Ordinance 14-017 Amends Title 19 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 14-017
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON AMENDING SECTIONS OF TITLE 19 OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SCREENING OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES,
SHARED ACCESS, MEDICAL OFFICES IN THE MF-1 AND MF-2 ZONES,
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR IN THE CMU AND C ZONES, AND OUTDOOR STORAGE
REGULATIONS,AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2007, the City of Spokane Valley (City) adopted Spokane Valley
Municipal Code (SVMC)Title 19, pursuant to Ordinance 07-015; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2007, SVMC Title 19 became effective; and
WHEREAS, such regulations are authorized by RCW 36.70A; and
WHEREAS, on August 8 and 15, 2014, notice of the Planning 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 amendments; and
WHEREAS, the amendments set forth below are consistent with the goals and policies of the City's
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, SVMC Title 19, as amended, bears a substantial relation to the public health, safety,
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 Title 19 SVMC by removing the
requirement for screening of community facilities, removing the shared access requirement for new
commercial development, allowing medical offices in the MF-1 and MF-2 zones, allowing automobile repair
in the CMU and C zones, allowing outdoor storage with conditions in the C zone and updating the outdoor
storage regulations in the NC, C, RC, MUC, CMU, and I-1 zones.
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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:
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.
Land Use Policy LUP-8.3: Allow office uses in high density residential zones to provide
some of the service needs generated from multifamily development.
Land Use Policy LUP-11.3: Provide appropriate buffering, landscaping and other
development standards for industrial areas.
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 amendments remove landscaping screening and shared access
requirements which are unnecessarily burdensome to development.
2. The proposed amendments will allow increased permitted uses in the MF-1, MF-
2, CMU, and C zones.
3. The proposed amendments will allow greater flexibility for outdoor storage in the
commercial,mixed use and light industrial zones.
4. The proposed amendments bear a substantial relation to public health, safety,
welfare,and protection of the environment.
5. The proposed City initiated code text amendments are consistent with the City's
adopted Comprehensive Plan and the approval criteria contained in SVMC
17.80.150(F).
6. 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. Section 19.40.010 of Title 19 SVMC is hereby amended as follows:
119.40.010 General provisions.
A. No principal or accessory structure shall be located within the clearview triangle (Chapter 22.70 SVMC).
B. In the districts where the height of buildings is restricted to 35 feet, cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys
and vent stacks may extend for an additional height, not to exceed 40 feet, above the average grade line of the
building. Water stand pipes and tanks, church steeples, domes and spires and school buildings and institutional
buildings may be erected to exceed maximum height requirements; provided,that one additional foot shall be
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added to the width and depth of front, side and rear yards for each foot that such structures exceed the required
height.
C.No structure may be erected to a height in excess of that permitted by applicable airport hazard zoning
regulations.
D. Recreational vehicles shall not be used as permanent or temporary dwelling units in any residential zone.
Guests may park and/or occupy a recreational vehicle while visiting the occupants of a dwelling unit located
on the same lot for not more than 30 days in one consecutive 12-month period. The intent is to accommodate
visiting guests and not to allow the recreational vehicle to be used as a dwelling unit.
E. Cargo shipping containers and similar enclosures are not a permitted accessory structure in any residential
zone.
F. The following features attached to structures are allowed as exceptions to the setback standards:
1. Minor Projections Allowed. Minor features of a structure, such as eaves,chimneys, fire escapes, bay
windows no more than 12 feet long and which cantilever beyond the foundation of the structure,
uncovered stairways, and uncovered decks or balconies, may extend into a required setback up to 20
percent of the depth of the setback. However,they may not be within three feet of a lot line when a
setback is required. Wheelchair ramps are allowed to project into the setback based on SVMC Title 24,
Building Codes. Attached mechanical equipment such as heat pumps, air conditioners, emergency
generators and water pumps are allowed to project into the side or rear setback only.
G. Public utility transmission facility shall comply with the following conditions:
1. The utility company shall secure the necessary property or right-of-way to assure for the property
construction, continued maintenance, and general safety to the property adjoining the public utility
transmission facility;
2. All support structures for electric transmission lines shall have their means of access located a
minimum of 10 feet above ground;
3. The facilities shall be compatible with the surrounding uses either by distance, landscaping, buffering,
or design, as determined by the director; and
4. The height of any structure above ground does not exceed 125 feet.
H. The following design standards apply to all outdoor lighting in residential zones:
1. All new development shall provide lighting within parking lots, along pedestrian walkways and
accessible routes of travel.
2. Lighting fixtures shall be limited to heights of no more than 24 feet for parking lots and no more than
16 feet for pedestrian walkways.
