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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 17C
Chapter 17C.111
Section 17C.111.410
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.111 Residential Zones

Section 17C.111.410 Sidewalks
  1. Purpose.

To provide continuous, safe, and consistent pedestrian system with connectivity to the street right-of-way and the neighborhood.

 Sidewalk Implementation.

    1. Sidewalks shall have the minimum dimension of five feet, even if part of the width is located on private property. This dimension shall be applied to the clear, unobstructed pathway between the planting zone for street trees per SMC 17C.200.050 and building facades or parking lot screening. (R)

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    1. Sidewalks shall be continuous, without gaps between developments. (R)
    1. Unless otherwise required or where larger plaza areas are provided, sidewalk paving materials shall be consistent with the street frontage improvements of adjacent developments. (P)
    1. Sidewalks within the public right-of-way shall be concrete, two-foot grid, standard sidewalk color and float finish. (R)
    1. Pervious concrete may be used in the design and construction of sidewalks, where feasible.

Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023

Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024

ORD C36459 Section 16