What to know in Spokane County
Private land in Spokane County, which runs from Palouse wheat country and channeled scablands in the south and west to timbered hills and 5,883-foot Mount Spokane in the north, isn’t a venue by default, but owners can say yes to a specific, well-organized request. Lead with the date, head count, parking and what you’ll bring.
In Spokane County, uses the zoning code lists as conditional need a conditional use permit and a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner, so ask Spokane County Building & Planning early whether a recurring venue needs one.
Washington’s recreational-use immunity (RCW 4.24.210) applies only when the owner charges no fee, so a paid event is a different situation. Put event insurance naming the owner as additional insured, sanitation, parking, cleanup and any seasonal burn ban in the agreement.
What to put in your inquiry
- Event type and date(s)
- Head count and vehicles
- Area needed
- What you’ll bring (toilets, tents, power)
- Fee and insurance
In the app, the Event venue template fills these in as [bracketed] prompts. Replace them with your details and send.