Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Spokane County, WA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Spokane County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Sidewalk Repair
Spokane County's road standards put sidewalk repair on the commercial property owner, not the county, whenever the owner pulls a building permit or changes the use of a building on a road that already has curb, gutter, or sidewalk. The owner must replace any broken or off-grade sections before the project moves forward.
Sidewalk Repair Responsibility in Spokane County
Some RestrictionsSpokane County Code § 9.75.310(a)(2)
9.75.310 - Curbs, sidewalks and pathways. ... (2)If roads abutting commercial property have concrete curb and gutter and/or sidewalks for which the following actions are requested:(A)A building permit for a new building; or(B)Change in use of an existing building. The owner shall replace broken or off-grade curb and gutter and/or sidewalks. The project sponsor shall remove or replace all drivew...
Encroachment Permits
Anyone wanting to install anything or do work within a Spokane County road right-of-way must first get a permit from the county road engineer under SCC 9.40.010, describing the location, nature and timing of the work. The engineer can require a surety bond and impose special conditions, and unpermitted work is a misdemeanor.
Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits in Spokane County
Some RestrictionsSCC 9.40.010, 9.40.090
Any person desiring to make an installation or do work within the public road rights-of-way under the jurisdiction of Spokane County shall before commencing any such installation or work make application to the county road engineer stating fully the location, nature, type and/or extent of such proposed installation or work and how and when such installation or work is to be accomplished and sha...
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