets and a right-of-way use permit is obtained prior to commencing work.

K.

It shall be unlawful for any person to park or store any non-motorized vehicle, trailer, or other conveyance on any City street in excess of 24 hours.

L.

It shall be unlawful for any person to stand or park a vehicle in such a manner that it prevents a legally parked vehicle from leaving an adjacent space.

(Ord. 2735 § 2, 1/15/1993; Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987)

A.

"No parking zone". No vehicle, except an authorized emergency vehicle, shall park, stand, or stop in a no parking zone as delineated by red curb marking and/or appropriate signs.

B.

"Loading zone." No vehicle shall park, stop or stand in a loading zone designated by yellow curb marking and/or appropriate signs, except for the purpose of, and only for such period of time necessary for, expeditious loading or unloading of a commercial or passenger vehicle. In no case shall the stop for loading or unloading of articles or materials or passengers exceed 15 minutes in time.

C.

"Taxi zone." No vehicle, other than a for-hire vehicle properly licensed by the City of Port Angeles, shall stop, stand, or park in a taxi zone designated by yellow curb marking and/or appropriate signs.

D.

"Police zone." No vehicle, other than one upon official police business, shall stop, stand, or park in a police zone designated by green curb marking and/or appropriate signs.

E.

"Bus stop." No vehicle shall park, stop or stand in a bus stop, except a bus, either to lay over in an operating schedule, or while waiting for, loading, or unloading passengers; provided that such bus provides regularly scheduled service with the jurisdiction of the City authority.

F.

"Electric vehicle (EV) charging." Except for an electric vehicle (EV) that is being charged, no vehicle shall park, stand, or stop in a parking zone designated by curb markings and/or appropriate signs designated solely for the purpose of charging EVs. No EV shall remain in a designated parking zone beyond the period of time necessary to gain a full EV charge or for a period beyond the specific charging station timeframe purchased, whichever is less.

G.

"Disabled parking zone."

1.

It is a traffic infraction for any person to park a vehicle in a disabled parking zone without a special license plate, or placard, as provided for in RCW 46.16.381. A person charged with a violation hereof shall not be determined to have committed an infraction if he or she produces in court or prior to the court appearance the special license plate, or placard required herein or demonstrates he or she was entitled to the same at the time of being ticketed.

2.

Any unauthorized use of the special license plate, or placard provided for in RCW 46.16.381 is a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 3708 § 1, 12/6/2022; Ord. 3184 § 1 (part), 1/28/2005; Ord. 2942 § 1, 1/1/1997; Ord. 2735 § 3, 1/15/1993; Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987)

In any prosecution charging a violation of this chapter, proof that the particular vehicle described in the notice of infraction was parked in violation of this chapter, together with proof that the defendant named in the notice of infraction was at the time of the violation the registered owner of the vehicle, shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the registered owner of the vehicle was the person who parked or placed the vehicle at the point where, and for the time during which, the violation occurred.

(Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987)

A.

Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on all days of the year except Sunday, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day immediately following Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, no vehicle shall be parked in a limited time zone in violation of the terms of this chapter.

B.

It shall be unlawful for any person to park a vehicle in a limited time zone for a period exceeding the maximum time for parking.

C.

This subsection C shall apply within the parking and business improvement area as defined by PAMC 3.72.020 Exhibit A. In addition to all other parking restrictions, when the posted time limit restriction shall have elapsed, and a vehicle is parked again in the same City street or the same City parking lot, the vehicle shall be construed to have remained stationary. City parking lot is defined in PAMC 10.20.030.

D.

This subsection D shall apply within the parking and business improvement area as defined by PAMC 3.72.020 Exhibit A, pursuant to RCW 46.19.050. A time limitation of four hours is imposed on parking in limited-time, non-reserved, on-street parking spaces by vehicles displaying a current and valid special disabled person's card, decal, or license plate when such time restriction is clearly posted.

(Ord. 3463 § 1, 10/2/2012; Ord. 2735 § 4, 1/15/1993; Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987)

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, firms or corporations to erect, paint, or provide any parking sign or markings on City property unless authorized by the Director of Public Works.

(Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987)

It shall be unlawful to park any truck in excess of ten tons (20,000 pounds), or any loaded three- or four-axle tractor and semi-trailer combination, or trailer upon any municipally improved and maintained public street in a residential area within the City of Port Angeles in excess of two hours; provided that a vehicle having mechanical trouble may park off the traveled portion of the roadway for a period of time not to exceed 48 hours.

(Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987)

No motor or other vehicle measuring more than 18 feet from the forward edge of the front wheel to the extreme rear point or projection of the vehicle chassis body, and/or its load, shall park on the following designated streets:

A.

Front Street between Oak and Lincoln Streets;

B.

First Street between Cherry and Peabody Streets;

C.

Oak Street between Railroad Avenue and First Street;

D.

