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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 15.06
Section 15.06.030
 

Title 15 Environmental Stewardship

Chapter 15.06 Preservation of Salvageable Materials

Section 15.06.030 Deconstruction Requirements
  1. The deconstruction requirements of this chapter apply to demolition permit applications under SMC 17G.010.100 for structures that have been designated as historic subject to the demolition provisions of SMC 17D.100.230 and structures built 50 years ago or earlier that are eligible for listing on the Spokane Register of Historic Places as determined by the Historic Preservation Office.
  1. A property owner or applicant requesting demolition of a structure subject to this chapter shall submit to the Historic Preservation Office a completed Pre-Deconstruction Form listing the targeted salvageable materials and final destinations of the salvaged material along with the required permit and application fees as enumerated in SMC Section 08.02.
  1. The Historic Preservation Office shall conduct a site visit and approve the Pre-Deconstruction Form before deconstruction can begin.
  1. Upon consent of the property owner or applicant, the Historic Preservation Officer or designee may conduct site inspections throughout the Period of Deconstruction to assure compliance with this chapter.
  1. A Post-Deconstruction Form shall be submitted within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the deconstruction work. The Post-Deconstruction Form shall contain the following information:
    1. Itemized receipt of materials and quantities donated to a nonprofit or community-based organization;
    1. Itemized receipt or photographs of materials and quantities sold;
    1. Itemized list and photographs of salvaged material that will be re-used or used at another site; and
    1. Transaction receipts or weight tickets for all materials sent to a material recovery facility or disposal facility such as a transfer station, landfill, or the City of Spokane Waste-to-Energy Facility.
  1. The Historic Preservation Office shall review and approve the Post-Deconstruction Form and any additional materials provided to determine compliance with this chapter before the issuance of additional building permits.
  1. This chapter requires compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning demolition, testing, abatement, and disposal for any materials containing asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials.
  1. All hauling, sorting, and disposal of materials shall be in compliance with SMC 13.02.0204 and materials designated for disposal must be hauled to a permitted facility located within Spokane County in accordance with Chapter 7.4 and 7.5 of the Spokane Regional Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan.

Date Passed: Monday, November 4, 2024

Effective Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024

ORD C36575 Section 1