Spokane City Council to Consider New Camping and Obstruction Ordinance

The Spokane City Council will consider the "Safe and Accessible Spaces" ordinance at 6 p. m. on October 27, 2025, during a legislative session. This ordinance aims to make camping and obstruction on public property illegal, affecting areas such as rights-of-way and private property entrances. It allows Spokane Police Department officers the authority to offer services to willing suspects or issue citations, with escalating consequences for repeat offenders.

The ordinance was included in the agenda following discussions at the Public Safety and Community Health Committee meeting, where the Council suspended the rules. Residents interested in providing testimony can sign up through the City Council Public Comment Sign-up Form. The legislative session will be streamed live on Channel 5 and the Spokane City Council's Facebook page. This legislation reflects ongoing efforts to address public safety and community health issues in Spokane. The Council's actions may significantly impact local policies regarding homelessness and public space usage.