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Holiday Decorations in Spokane, WA (2026)

3 verified holiday decorations rules for Spokane, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Holiday Light Rules

Spokane has no municipal ordinance limiting holiday lights on private residential property. Restrictions come from HOA architectural rules under Washington's HOA statute (RCW 64.38). Lights are exempt from SMC sign rules. Lights creating a sustained nuisance can be cited under SMC Chapter 10.08C (Chronic Nuisance).

Spokane Holiday Light Rules (No Local Ordinance)

Few Restrictions

Inflatable Display Rules

Spokane has no municipal ordinance limiting inflatable holiday decorations on private property. HOA architectural rules under RCW 64.38 apply in master-planned communities. Right-of-way placement violates SMC Chapter 12.02 (Street Use). Continuous fan noise can trigger SMC Chapter 10.70 (Public Disturbance Noise) enforcement.

Spokane Inflatable Holiday Display Rules

Few Restrictions

Lawn Ornament Rules

Spokane has no municipal ordinance limiting lawn ornaments, statues, or yard art on private property. HOA architectural guidelines under RCW 64.38 apply in master-planned and condo communities. Yard art that obstructs driveway or corner sight triangles (SMC Chapter 17C.110) or encroaches on the public right-of-way violates city code.

Spokane Lawn Ornament Rules

Few Restrictions

Looking for Spokane County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Spokane city rules.

Holiday Decorations in Spokane County