3. All lighting shall be shielded from producing off-site glare, either through exterior shields or through
optical design inside the fixture, and shall not emit light above 90 degrees.
4. Street lighting installed by the City of Spokane Valley or other public utilities is exempt from these
regulations.
Section 4. Amendment. Sections 19.60.010, 19.60.040, 19.60.050, 19.60.060, 19.60.070, and
19.60.080 of Title 19 SVMC are hereby amended as follows:
19.60.010 General requirements.
A. Nonresidential development shall meet the minimum setback and the maximum height requirements shown
in Table 19.60-1.
B. Residential development shall meet the minimum residential development standards for the MF-2 zone
shown in Table 19.40-1 with the exception that the following setbacks shall apply (note: alternate setbacks
apply to multifamily adjacent to single-family uses or zoning. See SVMC 19.60.070 and 19.60.080):
Front yard setback: 20 feet
Rear yard setback: 10 feet
Side yard setback: 5 feet
Side yard—Flanking street setback: 20 feet
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Residential use adjacent to a nonresidential use:
Side yard(without living space 5 feet
window):
Side yard(with living space window): 10 feet
C. A home occupation may be established in a residence that has been legally permitted, excluding caretaker
dwellings.
D. Attached and detached accessory dwelling units(ADU) are permitted in all zoning districts that permit
single-family dwellings and shall adhere to the appearance of single-family residences. An attached ADU is an
accessory dwelling unit that has one or more vertical and/or horizontal walls in common with, or attached to,
the principal dwelling unit. A detached ADU is a freestanding accessory dwelling unit that is not attached or
physically connected to the principal dwelling unit. Accessory dwelling units shall meet all provisions
contained in SVMC 19.40.100.
E. Recreational vehicles shall not be used as permanent or temporary dwelling units in any Mixed Use or
Commercial zone except in manufactured home parks. Guests may park and/or occupy a recreational vehicle
while visiting the occupants of a dwelling unit located on the same lot for not more than 30 days in one
consecutive 12-month period. The intent is to accommodate visiting guests and not to allow the recreational
vehicle to be used as a dwelling unit.
F. Parking areas shall be paved and landscaped in accordance with Chapter 22.50 SVMC.
G.New development exceeding three stories in height shall be provided with paved service lanes not less than
16 feet in width.
H. All outdoor trash, garbage and refuse storage areas shall be screened on all sides visible to public views or
rights-of-way with a minimum five-and-one-half-foot-high concrete block or masonry wall or sight-obscuring
fence with a sight-obscuring gate and two feet of Type II landscaping in accordance with Figure 22.70-8.
I. The following structures may be erected above the height limits of this code in the Office, Commercial, and
Mixed Use zones, provided: (1)the structure is accessory to or part of a building which is a permitted use in
the zone; (2)the structure complies with the height limits in the Airport Overlay zone; and(3) no residential
use of the structure shall occur above the height limits prescribed in the zone:
1. Penthouses or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways,tanks,ventilating fans, or similar
equipment to operate and maintain a building.
2. Fire or parapet walls,skylights, flagpoles, chimneys, church steeples, belfries, wireless masts,and
similar structures.
3. Structures such as silos, feed mills, batch plants, and fixed cranes which are used in a manufacturing
process which utilizes vertical processing and storage of materials.
4. Water stand pipes and tanks.
J. The following features attached to structures are allowed as exceptions to the setback standards:
1. Minor Projections Allowed. Minor features of a structure, such as eaves, chimneys, fire escapes, bay
windows no more than 12 feet long and which cantilever beyond the foundation of the structure,
uncovered stairways, wheelchair ramps and uncovered decks or balconies, may extend into a required
structure setback up to 20 percent of the depth of the setback. However,they may not be within three
feet of a lot line when a setback is required.
2. Full Projections Allowed. In addition to subsection(K)(1)of this section,the following features are
allowed to project farther into the required structure setback:
a. Canopies, marquees, awnings and similar features may fully extend into a street setback and may
extend into the public right-of-way subject to the requirements of the building code and adopted
street standards.
b. Uncovered stairways and wheelchair ramps that lead to one entrance on the street-facing facade
of a building may fully extend into a street setback.
c. Uncovered decks and stairways that are no more than 42 inches above the ground may fully
extend into a required structure setback.
d. On lots that slope down from the street,vehicular and pedestrian entry bridges that are no more
than 42 inches above the average sidewalk elevation may fully extend into a required structure
setback.
