Impounding-in-place.
Seattle Mun. Code § 16.36.040
in effect16.36.040 - Impounding-in-place.
When taking possession as authorized in Section 16.36.010 or in Section 16.32.020, the Chief of Police may impound the vessel, water sport craft or obstruction in place by posting the same with one (1) or more signs or notices in conspicuous places stating "POLICE IMPOUND-KEEP OFF" and notifying the owner or master of the impound. The Chief of Police may in his discretion appoint as custodian the owner or master, the owner or operator of the facility or property where the vessel is moored or anchored. Upon the posting of such signs, it shall be unlawful for any person:
A. To move, load or unload, rebuild, or enter upon such vessel, water sport craft, or obstruction without written permission from the Chief of Police, other than for necessary maintenance and repair to prevent deterioration of the same or sinking;
B. To remove, mutilate, destroy or conceal any notice or sign posted by the Chief of Police or the Director of Transportation pursuant to the provisions of this title.
(Ord. 120023 § 72, 2000: Ord. 118409 § 130, 1996: Ord. 109227 § 4(part), 1980: Ord. 100171 § 16(part), 1971; Ord. 87983, § 72(d), 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=TIT16HACO_CH16.36IM_16.36.040IM-PFetched: 11/1/2026