Ordinance 08-002 Amending SVMC: Doggy Daycares, Indoor Kennels CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 08-002
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON AMENDING ORDINANCE 07-015 SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTIONS 19.60.040, 19.60.050, 19.60.060, 19.60.070, 19.60.080 and Appendix 19-
A ADDING PROVISIONS FOR INDOOR KENNELS AND DOGGY DAYCARES IN
THE NEIGHBORHOOD CO VIMERCIAL, REGIONAL COMMERCIAL AND
CORRIDOR MIXED USE ZONES AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley adopted the Uniform Development Code (UDC) pursuant to
Ordinance 07-015,on the 24th day of September, 2007; and
WHEREAS,the UDC became effective on 28th day of October,2007; and
WHEREAS, the UDC does not address doggy daycares as a potential use and indoor kennels are only
permitted as accessory uses to veterinarian and pet grooming facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Spokane Valley Planning Commission held a public hearing on this issue on January 31,
2008 and determined that the permitting doggy daycares and indoor kennels with conditions in the
Neighborhood Commercial, Regional Commercial and Corridor Mixed Use zones met the criteria for
granting an amendment including being consistent with the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan and
that it bears a substantial relation to the public health, safety and welfare and protection of the
environment
NOW THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIFICALLY ORDAINS AS SET FORTH
BELOW:
Section One: SVMC Chapter 19 shall be amended as follows:
19.60.040 NC,Neighborhood Commercial District
The Neighborhood Commercial designation is intended to provide a limited number of commercial
goods and services to surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations:
1. Animal Clinic/Veterinary limited to small animals.
2. Carwash limited to a single bay.
3. Grocery or specialty food store limited to no more than twenty-five thousand (25,000) square
feet of net retail space.
4. Mobile food vendors with permission of the property owner, health certificate and permit.
5. Below ground storage of fuel incidental to retail sales only.
6. All storage in the NC district shall be within an enclosed building, provided that retail
products which are for sale or rental may be displayed outdoors during business hours only,
so long as the storage does not occur within any required front or flanking street yard or in
any public street or right-of-way.
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7. Indoor kennels, doggie daycare facilities and kennels associated with veterinarian clinics
provided that:
a. There are no outside runs or areas;
b. The structure(s) housing animals is adequately soundproof to meet the requirements
of WAC 173.060;
c. One (1)parking stall provided for every ten(10)animal confinement areas; and
d. Compliance with noise standards for a commercial noise source as identified by
VAC 173-60-040 has been demonstrated by the applicant.
19.60.050 C, Community Commercial District
The Community Commercial classification designates areas for retail, service and office establishments
intended to serve several neighborhoods. Community Commercial areas should not be larger than
fifteen to seventeen (15-17) acres in size and should be located as business clusters rather than arterial
strip commercial development. Community Commercial centers may be designated through the
adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Plan amendments or through sub-area planning.
Residences in conjunction with business and/or multifamily developments may be allowed with
performance standards that ensure compatibility.
Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations:
1. Indoor kennels, doggie daycare facilities and kennels associated with veterinarian clinics
provided that:
a. There are no outside runs or areas;
b, The structure(s) housing animals is adequately soundproof to meet the requirements of
VAC 1.73.060; .
c. One(1)parking stall provided for every ten(10)animal confinement areas; and
d. Compliance with noise standards for a commercial noise source as identified by WAC
173-60-040 has been demonstrated by the applicant.
2. Wind.Turbine Support Tower provided the provisions of SV.M.0 19.40.110 are met.
3. All storage in the C district shall be within an enclosed building, provided that retail products
which are for sale or rental may be displayed outdoors during business hours only, so long as
the storage does not occur within any required front or flanking street yard or in any public
street or right-of-way. Vehicles, machinery or other items normally displayed for sales
purposes on an open lot may be so displayed. No inoperable or not-currently licensed vehicles
or remnants thereof shall be stored or displayed out of doors.
19.60.060 RC,Regional Commercial District
The Regiona.l. Commercial designation allows a large range of commercial and business uses.
Community Design Guidelines address design quality, mixed-use, and the integration of auto,
pedestrian,and transit circulation.
Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations:
1. Caretaker dwelling unit limited to custodial, maintenance, management or security of a
commercial property.
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2. Al! storage in the RC district shall be within an enclosed building or within an area screened by
a Type I: screen consistent with the provisions of SVMC 22.70.030, provided that retail
products which are for sale or rental may be displayed outdoors during business hours only, so
long as the storage does not occur within any required front or flanking street yard or in any
public street or right-of.-way. Automobiles, recreational vehicles, machines and other items
normally displayed for sales purposes on an open lot may be so displayed.
3. Indoor kennels, doggie daycare facilities and kennels associated with veterinarian clinics
provided that:
a, There are no outside runs or areas;
b. The structure(s) housing animals is adequately soundproof to meet the requirements of
WAC 1.73.060;
c. One(1) parking stall provided for every ten (10) animal confinement areas; and
d. Compliance with noise standards for a commercial noise source as identified by WAC 1.73-
60.040 has been demonstrated by the applicant.
19.60.070 l UC,Mixed Use Center District
The Mixed Use Center designation allows two (2) or more uses on a site that can either be vertically or
horizontally mixed and includes employment, lodging, and retail along with higher density residential
uses.
Su lemen.tal:Permitted Use:l .e ulatic�ns:
1. The outdoor storage provisions contained in SVMC 19.60.050(3) shall apply to the MUC
district.
2. Front&flanking street yard setbacks shall be twenty(20) feet,except as otherwise provided.
3. Projects with residential component shall provide two hundred ten (210) square feet of open
space per dwelling unit conforming to the requirements of SVMC 19.40.020(5)and eligible for
reduction for improvements on the same basis, provided that:
a. The requirement does not apply to the development of less than ten (10) new dwelling
units; and
b. Additional open space is not required for residential development located within 1,300
feet of a public park.
4. Indoor kennels, doggie daycare facilities and kennels associated with veterinarian clinics
provided that:
a. There are no outside runs or areas;
b. The structure(s) housing animals is adequately soundproof to meet the requirements
of WAC 173.060;
c. One(1)parking stall provided for every ten (10)animal confinement areas; and
d. Compliance with noise standards for a commercial noise source as identified by
WAC 173-60-040 has been demonstrated by the applicant.
A fee in-lieu of land dedication may be assessed for the development of public parks and
open spaces to meet the needs of the residents of this district. This assessment will be
determined by the Council and reviewed on an annual basis.
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19.60.080 CMU,Corridor Mixed Use District
The Corridor Mixed Use designation is intended to enhance travel options, encourage development of
locally serving commercial/retail uses, higher density residential, lodging and offices along major
transportation corridors.
Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations:
1. The outdoor storage provisions contained in SVMC 19.60.050(2) shall apply to the CMU
district.
2. Front& flanking street yard setbacks shall be twenty(20) feet,except as otherwise provided.
3. Projects with residential component shall provide two hundred ten (210) square feet of open
space per dwelling unit conforming to the requirements of SVMC 19.40.020(5)and eligible for
reduction for improvements on the same basis,provided that:
a. The requirement does not apply to the development of less than ten (10) new dwelling
units;
b. Additional open space is not required for residential development located within 1,300
feet of a public park.
4. Indoor kennels, doggie daycare facilities and kennels associated with veterinarian clinics
provided that:
a. There are no outside runs or areas;
b. The structure(s) housing animals is adequately soundproof to meet the
requirements of WAC 173.060;
c. One(1)parking stall provided for every ten(10)animal confinement areas;and
d. Compliance with noise standards for a commercial noise source as identified by
WAC 173-60-040 has been demonstrated by the applicant.
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Section Two: Severabi.l:ity. If any section, sentence, clause or phrases of this Ordinance should be held
to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section,clause or phrase of
this Ordinance.
Section Three: Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and. effect five (5) days after the
publication of the Ordinance, or a summary thereof, occurs in the official newspaper of the City as
provided by law.
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Passed by the City Council this 4ch day March,2008.
Mayor,.` lc.Yard Munson
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- ity Cler-, Christine Bainbridge
Approved as to Form:
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Office of e City Ati . y
Date of Publication: 03-14-08
Effective.Date: 03-1 9-08
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