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 01
Chapter 01.05
Section 01.05.160
 

Title 01 General Provisions

Chapter 01.05 Civil Infraction System

Section 01.05.160 Land Use Violation
  1. For each subsequent violation, excluding continuing violations, by a person the classification of infraction advances by one class.
  2. Infraction/Violation Class – General.

SMC 1.05.160
Penalty Schedule – Land Use Violation

Infraction

Violation Class

General

IFC 105.3.3
SMC 17G.010.100(B)

Occupy Land or Building Without Certificate of Occupancy

2

SMC 10.48.050

Alarm Installation or Monitoring Company Failure to Provide Customer List

1

SMC 10.48.130

Alarm Installation or Monitoring Company Failure to Report New Customers

1

Boiler Code

SMC 10.29.020

Operating Boiler Without License

1

SMC 10.29.021

Failure to Report Hazard

1

SMC 10.29.022

Leaving Boiler Room

2

SMC 17F.030.110

Failure to Cause Required Inspections of Boiler, Pressure Vessel

2

SMC 17F.030.130

Improper Operation of Boiler, Pressure Vessel

1

SMC 17F.060.050

Operate Without Elevator Operating Permit

1

Fire Code – International Fire Code (IFC)

Chapter 22 IFC

Improper Aboveground Storage Tank for Motor Fuel Dispensing

1

Chapter 28 IFC

Improper Storage, Display of Aerosols

2

Chapter 33 IFC
IFC 105.6.14
Chapter 10.33A SMC
SMC 17F.080.060

Unauthorized Manufacture, Storage, Sale, Use, Handling of Explosives

1

IFC 107
IFC 109
IFC 110

Continuance of Hazard

1

IFC 109.2.2

Noncompliance with Condemnation Tag

1

IFC 109.2.4

Removal, Destruction of Tag, Sign

1

IFC 304

Improper Storage/Accumulation of Rubbish, Vegetation

2

IFC 304

Storage, Use, Handling of Miscellaneous Combustible Material

2

IFC 308

Improper Use of Candles, Open Flame

3

IFC 311

Failure to Properly Maintain Vacant Building, Property

2

IFC 503.4

Obstruction of Fire Access Road

2

IFC 703.1

Failure to Maintain Fire-resistive Construction

2

IFC 703.2
IFC 704

Failure to Maintain Fire Assemblies for Openings

2

IFC 805
IFC 806

Failure to Flameproof Decorative Material

2

IFC 901.4

Failure to Install Protection for Kitchen Hoods, Ducts

2

IFC 901.4

Failure to Install Sprinkler System

2

IFC 901.4
SMC 17F.080.100
SMC 17F.080.150

Failure to Install Alarm System

1

IFC 901.6

Failure to Maintain Automatic Extinguishing System

2

IFC 901.6

Failure to Maintain Kitchen Rangehood Extinguishing System

2

IFC 901.6

Failure to Maintain Sprinkler System

2

IFC 901.6

Failure to Maintain Standpipe System

2

IFC 903.4
IFC 907.15

Failure to Provide Approved Electronic Monitoring for Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Systems

2

IFC 904.11.6.3

Failure to Clean Kitchen Hoods, Ducts

2

IFC 905.3

Failure to Install Standpipe System

2

IFC

IFC 1003.6

Obstruction of Exit

1

 

IFC 1011

Failure to Provide Exit Signs

1

 

IFC 2703.3

Release of Hazardous Material

1

 

IFC 3404.2.13.1.3

Failure to Remove Abandoned Underground Storage Tank

1

 

Spokane Municipal Code

 

SMC 10.08.040

Fire Hazard from Vegetation and Debris

1

 

SMC 10.20.020

Abatement of Nuisance

1

 

SMC 12.01.0804

Failure to Maintain Pedestrian Strip

2

 

SMC 12.02.010

Sidewalk Not Clear of Snow, Ice

3

 

