Spokane Municipal Code

***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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(Select All) Title 12 Public Ways and Property

(Select All) Chapter 12.02 Obstruction, Encroachment of Public Ways

Section 12.02.005 Purpose

Section 12.02.010 Snow Removal – Owner, Occupant Duties

Section 12.02.060 Fences and Hedges – Incidental Encroachments

Section 12.02.902 REPEALED

Section 12.02.904 REPEALED

Section 12.02.906 REPEALED

Section 12.02.908 REPEALED

Section 12.02.912 REPEALED

Section 12.02.914 REPEALED

Section 12.02.916 REPEALED

Section 12.02.918 REPEALED

Section 12.02.930 REPEALED

Section 12.02.932 REPEALED

Section 12.02.934 REPEALED

Section 12.02.936 REPEALED

Section 12.02.938 REPEALED

Section 12.02.940 REPEALED

Section 12.02.942 REPEALED

Section 12.02.944 REPEALED

Section 12.02.945 REPEALED

Section 12.02.946 REPEALED

Section 12.02.948 REPEALED

Section 12.02.950 REPEALED

Section 12.02.952 REPEALED

Section 12.02.956 REPEALED

Section 12.02.958 REPEALED

Article I. Vegetation Obstruction – Nuisance

Section 12.02.0202 Overhanging Vegetation to be Removed

Section 12.02.0203 Traffic Control Device Visibility

Section 12.02.0208 General Nuisance Declaration

Section 12.02.0210 Lawful Powers Reserved – Costs of Abatement

Article II. Underground Utility Vaults – Sidewalk Installments

Section 12.02.0302 Application

Section 12.02.0304 Permission Required

Section 12.02.0306 Obligations

Section 12.02.0308 City may Proceed to Perform

Section 12.02.0310 Underground Sidewalk Openings

Section 12.02.0312 No Interference – Sidewalk Underground Installations

Section 12.02.0314 Sidewalk Vaults – Thickness, Support

Section 12.02.0316 Proximity to Curb

Section 12.02.0318 Spacing for Sidewalk Openings

Section 12.02.0320 Insurance – Underground Sidewalk Openings

Section 12.02.0322 Openings to Remain Closed – Use – Guards

Section 12.02.0324 Warning of Opening

Section 12.02.0326 Stairways – Guard

Section 12.02.0328 Sidewalk Openings – Covers

Section 12.02.0330 International Building Code

Article III. Skywalks

Section 12.02.0405 Findings

Section 12.02.0410 Policy – Purpose

Section 12.02.0420 Application Required

Section 12.02.0422 Filing

Section 12.02.0424 Evaluation by Hearing Examiner

Section 12.02.0426 Criteria – Impact – Comprehensive Plan

Section 12.02.0428 Issuance – Denial

Section 12.02.0430 Agreement - Conditions - Indemnification

Section 12.02.0434 Maintenance

Section 12.02.0440 Disruption of Public Facilities

Section 12.02.0450 REPEALED (Design)

Section 12.02.0452 Further Specifications

Section 12.02.0460 REPEALED (Dimensions – Angulation – Slope)

Section 12.02.0462 REPEALED (Arch – Vertical Clearance)

Section 12.02.0464 Obstructions – Malls and Walkways

Section 12.02.0470 Signs – Lighting

Section 12.02.0472 Level of Connection

Section 12.02.0474 REPEALED (Street Access)

