Ordinance 14-018 Title 22 Amendment CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 14-018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON AMENDING SECTIONS OF TITLE 22 OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFF STREET LOADING SPACES, BICYCLE
PARKING AND OFF STREET PARKING REGULATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS
RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2007, the City of Spokane Valley (City) adopted Spokane Valley
Municipal Code (SVMC) Title 22,pursuant to Ordinance 07-015; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2007, SVMC Title 22 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 22, 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 Title 22 SVMC to provide
greater flexibility in locating off-street loading spaces and remove the requirement for landscape screening of
those facilities, lessen the number of bicycle parking spaces required, reformat the required parking spaces
matrix, and reevaluate and adjust the number of parking stalls required for specific uses.
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 amendments provide increased options for locating off-street loading spaces.
2. The amendments allow greater flexibility for size and type of bicycle parking
facilities while decreasing the number of bicycle parking spaces.
3. The amendments reformat the required parking spaces matrix and update the
ratios for calculating the number of required parking spaces for specific uses.
4. The amendments bear a substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare, and
protection of the environment.
5. The 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. Spokane Valley Municipal Code Title 22 is hereby amended as follows:
22.50.020 Vehicle parking.
A. The number of required off-street parking spaces shall be based on the following:
1. "Gross square feet"shall mean the total area of the specific use.
2. Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be constructed to the nearest
whole number.
3. Uses not specified in Table 22.50-2 shall provide parking based on a use of similar nature.
4. New Construction. Prior to occupancy of a new structure, off-street vehicle parking shall be
provided pursuant to Table 22.50-2.
5. Expansion of Existing Use. Prior to occupancy of an expanded (enlarged) floor area, off-street
vehicle parking shall be provided pursuant to Table 22.50-2 based on the expanded square
footage.
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6. Change of Occupancy. If a change in the occupancy classification is required, off-street
parking shall be provided pursuant to Table 22.50-2 based on the proposed use prior to
occupancy.
7. In the case of multiple-use occupancies, other than shopping centers, in a building or on a lot,
the total requirement for off-street parking shall be the sum of the requirements for the various
uses computed separately.
8. Tandem spaces shall not count as required parking.
9. All parking, maneuvering and loading areas shall be paved.
10. The Director may allow a reduction up to 25% when the applicant makes a written request
demonstrating site conditions that prohibit compliance with these requirements.
B. Location of parking spaces, except as follows:
1. For nonresidential uses, required off-street parking shall be located in the same zone or in a
zone which allows the use for which the parking is required.
2. All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same parcel with the building or use
served unless:
a. The parking is located on a contiguous parcel or parcels under the same ownership and
title notice is filed identifying the parking serving the other building or use; or
b. If the required parking for a building or use is located on a parcel(s) other than described
in subsection (B)(1) of this section, the owner of the parcel upon which the proposed
parking is Iocated executes a joint parking agreement in a form acceptable to the city
attorney, stating that the parcel is devoted in whole or in part to required parking for the
use of a parcel or parcels under separate ownership. The agreement shall be binding on
both properties and shall be recorded with the Spokane County auditor's office and filed
with the Spokane Valley department of community development;
c. Where shared parking is proposed,the minimum number of parking spaces for all shared
uses shown on Table 22.50-2 shall be calculated. When these totals are applied to the
percentages shown on Table 22.50-1, the minimum number of parking spaces required is
the largest sum of the individual totals for each time period;
d. Parking not provided on the same site as the use or structure shall not be separated from
the use or building by a street designated as an arterial.
Table 22.50-1—Shared Use Allowances
General Land Use Weekdays Weekends
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Classification 7:00 a.m.
1:00 a.m. — 7:00 6:00 p.m. — 1:00 a.m. — 7:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. -
- 6:00
a.m. 1:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 1:00 a.m.
p.m.
Office 5% 100% 5% 0% 15% 0%
Retail sales and 0% 100% 80% 0% 100% 60%
services
Restaurant (not 24- 20% 70% 100% 30% 75% 100%
hr.)
