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 10
Chapter 10.70
Section 10.70.010
 

Title 10 Regulation of Activities

Division V. Code Enforcement and Animal Regulations

Chapter 10.70 Noise Control

Section 10.70.010 Declaration of Policy

It is the policy of the City to minimize the exposure of citizens to the harmful physiological and psychological dangers of excessive noise and to protect, promote and preserve the public health, safety and welfare while affording appropriate protection to free speech activity as required by applicable constitutional law. It is the express intent of the City to regulate the level of noise in a manner, which promotes commerce; the use, value and enjoyment of property; sleep and repose; and the quality of the environment. It is the purpose of this section to enable all citizens of the City to peacefully coexist in a manner which is mutually respectful of the interest and rights of others.

Date Passed: Monday, October 3, 2022

Effective Date: Monday, October 3, 2022

ORD C36289 Section 5