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 03
Chapter 03.01B
Section 03.01B.031
 

Title 03 Administration and Personnel

Chapter 03.01B Executive and Administration

Article III. City of Spokane Divisions

Section 03.01B.031 Community and Economic Development

 

  1. The Community and Economic Development Division leads building plan review, permitting, and inspection of new and existing structures, long-range planning, economic development, historic preservation, and maintains health and safety in the built environment. The Community and Economic Development Division promotes housing development and economic growth with a focus on existing city of Spokane businesses and targeted industries that provide quality, high-wage jobs for the community. The Community and Economic Development Division serves as the liaison to public development authorities, business improvement districts, neighborhood business associations, and regional economic development organizations.
  1. The Community and Economic Development Division consists of the following administrative departments:

Community and Economic Development Division

Administrative Departments

Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation

Code Enforcement

Development Services

Planning Services

 

Date Passed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Effective Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026

ORD C36795 Section 3