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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 17C
Chapter 17C.240
Section 17C.240.090
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.240 Signs

Section 17C.240.090 Sign Permit Required

  1. Permit Requirements.
    No sign governed by the provisions of this code shall be erected, structurally altered, or relocated by any person, firm, or corporation without a permit issued by the City unless an exemption applies under this chapter. No new permit is required for signs which have permits and which conform with the requirements of this code on the date of its adoption unless and until the sign is structurally altered or relocated.

  2. Permit Applications.
    Permit applications shall include a site plan that provides the following information:

    1. The location of the affected lot, building(s), and sign(s).

    2. The scale of the site plan.

    3. A scaled-drawing of the proposed sign or sign revision, including size, height, copy, structural footing details, method of attachment, and illumination.

    4. The location of all existing signs on the site including size and height.

    5. For signs subject to spacing regulations, the location of neighboring signs on adjacent properties.

    6. Tax parcel number or correct address where proposed sign will be located. 

  3. Fee Schedule.
    Fees for sign permits are as provided by SMC 8.02.031(G).

Date Passed: Monday, January 29, 2018

Effective Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018

ORD C35577 Section 8