Laurel Street between Railroad Avenue and First Street;

E.

Lincoln Street between Railroad Avenue and Third Street.

Provided, however, that such vehicles, for the purpose of loading or unloading, shall be allowed to park parallel to the curb on such portions of said streets for a period of time not to exceed 15 minutes.

(Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987)

The following City parking lots located at the addresses listed below and the property contiguous thereto are designated as limited time zones; provided, however, that in addition to the days specified in PAMC 10.20.090, the limited time zone restrictions of this chapter shall not apply in City parking lots from Thanksgiving Day through December 31:

(Ord. 2735 § 5 1/15/1993; Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987)

A.

Any person who violates or fails to comply with any of the requirements of PAMC 10.20.090, Limited Time Zones, shall be deemed to have committed an infraction and shall be assessed a penalty of $25.00.

B.

Any person who violates or fails to comply with the requirements of PAMC 10.20.070(A), No Parking Zones, shall be deemed to have committed an infraction and shall be assessed a penalty of $40.00.

C.

Any person who violates or fails to comply with the provisions of PAMC 10.20.070(F), Disabled Parking Zone, shall be deemed to have committed an infraction and shall be assessed a penalty of $250.00.

D.

Any person who violates or fails to comply with any other provision of this chapter, or who counsels, aids, or abets any such violation or failure to comply, shall be deemed to have committed an infraction and shall be assessed a penalty of $10.00.

E.

Any person who receives a notice of parking infraction and fails to respond within 15 days to such notice shall be assessed an additional penalty of $25.00.

(Ord. 3358, 1/30/2009; Ord. 3184 § 1 (part), 1/28/2005; Ord. 2942 § 2, 1/1/1997; Ord. 2735 § 6 1/15/1993; Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987.)

A.

Whenever it is determined that a parking ticket has been improperly issued, the Chief of Police or his designee may void such ticket.

B.

Whenever it is determined that the registered owner of a vehicle has not received actual notice of a parking violation, the Chief of Police or his designee may extend the time period for payment such that the registered owner has an opportunity to pay the original penalty within 48 hours.

(Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987)

The Chief of Police or his designee(s) shall administer the collection of fees established pursuant to this chapter through a Parking Violations Bureau as authorized by the District Court Judge for Clallam County, with which the City has contracted for filing violations of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

(Ord. 2451 § 1 (part), 8/10/1987)

The Chief of Police or his designee(s) shall administer the collection of fees and penalties established pursuant to this chapter. Any amounts not paid within 30 days may be assigned for collection to a collection agency pursuant to PAMC 3.66 - Use of Collection Agency. The Chief of Police is authorized to enter into agreements with collection agencies to carry out the purpose of this section.

Reports on collection of unpaid parking fines and penalties shall be included in the departmental activity reports.

(Ord. 3182 § 1, 12/31/2004; Ord. 2942 § 3, 1/1/1997)

A.

"Motorized foot scooter" means a device with no more than two ten-inch or smaller diameter wheels that has handlebars, is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and is powered by a gas-powered internal combustion engine or electric motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion.

B.

"Wheeled recreational device" means any wheeled recreational object designed to propel the person using that object with an internal combustion or electric motor, whether it be stood or sat upon or ridden in, and that is not required to obtain and display a Washington State vehicle license (RCW 46.16). For the purposes of this chapter, "wheeled recreational device" does not include motorcycles (RCW 46.04.330), motor driven cycles (46.04.332), mopeds (RCW 46.04.304), electric assisted bicycles (RCW 46.04.160), Electric Personal Mobility Devices (RCW 46.04.1695), or power wheelchairs (RCW 46.04.415). The term does include motorized foot scooters.

C.

"City street" means every public highway, as defined in Chapter 46.04, or part thereof, located within the city limits of the City of Port Angeles.

D.

"City property" includes all City right-of-way, as defined in the City of Port Angeles Zoning Code.

E.

"Rules of the road" means all rules applicable to vehicle or pedestrian traffic as set forth in state statute, rule, or regulation. For purposes of this ordinance, "Rules of the road" includes, but is not limited to, Chapter 10.16 PAMC; RCW 46.61.710, 46.61.715; and RCW 46.20.500.

F.

"Helmet" means a protective covering for the head consisting of a hard outer shell, padding adjacent to and inside the outer shell, and a neck or chinstrap type retention system, with a label required by the Federal Consumers Products Safety Commission as adopted by the Code of Federal Regulations 16CFR1203.

G.

The regulations of this chapter shall not apply to any vehicle used to perform official business of the City or used by a disabled person as defined by RCW 46.16.381.

(Ord. 3700 § 1, 8/16/2022; Ord. 3172 § 1 (part), 11/12/2004)

It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized foot scooter or other wheeled recreation device:

A.

On any City street unless such person is 16 years of age or older;

B.

