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 12.05
Section 12.05.070
 

Title 12 Public Ways and Property

Chapter 12.05 General City Property

Section 12.05.070 Enforcement

 

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  2. City departments and agencies shall collaborate to identify City-owned and controlled parking lots, vacant lots, garages, buildings, and other City-owned property that could be used as a staging area, processing location, operations base, or other support for civil immigration enforcement.
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  2. The City of Spokane grants the right to any aggrieved party to seek judicial relief in a court of competent jurisdiction against any party other than the City of Spokane or its employees and agents for any violation of this Chapter including municipal, state and federal rights of privacy, quiet enjoyment and travel in private business areas that are not open to the general public.
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  2. City departments and agencies shall ensure that all such properties have clear signage in English and Spanish stating substantially as follows: “This property is owned and controlled by the City of Spokane. It may not be used for civil immigration enforcement, including use as a staging area, processing location, or operations base.” Such signage shall also incorporate a QR code that will translate the sign into other languages.
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  2. Nothing in the Chapter shall be construed to prevent the enforcement of municipal, county or state laws by any municipal, county or state law enforcement agencies in non-public areas.

 

Date Passed: Monday, March 2, 2026

Effective Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

ORD C36846 Section 3