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 08
Chapter 08.02
Section 08.02.0220
 

Title 08 Taxation and Revenue

Chapter 08.02 Fees and Charges

Article II. Business and Occupation Licenses and Permits

Section 08.02.0220 Activation of Public Spaces License Fees

 

  1. All fees for sidewalk cafes, streateries, and parklets are provided in the Development Fee Schedule, provided there shall be no annual license fee for approved sidewalk cafes, streateries, or parklets as of the effective date of this ordinance through December 31, 2027. The waiving of the annual license fee shall not waive a requirement to obtain a sidewalk café, streatery, parklet license, or waive any terms and conditions required through those licenses.
  1. The application and annual license fee for expanded outdoor alcohol service is one hundred dollars ($100), provided there shall be no annual license fee for approval of an expanded outdoor alcohol service area through December 31, 2027.
  1. A revenue loss affected by an obstruction of the public right-of-way shall be equivalent to the maximum daily rate for each space obstructed in the Paid Parking Zone (defined in SMC 16A.04.100). Current Paid Parking Zone rates can be found in SMC 08.02.083.
  1. In addition to the annual fee, the city shall collect from the license applicant and remit to the state department of revenue the required state leasehold excise tax, as prescribed in chapter 82.29A, RCW.

 

Date Passed: Monday, March 16, 2026

Effective Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

ORD C36850 Section 1