Residential 100% 60% 100% 100% 75% 95%
Theatre 0% 60% 100% 0% 80% 100%
Hotel
Guest rooms 100% 55% 100% 100% 55% 100%
Tavern/bar/lounge 100% 55% 100% 100% 55% 100%
Conference rooms 0% 100% 100% 0% 100% 100%
Religious institution 0% 25% 50% 0% 100% 50%
3. Up to 50 percent of the parking facilities required by this chapter for a "daytime use" may be
provided by the parking facilities of a "nighttime" use or vice versa; provided, that the parking
area shall be subject to a reciprocal parking agreement and the conditions set forth herein.
4. Up to 100 percent of the weekend and/or nighttime parking facilities required by this chapter
for a church, auditorium, stadium, and/or other assembly areas incidental to public or private
schools may be supplied by parking facilities required for school use.
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Table 22.50-2-Required Parking Spaces for Specific Activities
Use Required parking
Agriculture and Animal
Animal processing/handling 1 per staff on largest shift
Greenhouse/nursery, commercial 1 per 500 gross square feet
Community Services
Church,temple, mosque,synagogue and house of worship 1 per 4 fixed seats or 1 per 150 square feet of
floor area
Community hall, club or lodge 1 per 350 gross square feet
Funeral home 1 per 500 gross square feet
Daycare
Day care, adult and child 1 per 500 gross square feet
Education
Schools, college or university 1 per 600 gross square feet of classroom and 1
per 5 seats in principal assembly room
Schools,K through 8 1 per classroom
Schools, 9 through 12 7 per classroom
Schools, professional,vocational and trade 1 per 600 gross square feet
Schools, specialized training studios mer 350 gross square feet
Entertainment
Casino 1 per 350 gross square feet
Cultural Facilities 1 per 800 gross square feet
Major event entertainment and indoor theaters 1 per 4 fixed seats or 1 per 150 square feet of
floor area
Recreation facility, indoor 1 per 350 gross square feet
Recreation facility, outdoor 20 per acre of site
Food and Beverage Service
Brewery, winery and/or distillery per 1,000 gross square feet
Espresso establishment, Restaurant Tavern/night club, 1 per 250 gross square feet. min of 2
Tasting room
Group Living
Assisted living facility/convalescent/nursing home 1 per 4 residents plus 1 per staff on largest shift
Community residential facility 1 per 4 residents
Dwelling,congregate 1 per sleeping room
Industrial,Light&Heavy
Assembly/manufacturing/processing, light 1 per 600 gross square feet
Assembly/manufacturing/processing, heavy Lper 1,000 gross square feet
Wrecking,recycling,junk and salvage yards Lper 2,000 gross square feet
Industrial Service
Carpet/rug cleaning, dry cleaning, laundry, linen supply 1 per 1,000 gross square feet
plant,commercial
Laboratories (all bio safety labels) 1 per 1,000 gross square feet
Lodging
Bed and breakfast,hotel/motel 1 per guest room and 1 per staff on largest shift
Medical
Hospital 1 per 500 gross square feet
Medical/dental clinic
Two or less professionals 1 per 500 gross square feet
Three or more professionals 1 per 350 gross square feet
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Office
Animal clinic/veterinary 1 per 500 gross square feet
Call center 1 per 250 gross square feet
Office, professional and general 1 per 500 gross square feet
Residential
Dwelling, accessory units 1 per dwelling unit
Dwelling, multifamily
Dwelling, Studio and 1 bedroom 1 per dwelling unit, plus 5% of total for guests
Dwelling, Two or more bedrooms 1.5 per dwelling unit, plus 5% of total for
guests
Dwelling, one-and two-family,townhouse 2 per dwelling unit
Manufactured(mobile)home park 2 per dwelling unit plus 5% total for guest
parking
Retail Sales
Appliance and furniture sales/service Lper 1,000 square feet of display area
Building supply and home improvement 1 per 350 gross square feet
Convenience store lamer 400 gross square feet
Ei ui.ment sales rental maintenance &re.air 1 per 1,000 gross square feet
Landscape materials sales 1 per 1,000 gross square feet
Retail sales, indoor, including shopping centers 1 per 350 gross square feet
Retail sales,outdoor 1 per 5,000 gross square feet of display area
Showroom Lper 2,000 gross s.uare feet
Retail Services
Personal services 1 per 350 gross square feet
Banks, savings and loan, and other financial institutions, 1 per 350 gross square feet
Post office,postal centers, and other similar uses
Vehicle Services
Automobile parts, accessories and tires 1 per 300 gross square feet
Automobile/taxi rental, Passenger vehicle sales, service and 1 per 1,000 gross square feet of building
repair footprint and 1 per 5,000 square feet of
indoor/outdoor display area
Automobile/truck/RV/motorcycle service, painting, repair, 1 per 500 gross square feet
body and fender works
Boat and RV sales, and service and repair 1 per 1,000 gross square feet of building
