HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-079 Parking Infractions - Penalty Schedule ORDINANCE NO 2005 -
AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic, increasing the penalty schedule for parking
infractions and, amending Section 6 60 030 of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA.
Section 1 Section 6 60 030 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is
hereby amended as follows
"9 60 030 Penalties
Unless another penalty is provided by ordinance of the city, every person
convicted of a misdemeanor defined by this title or a violation of any provision of
this title shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by
imprisonment in the city jail facility for not more than ninety days, or by both such
fine and imprisonment. Further, for all violations of traffic infractions as defined by
RCW 46 63 020, and prohibited by this chapter the monetary penalty for the
commission thereof shall be as made and provided for under the provisions of
RCW 46 63 110 The monetary penalties for parking infractions in the city shall
be as follows.
VIOLATION YMC / RCW. FINE.
Over time limit - 2 hour zone 9.50.070/075 $20.00
Over time limit - 2 hour Core Business District 9.50.080 20.00
Over time limit - 30 minute zone 9.50.090 20.00
Over time limit - 15 minute zone 9.50.095 20.00
Over time limit - City Lots 9.50.215 20.00
No Parking 3 — 5 am 9 50 060 20.00
In Alley (residential /business) 9.50.010 20 00
More than 12" from curb 9 50 015 20.00
Right hand wheels parallel to and 9.50.015 20.00
beyond 12" from the curb
Head -in parking only 9.50.130 20.00
City lots permits required 9.50.230 20.00
Motorcycles only 9.50.020 20.00
Bus zone 46.61.570 20.00
Taxi zone 46.61.570 20.00
Sidewalk/planting strip 46.61 570 20.00
Loading zone (people /merchandise) 46.61.570 20 00
U.S. mail box 46.61.570 20.00
Blocking traffic 46 61 570 20.00
Driveway safety zone 46 61.570 20.00
Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant 46.61.570 20 00
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk 46.61.570 20.00
Handicap stall violation 46.16.381 250.00 "
Section 2 This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its
passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 13 day of
December, 2005
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Paul P George, Mayor
ATTEST
By
City Clerk
Publication Date 12 -16 -2005
Effective Date 1 -15 -2006
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No a6
For Meeting of 12/13/05
ITEM TITLE AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic, amending the monetary penalty
schedule for parking infractions, amending, section 6 60 030 of the City
of Yakima Municipal Code
SUBMITTED BY Sam Granato, Police Chief
Mary Bridget Smith, Assistant City Attorney
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE Mary Bridget Smith, 575 -6033
SUMMARY EXPLANATION This proposed amendment to the City of Yakima
Municipal Code would increase the funds collected for parking infractions for overtime
parking in the City of Yakima The current fine of $10 00 would be increased to
$20 00 This amendment would also make the parking ticket fines consistent with
other cities around the state The Budget Strategy Team recommended this
amendment in its final report.
Resolution Ordinance X Other (Specify)
Contract Mail to (name and address)
Phone
Funding Source
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL ��`6 City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Council Policy Issue
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
COUNCIL ACTION Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2005