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 02
Chapter 02.04
Section 02.04.010
 

Title 02 Council and Legislation

Chapter 02.04 Civil Emergencies

Section 02.04.010 Purpose and Declaration of Policy

The purpose of this chapter is to set out and clarify the authority of the City and of its officers with regard to local, regional and national emergency and disaster situations. It is intended, in conformity with Article 11, Section 11 of the Washington State Constitution and with chapter 38.52 RCW, to provide the City with the broadest power permitted by constitutional and statutory authority to preserve the public peace, health, safety and welfare.

Date Passed: Monday, July 14, 2008

Effective Date: Saturday, August 16, 2008

ORD C34277 Section 1