Parking Enforcement; Seventy-two (72) hours.

Seattle Mun. Code § 11.72.440

in effect

11.72.440 - Parking Enforcement; Seventy-two (72) hours. A. Official signs, including temporary signs, that prohibit stopping, standing or parking shall be enforceable according to their terms twenty-four hours after posting. B. No person shall park a vehicle on any street or other municipal property for a period of time longer than seventy-two (72) hours, unless an official posted sign provides a shorter period of time, or unless otherwise provided by law. C. Authorized vehicles on municipal property are excluded from the provisions of this section, as are vehicles displaying valid proof of payment when parked in spaces controlled by a parking payment device. D. This section shall not apply to "junk motor vehicles" or "abandoned junk motor vehicles" as defined in this Chapter. E. Vehicles in violation of this section are subject to impound as provided for in Chapter 11.30 SMC, in addition to any other penalty provided for by law. (Ord. 122274, § 3, 2006; Ord. 120573, § 1, 2001; Ord. 120097 § 1, 2000: Ord. 112113 § 2, 1985: Ord. 108200, § 2(11.72.440), 1979.)

Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT11VETR_SUBTITLE_ITRCO_PT7STSTPALO_CH11.72STSTPARE_11.72.440PAENSEO72HOFetched: 11/1/2026