Spokane Municipal Code

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.111 Residential Zones

Section 17C.111.320 Windows

1. Purpose.

To maintain a lively and active street face while increasing safety and general visibility to the public realm.

2. Applicability.

The following standards apply to all facade areas that face a public or private street and enclose floor area, with the following exceptions:

1. 1. When a façade or portion of the façade is not visible from a public or private street or further than 60’ away from a street lot line. See Figure 17C.111.320-A.

1. 2. For garages attached to living units, this section does not apply to the portion of the facade associated with the garage.

Figure 17C.111.320-A. Façade Exemption

3. Windows Implementation.

See Figure 17C.111.320-B.

1. 1. Windows shall be provided in facades facing public or private streets, comprising at least fifteen percent of the facade area that encloses floor area (R).

1. 2. Window area is considered the entire area within, but not including, the window casing, including any interior window grid.

1. 3. Windows in pedestrian doors may be counted toward this standard. Windows in garage doors may not be counted toward this standard.

1. 4. At least one of the following decorative window features must be included on all of the windows on street facing facades: (P)

1. 1. 1. Arched or transom windows.

1. 1. 2. Mullions.

1. 1. 3. Awnings or bracketed overhangs.

1. 1. 4. Flower boxes.

1. 1. 5. Shutters.

1. 1. 6. Window trim with a minimum width of three inches.

1. 1. 7. Pop-outs or recesses greater than three inches.

1. 1. 8. Bay windows.

1. 1. 1. Dormers.

Figure 17C.111.320-B. Window Coverage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date Passed: Monday, January 27, 2025

Effective Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025

ORD C36629 Section 8