Section 12.02.0476 Limitation on Permits

Section 12.02.0480 Public Access – Expansion

Section 12.02.0484 Property Owner Access

Section 12.02.0490 Arbitration – Council Action

Section 12.02.0492 Arbitration – Procedures

Section 12.02.0494 Cost Apportionment Guidelines

Section 12.02.0496 Cost Apportionment – Latecomers – Intrablock

Section 12.02.0500 Hours of Operation

Section 12.02.0505 Early Permit Termination - Compensation

Section 12.02.0510 Revocation – Suspension

Section 12.02.0512 Hearing Examiner Review

Section 12.02.0514 City Council Action – Revocation, Suspension

Section 12.02.0518 Assignment – Relinquishment

Section 12.02.0520 Exceptions

Article IV. Obstruction of Public Right-of-way

Section 12.02.0704 Definitions

Section 12.02.0706 Permits Required

Section 12.02.0707 Master Annual Permit for High Volume Users

Section 12.02.0708 Conditions of Permission

Section 12.02.0710 Director May Restore Public Way

Section 12.02.0712 Temporary Repairs

Section 12.02.0714 Notice of Completion – Penalty for Delay

Section 12.02.0716 Long Term Permits – Temporary Passageway

Section 12.02.0718 Insurance

Section 12.02.0720 Performance Bond Requirements

Section 12.02.0722 Indemnification

Section 12.02.0723 Excavations

Section 12.02.0724 Barriers and Traffic Control

Section 12.02.0726 Denial – Revocation of Permits

Section 12.02.0730 Sidewalk Special Use

Section 12.02.0735 Regulations

Section 12.02.0737 Obstruction of the Public Right of Way

Section 12.02.0740 Fees - Notice of Commencing Work

Section 12.02.0745 Utilities and Cable TV

Section 12.02.0750 Loading or Unloading on Sidewalks

Section 12.02.0755 Bus Benches / Transit Shelter Located in the Public Right-of-way