footprint and 1 per 5.000 square feet of
indoor/outdoor display area
Carwash,self-service 1 per 500 gross square feet
Fueling station Lper 4 pumps
Warehouse,Wholesale, and Freight Movement
Freight forwarding 1 per 2,000 gross square feet
Storage, general indoors,warehouse 1 per 3,500 gross square feet
Storage, general outdoors, display 1 per 1,500 gross square feet
C. Off-Street Parking Design Standards and Minimum Dimensions.
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Table 22.50-3—Parking Minimum Design Requirements
Standards
Parking Angle
(in degrees) Stall Projection Minimum Minimum Minimum Aisle Width
Stall Width Stall Depth D
A SP B C One-Way Two-Way
0 (parallel) 8'6" 22' 8' 20' 20'
30 17' 8'6" 17' 20' 20'
45 12' 8'6" 17'6" 20' 20'
50 11'1" 8'6" 18' 20' 20'
55 10'5" 8'6" 18'6" 20' 20'
60 9'6" 8'6" 19' 20' 20'
65 9'5" 8'6" 19'6" 20' 21'
70 9'1" 8'6" 19'6" 20' 21'6"
75 8'10" 8'6" 19' 20' 22'
90 8'6" 8'6" 18' 20' 22'6"
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D. Compact Car Allowance.
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1. A maximum of 30 percent of the total required off-street parking stalls may be permitted and
designated for compact cars.
2. Each compact stall shall be designated as such, with the word "COMPACT" printed onto the
stall, in a minimum of eight-inch letters and maintained as such over the life of the use of both
the space and the adjacent structure it serves.
3. Dimensions of compact parking stalls shall be eight feet by 17 feet.
4. Compact spaces shall be designated in one specific area of the off-street parking facility.
E. Carpool/Vanpool Parking. New office and industrial development with 50 or more required parking spaces
shall designate at least five percent of the spaces for employee carpool or vanpool parking. Employee carpool
and vanpooI parking shall be located closer to the building entrance or the employee entrance than other
employee parking with the exception of accessible parking. The carpool/vanpool spaces shall be clearly
marked "Reserved Carpool/Vanpool Only."
F. All traffic circulation lanes and fire lanes must be maintained free and clear of merchandise, carts and any
other materials to allow for emergency access.
G. Accessible Parking. The intent of this subsection is to comply with the American Disabilities Act by
allowing a person with a physical disability to independently get to a site, facility, building or element
(American National Standards Institute, Inc.).
1. Location. Accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel
from adjacent parking to an accessible building entrance. Where buildings have multiple
accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and
located near the accessible entrances.
2. Hospital Outpatient Facilities. Ten percent of patient and visitor parking spaces provided shall
be accessible.
3. Rehabilitation Facilities and Outpatient Physical Therapy Facilities. Twenty percent but not
less than one of the portion of patient and visitor parking spaces shall be accessible.
4. Van Spaces. For every six or fraction of six accessible parking spaces, at least one shall be a
van-accessible parking space.
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5. Accessible car and van parking space size shall be as follows:
a. Car parking spaces shall be eight feet(96 inches) minimum in width.
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b. Van parking spaces shall be 11 feet(132 inches) minimum in width.
Exception: Van parking spaces shall be permitted to be eight feet (96 inches) minimum in
width where the adjacent access aisle is eight feet(96 inches) minimum in width.
