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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.340
Section 17C.340.110
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.340 Home Occupations

Section 17C.340.110 Development Standards

Structural alteration to accommodate the occupation is not permitted:

  1. unless required by code, a separate outside access to the area devoted to the occupation is not permitted;

  2. the occupation, including storage, does not occupy more than twenty-five percent of the residence's finished floor area, nor in any case more than two hundred square feet;

  3. the occupation does not occupy any accessory structure, including an attached garage; 

  4. the number of persons engaged in the home occupation may not exceed two persons. This may consist of either one family member and one nonfamily member or two family members;

  5. The sign standards are stated in chapter 17C.240 SMC, Signs; 

  6. There is no window or outdoor display.

  7. Any stock of goods has been produced on the premises.

  8. No use is made of equipment or material that produces vibration, noise, dust, smoke, odor, or electrical interference to the detriment of surrounding residences.

  9. There are no deliveries or shipments to or from the premises of such quantities or frequency as would involve commercial motor vehicles or suggest a need for a customer parking area.

  10. The property shall retain its residential appearance and character.

  11. No commercial use of the streets shall be allowed as specified in SMC 17C.319.100.

Date Passed: Monday, January 29, 2018

Effective Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018

ORD C35576 Section 1