Spokane County adopts code change to classify private camping as a nuisance

May 13, 2026

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted an amendment to Spokane County Code chapter 6.13 to add private camping as a listed nuisance, with stated exceptions for owner‑present camping and limits tied to health, safety and utility availability.

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The Spokane County Board of Commissioners on May 12 unanimously adopted an amendment to chapter 6.13 of the Spokane County Code that designates private camping on private property as a specific nuisance and establishes enforcement standards.

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