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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 17H
Chapter 17H.010
Section 17H.010.240
 

Title 17H Engineering Standards

Chapter 17H.010 Street Development Standards

Section 17H.010.240 Vertical Clearances
  1. The clearance above any street surface shall be a minimum of sixteen and one-half feet to overhead obstacles. This height shall be maintained across the full width of the street, extending to two feet behind the face of curb.
  1. Vertical clearances for street signs above sidewalks and other pedestrian areas shall be as shown in the standard plans.
  1. Vertical clearance requirements for skywalks and private/commercial signs shall be as provided in SMC 12.02.0462 and SMC 17C.240.

Date Passed: Monday, November 30, 2020

Effective Date: Sunday, January 3, 2021

ORD C35985 Section 14