Director of Transportation—Authority
Seattle Mun. Code § 11.16.120
in effect11.16.120 - Director of Transportation—Authority
The Director of Transportation is authorized:
A. To increase the maximum speed allowed upon arterial streets;
B. To declare a minimum speed limit, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected and when it is determined that slow speeds on any part of an arterial street unreasonably impede the normal movement of traffic;
C. To establish parking rates to be charged at parking payment devices, including parking meters, for parking in City-controlled parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation and other City rights-of-way, consistent with Section 11.16.121, and to make recommendations to the City Council for fees for permits issued pursuant to this Subtitle I;
D. To determine the maximum load limits on all streets, alleys, bridges, or elevated structures in the City;
E. To adopt a traffic control manual for in-street work;
F. To establish, revise, or dissolve restricted parking zones. A decision to establish, to refuse to establish, to expand, to reduce, or to dissolve a restricted parking zone is subject to reconsideration pursuant to subsection 11.16.317.D. The Director may consider other parking demand management tools in lieu of or prior to implementation of an RPZ;
G. To promulgate rules and regulations for the RPZ program; and
H. To prepare and recommend for adoption by the City Council a schedule of fees applicable to the reviewing and administering permits and issuing violations for vehicle and curb space uses.
(Ord. 126756, § 5, 2023; Ord. 123120, § 2, 2009; Ord. 123001, § 3, 2009; Ord. 122852, § 1, 2008; Ord. 121388, § 2, 2004; Ord. 121330, § 1, 2003; Ord. 118409, § 11, 1996; Ord. 118369, § 1, 1996; Ord. 115995, § 1, 1991; Ord. 113240, § 2, 1986; Ord. 108354, § 3, 1979; Ord. 108200, § 2(11.16.120), 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_PT1GEPRAD_CH11.16TRAD_11.16.120DITRUTFetched: 11/1/2026