Spokane, WA Holiday Decorations: Inflatable Display Rules (2026)

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.