Ordinance 14-016 Amends Definition CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 14-016
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON AMENDING APPENDIX A OF SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "RECREATIONAL FACILITIES,"AND
OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2007, the City of Spokane Valley (City) adopted Spokane Valley
Municipal Code (SVMC)Appendix A, pursuant to Ordinance 07-015; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2007, SVMC Appendix A became effective; and
WHEREAS, such regulations are authorized by RCW 36.70A; and
WHEREAS, on August 8 and 15, 2014, notice of the PIanning Commission public hearing was
published in the Valley News Herald; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2014, the Washington State Department of Commerce was notified
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, providing a 60-day notice of intent to adopt amendments to Spokane
Valley development regulations; and
WHEREAS, on August 14,2014,the Planning Commission held a study session; and
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2014, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, received
evidence, information, public testimony, and a staff report with a recommendation followed by
deliberations; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2014, the Planning Commission continued deliberations and
provided a recommendation; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2014, the Planning Commission approved the findings and
recommendations; and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2014, City Council reviewed the proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, the amendments set forth below are consistent with the goals and policies of the
City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, SVMC Appendix A, as amended, bears a substantial relation to the public health,
safety and welfare and protection of the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley ordains as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend SVMC Appendix A by
adding"indoor"to gun ranges in the definition of"recreational facility".
Section 2. Findings and Conclusions. The City Council acknowledges that the Planning
Commission conducted appropriate investigation and study, held a public hearing on the proposed
amendments and recommends approval of the amendments. The City Council has read and considered the
Planning Commission's findings. The City Council hereby makes the following findings:
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A. Growth Management Act Policies - Washington State Growth Management Act
(GMA) provides that each city shall adopt a comprehensive land use plan and
development regulations that are consistent with and implement the comprehensive
plan.
B. City of Spokane Valley Goals and Policies - The City of Spokane Valley has
adopted goals and policies consistent with the GMA and adopted County-Wide
Planning Policies, set forth below.
Land Use Policy LUP-1.3: Review and revise as necessary, existing land use
regulations to provide for innovation and flexibility in the design of new residential
developments, accessory dwelling units and in-fill development.
Economic Goal EDG-7: Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility,
consistency, predictability and clear direction.
Economic Policy EDP-7.1: Evaluate, monitor and improve development standards to
promote compatibility between adjacent land uses; and update permitting processes
to ensure that they are equitable, cost-effective, and expeditious.
Economic Policy EDP-7.2: Review development regulations periodically to ensure
clarity, consistency and predictability.
C. Conclusions
1. The proposed amendment will limit gun ranges to indoor only within the
City limits.
2. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health,
safety,welfare, and protection of the environment.
3. The proposed city initiated code text amendment is consistent with the
City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and the approval criteria contained in
SVMC 17.80.150(F).
4. The Growth Management Act stipulates that the comprehensive land use
plan and development regulations shall be subject to continuing review and
evaluation by the City.
Section 3. Amendment. Spokane Valley Municipal Code Appendix A is hereby amended
as follows:
Appendix A
Definitions
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Recreational facility: An indoor or outdoor facility used on a continuous basis for sports, games
of skills and leisure-time activities. Examples include gymnasiums, amusement arcades, tennis
and racquetball courts, bowling alleys, video arcades, dance halls, skating rinks, billiard parlors,
I archery, miniature golf course, indoor gun ranges, and indoor swimming pools. This definition
excludes indoor theaters, golf driving ranges, gymnastic facilities, indoor sports arenas,
auditoriums, and exhibition halls. See"Entertainment, use category."
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Section 4. Other sections unchanged. All other provisions of Appendix A SVMC not
specifically referenced hereto shall remain in full force and effect.
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Section 5. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall 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,sentence, clause or
phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City of Spokane
Valley as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council this 17th day of November, 2014.
Mayo ,man Grafos
ATTE 9:
City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge
Approved as to Form:
Office c f the City A ney
Date of Publication: //'
Effective Date:
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