Agenda 08/27/2015 *Wane
Valle
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Special Meeting Agenda
City Hall Council Chambers, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
August 27, 2015 6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 09, 2015
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject which is not on the agenda.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
A. Study Session: CTA-2015-0005, Proposed amendments to
Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) Chapter 17.80 Permit
Processing Procedures, Chapter 18.20 Hearing Examiner,
Appendix A— Definitions
X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers—City Hall,
July 9,2015
Chairman Stoy called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners, staff and audience stood for the
pledge of allegiance. Ms.Heath took roll and the following members and staff were present:
Kevin Anderson Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
Heather Graham Erik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney
Tim Kelley Christina Janssen,Planner
Mike Phillips Deanna Horton,Administrative Assistant
Susan Scott
Joe Stoy
Sam Wood Elisha Heath, Secretary of the Commission
Commissioner Anderson moved to approve the July 9, 2015 agenda. The vote on the agenda was seven in
favor, zero against, the motion passes.
Commissioner Graham moved to accept the June 25, 2015 minutes as presented. The Commission
approved minutes with a vote of seven in favor, zero against.
COMMISSION REPORTS: Commissioner Kelley reported he attended the Traders Club Meeting,
commercial real estate agent.The other Commissioners had no reports.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
Senior Planner Lori Barlow reported that Marty Palaniuk would be presenting the additional information
requested on subdivision design standards at the next meeting. There will be a study session on the code
text amendments related to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update for the regulations. The
amendments are housekeeping items.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
COMMISSION BUSINESS:
Findings: CTA-2015-0004, Proposed amendment to Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC)
Chapters 19.40.090 (Residential accessory uses and structures) and 19.140 (Administrative
Exceptions)
Commissioner Anderson moved to approve CTA-2015-0004 Finding of Fact Administrative
Exceptions as presented. The Commission approved seven in favor, zero against. The motion passed.
GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Anderson asked for clarification of the difference between
above ground and in-ground swimming pools. Ms. Barlow responded that the information will be
brought back to the Planning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Joe Stoy,Chairperson Date signed
Elisha Heath, Secretary
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
(Revised information has been added since August 13, 2015)
Meeting Date: August 27,2015
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business
❑ public hearing ❑ information® admin.report ❑ pending legislation
FILE NUMBER: CTA-2015-0005
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Study session —Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) Spokane Valley
Municipal Code Text Updates
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: City-initiated Code Text Amendment to update Spokane Valley
Municipal Code (SVMC)Chapter 17.80 Permit Processing Procedures,Table 17.80-1 —Permit Type and
Land Use Application; SVMC Chapter 18.20 Hearing Examiner, Section 18.20.030—Powers and Duties;
SVMC Appendix A Definitions.
Proponent: City of Spokane Valley Community Development Department, 11707 E Sprague Ave, Suite
106, Spokane Valley,WA 99206
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106; SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040
PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN:None
BACKGROUND: On December 9,2014 the City Council approved Ordinance No. 14-020, adopting the
Shoreline Master Program (SMP) in order to submit the document to Ecology for review and approval.
The locally approved SMP cannot take effect until after Ecology has approved it. The document is
currently under review by Ecology. As a result of the update the adopted SMP contains procedural
changes and definitions that are not consistent with the current SVMC.
The adopted SMP has new or modified definitions that are inconsistent with SVMC Appendix A-
Definitions. These changes are reflected in the amendment to Appendix A.
The adopted SMP also identifies permitting processes for several shoreline permits including Shoreline
Conditional Use and Substantial Development permits. Permits are processed and appealed based on
their classification in SVMC 17.80 (Type I, II, III, or IV). Several shoreline permits have been
established created or revised under the updated SMP. The appeal authority for shoreline permits is
further clarified in changes to Table 17.90-1 —Decision/Appeal Authority. These changes are reflected in
the amendments to SVMC Title 17.