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e. Balconies may extend into public rights-of-way as allowed in the building code and adopted
street standards.
f. Attached mechanical equipment such as heat pumps, air conditioners, emergency generators and
water pumps are allowed to project into the side or rear yard setback only.
K. Mobile food vendors with permission of the property owner, health certificate and permit.
L. Public utility transmission facility shall comply with the following conditions:
1. The utility company shall secure the necessary property or right-of-way to assure for the property
construction, continued maintenance,and general safety to the property adjoining the public utility
transmission facility;
2. All support structures for electric transmission lines shall have their means of access located a
minimum of 10 feet above ground;
3. The facilities shall be compatible with the surrounding uses either by distance, landscaping, buffering,
or design, as determined by the director; and
4. The height of any structure above ground does not exceed 125 feet.
Table 19.60-1—Commercial Development Standards
Office Commercial Mixed Use Industrial
GO 0 NC** C RC CCR CMU* MUC* I-1 I-2
Minimum Front Yard Setback 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Minimum Flanking Street Setback 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Minimum Side and Rear Yard 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Adjacent to a Residential Use
Minimum Side and Rear Yard 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 35
Adjacent to a Residential Zone
Maximum Building Height(in feet) 45 100 35 35 100 Unlimited 50 60 40 65
* Except as otherwise required
RR Townhouse development in the NC zone shall comply with setback and building height standards in the
R-4 zone found in Table 19.40-1
19.60.040 NC,Neighborhood Commercial district.
A. The Neighborhood Commercial designation is intended to provide a limited number of commercial goods
and services to surrounding residential neighborhoods.
B. 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 25,000 square feet of net retail space.
4. Below ground storage of fuel incidental to retail sales only.
5. All storage shall be within an enclosed building, except that retail products which are for sale
or rental may be displayed outdoors during business hours only, so long as the display does not
occur within any required border easement, drainage swale or easement, clearview triangle, or
public right-of-way.
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6. Indoor kennels, doggie day care 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
Chapter 173-060 WAC;
c. One parking stall provided for every 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.
19.60.050 C, Community Commercial district.
A. 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 15 to 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 subarea planning. Residences in conjunction with business
and/or multifamily developments may be allowed with performance standards that ensure compatibility.
B. Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations.
1. Indoor kennels, doggie day care 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
Chapter 173-60 WAC;
c. One parking stall provided for every 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 SVMC 19.40.110 are met.
3. Outdoor storage shall be located between the property line and the rear side of the building.
Screening pursuant to SVMC 22.70.030(B) shall be provided for the portions of the outdoor
storage which are visible from public right-of-way. The following are exempted from these
requirements:
a. Retail products which are for sale or rental and displayed outdoors during business
hours only, so long as the display does not occur within any required, border easement,
drainage swale or easement, clearview triangle, or public right-of-way.
b. Vehicles, machinery or other similar items normally displayed for sale, lease, or rent
may be displayed outdoors if these items are in working condition and not placed within
border easements or public right-of-way.
4. Recycling facility; provided,that:
a. All recyclable materials and equipment must be contained indoors;
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b. All activities must meet the noise requirements of SVMC 7.05.040(L);
c. When adjacent to an existing residential use or residential zone, screening in SVMC
22.70.030(B) shall be required;
d. The site must have frontage on an existing arterial or state highway and access will be
limited to such frontage; and
e. No dangerous or hazardous materials as defined in Appendix A shall be recycled or
processed on site.
19.60.060 RC,Regional Commercial district.
A. The The Regional 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.
B. Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations.
1. Caretaker dwelling unit limited to custodial, maintenance, management or security of a
commercial property.
2. Outdoor storage shall be screened by a sight-obscuring fence pursuant to SVMC
22.70.030(B)(1); except that no screening is required for the following:
a. Retail products which are for sale or rental and displayed outdoors during business
hours only, so long as the display does not occur within any required, border easement,
drainage swale or easement, clearview triangle or public right-of-way.
b. Vehicles, machinery and other similar items normally displayed for sale, lease or rent
may be displayed if these items are in working condition and not placed within border
easements or public right-of-way.
3. Indoor kennels, doggie day care 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
Chapter 173-060 WAC;
c. One parking stall provided for every 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.
4. Recycling facility; provided,that:
a. All recyclable materials and equipment must be contained indoors;
b. All activities must meet the noise requirements of SVMC 7.05.040(L);
c. When adjacent to an existing residential use or residential zone, screening in SVMC
22.70.030(B) shall be required;
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d. The site must have frontage on an existing arterial or state highway and access will be
limited to such frontage; and
e.No dangerous or hazardous materials as defined in Appendix A shall be recycled or
processed on site.
