Whereas RCW 47.48.010 authorizes cities and towns to establish procedures allowing closure and restrictive travel of roadways within said cities and towns, and the city council finding that an emergency exists, the procedures set forth in this chapter are established. (Ord. 79-03 § 1, 1979)

When, in the judgment of the city engineer, climatic conditions exist which could or would cause damage to roadways or streets within the city unless travel on such roadways or streets is restricted or eliminated, the city engineer so finding is authorized and empowered to close or restrict travel on such roadways or streets. (Ord. 79-03 § 2, 1979)

The city engineer is specifically authorized to order closure of such roadways or streets. The city engineer is specifically authorized to restrict by gross weight, axle weight, height, width, length, braking area, performance, or tire equipment what vehicles may pass upon such roadways or streets subject to his order. (Ord. 79-03 § 3, 1979)

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the city engineer is required to authorize travel of school buses, emergency vehicles, vehicles carrying perishables, and vehicles carrying items or products necessary for the public health and welfare. (Ord. 79-03 § 4, 1979)

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the city engineer shall not restrict travel nor close to traffic, roadways or streets that are, or will be, designated as primary state highways without prior written approval from the Washington State Highway Commission. (Ord. 79-03 § 5, 1979)

It shall be the duty of the city engineer to post, or cause to be posted, signs at both ends of any roadways or streets subject to closure or restrictive travel which signs shall apprise the public of the order of closure or restrictive travel. (Ord. 79-03 § 6, 1979)

There shall be imposed upon any person operating a vehicle in violation of the city engineer’s order a fine not to exceed $500.00, or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 79-03 § 7, 1979)