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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.111.460
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.111 Residential Zones

Section 17C.111.460 Windows
  1. Purpose.

To maintain a lively and active street face.

  1. Windows Implementation.
    1. Windows shall be provided in facades facing streets, comprising at least fifteen percent of the facade area. (R)

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    1. Windows shall have visually prominent trim. (C)
    1. Other decorative window features are encouraged. For example: (P)
      1. Arched window.
      1. Mullions.
      1. Awnings.
      1. Flower box.
      1. Bracketed overhang.

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Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023

Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024

ORD C36459 Section 16