Title 16A Transportation
Chapter 16A.84 Transportation Priority - Pedestrian Safety
Section 16A.84.090 Play Streets and Block Parties
- The Director of Transportation and Sustainability, in coordination with any impacted divisions and departments, may establish a play streets and neighborhood block party program to create opportunities for neighbors to temporarily close non-arterial streets to provide car-free safe spaces for neighborhood and community-centered activities, including but not limited to block parties, community gatherings, and places for children to play.
- A special event permit is required for a play street or block party closure provided that permit and application fees shall be waived for any play street or block party that is free and open to the public, on a non-arterial street, no greater than one block, does not include an intersection, and does not require traffic control personnel.
- The City shall develop program policies and procedures consistent with this section. Any Public Rule shall be adopted pursuant to Chapter 03.14 of the Spokane Municipal Code.
Date Passed: Monday, November 24, 2025
Effective Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
ORD C36752 Section 29