19.60.070 MUC, Mixed Use Center district.
A. The Mixed Use Center designation allows two 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.
B. Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations.
1. Outdoor storage shall be screened by a sight-obscuring fence pursuant to SVMC
22.70.030(B)(1); except that no screening is required for the following:
Retail products which are for sale or rental and displayed outdoors during business hours
only, so long as the display does not occur within any required border easement, drainage
swale or easement, clearview triangle, or public right-of-way.
2. Front and flanking street yard setbacks shall be 20 feet, except as otherwise provided.
3. Projects with residential components shall provide 210 square feet of open space per dwelling
unit conforming to the requirements of SVMC 19.40.020(E) and eligible for reduction for
improvements on the same basis; provided,that:
a. The requirement does not apply to the development of less than 10 new dwelling units;
and
b. Additional open space is not required for residential development located within 1,300
feet of a public park.
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.
4. Indoor kennels, doggie day care 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
Chapter 173-060 WAC;
c. One parking stall provided for every 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.
5. Multifamily adjacent to single-family residential uses or zoning; provided,that:
a. A relational height limit to single residential uses or zone is established (see Figure 1,
SVMC 19.60.080).
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i. Where new multifamily development is abutting an adjacent parcel with a single-
family use or zone,the height of the new multifamily development may not increase
by more than 45 degrees when measured from the angle that originates at 25 feet
above the applicable property line(creating a one-to-one height-to-setback ratio)to
the abutting single-family use or zone.
b. The minimum setback from a single-family use or zone shall be 10 feet from property
line. (Ord. 12-028 § 3, 2012; Ord. 08-002 § 1,2008; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).
19.60.080 CMU, Corridor Mixed Use district.
A. The 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.
B. Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations.
1. The outdoor storage requirements pursuant to SVMC 19.60.060(B)(2)shall apply to the CMU
district.
2. Front and flanking street yard setbacks shall be 20 feet, except as otherwise provided.
3. Projects with residential components shall provide 210 square feet of open space per dwelling
unit conforming to the requirements of SVMC 19.40.020(E)and eligible for reduction for
improvements on the same basis; provided,that:
a. The requirement does not apply to the development of less than 10 new dwelling units;
and
b. Additional open space is not required for residential development located within 1,300
feet of a public park.
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.
4. Indoor kennels, doggie day care 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
Chapter 173-060 WAC;
c. One parking stall provided for every 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.
5. Recycling facility; provided,that:
a. All recyclable materials and equipment must be contained indoors;
b. All activities must meet the noise requirements of SVMC 7.05.040(L);
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c. When adjacent to an existing residential use or residential zone, screening in SVMC
22.70.030(B) shall be required;
d. The site must have frontage on an existing arterial or state highway and access will be
limited to such frontage; and
e.No dangerous or hazardous materials as defined in Appendix A shall be recycled or
processed on site.
6. Animal shelter(s)shall comply with the following provisions:
a.No outside runs allowed;
b. Human supervision must occur in any outdoor areas;
c. Located along an arterial;
d. Compliance with noise standards for a commercial noise source as identified by WAC
173-60-040 has been demonstrated by the applicant; and
e. Comply with all standards of SVMC Title 22.
7. Multifamily adjacent to single-family residential uses or zoning; provided,that:
a. A relational height limit to single residential uses or zone is established (see Figure 1).
i. Where new multifamily development is abutting an adjacent parcel with a single-
family use or zone, the height of the new multifamily development may not increase
by more than 45 degrees when measured from the angle that originates at 25 feet
above the applicable property line(creating a one-to-one height-to-setback ratio)to
the abutting single-family use or zone.
b. The minimum setback from a single-family use or zone shall be 10 feet from property
line.
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Figure l: Relational Height
Limit
•Section 5 . Amendment. Sections 19.70.010 and 19.70.020 of Title 19 SVMC are hereby
amended as follows:
19.70.010 I-1, Light Industrial district.
A. The Light Industrial designation is a planned industrial area with special emphasis and attention given to
aesthetics, landscaping and internal and community compatibility. Typical uses would include technology and
other low-impact industries. Light Industrial areas may also include office and commercial uses as ancillary
uses within an overall plan for industrial development.
B. Supplemental Regulations.
1. Outdoor storage shall be screened by a sight-obscuring fence pursuant to SVMC 22.70.030(B)(1)
when adjacent to a residential or commercial zoning district; except that no screening is required for
the following:
a. Retail products which are for sale or rental and displayed outdoors during business hours only,
so long as the display does not occur within any required border easement, drainage swale or
easement, clearview triangle, or public right-of-way.
b. Vehicles, machinery or other items normally displayed for sale, lease, or rent may be
displayed outdoors if these items are in working condition and not placed within border easements
or public right-of-way.