The approval authority for a permit is determined by type; Type I receives administrative approval; Type
II requires Department approval; Type III requires Hearing Examiner approval; Type IV requires City
Council approval. Shoreline Conditional Use permits have been identified as a Type II permit in SVMC
17.80 and will no longer be heard by the Hearing Examiner. This change is reflected in the amendment to
SVMC Title 18.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: None
STAFF CONTACT: Martin Palaniuk,Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Amendments
2. Staff Report
3. Presentation
RPCA for CTA-2015-0005 Study Session
17.80.030 Assignment of development application classification.
A.Assignment by Table. Land use and development applications shall be classified pursuant to the following
table:
Table 17.80-1 —Permit Type and Land Use Application
SVMC Cross-
Type Land Use and Development Application
Reference
Accessory dwelling units 19.40.100
Administrative determinations by community development director, public works Multiple
director, or building official
Administrative exception 19.140
Administrative interpretation 17.50.010
Boundary line adjustments and eliminations 20.80
Building permits not subject to SEPA 21.20.040
Floodplain development 21.30
Grading permits 24.50
Type 1
Home occupation permit 19.40.140
Shoreline letter of exemption 21.50
Minor modifications of development agreements 19.30.015(1)
Record of survey to establish lots within a binding site plan 20.60.040
Right-of-way permits 22.130.100
Shoreline permit exemption (dock permit) 21.50
Site plan review 19.130
Temporary use permit 19.160
Time extensions for preliminary subdivision, short subdivision or binding site plan 20.30.060
Type 11 Alterations —Preliminary and final subdivisions,short subdivisions, binding site 20.50
Table 17.80-1 —Permit Type and Land Use Application
SVMC Cross-
Type Land Use and Development Application
Reference
plans
Binding site plan—Preliminary and final 20.50
Binding site plan—Change of conditions 20.50
SEPA threshold determination 21.20.060
Shoreline conditional use permit 21.50
Shoreline nonconforming use or structure review 21.50
Shoreline substantial development permit 21.50
Shoreline variance 21.50
Short subdivision—Preliminary and final 20.30, 20.40
Preliminary short subdivision, binding site plan—Change of conditions 20.30
Wireless communication facilities 22.120
Conditional use permits 19.150
Planned residential developments 19.50
Plat vacation 20.70.020
Type III Preliminary subdivision—Change of conditions 20.50
Subdivisions—Preliminary 20.30
Variance 19.170
Zoning map amendments (site-specific rezones) 19.30.030
Annual Comprehensive Plan amendments (text and/or map) 17.80.140
Area-wide zoning map amendments 17.80.140
Type IV
Development agreements associated with Comprehensive Plan amendments 17.80.140
Development code text amendments 17.80.150
B. Assignment by Director. Land use and development applications not defined in SVMC Table 17.80-1 shall
be assigned a type by the director, unless exempt under SVMC 17.80.040. When one or more than one
procedure may be appropriate, the process providing the greatest opportunity for public notice shall be
followed.
C. Shoreline letters of exemption, shoreline substantial development permits, shoreline conditional use permits,
shoreline variances, and shoreline nonconforming use or structure review shall be processed pursuant to the
procedures set forth in SVMC 17.80, subject to any additional or modified procedures provided in SVMC 21.50,
including submittals, completeness review, notices, hearings, and decisions.
Table 17.90-1 —Decision/Appeal Authority
Land Use and Development Decisions Appeal Authority
Type I and II decisions Hearing examiner(SVMC 17.90.040); further appeal
to superior court(Chapter 36.70C RCW)
Building permits Hearing examiner(SVMC 17.90.040); further appeal
to superior court(Chapter 36.70C RCW)
Type III decisions except zoning map amendments Superior court(Chapter 36.70C RCW)
Type III zoning map amendments City council (SVMC 17.90.070); further appeal to
superior court(Chapter 36.70C RCW)
Type IV decisions Superior court
Matters subject to review pursuant to RCW 36.70A.020 Growth Management Hearing Board
Shoreline development permitsShoreline substantial Shoreline Hearings Board (RCW 90.58.180)
development permit, Shoreline conditional use permit,
Shoreline variance
Compliance and enforcement decisions (Chapter 17.100 Appeal authorityHearinq Examiner(SVMC
SVMC) 17.90.040); further appeal to superior court(Chapter
36.70C RCW)
