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City seeks 'festival streets' list, clearer playbook for special events and street closures
Summary
Staff presented an ordinance that would identify recurring 'festival streets' and create a standardized permitting playbook for special events to reduce staff time and potential costs; the committee discussed cost recovery, traffic control, and operational details such as event fire-extinguisher procedures.
City staff presented a proposal to the Urban Experience Committee to compile a list of designated "festival streets" and create standardized guidance for permitting and traffic control for recurring special events.
Mr. McDaniel, the staff presenter, said the approach mirrors prior efforts — play streets and block-party simplifications — and is intended to reduce staff time and help event organizers plan. Staff worked with Visit Spokane and councilmembers to identify…
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