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 Municipal Code does not address inflatable yard decorations - giant Santas, snowmen, pumpkins, or other inflatables. SMC Chapter 17C.240 sign rules exempt temporary holiday and seasonal displays. For Spokane's HOA-governed communities, Washington's Homeowners' Association Act (RCW 64.38) applies and CC&Rs typically regulate inflatable decorations. Typical Spokane HOA rules cap inflatable height (often 8-10 feet), require removal within 30 days after the holiday, prohibit illumination or fan operation after 10 PM, limit total count per yard, and may ban specific types. Washington has no statute equivalent to California's HOA display protections, so HOA architectural restrictions are generally enforceable as long as they are adopted and applied consistently per the governing documents. Inflatables in the public right-of-way violate SMC Chapter 12.02 (Street Use) and Chapter 17H.010 (Sidewalk Use), which require a continuous unobstructed ADA-compliant sidewalk path. Continuous fan noise from inflatables at night can be cited under SMC 10.70.090 (Public Disturbance Noise) during the 10 PM to 7 AM quiet period, where any sound that unreasonably disturbs others is prohibited. The Spokane sound limit during quiet hours is enforced by reasonable-person standard and Spokane Police Department response.
Inflatables placed in the public right-of-way can be removed and the owner cited under SMC Chapter 12.02 with civil penalties under SMC 1.05 starting around $100. HOA violations carry fines per the recorded CC&Rs, typically $25-$100. Inflatable fan noise during 10 PM - 7 AM quiet hours that disturbs a neighbor can trigger SMC 10.70.090 enforcement, which is a misdemeanor for repeat violations.
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