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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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Title 17C
Chapter 17C.182
Section 17C.182.310
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.182 Fairchild Overlay Zones

Section 17C.182.310 Application to New, Existing Structures, Additions and Changes of Use
  1. New Structures.
    The noise reduction level specified in SMC 17C.182.420 shall apply to all new residential structures to include manufactured homes and structures intended for congregate living which are located in MIA 3/4.
     
  2. Exemptions.
    Garages, basements, utility rooms and accessory structures not occupied as a dwelling unit are exempt from the requirements of this section.
     
  3. Reconstruction, Remodeling or Additions.
    The noise reduction standard specified in SMC 17C.182.420 shall apply to reconstruction, remodeling or additions or other improvements to existing structures types as described in subsection (A) above, when the value of the improvements equals or exceeds fifty percent of the value of the existing structure as specified by the Spokane County assessor exclusive of the underlying land value. The value of the proposed work shall be determined using the current valuation schedule published by the International Code Council in the Building Safety Journal. One or more licensed contractor estimates may also be used at the discretion of the building official. This requirement applies to a structure that has been damaged and is being restored to a condition approximating the characteristics of the structure before occurrence of damage.
     
  4. Change of Use.
    Any change of use in the occupancy or use of a structure previously not occupied or approved as a dwelling unit to a use intended to serve as a living quarters shall comply with the noise reduction requirements of this section provided the requirements do not apply to any improvements specified in subsection (B) above relating to exemptions.
     
  5. This section is not intended to abridge any safety or health requirements required under any other applicable codes or ordinances. This section is intended to be a companion to the adopted underlying zoning code requirements and further supersede those requirements where they are less restrictive that the requirements in this section. In the case of conflict between this chapter and any other applicable codes, the more restrictive requirements shall be met.

Date Passed: Monday, April 30, 2012

Effective Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012

ORD C34852 Section 1