Rules for ZIP Code 99218
Spokane, WA · Spokane County
124 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Spokane County.
ZIP code 99218 is unincorporated Spokane County land, in the community of Country Homes: about 88% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 99218 also covers:
- city of Spokane~13% of residents
- Country Homes (community)~30% of residents
- Fairwood (community)~55% of residents · not covered yet
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 99218 based on Spokane County ordinances.
Animal Ordinances
11 rules- Chickens & LivestockSome
- BeekeepingSome
- Exotic PetsSome
- Cat RulesSome
- Bird ProtectionSignificant
Fence Regulations
5 rulesShort-Term Rentals
6 rulesNoise Ordinances
7 rulesParking Rules
8 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesProperty Maintenance
2 rules- Property BlightSome
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSignificant
Trash & Recycling
7 rulesAccessory Structures
3 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSome
- Garage ConversionsSome
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesOutdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesSome
Business Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Secondhand DealersSome
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSome
Gambling & Gaming
1 ruleInvasive Plant Rules
1 rule- Prohibited SpeciesSignificant
Code Violation Reporting
3 rules- Response TimesSome
- Common ViolationsSome
- How to ReportSome
Environmental Rules
6 rulesCurfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSome
- Park CurfewSome
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 rule- Density Bonus LawLight
Building Safety
6 rulesPublic Conduct
4 rules- Loitering RulesSome
- Public UrinationHeavy
- JaywalkingLight
- Skateboarding RulesLight
Tree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Home Business
5 rulesFire Regulations
6 rules- Smoke DetectorsSome
- FireworksSome
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Wildfire ZonesSome
- Brush ClearanceSome
Right to Farm
2 rulesPublic Health Rules
1 ruleSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
2 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
3 rules- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSome
- Street Fair RulesSome
Landscaping Rules
4 rules- Native PlantsLight
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSome
- Tree TrimmingLight
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Sign Regulations
4 rules- Garage Sale SignsSome
- Political SignsLight
- Digital BillboardsHeavy
- Freeway-Facing SignsSome
Historic Preservation
1 ruleDrone Rules
1 rule- Park Drone RestrictionsSignificant
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleWater Use Rules
1 ruleCannabis Regulations
2 rules- Buffer ZonesSignificant
- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
Mobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSome
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Encampment SanitationSignificant