2. Mobile food vendors shall be located on/within designated areas which do not interfere with parking
or internal circulation with permission of the property owner, health certificate and permit.
3. Setbacks.
a. Front and flanking street yard setbacks shall be 20 feet; and
b. Side and rear yard setbacks of 35 feet are required only adjacent to residential zoning districts.
4. The following structures may be erected above the height limits of this code, provided: (a)the
structure is accessory to or part of a building which is a permitted use in the zone; (b)the structure
complies with the height limits in the Airport Overlay zone; and (c) no residential use of the structure
shall occur above the height limits prescribed in the zone:
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a. Penthouses or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways,tanks,ventilating fans, or
similar equipment to operate and maintain a building.
b. Fire or parapet walls,skylights,flagpoles, chimneys, church steeples, belfries, wireless masts,
and similar structures.
c. Structures such as silos, feed mills, batch plants, and fixed cranes which are used in a
manufacturing process which utilizes vertical processing and storage of materials.
d. Water stand pipes and tanks.
5. All parking, maneuvering and outdoor storage areas shall be paved.
Exemptions:
a. Parking and storage areas routinely used by cleated and other heavy equipment as approved by
the planning director.
b. The planning director may waive portions of these requirements upon recommendation by the
Spokane regional clean air agency or the Spokane Valley development engineering division when
it can be demonstrated that the proposed surfacing, such as grass pavers or other technology, will
not adversely affect air quality, water quality or the integrity of the parking area.
6. The following features attached to structures are allowed as exceptions to the setback standards:
a. Minor Projections Allowed. Minor features of a structure, such as eaves,chimneys, fire escapes,
bay windows no more than 12 feet long and which cantilever beyond the foundation of the
structure, uncovered stairways, wheelchair ramps and uncovered decks or balconies, may extend
into a required structure setback up to 20 percent of the depth of the setback. However,they may
not be within three feet of a lot line when a setback is required.
b. Full Projections Allowed. In addition to subsection (B)(6)(a) of this section,the following
features are allowed to project farther into the required structure setback:
i. Canopies, marquees, awnings and similar features may fully extend into a street setback and
may extend into the public right-of-way subject to the requirements of the building code and
adopted street standards.
ii. Uncovered stairways and wheelchair ramps that lead to one entrance on the street-facing
facade of a building may fully extend into a street setback.
iii. Uncovered decks and stairways that are no more than 42 inches above the ground may
fully extend into a required structure setback.
iv. On lots that slope down from the street,vehicular and pedestrian entry bridges that are no
more than 42 inches above the average sidewalk elevation may fully extend into a required
structure setback.
v. Balconies may extend into public rights-of-way as allowed in the building code and
adopted street standards.
vi. Attached mechanical equipment such as heat pumps, air conditioners, emergency
generators and water pumps are allowed to project into the side or rear yard setback only.
7. Public utility transmission facility shall comply with the following conditions:
a. The utility company shall secure the necessary property or right-of-way to assure for the
property construction,continued maintenance, and general safety to the property adjoining the
public utility transmission facility;
b. All support structures for electric transmission lines shall have their means of access located a
minimum of 10 feet above ground;
e. The facilities shall be compatible with the surrounding uses either by distance, landscaping,
buffering, or design, as determined by the director; and
d. The height of any structure above ground does not exceed 125 feet.
8. The following shall apply to all secondhand stores and consignment sales:
a. The subject parcel must have frontage on an arterial; and
b. Minimum building size of 15,000 gross square feet(gsf); and
c. Limited to a single tenant.
9. A home occupation may be established in a residence that has been legally permitted, excluding
caretaker dwellings.
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10. Recreational vehicles shall not be used as permanent or temporary dwelling units. Guests may park
and/or occupy a recreational vehicle while visiting the occupants of a dwelling unit located on the same
lot for not more than 30 days in one consecutive 12-month period. The intent is to accommodate visiting
guests and not to allow the recreational vehicle to be used as a dwelling unit.
19.70.020 I-2,Heavy Industrial district.
A. Heavy Heavy Industrial designated property is characterized by intense industrial activities which include
manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembly, freight handling and similar operations. Heavy industry may
have significant noise, odor or aesthetic impacts.
B. Supplemental Regulations.
1. I-2 allows any use permitted in the I-1 zoning district, except as specifically provided in
SVMC 19.120.050
2. Mobile food vendors shall be located on/within designated areas which do not interfere with parking
or internal circulation with permission of the property owner, health certificate and permit.
