Water Use Rules in Spokane County, WA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Spokane County, Washington.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Spokane County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Turf Replacement Rebates
Spokane County's default landscaping rule requires an automatic irrigation system on every required planting area, but section 14.806.180 lets the director approve xeriscaping or naturalized landscaping instead. The swap is limited to three water-conservation scenarios under section 14.806.040(1)(c): designated stormwater control areas, high-groundwater areas identified by the county engineer, and sites with limited water availability, mainly well-served development.
Xeriscape Alternative to Turf in Spokane County
Light RestrictionsSCC 14.806.180; 14.806.040(1)(c)
1.Property owners shall keep the required planting area maintained with an automatic irrigation system unless modifications, in accordance with section 14.806.040, are approved for xeriscapes or naturalized landscapes.2.When appropriately installed and maintained, xeriscaping and associated irrigation systems intended to conserve water or mitigate the effects of irrigating in stormwater control...
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