Article V. Urban Forestry Program

Section 12.02.900 Findings, Purpose, and Intent

Section 12.02.905 Spokane Urban Forestry Plan and Goals

Section 12.02.910 Definitions

Section 12.02.915 Urban Forestry Program

Section 12.02.920 Hazard Evaluation Criteria

Section 12.02.925 Abutting Owner Responsibilities – City Tree Maintenance List

Section 12.02.954 REPEALED

Section 12.02.960 Tree Permit Required

Section 12.02.965 Removal, Pruning of Trees and Shrubs

Section 12.02.970 Tree Protection, Conservation and Preservation

Section 12.02.975 Protection of Public and Private Historic and Heritage Trees

Section 12.02.980 Disposal of Urban Forest Products

Section 12.02.985 Appeal

Article VI. Protection of Public Lands and Properties

Section 12.02.1000 Purpose

Section 12.02.1002 Definitions

Section 12.02.1003 Protection Against Harm to Waterways

Section 12.02.1004 Injury to Tree on Public Property - Violation

Section 12.02.1006 Unlawful Burning on Public Property

Section 12.02.1008 Unlawful Disposal of Litter on Public Property

Section 12.02.1010 Unauthorized Camping on Public Property – Violation

Section 12.02.1011 Removal of Unauthorized Encampments and Individual Camps

Section 12.02.1012 Severability

Section 12.02.005 Purpose

Section 12.02.010 Snow Removal – Owner, Occupant Duties

Section 12.02.060 Fences and Hedges – Incidental Encroachments

Section 12.02.902 REPEALED

Section 12.02.904 REPEALED

Section 12.02.906 REPEALED

Section 12.02.908 REPEALED

Section 12.02.912 REPEALED

Section 12.02.914 REPEALED

Section 12.02.916 REPEALED

Section 12.02.918 REPEALED

Section 12.02.930 REPEALED

Section 12.02.932 REPEALED

Section 12.02.934 REPEALED

Section 12.02.936 REPEALED

Section 12.02.938 REPEALED

Section 12.02.940 REPEALED

Section 12.02.942 REPEALED

Section 12.02.944 REPEALED

Section 12.02.945 REPEALED

Section 12.02.946 REPEALED

Section 12.02.948 REPEALED

Section 12.02.950 REPEALED

Section 12.02.952 REPEALED

Section 12.02.956 REPEALED

Section 12.02.958 REPEALED

Article I. Vegetation Obstruction – Nuisance

Section 12.02.0202 Overhanging Vegetation to be Removed

Section 12.02.0203 Traffic Control Device Visibility

Section 12.02.0208 General Nuisance Declaration

Section 12.02.0210 Lawful Powers Reserved – Costs of Abatement

Article II. Underground Utility Vaults – Sidewalk Installments

Section 12.02.0302 Application

Section 12.02.0304 Permission Required

Section 12.02.0306 Obligations

Section 12.02.0308 City may Proceed to Perform

Section 12.02.0310 Underground Sidewalk Openings

Section 12.02.0312 No Interference – Sidewalk Underground Installations

Section 12.02.0314 Sidewalk Vaults – Thickness, Support

Section 12.02.0316 Proximity to Curb

Section 12.02.0318 Spacing for Sidewalk Openings

Section 12.02.0320 Insurance – Underground Sidewalk Openings

Section 12.02.0322 Openings to Remain Closed – Use – Guards

Section 12.02.0324 Warning of Opening

Section 12.02.0326 Stairways – Guard

Section 12.02.0328 Sidewalk Openings – Covers

Section 12.02.0330 International Building Code

Article III. Skywalks

Section 12.02.0405 Findings

Section 12.02.0410 Policy – Purpose

Section 12.02.0420 Application Required

Section 12.02.0422 Filing

Section 12.02.0424 Evaluation by Hearing Examiner

Section 12.02.0426 Criteria – Impact – Comprehensive Plan

Section 12.02.0428 Issuance – Denial

Section 12.02.0430 Agreement - Conditions - Indemnification

Section 12.02.0434 Maintenance

Section 12.02.0440 Disruption of Public Facilities

Section 12.02.0450 REPEALED (Design)

Section 12.02.0452 Further Specifications

Section 12.02.0460 REPEALED (Dimensions – Angulation – Slope)

Section 12.02.0462 REPEALED (Arch – Vertical Clearance)

Section 12.02.0464 Obstructions – Malls and Walkways

Section 12.02.0470 Signs – Lighting

Section 12.02.0472 Level of Connection

Section 12.02.0474 REPEALED (Street Access)

Section 12.02.0476 Limitation on Permits

Section 12.02.0480 Public Access – Expansion

Section 12.02.0484 Property Owner Access

Section 12.02.0490 Arbitration – Council Action

Section 12.02.0492 Arbitration – Procedures

Section 12.02.0494 Cost Apportionment Guidelines

Section 12.02.0496 Cost Apportionment – Latecomers – Intrablock

Section 12.02.0500 Hours of Operation

Section 12.02.0505 Early Permit Termination - Compensation

Section 12.02.0510 Revocation – Suspension

Section 12.02.0512 Hearing Examiner Review

Section 12.02.0514 City Council Action – Revocation, Suspension

Section 12.02.0518 Assignment – Relinquishment

Section 12.02.0520 Exceptions

Article IV. Obstruction of Public Right-of-way

Section 12.02.0704 Definitions

Section 12.02.0706 Permits Required

Section 12.02.0707 Master Annual Permit for High Volume Users

Section 12.02.0708 Conditions of Permission

Section 12.02.0710 Director May Restore Public Way

Section 12.02.0712 Temporary Repairs

Section 12.02.0714 Notice of Completion – Penalty for Delay

Section 12.02.0716 Long Term Permits – Temporary Passageway

Section 12.02.0718 Insurance

Section 12.02.0720 Performance Bond Requirements

Section 12.02.0722 Indemnification

Section 12.02.0723 Excavations

Section 12.02.0724 Barriers and Traffic Control

Section 12.02.0726 Denial – Revocation of Permits

Section 12.02.0730 Sidewalk Special Use

Section 12.02.0735 Regulations

Section 12.02.0737 Obstruction of the Public Right of Way

Section 12.02.0740 Fees - Notice of Commencing Work

Section 12.02.0745 Utilities and Cable TV

Section 12.02.0750 Loading or Unloading on Sidewalks

Section 12.02.0755 Bus Benches / Transit Shelter Located in the Public Right-of-way

Article V. Urban Forestry Program

Section 12.02.900 Findings, Purpose, and Intent

Section 12.02.905 Spokane Urban Forestry Plan and Goals

Section 12.02.910 Definitions

Section 12.02.915 Urban Forestry Program

Section 12.02.920 Hazard Evaluation Criteria

Section 12.02.925 Abutting Owner Responsibilities – City Tree Maintenance List

Section 12.02.954 REPEALED

Section 12.02.960 Tree Permit Required

Section 12.02.965 Removal, Pruning of Trees and Shrubs

Section 12.02.970 Tree Protection, Conservation and Preservation

Section 12.02.975 Protection of Public and Private Historic and Heritage Trees

Section 12.02.980 Disposal of Urban Forest Products

Section 12.02.985 Appeal

Article VI. Protection of Public Lands and Properties

Section 12.02.1000 Purpose

Section 12.02.1002 Definitions

Section 12.02.1003 Protection Against Harm to Waterways

Section 12.02.1004 Injury to Tree on Public Property - Violation

Section 12.02.1006 Unlawful Burning on Public Property

Section 12.02.1008 Unlawful Disposal of Litter on Public Property

Section 12.02.1010 Unauthorized Camping on Public Property – Violation

Section 12.02.1011 Removal of Unauthorized Encampments and Individual Camps

Section 12.02.1012 Severability