3. The following structures may be erected above the height limits of this code, provided: (a)the
structure is accessory to or part of a building which is a permitted use in the zone; (b)the structure
complies with the height limits in the Airport Overlay zone; and (c) no residential use of the structure
shall occur above the height limits prescribed in the zone:
a. Penthouses or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways,tanks,ventilating fans, or
similar equipment to operate and maintain a building.
b. Fire or parapet walls,skylights, flagpoles, chimneys, church steeples, belfries, wireless masts,
and similar structures.
c. Structures such as silos, feed mills, batch plants, and fixed cranes which are used in a
manufacturing process which utilizes vertical processing and storage of materials.
d. Water stand pipes and tanks.
4. All parking, maneuvering and outdoor storage areas shall be paved.
Exemptions:
a. Parking and storage areas routinely used by cleated and other heavy equipment as approved by
the planning director.
b. The planning director may waive portions of these requirements upon recommendation by the
Spokane regional clean air agency or the Spokane Valley development engineering division when
it can be demonstrated that the proposed surfacing, such as grass pavers or other technology, will
not adversely affect air quality, water quality or the integrity of the parking area.
5. The following features attached to structures are allowed as exceptions to the setback standards:
a. Minor Projections Allowed. Minor features of a structure, such as eaves, chimneys,fire escapes,
bay windows no more than 12 feet long and which cantilever beyond the foundation of the
structure,uncovered stairways, wheelchair ramps and uncovered decks or balconies,may extend
into a required structure setback up to 20 percent of the depth of the setback. However,they may
not be within three feet of a lot line when a setback is required.
b. Full Projections Allowed. In addition to subsection (B)(5)(a) of this section, the following
features are allowed to project farther into the required structure setback:
i. Canopies, marquees, awnings and similar features may fully extend into a street setback and
may extend into the public right-of-way subject to the requirements of the building code and
adopted street standards.
ii. Uncovered stairways and wheelchair ramps that lead to one entrance on the street-facing
facade of a building may fully extend into a street setback.
iii. Uncovered decks and stairways that are no more than 42 inches above the ground may
fully extend into a required structure setback.
iv. On lots that slope down from the street, vehicular and pedestrian entry bridges that are no
more than 42 inches above the average sidewalk elevation may fully extend into a required
structure setback.
v. Balconies may extend into public rights-of-way as allowed in the building code and
adopted street standards.
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6. Public utility transmission facility shall comply with the following conditions:
a. The utility company shall secure the necessary property or right-of-way to assure for the
property construction, continued maintenance, and general safety to the property adjoining the
public utility transmission facility;
b. All support structures for electric transmission lines shall have their means of access located a
minimum of 10 feet above ground;
c. The facilities shall be compatible with the surrounding uses either by distance, landscaping,
buffering, or design, as determined by the director; and
d. The height of any structure above ground does not exceed 125 feet.
7. A home occupation may be established in a residence that has been legally permitted, excluding
caretaker dwellings.
8. Recreational vehicles shall not be used as permanent or temporary dwelling units. Guests may park
and/or occupy a recreational vehicle while visiting the occupants of a dwelling unit located on the same
lot for not more than 30 days in one consecutive 12-month period.The intent is to accommodate visiting
guests and not to allow the recreational vehicle to be used as a dwelling unit.
Section 6 . Amendment. Section 19.120.050 of Title 19 SVMC is hereby amended as follows:
19.120.050 Permitted use matrix.
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Permitted Use Matrix
Use Category/Type Residential Zone Commercial and Industrial Zone Supplemental
Districts Districts Conditions
RRRR M M I I
MU CM G N R P/
- - - - F- F- 0 C - -
CU O C C OS
1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2
Agriculture and
Animal
Animal
processing/handling
SVMC 19.40.150.