On any City street with a maximum speed limit above 30 miles per hour;

C.

On any City property that is not a City street;

D.

Upon any path or trail designated for use only by pedestrians;

E.

Upon any sidewalk, except as may be necessary to enter or leave adjacent property;

F.

On any posted private or public property;

G.

While on the public streets, rights-of-ways, or alleys of the City of Port Angeles without wearing a properly fitted helmet.

(Ord. 3700 § 1, 8/16/2022; Ord. 3172 § 1 (part), 11/12/2004)

A.

It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized foot scooter or other wheeled recreation device:

1.

With a passenger in addition to the operator;

2.

Between the time of sunset to sunrise; provided, however, that a motorized foot scooter may be operated between the hours of sunset and sunrise, except the hours of midnight to 4:00 a.m., if it is equipped with a headlight and taillight and both lights are lit.

3.

While under the influence of intoxicating liquor, cannabis, or any drug. For purposes of this paragraph, "under the influence" has the same meaning as it does in RCW 46.61.506.

B.

Any person operating a motorized foot scooter or other wheeled recreation device shall obey all rules of the road, as well as the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs, and other control devices applicable to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.

C.

Every motorized foot scooter or other wheeled recreation device shall be equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.

D.

No motorized foot scooter or other wheeled recreational device shall be ridden or operated in a negligent or unsafe manner but shall be operated with reasonable regard for the safety of the operator and other persons. For the purposes of this section:

1.

To operate in a negligent manner means the operation of a motorized foot scooter or other wheeled recreational device in such a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property.

2.

Operation of a motorized foot scooter in excess of 15 miles per hour shall be prima facie evidence of operation in a negligent manner.

E.

No motorized foot scooter or other wheeled recreational device upon any City street shall be ridden or operated in a manner that creates continuous sound associated with a gasoline-powered engine so as to unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peace and comfort of owners or occupants of real property. Nothing in this section shall limit enforcement of the City's Public Disturbance Ordinance, Chapter 9.24, and Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 9.26, of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

F.

It is unlawful to operate a motorized foot scooter that is powered by an internal combustion engine that is not equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise.

(Ord. 3700 § 1, 8/16/2022; Ord. 3172 § 1 (part), 11/12/2004)

It shall be unlawful for the parent of any child under 16 years of age and the guardian of any ward under 16 years of age to authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any provision of this chapter.

(Ord. 3172 § 1 (part), 11/12/2004)

The operator shall be liable for any violation of this chapter. If the operator is less than 16 years of age, the parent or guardian of the operator who authorizes or knowingly permits an act which is a violation shall be liable for a violation of this chapter.

(Ord. 3172 § 1 (part), 11/12/2004)

A.

Except as provided in paragraph B., a violation of any provision of this chapter is a civil infraction. The following monetary penalties shall apply: (1) first offense: $75.00; (2) second offense: $150.00; (3) third and future offenses: $250.00.

B.

Violations that constitute criminal traffic offenses under Titles 9 or 10 of this Code, may be charged as such and are subject to the maximum penalties allowed for such offenses.

(Ord. 3172 § 1 (part), 11/12/2004)

A.

"Bicycle" for purpose of this chapter means a human-powered, wheeled vehicle as defined in 10.06.010 PAMC and, for purposes of this chapter, is expanded to include similar vehicles with one to four wheels.

B.

The "Downtown Area," is defined in the Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein.

C.

"City property" includes all City right-of-way, as defined in the City of Port Angeles Zoning Code.

D.

"City street" means every public street open to the use of the public for vehicular travel, or part thereof, including alleys, located within the City limits of the City of Port Angeles.

E.

"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.

F.

"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.

G.

"Rules of the road" means all rules applicable to vehicle or pedestrian traffic as set forth in state statute, rule, or regulation.

H.

"Sidewalk", for purposes of this ordinance, means that portion of a public right-of-way set aside and intended for the use of pedestrians where the adjacent portion of the same public right-of-way is set aside and intended for motor vehicle traffic.

I.

"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.

J.

"Wheeled device" shall include bicycles, inline skates, roller skates, skateboards, and any other device intended to be ridden on or in, which is pushed, pulled, pedaled by the rider or relies on human power of the rider for mobility.

(Ord. 3245 § 1, 6/2/2006)

The regulations of this chapter shall not apply to any vehicle used by a disabled person as defined by RCW 46.16.381.

(Ord. 3245 § 1, 6/2/2006)

A.

It is unlawful for any person to ride upon or operate a skateboard, roller skates, or in-line skates on a City street between the time of one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.

B.

It is unlawful for any person to ride upon or operate a skateboard, roller skates, or in-line skates on a City street where the speed limit is greater than 25 mph.

C.

Any person operating a wheeled device shall obey all rules of the road, as well as applicable provisions of state and local laws, and the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.