Notice and order of violation Hearing examiner(SVMC 17.90.010); further appeal
to superior court
18.20.030 Powers and duties.
A.The hearing examiner shall be under the administrative supervision of the city manager.
B. The hearing examiner shall have the following powers and duties:
1.Annually provide a written report to the city manager, city council and director of the
community development department that states the number and type of hearings conducted
and decisions issued during the past year, the outcome of such decisions, recommendations for
improving the hearing examiner system, and pertinent observations and recommendations
regarding land use policies and development regulations.
2. Upon request, meet with the city manager, city council or director of community development
department to discuss the written report.
3. Receive and examine available information, make site visits, take official notice of matters,
conduct public hearings, prepare a record thereof, and enter findings, decisions or
recommendations.
4.As a part of the conduct of public hearings, the hearing examiner shall have the authority to:
a. Conduct pre-hearing conferences;
b. Require the submittal of information;
c. Schedule and continue hearings;
d. Rule on all evidentiary and procedural matters, including motions and objections
appropriate to the proceedings;
e. Receive evidence and cause preparation of the record;
f. Regulate the course of hearings and the conduct of the parties and their agents;
g. Maintain order during the hearing process;
h. Render decisions and issue written findings and conclusions;
i. Include in a decision the conditions of approval necessary to ensure that the application
complies with the applicable criteria for its approval; and
j. Revoke any approval for failure to comply with the conditions imposed by the hearing
examiner where specifically authorized by the UDC or state law.
5. The hearing examiner shall hear the following matters:
a. Variances;
b. Conditional use permits;
c. Special use permits;
d. Shoreline letter of exemptionConditional use permits and varianccs undcr the shorclinc
master program;
e. Preliminary plats;
f.Appeals from any administrative decision of the department of community development
or the building official in the administration or enforcement of the Spokane Valley Uniform
Development Code or other land use code or regulation;
g.Appeals on State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA)determinations;
h. Site-specific zone changes of property, including any environmental determination
(under SEPA);
i. Planned unit developments, including any environmental determination (under SEPA);
and
j.Any other applications or appeals that the city council may refer by motion or ordinance,
specifically declaring that the decision of the hearing examiner can be appealed to the city
council.
6.All hearings before the hearing examiner shall be scheduled and conducted in the manner set
forth in Appendix B.
7. Appeals of any decision of the hearing examiner shall be as is set forth in Chapter 17.90
SVMC.
APPENDIX A
DEFINITIONS
A. General Provisions.
1. For the purpose of this code, certain words and terms are herein defined. The word "shall" is always
mandatory. The word "may" is permissive, subject to the judgment of the person administering the code.
2.Words not defined herein shall be construed as defined in Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary.
3. The present tense includes the future, and the future the present.
4. The singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular.
5. Use of male designations shall also include female.
B. Definitions.
Ecological function, no net loss of: The aggregate impact of an improvement, disturbance or encroachment
of a shoreline which does not result in an overall lose of ecological function. Any shoreline degradation is
concurrently offset by an enhancement of ecological function on the same site or on property within 1,000 feet
of the site which equals or exceeds the scope and ecological value (or function) of the degraded resource.
Ecological functions or shoreline functions: The work performed or role played by the physical, chemical,
constitute the shoreline's natural ecosystem. See WAC 173 26 200(2)(d).
Nonconforming use, shoreline: A use located within thc shoreline jurisdiction which docs not conform
to thc requirements of thc Shoreline Management Act (Chapter 90.58 RCW).
