Spokane Municipal Code

Title 03 Administration and Personnel

Chapter 03.14 Public Rule Authority

Section 03.14.050 Exemptions

 

This Chapter shall not apply to the following:

1. Any rule or regulation adopted by the Spokane Park Board with respect to the use of park land or park property or the enforcement thereof;

2. Any rule or regulation adopted by the Spokane Library Board of Trustees with respect to the operation and management of library facilities, property, programs and all aspects of governed under Chapter 42.17 RCW

3. Any rule or regulation adopted by the Civil Service Commission or enforcement thereof;

4. Any rule or regulation adopted by the Spokane Municipal Court, or enforcement thereof;

5. Executive Orders issued pursuant to Chapter 02.04 of the Spokane Municipal Code (Civil Emergencies);

6. Rules and procedures adopted pursuant to Section 04.32 of the Spokane Municipal Code (Ombuds);

7. Rules adopted by the City Attorney or the Mayor with respect to the operations of city prosecutors or public defenders;

8. Any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to Chapter 12.03  of the Spokane Municipal Code (Airport Regulations);

9. Temporary rate changes implemented pursuant to Section 13.01.0303 of the Spokane Municipal Code so long as any Public Rule is adopted pursuant to this Chapter within ninety (90) days of enforcement;

10. Any rule or regulation intending to ensure compliance with the Shoreline Master Plan adopted pursuant to RCW 90.58 and related regulations;

11. Rules relating to civil forfeitures pursuant to RCW 9A.88.150;

12. Rules of procedure and case management orders promulgated by the Hearing Examiner; and

13. Any rule adopted to ensure compliance with state or federal law and in which the adoption of a Public Rule pursuant to this chapter would conflict with said state or federal law.

 

Date Passed: Monday, November 24, 2025

Effective Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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