Annual Truck Permits – Commercial Vehicle Load Zone Conditions of Use
SMC 11.14.113 Commercial vehicle load zone
"Commercial vehicle load zone" means a portion of a street designated by a sign and yellow 5 paint markings or other traffic-control devices that is reserved for the exclusive use for expeditious loading and unloading of commercial goods by commercial vehicles. Payment is required at the zone either by parking payment device or permit.
SMC 11.14.115 Commercial vehicle
For purposes of this Code, the term “commercial vehicle” means: (1) a “motor truck” or “truck” except a passenger car; or (2) a station wagon or van that has been permanently modified to carry no more than three (3) seated passengers. Such vehicles shall be properly licensed as a truck and shall have the name of the business to which the vehicle is registered permanently displayed on both the left and right sides in letters no less than two inches (2”) in height.
SMC 11.23.030 Commercial loading permit — requirements
A. The Traffic Engineer is authorized to administer a system for the issuance of commercial loading permits or on-demand payment for authorized commercial loading and to collect fees therefor. Commercial loading permits shall only be issued to persons or entities that possess a valid City of Seattle business license, except where not required by the Seattle Municipal Code. The applicant may obtain one nontransferable permit for each truck-licensed vehicle operated by the company named in the business license, except as provided in subsection 11.23.030.
B. The permit shall be permanently affixed to the lower left-hand corner of the vehicle's windshield except as provided in subsection 11.23.030.B. The applicant shall provide the license plate number, as well as other 22 vehicle identification information as determined by the Traffic Engineer.
SMC 11.28.020 Abuse of commercial loading permits
A. No person shall for any valuable consideration transfer or authorize the use of a commercial loading permit or other identification issued by the City.
B. Any person or entity that is issued a commercial loading permit or authorization shall be strictly liable for compliance with its terms and conditions and complying with this subtitle. Any such permit or authorization issued shall be revoked if any person or entity to whom such permit is issued or authorization is granted shall:
- Offer or agree to authorize or permit another person or entity to stand a vehicle in a commercial load zone or elsewhere for any monetary consideration;
- Transfer for money the use of any permit or other identification issued by the City authorizing a vehicle to stand in a commercial load zone or elsewhere;
- Allow another person or entity under his control to do as set out in either B1 or B2 of this subsection; or
- Allow a permit or other authorization issued to him to be so used.
C. A new permit shall not be issued or other authorization granted to such a person or entity for a period of one (1) year.
SMC 11.72.020 Alley
No person shall stand or park a vehicle except a commercial vehicle, a vehicle displaying a valid commercial loading permit, or authorized emergency vehicle in an alley.
SMC 11.72.075 Commercial load zone
No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle other than a commercial vehicle or a vehicle displaying a valid commercial loading permit in a commercial load zone during the hours the zone restriction is in effect; provided, that commercial load zone restrictions are not effective on Sundays or public holidays, except where otherwise indicated by appropriate sign.
SMC 11.74.010 Loading in alleys
No person shall stop, stand, or park a commercial vehicle or a vehicle displaying a valid commercial loading permit in any alley or any purpose or length of time other than the expeditious unloading and delivery or pickup and loading of property and then in on case shall such parking for loading and unloading of property exceed thirty (30) minutes.
SMC 11.74.030 Commercial load zone — Usage
No person shall stop a commercial vehicle or a vehicle displaying a valid commercial loading permit in a commercial load zone for any purpose or length of time other than for the expeditious unloading and delivery or pickup and loading of property. In no case shall such stopping for loading and/or unloading of commercial products exceed thirty (30) minutes. Such time and loading limitations shall be in effect during the days and times displayed on the traffic signs or marking at the zone.
Indemnification: The permit holder agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Seattle, its officials, officers, employees, and agents against: (1) any liability, claims, causes of action, judgments, or expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, resulting directly or indirectly from any act or omission of any permit holder, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, and anyone for whose acts or omissions they may be liable, arising out of the permit holder's use of the public right-of-way; and (2) all loss by the failure of the permit holder to fully or adequately perform, in any respect, all authorizations or obligations under the Permit.