Ordinance 15-003 Time Extensions CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 15-003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON AMENDING SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE (SVMC)
20.30.060, TIME EXTENSIONS RELATING TO LENGTH OF TIME AND
FREQUENCY OF EXTENSIONS, ELIMINATING 20.30.060(A-C); 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 November 13, 2014,the Planning Commission held a study session; and
WHEREAS, on December 12 and December 19, 2014, notice of the PIanning Commission public
hearing was published in the Valley News Herald; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2015, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, received
evidence, information, public testimony, and a staff report with a recommendation followed by
deliberations and provided a recommendation; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2015, the Planning Commission approved the findings and
recommendations; and
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2015, City Council reviewed the proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2015, 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 February 2, 2015, a Request for Expedited Review was sent to the Washington
State Department of Commence pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106(3)(b) and WAC 365-196-630(6). The
expedited review period is 14 calendar days; and
WHEREAS, on February 10,2015, City Council considered a first ordinance reading to adopt 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 20.30.060, 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:
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Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend SVMC 20.30.060 to change
the granting of a single, one-year time extension to a three-year time extension with the Community and
Economic Development Department having the discretion of granting additional one-year extensions
beyond the initial three-year extension. The text amendment includes the elimination of 20.30.060(A)
through(C).
Section 2. Findings and Conclusions. The City Council acknowledges that the Planning
Commission conducted appropriate investigation and study, held a public hearing on the 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.
I. Land Use Policy-13.1: Maximize efficiency of the development review
process by continuously evaluating the permitting process and modifying as
appropriate.
2. Economic Goal EDG-7: Maintain a regulatory environment that offers
flexibility, consistency, predictability and clear direction.
3. 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.
4. Economic Policy EDP-7.2: Review development regulations periodically to
ensure clarity, consistency and predictability.
C. Conclusions
I. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health,
safety, welfare, and protection of the environment.
2. 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).
3. The GMA requires that the City's Comprehensive Plan and development
regulations shall be subject to continuing review and evaluation by the City.
Section 3. Amendment. Spokane Valley Municipal Code section 20.30.060 is hereby amended as
follows:
20.30.060 Time extensions.
An application form and supporting data for time extension requests shall be submitted to the department
at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the preliminary short subdivision, subdivision, or binding site
plan. Time extension requests shall be processed as a Type I application pursuant to Chapter 17.80
SVMC.
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The department may approve an extension provided there are no significant changed conditions or
changed development regulations which would render recording of the short subdivision, subdivision or
binding site plan contrary to the public health, safety or general welfare.
The department may grant an initial three-year time extension. Additional one year extensions may be
granted by the department beyond the initial three-year extension. Prior to granting time extensions, the
department shall circulate the time extension request to affected agencies for comments. Additional or
altered conditions recommended by the department or affected agencies may be required as a condition of
this extension. This may include new or updated City regulations deemed necessary to protect the public
health, safety, or general welfare.
The department shall issue a written decision approving or denying the time extension request and
provide copies to affected agencies, the applicant, and those parties requesting a copy of such decision.
Appeals of a time extension shall be filed in a manner consistent with the provisions of Chapter 17.90
SVMC.
Section 4. Other sections unchanged. All other provisions of Chapters 20.30 not
specifically referenced hereto shall remain in full force and effect.
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 24th day of February,2015.
DeanraG fos, Mayor „...7:2
ATTEST:
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approvl s o orm:
Office o the rty Attorney
Date of Publication: - :.)4K
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