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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.200
Section 17C.200.100
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.200 Landscaping and Screening

Section 17C.200.100 Irrigation Requirements

The owners of the adjacent property shall keep and maintain all required planting areas and street trees in a healthy condition. For development of six or fewer dwelling units on an infill lot and modification of non-conforming development that fall below thresholds found in 17C.210.090, the Planning Director, in consultation with the Urban Forester, may approve the use of species-specific alternative methods of irrigation. For all other forms of new construction and modification of non-confirming development that meet thresholds found in 17C.210.090 the installation and maintenance of an automatic irrigation system is required.

Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023

Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024

ORD C36459 Section 21