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 12
Chapter 12.15
Section 12.15.010
 

Title 12 Public Ways and Property

Chapter 12.15 Activation of Public Places

Section 12.15.010 Definitions

 

Term

Definition

Alcohol Service Area

“Alcohol service area” means an area in which alcohol may be sold, served, and consumed as authorized by the City of Spokane and the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.

Applicant

“Applicant” means any person seeking a license on their own behalf or on behalf of a property owner. The applicant shall serve as the primary contact for the license.

Parklet

“Parklet” means a small public gathering space, occupying up to two parking stalls or a loading zone, as applicable, on a public street, and treated in all respects as a public sidewalk, but the facilities of which are privately owned and maintained.

Sidewalk Café

“Sidewalk café” means a portion of a public sidewalk on which tables and chairs are placed for the use of patrons while consuming food and/or beverages, including liquor as defined in RCW 66.04.010, served by a café, restaurant, or tavern located on abutting property.

Streatery

“Streatery” means up to two parking stalls or a loading zone, as applicable, used either as an extension of, or a stand-alone sidewalk café, connected visually to, and for use by patrons of, a nearby restaurant or bar and service at which is subject to all the terms and conditions of the nearby restaurant or bar’s food service permits and alcohol licenses.

 

Date Passed: Monday, March 16, 2026

Effective Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

ORD C36850 Section 5