Table 22.50-4 — Accessible Parking Spaces
Required
Total Parking Minimum Number of
Spaces Provided Accessible Spaces
1 to 25 1
26 to 50 2
51to75 3
76 to 100 4
101 to 150 5
151 to 200 6
201 to 300 7
301 to 400 8
401 to 500 9
501 to 1,000 2% of total
More than 1,000 20, plus one for each 100
over 1,000
Section 4. Amendment. Spokane Valley Municipal Code Title 22 is hereby amended as follows:
22.50.030 Off-street loading.
A. Every building or part thereof erected or occupied for retail business, service, wholesale, manufacturing,
storage, warehousing, hotel/motel, industrial or any other similar use that receives or distributes materials or
merchandise shall provide loading spaces onsite in accordance with the following requirements:
1. All parking, loading and maneuvering of trucks shall be conducted on private property and
shall not interfere with parking spaces or landscaping.
2. Loading spaces shall be located a minimum of 60 feet from any front property line. The
Director may allow exceptions when the applicant makes a written request demonstrating
conditions that prohibit compliance with this requirement.
3. The minimum dimensions of off-street loading spaces shall be 12 feet wide by 30 feet long.
4. Required passenger vehicle parking shall not be allowed within the truck dock apron space.
5. The minimum number of off-street loading spaces shall be pursuant to Table 22.50-7:
Table 22.50-7—Loading Spaces Required
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Use/Gross Square Feet Required Loading Spaces
Industrial, manufacturing wholesale,warehouse,similar uses
10,000—40,000 square feet 1 space
40,001 —60,000 square feet 2 spaces
60,001 — 100,000 square feet 3 spaces
Over 100,000 square feet 1 space for each 50,000 square feet or part thereof
Restaurants
20,000—60,000 square feet 1 space
60,001 — 100,000 square feet 2 spaces
Over 100,000 square feet 1 space for each 50,000 square feet or part thereof
Hospitals,convalescent/nursing homes and similar institutions
10,000—40,000 square feet 1 space
40,001 — 100,000 square feet 2 spaces
Over 100,000 square feet 1 space for each 50,000 square feet or part thereof
Department stores, retail and other commercial uses
10,000—20,000 square feet 1 space
20,001 —50,000 square feet 2 spaces
50,001 — 100,000 square feet 3 spaces
Over 100,000 square feet 1 space for each 50,000 square feet or part thereof
Section 5. Amendment. Spokane Valley Municipal Code Title 22 is hereby amended as follows:
22.50.040 Bicycle Parking.
Bicycle parking shall be provided by all uses in multifamily residential, commercial, mixed use, office, and
light industrial zoning districts pursuant to SVMC 22.50.40(A) through (F). Bicycle parking is not required
when the primary use of a business is to service vehicles.
A. Bicycle parking shall consist of permanent bicycle racks capable of accommodating two or more bicycles.
B. Multifamily developments shall provide one bike rack for every two buildings, including clubhouse and
rental offices.
C. All other uses shall provide bike spaces pursuant to Table 22.50-8.
Table 22.50-8-Required Bicycle Spaces
Total Parking Spaces Minimum Number of
Required Bicycle Spaces
Required
0 to 24 0
25 to 50 2
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Table 22.50-8-Required Bicycle Spaces
Total Parking Spaces Minimum Number of
Required Bicycle Spaces
Required
50 to 100 4
100-250 6
250-500 8
More than 500 10
D. Required bicycle parking shall be located within 50 feet of an entrance to the building or use.
E. The location of the bicycle racks shall be visible from the street to promote usage and enhance security.
F. All bicycle parking shall be separated from motor vehicle traffic by a barrier, curb, post, bollard,
landscaping or other similar device.
G. The Director may allow exceptions when the applicant makes a written request demonstrating site
conditions that prohibit compliance with these requirements
Section 6. Other sections unchanged. All other provisions of Title 22 SVMC not specifically
referenced hereto shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 7. 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 phase of this
Ordinance.
Section 8. 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.
ayor, Dean Grafos
ATTES :
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City CIerk, Christine Bainbrid
Date of Publication: November 21, 2014
Approved as to Form: Effective Date: November 26, 2014
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Office(df the City Attorney
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