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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 15.05
Section 15.05.040
 

Title 15 Environmental Stewardship

Chapter 15.05 Climate Change

Section 15.05.040 Solar Energy Systems
  1. The City of Spokane is committed to increasing the use of renewable energy citywide to become more resilient and reduce reliance on fossil-fuel based energy.
  1. All City of Spokane building and construction permit fees imposed in connection with the installation of a solar energy system pursuant to chapter 08.02, SMC shall be waived. The permit fee waiver is limited to the building and construction of a solar energy system and shall expire on June 30, 2024. The permit fee waiver does not apply to permits and fees not connected to the solar energy system.
  1. The Community and Economic Development Services Department shall adopt processes and procedures that promote and streamline local production and sourcing of renewable energy.

Date Passed: Monday, February 5, 2024

Effective Date: Sunday, March 17, 2024

ORD C36454 Section 1