Ordinance 2225WDT/bjf
8/20/81
ORDINANCE NO. 2225
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASH-
INGTON, ADDING A NEW SECTION 8.64.030(22) TO
THE EDMONDS CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON
THE EAST SIDE OF SUNSET FROM EDMONDS TO
CASPERS; AMENDING SECTION 8.64.065(2) TO
ESTABLISH A FOUR-HOUR PARKING LIMIT ON THE
WEST SIDE OF SUNSET FROM BELL TO CASPERS AND
PROHIBITING PARKING FROM 8 P.M. TO 8 A.M.;
AMENDING SECTION 8.64.065(6) TO ESTABLISH A
FOUR-HOUR PARKING LIMIT ON THE WEST SIDE OF
SUNSET FROM 120 FEET NORTH OF MAIN TO BELL;
AMENDING SECTION 8.64.065(7) TO ESTABLISH
FOUR-HOUR PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF OCEAN
AVENUE AND TO PROHIBIT PARKING FROM 8 P.M.
TO 8 A.M.; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND
ESTABLISHING PENALTIES.
WHEREAS, Sunset Avenue in Edmonds is a residential
street with single-family homes situated on the east side of
the street and a city park along the west side, and
WHEREAS, Sunset Avenue affords the residents of the
street, as well as users of the city park scenic views of the
sound and mountains, and
WHEREAS, Sunset Avenue has become a favorite spot
for certain people to cruise constantly along the street
greatly contributing to the noise, traffic hazards, litter
and pollution associated with this use, and
WHEREAS, certain other people infringe upon the
rights of others by parking their vehicles on Sunset Avenue
and engage in activities creating loud noise, traffic hazards
and litter, thereby reducing the enjoyment of others in the
area, and
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WHEREAS, the following parking restrictions will
reduce the amount of traffic, thereby decreasing the noise,
potential for traffic hazards, litter, and air pollution so
that the scenic views may be better enjoyed by all persons,
and
WHEREAS, Ocean Avenue is also a residential street
and similar restrictions should apply there, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that for the above
reasons, this ordinance is necessary for the protection of
the public health, public safety and public peace, and should
be effective upon adoption,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A new Section 8.64.030(22) is hereby
added to the Edmonds City Code to prohibit parking on the
east side of Sunset from Edmonds to Caspers and to read as
follows:
"22. East side of Sunset from Edmonds to Caspers."
Section 2. Section 8.64.065(2) of the Edmonds City
Code is hereby amended to establish a four-hour parking limit
on the west side of Sunset from Bell to Caspers, and to
prohibit parking after 8 p.m., and to read as follows:
"2. West side of Sunset Four hour parking eight a.m.
Avenue from Bell to to eight p.m. No parking
Caspers from 8 p.m. to eight a.m."
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Section 3. Section 8.64.065(6) is hereby amended to
establish a four-hour parking limit on the east side of
Sunset from 120 feet north of Main to Edmonds, and to read as
follows:
"6. West side of Sunset
Avenue from 120 feet
north of Main to
Bell
Four hours maximum at any
one time"
Section 4. Section 8.64.065(7) is hereby amended to
establish a four-hour parking limit on the east side of Ocean
Avenue and to prohibit parking from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. as
follows:
117. West side of Ocean Four-hour parking 8 a.m.
Avenue to 8 p.m.
No parking 8 p.m. to 8 a.m."
Section 5. This ordinance being a public emergency
ordinance and having been passed by at least a majority plus
one of the whole Council shall be effective upon adoption.
Section 6. Any persons violating any of the pro-
visions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a traffic in-
fraction and subject to the fines set forth in Section
5.45.020.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
APPROVED:
MAYOR, H. H. HARRISON
CITY CLERK, IRENE 61ARNEY MORAN
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
FILED WIT THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
POSTED: August 26, 1981
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 25, 1981
August 20, 1981
August 25, 1981
(Immediately upon passage)
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDINANCE
STATE OF WASHINGTON
ss:
COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH
IRENE VARNEY MORAN
being first duly sworn
on oath deposes and says that s he is over the age of eighteen (18)
years and is competent to testify as to the matter stated herein.
There is no official newspaper or other newspaper printed and
published within the City. In accordance with RCW 35A.12.160, on
the 26 day of August , 1981, affiant posted true and
correct copies of the attached Ordinance No.2225 , passed by the
25 day of August , 198_L, at the
City Council on the Y
official posting places for City notices which are the public
bulletin boards at the following locations:
Edmonds Civic Center
250 Fifth Avenue North
Edmonds, Washington 98020
Edmonds Public Library
Civic Center, 250 Fifth Avenue North
Edmonds, Washington 98020
Edmonds Branch of United States Post Office
201 Main Street
Edmonds, Washington 98020
DATED this 26 day of Auguste _► 19g1.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this � day of
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of y Public in and for the
State of Washington residing
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