Parking Rules in Spokane County, WA (2026)
8 rules for unincorporated Spokane County, Washington.
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RV & Boat Parking
Spokane County sets no numeric cap on RVs, boats or trailers parked at a home, but an inoperable or damaged RV can become a code-enforceable junk-vehicle nuisance. Living in an RV as a dwelling is limited to licensed RV parks.
RV and Boat Parking in Unincorporated Spokane County
Some RestrictionsSCC 6.13.020(9)(C)
Premises, yards or lots where junk motor vehicles are stored or maintained in a manner inconsistent with standards contained in the Spokane County Zoning Code or other applicable laws.
Driveway Rules
Front-yard parking for single-family and duplex homes in Spokane County's residential zones is capped at fifty percent of the lot's frontage or forty feet, whichever is less, under section 14.802.060(9). Parking or storing vehicles outside that defined area is prohibited, and the parking surface itself must be paved, with gravel allowed only when expanding an existing driveway.
Front-Yard Parking Rules in Spokane County
Some RestrictionsSCC 14.802.060(9)
9.Within in the LDR, LDR-P, MDR, or HDR zones, outdoor parking areas for single family and two family dwellings, which are located between the existing roadway and the dwelling, shall be consistent with the following standards:a.Parking areas shall be limited in width to fifty percent of the lot frontage or forty feet, whichever is less.b.Parking or storage of vehicles outside the parking area ...
Commercial & Oversized Vehicles
Spokane County has no ordinance setting a length or weight cap on vehicles parked at a residence. Oversized or inoperable vehicles are addressed indirectly through the junk-vehicle nuisance code (SCC 6.13) and the zoning off-street parking standards.
Oversized Vehicle Parking and Storage
Some RestrictionsSCC 6.13.020(18)
"Violation" means a nuisance under this chapter for which a monetary penalty may be imposed as specified in this chapter. Each day or portion of a day during which a violation occurs or exists is a separate violation.
Street Parking Limits
Spokane County bans stopping or parking within intersections, crosswalks, sidewalks, and within five feet of a driveway apron, and within twenty feet of a fire hydrant or crosswalk. Vehicles on two-way roads must park within twelve inches of the right curb facing the direction of traffic; parking against traffic is a civil infraction enforced by the Sheriff's Office under SCC 46.61.570 and 46.61.575.
On-Street Parking Rules in Spokane County
Some RestrictionsSpokane County Code §§ 46.61.570, 46.61.575
(1)Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic-control device, no person shall:(a)Stop, stand, or park a vehicle:(ii)On a sidewalk or street planting strip;(iii)Within an intersection;(iv)On a crosswalk;...(b)Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or disch...
Overnight Parking
The unincorporated county has no blanket overnight on-street parking ban, but a 2018 chronic-nuisance code and a public-camping ordinance limit living or camping in vehicles. County parks allow overnight camping only where designated (Liberty Lake Regional Park).
Overnight Parking and Camping in Vehicles
Some RestrictionsSpokane County Park Rules & Regulations
Camping is allowed only where specifically designated and/or marked for such purpose (Liberty Lake Regional Park).
EV Charging
Spokane County's zoning code defines EV charging equipment as "electric vehicle infrastructure" and lists it as an outright permitted (P) use in every zoning matrix checked, including Mixed-Use, Commercial, Industrial and Rural zones. No conditional use permit, hearing, or special siting standard applies beyond state electrical rules.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Allowed Countywide
Few RestrictionsSCC 14.300.100 (Definitions, "Electric vehicle infrastructure"); Tables 608-1, 612-1, 614-1, 618-1
Electric vehicle infrastructure: Structures, machinery, and equipment necessary and integral to support an electric vehicle, including battery charging stations, rapid charging stations, and battery exchange stations described as follows: "Battery charging station" means an electrical component assembly or cluster of component assemblies designed specifically to charge batteries within electric...
Abandoned Vehicles
A vehicle a tow operator holds for 120 hours is legally abandoned under state law, and a certified junk vehicle can be removed and disposed of. On private property, Spokane County treats junk vehicles as a nuisance under SCC 6.13, carrying a $250-per-day penalty.
Abandoned and Junk Vehicles in Spokane County
Some RestrictionsSCC 6.13.020(8)
"Junk motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle meeting at least three of the following requirements: (A) Is three years old or older; (B) Is extensively damaged... (C) Is apparently inoperable, or is missing major component parts... (D) Is without a valid, current license or registration plate; or (E) Has an approximate fair market value equal only to the approximate value of the scrap in it.
Loading Zones
In the Spokane County Courthouse Complex parking area and other county-owned lots, SCC 46.48A.040 reserves marked loading zones for authorized commercial vehicles, limiting use to active, expeditious loading and unloading. Violations are civil traffic infractions enforced through the parking manager's citation and fee-schedule process, not a criminal charge.
Loading Zones at Spokane County-Owned Lots
Some RestrictionsSCC 46.48A.040
46.48A.040 - Commercial loading zones. No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle except an authorized commercial vehicle or other noncommercial vehicles as authorized by the board of county commissioners in the areas marked as loading zones for any purpose or length of time other than active and expeditious loading and unloading.
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