(Ord. 3245 § 1, 6/2/2006)

A.

Basketball or tennis facilities. No person shall operate a wheeled device on any publicly owned basketball or tennis facilities located within the City, including any located outside of park boundaries, within the City, or where proper signs prohibiting said activity are posted on public tennis or basketball facilities.

B.

City Hall, City Pier, Civic Field. No person shall ride a skateboard, in-line skates or roller skates upon the Port Angeles City Hall grounds, upon the City Pier or upon Civic Field.

C.

Downtown Area—Sidewalks. It is unlawful for any person to use, operate, or ride upon any wheeled device upon any sidewalk or publicly owned parking lot in the Downtown Area.

D.

Downtown Area—Streets. It is unlawful for any person to use, operate or ride upon any City street any skateboard, roller skates, or in-line skates in the Downtown Area.

E.

Private parking lots. It is unlawful for any person to use, operate, or ride on any wheeled devices on any privately owned parking area that is otherwise open to the public when proper signs prohibiting said activity are posted.

(Ord. 3594 § 2, 11/21/2017; Ord. 3245 § 1, 6/2/2006)

A.

Whenever any person is operating or riding a wheeled device upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian.

B.

Violation of any provision of this section is a traffic infraction.

(Ord. 3245 § 1, 6/2/2006)

It is unlawful for any person to operate or ride any wheeled device in a negligent manner upon any publicly owned property or public right-of-way in the City. For purposes of this section, "to ride in a negligent manner" means the riding or propelling of the device in such a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property; provided, however, that any person riding a wheeled device on private property with the consent of the owner in a manner consistent with the owner's consent shall not be guilty of this offense.

(Ord. 3245 § 1, 6/2/2006)

A.

All wheeled devices operated in violation of this chapter or in conjunction with a violation of RCW 9A.52.080 are subject to seizure and forfeiture; provided any person whose property is seized for the first time pursuant to this chapter may prevent forfeiture of said property by contacting the Police Department in writing within 15 days of receipt of notice of seizure, requesting the property be returned. In such a case, the Police Department shall return the property within 30 days of its seizure. A hearing may be held pursuant to subsection E. of this section to determine if a person may claim under this exception.

B.

Property subject to forfeiture under this chapter may be seized by any law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe the property was being used in violation of this Chapter or RCW 9A.52.080.

C.

The Police Department within 15 days following the seizure shall serve notice on the person from whom the property is seized of the seizure and intended forfeiture of the seized property. The notice may be served by any method authorized by law or court rule, including U.S. Postal Service first-class mail. Service shall be deemed complete upon mailing.

D.

If no person notifies the Police Department in writing of the person's claim of ownership or right to possession of the seized property within 30 days of the seizure, such property shall be deemed forfeited.

E.

If any person notifies the Police Department in writing of the person's claim of ownership or right to possession within 30 days of the seizure, the person or persons shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard as to their claim or right. The hearing shall be before the Chief of Police or his or her designee. The burden of producing evidence shall be upon the person claiming to be the lawful owner or the person claiming to have the lawful right to possession of the seized items. A hearing before the seizing agency and any appeal therefrom shall be under RCW Title 34.

F.

When property is forfeited under this chapter the Police Department shall:

1.

Destroy that property which is deemed to be harmful to the public; or

2.

Sell that property which is not deemed to be harmful to the public. The proceeds shall be deposited in the general fund of the City.

3.

If the property is determined to have no or minimal market value the department may dispose of it in any manner deemed reasonable by the Chief of Police.

(Ord. 3245 § 1, 6/2/2006)

It shall be unlawful for the parent of any child under 16 years of age and the guardian of any ward under 16 years of age to authorize or to permit any such child or ward to violate any provision of this chapter.

(Ord. 3245 § 1, 6/2/2006)

The operator shall be liable for any violation of this chapter. If the operator is less than 16 years of age, the parent or guardian of the operator who authorizes or permits an act which is a violation shall be liable for a violation of this chapter.

(Ord. 3245 § 1, 6/2/2006)

A.

Except as provided in paragraph B., a violation of any provision of this chapter is a civil infraction. Each violation shall be punished by a fine of $50.00 (not including costs and assessments). This fine shall not be suspended or deferred, but the court may authorize community service in lieu of all or part of this fine.

B.

Violations that constitute criminal traffic offenses under Titles 9 or 10 of this Code, may be charged as such and are subject to the maximum penalties allowed for such offenses.

C.

Upon a second violation of this chapter within a two-year period, the court may order forfeiture of a skateboard or bicycle which was ridden in violation of this chapter unless it is proven to the court by a preponderance of the evidence that the respondent is not the owner of the skateboard or bicycle, and the owner did not or could not have reasonably known that the skateboard would be ridden in violation of this chapter.

(Ord. 3245 § 1, 6/2/2006)