Spokane Municipal Code

Title 17F Construction Standards

Chapter 17F.070 Existing Building and Conservation Code

Section 17F.070.420 Complaint – Content

 

1. Whenever the building inspector, upon inspection and any other investigation as may be done, finds a building or premises to be in violation of this chapter, he prepares a written complaint:

1. 1. specifying the violations; and

1. 2. stating his determination that the property is a boarded-up building, substandard building, unfit building, or otherwise a public nuisance; and

1. 3. giving notice of a hearing before the Building Official at a time and place stated; and

1. 4. advising that any interested person may file an answer to the complaint and appear and be heard at the hearing; and

1. 5. advising that a copy of the complaint will be filed of record in the office of the Spokane County Auditor.

2. Whenever the building inspector and fire inspector, upon investigation, find a building or portion to be in violation of the requirements of this chapter for apartment and hotel buildings over two stories in height, they prepare an inspection report:

1. 1. containing a detailed list of deficiencies, including citations to the appropriate code or regulation sections;

1. 2. giving a timetable for correction; and

1. 3. requiring a written response or notice of appeal within thirty days.

 

Date Passed: Monday, October 20, 2025

Effective Date: Friday, November 28, 2025

ORD C36753 Section 36