RCW 35.86A.010 Declaration. It is hereby determined and declared: (1) The free circulation of traffic of all kinds through our cities is necessary to the health, safety and general welfare of the public, whether residing in, traveling to or through the cities of this state; (2) The most efficient use of the street and highway […]
RCW 35.86A.020 Authority of cities of first and second class to establish parking facilities through parking commissions. Cities of the first and second class are authorized and empowered to establish and maintain public off-street parking facilities through a parking commission; the use of property and property rights for such purpose is declared to be a […]
RCW 35.86A.030 Definitions. (1) “Parking facilities” means lots, garages, parking terminals, buildings and structures and accommodations for parking of motor vehicles off the street or highway, open to public use, with or without charge. (2) “Parking commission” shall mean the department or agency created by the legislative authority of the municipality as hereinafter provided. (3) […]
RCW 35.86A.040 Ownership, control, and use of parking facilities. Parking facilities established pursuant to this chapter shall be owned by the city, under the control of the parking commission (unless relinquished), and for the use of the public. The provisions of chapter 35.86 RCW as now or hereafter amended shall not apply to such parking […]
RCW 35.86A.050 Parking commission—Creation authorized—Purpose—Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Expenses. Any city of the first or second class may by ordinance create a parking commission for the purpose of establishing and operating off-street parking facilities. Such parking commission shall consist of five members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council, who shall serve without compensation but may […]
RCW 35.86A.060 Parking commission—Chair—Rules—Resolutions. The parking commission shall select from its members a chair, and may establish its own rules, regulations and procedures not inconsistent with this chapter. No resolution shall be adopted by the parking commission except upon the concurrence of at least three members. [ 2009 c 549 § 2128; 1969 ex.s. c […]
RCW 35.86A.070 Powers and authority of parking commission. The parking commission is authorized and empowered, in the name of the municipality by resolution to: (1) Own and acquire property and property rights by purchase, gift, devise, or lease for the construction, maintenance, or operation of off-street parking facilities, or for effectuating the purpose of this […]
RCW 35.86A.080 New off-street parking facilities—Powers of parking commission and city council. (1) Whenever the parking commission intends to construct new off-street parking facilities it shall: (a) Prepare plans for such proposed development, which shall meet the approval of the planning commission, other appropriate city planning agency, or city council; (b) Prepare a report to […]
RCW 35.86A.090 Powers of cities. The city may: (1) Transfer control of off-street parking facilities under other departments to the parking commission under such conditions as deemed appropriate; (2) Issue revenue bonds pursuant to chapter 35.41 RCW, and RCW * 35.24.305, and 35.81.100 as now or hereafter amended, and such other statutes as may authorize […]
RCW 35.86A.100 Disposition of revenues—Expenditure procedure. All revenues received shall be paid to the municipal treasurer for the credit of the general fund, or such other funds as may be provided by ordinance. Expenditures of the parking commission shall be made in accordance with the budget adopted by the municipality pursuant to chapter 35.32A RCW. […]
RCW 35.86A.110 Excise tax to reimburse taxing authorities for loss of property tax revenue. Such cities shall pay to the county treasurer an annual excise tax equal to the amount which would be paid upon real property devoted to the purpose of off-street parking, were it in private ownership. This section shall apply to parking […]
RCW 35.86A.120 Operation of parking facilities—Bid requirements and procedure. Except for off-street parking facilities situated on real property leased or rented to a city and not used for park and civic center parking, cities may operate off-street parking facilities with city forces. Leased or rented off-street parking facilities shall be operated by responsible, experienced private […]