SMC 12.02.0210

Vegetation Nuisance Obstruction

1

 

SMC 12.02.0737

Obstruction of Public Right-of-Way

1

 

SMC 12.02.0760

Disposal of Leaves and Yard Debris

2

 

SMC 13.05.010

Tree, etc., Interfering With City Sewer

2

 

SMC 13.05.020

Poplar, Cottonwood Tree Near Utility Line

2

 

SMC 17C.111.100

Use Not Permitted in Residential Zone

2

 

SMC 17C.111.110

Limited Use Standards (Residential)

2

 

SMC 17C.111.120

Accessory Uses – Residential

2

 

SMC 17C.111.200
SMC 17C.111.235

Violation of Development Standards – Residential

2

 

SMC 17C.111.240

Accessory Structures – Residential

2

 

SMC 17C.111.245

Residential Fence

2

 

SMC 17C.111.250

Exterior Storage

2

 

SMC 17C.111.400
SMC 17C.111.465

Multi-family Design Standards

1

 

SMC 17C.111.500
SMC 17C.111.575

Institutional Design Standards

1

 

SMC 17C.120.100

Use Not Permitted in Commercial Zone

1

 

SMC 17C.120.110

Limited Use Standards – Commercial

1

 

SMC 17C.120.210
SMC 17C.120.300

Development Standards - Commercial

1

 

SMC 17C.120.310

Commercial Fence

1

 

SMC 17C.120.500
SMC 17C.120.580

Commercial Design Standards

1

 

SMC 17C.122.070

Use Not Permitted in Center and Corridor Zone

1

 

SMC 17C.122.080
SMC 17C.122.150

Development Standards – Center and Corridor Zone

1

 

SMC 17C.124.100

Use Not Permitted in Downtown Zone

1

 

SMC 17C.124.110

Limited Use Standards – Downtown

1

 

SMC 17C.124.210
SMC 17C.124.300

Development Standards - Downtown

1

 

SMC 17C.124.310

Fences – Downtown Zone

1

 

SMC 17C.124.340

Parking and Loading - Downtown

1

 

SMC 17C.124.500
SMC 17C.124-590

Design Standards – Downtown

1

 

SMC 17C.130.100
SMC 17C.130.110

Use Not Permitted in Industrial Zone

1

 

SMC 17C.130.210
SMC 17C.130.250

Violation of Development Standards

1

 

SMC 17C.130.270

Outdoor Activities Not Permitted

1

 

SMC 17C.130.300

Detached Accessory Structures

1

 

SMC 17C.130.310

Industrial Fence

1

 

SMC 17C.160.020
SMC 17C.160.030

North River Overlay District

1

 

SMC 17C.170.110

Special Height Overlay Zone

1

 

SMC 17C.180.050
SMC 17C.180.100

Airfield Overlay Zone

1

 

SMC 17C.200.040
SMC 17C.200.110

Landscaping and Screening Requirements

1

 

SMC 17C.210.040
SMC 17C.210.070

Non-conforming Rights

1

 

SMC 17C.220.080
SMC 17C.220.090

Off-Site Impacts

1

 

SMC 17C.230.140
SMC 17C.230.300

Development Standards – Parking and Loading

2

 

SMC 17C.230.310

Design Standards - Parking Structures

1

 

SMC 17C.240.070
SMC 17C.240.270

Sign in Violation of the Sign Code

1

 

SMC 17C.300.100

Accessory Dwelling Units General Regulations

2

 

SMC 17C.300.110

Accessory Dwelling Units Criteria

2

 

SMC 17C.300.130

ADU Development Standards

1

 

SMC 17C.305.020

Adult Business Use Standards

1

 

SMC 17C.310.100
SMC 17C.310.160

Animal Keeping – Permitted/Prohibited Practices

2

 

SMC 17C.315.120

Bed and Breakfast Use-related Regulations

2

 

SMC 17C.315.130

Bed and Breakfast Site-related Standards

2

 

