City of Spokane

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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Title 12
Chapter 12.02
Section 12.02.1013
 

Title 12 Public Ways and Property

Chapter 12.02 Obstruction, Encroachment of Public Ways

Article VI. Protection of Public Lands and Properties

Section 12.02.1013 Unlawful Disposal of Litter on Public Property

 

  1. No person may place, throw, deposit or otherwise dispose of litter in any public place, public park or in the waters within the City limits.
  1. Subsequent violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor.
  1. A first-time violation of this section shall constitute a civil infraction.
  1. A violation involving the disposal of one cubic foot or more of litter, or “potentially dangerous litter” shall be prosecuted in accordance with the penalty provisions of the Washington Litter Control Act (RCW 70A.200), including gross misdemeanor penalties where applicable.
  1. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Section 12.02.1013 and RCW 70A.200 the provisions of this section shall control to the extent allowed under state law.

 

Date Passed: Monday, October 27, 2025

Effective Date: Monday, October 27, 2025

ORD C36785 Section 9