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eft, Y' y Ordinance No. 2839-05 An Ordinance relating to zoning regulations and determining the weight of parked vehicles, amending Section 39.170.C. Ordinance No.1671-89, as amended (EMC 19.39.170) Whereas, the City Council finds that the parking of large trucks or tractor-trailer vehicles in residential areas is detrimental to neighborhoods; and Whereas,the City Council has been advised that enforcement of certain residential area parking ordinances is sometimes dependent upon establishing the weight of the vehicle; and Whereas, the City Council has been advised that vehicle weights may not be marked on vehicles parked on residential lots; and Whereas,the City Council has the power to make all regulations necessary for the preservation of public morality, health,peace and good order; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: Section 39.170.C. of Ordinance No. 1671-89, as amended(EMC 19.39.170), which reads as follows: Vehicles—Storage in residential zones. A. Recreational vehicles, campers, travel trailers and large boats may be stored in a side or rear setback area on residential lots upon which a principal dwelling is located; provided, that such vehicle is owned by the owner or resident of the dwelling. B. Vehicles over ten thousand pounds gross vehicle weight which are not specifically mentioned in subsection (A) of this section shall not be parked or stored on residentially zoned lots. C. No vehicle shall be parked or stored on any lot in such a manner that it obstructs the vision of drivers entering a street from a private driveway to the extent that it causes a safety hazard for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. - 1 -