Animal raising and/or
keeping S S S S S S s s Keeping of swine is
prohibited
SVMC
Animal shelter S p p 19.60.080(B)(6)
Beekeeping, commercial p
Beekeeping, hobby S S S SVMC 19.40.150(C)
Produce may be sold
pursuantto RCW
Community garden S S S S
S S S S S
36.71.090 as adopted
or amended
Greenhouse/nursery,
commercial P P P P
Kennel See zoning districts
S S S S S P P for conditions
Marijuana production S S S S Chapter 19.85 SVMC
Orchard,tree farming,
commercial P P
Riding stable C P P
Communication
Facilities
Radio/TV broadcasting
studio p p p P p P
Repeater facility PPPP P P PPPP p p
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Telecommunication Chapter 22.120
wireless antenna array SSSS S S S S CCS SS S S
SVMC
Telecommunication Chapter 22.120
wireless support tower CCCC C C S S CCS S S S S
SVMC
Tower, ham operator SSSS S S S S CCS S S S S SVMC 19.40.110(A)
Community Services
Community hall, club,
or lodge PP P P P PPPP P
Church,temple,
mosque, synagogue and p pp p p p p p p p p p p
house of worship
Crematory P P P P P
Funeral home P P P
Transitional housing C
Day Care
Day care, adult PPPP p P P P AP PP A A
Day care, child (12
children or fewer) PPPP P P P P A APPP A A
Day care, child(13
children or more) CCCC P P P P A AP PP A A
Education
Schools, college or
university p p PP P P
Schools, K through 12 PPP P P P P P P P P
Schools, professional,
vocational and trade p p p PP p p P P
schools
Schools, specialized
training/studios P p PPPPP
Entertainment
Adult entertainment and
retail S S Chapter 19.80 SVMC
Carnival, circus T T T T T T
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Casino P P P P
Cultural facilities P P PPPPP
Exercise facility A A P P APPPP A A
Off-road recreational
vehicle use P P
Major event
entertainment P P P
Racecourse p p P P
Racetrack P P
Recreation facility P P P P A P P
Theater, indoor p P p p P
Food and Beverage
Service
Espresso establishment p P PPPPP A PP
SVMC
Mobile food vendors S S SSSSS S SS 19.60.010(L),19.70.0
10(B)(2)
Restaurant, full service p P APPPP P P
Restaurant, drive-
through or drive-in P P ACP P p p
Tavern/night club P P P P P P P
Group Living
Assisted
living/convalescent/nurs PPP P PPP
ing home
Community residential
facilities(6 residents or p p p p p p p p
Iess)
Community residential
facilities (greater than 6 PP P P P
residents under 25)
Dwelling, congregate PP P P P
Industrial,Heavy
Assembly, heavy p
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Explosive storage p p
Hazardous waste
treatment and storage S S SVMC 21.40.060
Manufacturing, heavy p
Power plant(excluding
public utility facilities)
Processing, heavy p
Solid waste
recycling/transfer site P P
Wrecking,junk and
salvage yard C P
Industrial,Light
Assembly, light P P p p p p p
Carpenter shop p p p p
Machine shop or metal
fabrication P p p
Manufacturing, light p p p
Marijuana processing S S S S Chapter 19.85 SVMC
Plastic injection
molding,thermoplastic P P p P P P
Processing, light p p
Industrial Service
Carpet/rug cleaning, dry
cleaning, laundry, linen
supply plant, P P
commercial
Contractor's yard p p
Laboratories (bio safety
level2) P P P P
Laboratories (bio safety
level3) p p
Laboratories (bio safety
level 4) P P
SVMC
Recycling facility S S S P P 19.60.060(B)(4),
19.60.060(B)(4),
19.60.080(B)(5)
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Lodging
Bed and breakfast PPPP P P P P P
Hotel/motel P P P P P P
Recreational vehicle
C S SVMC 19.60.010
park/campground
Medical
Ambulance service p P p P P P P
Hospital p P P p p
Hospital, psychiatric
and substance abuse RRRR R R R R R R RR R R
Hospital, specialty p p P p P A A
Laboratories, medical
and diagnostic PP P P
Medical, dental, and
hospital equipment p p P P P p
supply/sales
1. Primary
access shall
be on an
arterial; and
2. Building size
Medical/dental clinic S S p p pp pp shall not
exceed 20%
of the lot
square
footage.
Office
Chapter 19.60
SVMC. See also
Animal clinic/veterinary p P p S p p p supplemental
conditions for
kennels
Office, professional p P p p PPPPP P P
Parks and Open Space
Cemetery PPPP P
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Golf course SSSS S S P S P P Chapter 22.60 SVMC
Golf driving range CCCC C C P C S P P Chapter 22.60 SVMC
Parks PPP P P P PPPPP P
Public/Quasi-Public
See zoning districts
Community facilities SSSS S S S S SSSSS S SS
for conditions
Essential public
facilities RRRR R R R RR RR R R Chapter 19.90 SVMC
Public utility See zoning districts
distribution facility SSSS S S S S PPPPP P PP
for conditions
Public utility See zoning districts
transmission facility SSSS S S S S SSSSS S SS
for conditions
Tower, wind turbine SVMC
support C S S S S S 19.60.050(B)(2)
Residential
Dwelling, accessory
units SSSS SVMC 19.40.100
Dwelling, caretaker's SVMC
residence S S S S S S
19.60.060(B)(1)
Dwelling, duplex PPP P p P
SVMC
Dwelling, multifamily PPP P PSS
19.60.020(B)(2)
single-family SVMC
Dwelling, g P P P P P p P P P S S
19.60.020(B)(2)
Dwelling,townhouse PPP P PP P
Manufactured home
park S SS S S SVMC 19.40.130
Retail Sales
Antique store p p P P P
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Retail sales may be
accessory in
Appliance sales/service P P P p S S industrial zones, only
if
manufactured/assemb
led on premises
Floor area limited to
10% of gross leasable
Bakery, retail p P PPPPP s s floor area(GLFA)
not to exceed 1,000
sq. ft.