SMC 17C.315.150

Bed and Breakfast Monitoring

2

 

SMC 17C.315.160

Pre-established Bed and Breakfast Facilities

2

 

SMC 17C.316

Short Term Rentals

2

 

SMC 17C.319.100

Commercial Use of Residential Streets

2

 

SMC 17C.319.200

Recreational Camping

2

 

SMC 17C.320.080

Conditional Uses

1

 

SMC 17C.325.030
SMC 17C.325.060

Drive-through Facilities

1

 

SMC 17C.330.120

Group Living Development Standards

1

 

SMC 17C.335.110

Historical Structures – Change Of Use Development Standards

1

 

SMC 17C.340.100
SMC 17C.340.110

Home Occupations

2

 

SMC 17C.345.100
SMC 17C.345.120

Manufactured Homes and Mobile Home Parks

1

 

SMC 17C.350.030

Development Standards – Mini Storage Facilities

1

 

SMC 17C.350.040

Design Considerations – Mini Storage Facilities

1

 

Chapter 17C.355A SMC

Wireless Communication Facilities

1

 

SMC 17C.390.030.B

Mobile Food Vending Located Entirely on Private Property

1

 

Chapter 17D.060 SMC

Stormwater Facility Standards

1

 

SMC 17E.010.080

Aquifer Pollution Nuisance Declared by Critical Review Officer

2

 

SMC 17E.010.160(B)
SMC 17E.010.350(F)
SMC 17E.010.540(F)

Failure to Comply With Order, Decision of Critical Review Officer

1

 

SMC 17E.010.160(C)

Failure to Abide by Terms, Conditions of Permit, License, Approval

1

 

SMC 17E.010.210(A)

Maintain Underground Storage Tank Without Permit

2

 

SMC 17E.010.230
SMC 17E.010.440

Use of Underground/Aboveground Storage Tank Without Permit

1

 

SMC 17E.010.350(A)
SMC 17E.010.350(E)
SMC 17E.010.540(A)
SMC 17E.010.540(E)

Supply False, Inaccurate, Incomplete Information Concerning an UST or AST

2

 

SMC 17E.010.350(B)
SMC 17E.010.540(B)

Approval Permit Violation

2

 

SMC 17E.010.350(C)
SMC 17E.010.540(C)

Fill Unpermitted Underground/Aboveground Storage Tank

2

 

SMC 17E.010.350(D)
SMC 17E.010.540(D)

Tamper with, Fail to Maintain Inventory, Other Records

2

 

Chapter 17E.020 SMC

Prohibited Activities in Fish and Wildlife Areas and Buffers

1

 

Chapter 17E.040 SMC

Prohibited Activities in Geological Hazard Areas and Buffers

1

 

SMC 17E.060.120

Use, Alter Land, Erect, Alter, Occupy Structure Within Shoreline Without Compliance With Shoreline Management Regulations

1

 

Chapter 17E.070 SMC

Prohibited Activities in Wetlands and Buffers

1

 

SMC 17F.070.380

Failure to Discharge Responsibilities of Owner

2

 

SMC 17F.070.390

Failure to Discharge Responsibilities of Occupant

2

 

SMC 17F.080.250

Failure to Maintain Fire Alarm System

1

 

SMC 17F.080.260(B)

Failure to Provide Fire Protection System Verification Fees

2

 

SMC 17F.080.280

Failure to Secure Fire-damaged Building

2

 

SMC 17F.080.390

Failure to Provide Semi-annual Inspection of Private Hydrant

2

 

SMC 17F.080.420

Failure to Maintain Private Hydrant

2

 

SMC 17F.080.440

Lack of Basement Sprinkler System in Existing Building

2

 

SMC 17G.010.100 (C)(2)

Testing Underground Storage Tank Without Spokane Fire Department Registration

1

 

Date Passed: Monday, November 2, 2015

Effective Date: Monday, November 2, 2015

ORD C35312 Section 17