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***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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Chapter 12.10
Section 12.10.060
 

Title 12 Public Ways and Property

Chapter 12.10 Disposition of Surplus Real Property

Section 12.10.060 Surplus Property for Affordable Housing Requirements
  1. The City desires to maximize the number of affordable housing units developed at or below 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI).
     
  2. Pursuant to RCW 39.33, the City of Spokane may dispose of surplus property, may transfer, lease, or use other methods of disposal of such property for public benefit.
     
  3. Disposition of City surplus real property for affordable housing may be made to a public, private, or nongovernmental body on mutually agreeable terms and conditions, including a no-cost transfer, subject to and consistent with Washington Constitution article VIII, section 7, RCW 39.33, and this chapter.
     
  4. Affordable housing units created through the disposition of public property under this section may be guaranteed upon request by the City of Spokane by a notation made on a recorded deed or other property conveyance instrument which includes both a covenant or other requirement that the property shall be used for affordable housing and appropriate remedies that apply if the recipient of the property fails or ceases to use it for affordable housing.

Date Passed: Monday, October 15, 2018

Effective Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2018

ORD C35680 Section 4