Building supply and
Floorarea limited to
home improvement and P P S S P P P 50,00
hardware store 50,000 sq. ft. or less
Candy and
confectionery P P PPPPP p p
Clothes retail sales p p P p p
Convenience store P P S SPPP P P SVMC 19.60.020
Department/variety Floor area limited to
P P S P P
store 50,000 sq. ft. or less
Educational and hobby
P P PAPPP AA
store
Equipment sales, repair,
P P P P P
and maintenance
Florist shop P P A AP P P P
Food sales,
specialty/butcher SVMC
shop/meat P P S P P
market/specialty foods 19.60.040(B)(3)
General sales/service P P AAPPP P P
Gift shop P p AAPPP A
SVMC
Grocery store p P S P P
19.60.040(B)(3)
Office supply and
computer sales p p AP PP P P
Landscape materials
sales lot and p P p p p p
greenhouse, nursery,
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garden center, retail
Manufactured home
sales P P P
Marijuana sales S S S S Chapter 19.85 SVMC
Market, outdoor P P P P P P
Pawn shop P P P P
Pharmacy P P APPPP P
Secondhand store, SVMC
P P P P P S
consignment sales ' 19.70.010(B)(8)
Showroom P P P P P P
Specialty stores P P A APPP
Retail Services
Bank, savings and loan,
and other financial P P PPPPP P P
institutions
Barber/beauty shop P P PPPPP P
Catering services P P P P PPPPP
Equipment rental shop P P P P P
Personal services P P PPPPP
Post office, postal center P P PPPPP P P
Print shop P P APPPP P P
Taxidermy P P P P P P
Upholstery shop P P P P P
Transportation
Airstrip, private P P
Heliport P P
Helistop C C C C P
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Parking facility,
P P P P P P P
controlled access
Railroad yard, repair
shop and roundhouse P
Transit center p P P P P P P
Vehicle Services
Automobile impound
P P
yard
Automobile/taxi rental P P P P P P P
Automobile parts,
P P P P P P
accessories and tires
Automobile/truck/RV/m
otorcycle painting,
P P P P P
repair, body and fender
works
Carwash P P S P P P P SVMC 19.60.040(B)
Farm machinery sales
and repair P P
Fueling station P P PAPP P P
Heavy truck and
industrial vehicles sales,
rental, repair and P P
maintenance
Passenger vehicle, boat,
and RV sales, service p p p p
and repair
Towing p P P P
Truck stop p P
Warehouse,
Wholesale,and Freight
Movement
Auction house P P P P
Auction yard(excluding
Iivestock) p P
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Catalog and mail order
houses P P P P P
Cold storage/food locker P P
Freight forwarding P P
Grain elevator P P
Storage, general indoors P P A AAPP P P
Storage, general See zoning districts
outdoors S S S S S P
for conditions
Storage, self-service
facility PP P P P P P P
Tank storage,critical SVMC 21.40.060,
material above ground S S
Chapter 21.50 SVMC
SVMC 19.60.040,
Tank storage, critical
material below ground S S S S 21.40.060,Chapter
21.50 SVMC
Tank storage, LPG SVMC 21.40.060,
above ground S S S S S S S
Chapter 21.50 SVMC
Warehouse p P P P P P
Wholesale business P P P P P P
A= Accessory use, C= Conditional use, P= Permitted use
R= Regional siting, S=Permitted with supplemental conditions
T=Temporary Use
Section 7. Other sections unchanged. All other provisions of Title 19 SVMC not specifically
referenced hereto shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 8. 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 9. 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.
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Passed by the City Council this 17°i day of November, 2014.
MayTDean Grafos
ATTESS / f
/3 yr
City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge
Approved as to Form:
Office the City orney
Date of Publication: November 21, 2014
Effective Date: November 26, 2014
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