Ordinary high water mark (OHWM): A mark that will bc found by examining the bed and banks and
ascertaining where the presence and action of waters arc so common and usual, and so long continued
in all ordinary y ars, as to mark upon thc soil a character distinct from that of thc abutting upland. In
any area where thc ordinary high water mark cannot be found, thc ordinary high water mark adjoining
freshwater shall bc thc line of m an high water.
and physical character of the shoreline, consistent with WAC 173 26 211 (1) and (5).
Shoreline protection: Structural and nonstructural methods to control flooding or address erosion impacts to
property and dwellings or othcr structures caused by natural proccsccs, such as currcnt, flood, wind, or wave
action.
Shoreline restoration: The revegetation of a shoreline site cleared of vegetation and not covered by
structures or occupied by other improvements following completion of a project.
the dollar amount set forth in Chapter 90.58 RCW and Chapter 173 26 WAC for any improvement of property in
the shoreline of the state.
diversion structures and facilities for water supply, irrigation and/or fisheries enhancement; flood water and
drainage pumping plants and facilities; hydroelectric generating facilities and appurtenant structures; structural
facilities that provide water sports equipment and services, restaurants providing water views, recreational
vehicle parks, and public parks.
quantities of water.
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SCITY PLANNING DIVISION
pokane STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE
Ile PLANNING COMMISSION(REVISED)
CTA-2015-0005
STAFF REPORT DATE: August 20,2015
HEARING DATE AND LOCATION: September 10, 2015, beginning at 6:00 p.m., Spokane Valley City
Hall Council Chambers, Valley Redwood Plaza Building, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 101,
Spokane Valley,Washington 99206.
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: City-initiated Code Text Amendment to update Spokane Valley Municipal
Code (SVMC) 17.80 Permit Processing Procedures, Table 17.80-1 — Permit Type and Land Use
Application; SVMC 17.90 Appeals; SVMC 18.20 Hearing Examiner, Section 18.20.030 — Powers and
Duties; SVMC Appendix A Definitions. The changes are designed to achieve consistency between the
SVMC and the Shoreline Master Plan and to remove duplicative compliance and enforcement language.
PROPONENT: City of Spokane Valley Community Development Department, 11707 E Sprague Ave,
Suite 106, Spokane Valley,WA 99206
APPROVAL CRITERIA: Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC)
Title 17 General Provisions.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: Forward the proposed amendment to City Council with a
recommendation to approve.
STAFF PLANNER: Martin Palaniuk,Planner, Community and Economic Development Department
REVIEWED BY: Lori Barlow, AICP, Senior Planner, Community and Economic Development
Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Proposed text amendment to SVMC Title 17, 18, and Appendix A
A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1. APPLICATION PROCESSING: SVMC Chapter 17.80, Permit Processing Procedures. The
following summarizes application procedures for the proposal.
Process Date
Pre-Application Meeting: N/A
Application Submitted: N/A
Determination of Completeness: N/A
SEPA Determination: Issued 8/14/15
Published Notice of Public Hearing: Scheduled for 8/21/15 &
8/28/15
Sent Notice of Public Hearing to staff/agencies: Scheduled for 8/12/15
CTA-2015-0005
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Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-2015-0005
2. PROPOSAL BACKGROUND:
On December 9,2014 the City Council approved Ordinance No. 14-020, adopting the Shoreline
Master Program(SMP)in order to submit the document to Ecology for review and approval. The
locally adopted SMP cannot take effect until after Ecology approval. The adopted SMP contains
procedural changes and definitions that are not consistent with the current SVMC.
The adopted SMP contains a Definitions section with words that are specific to the SMP. Those
words were removed from the SVMC Appendix A-Definitions; words applicable to both the
adopted SMP and the SVMC remain in SVMC Appendix A-Definitions. These changes are
reflected in the amendment to Appendix A.
The adopted SMP also identifies permitting processes for several shoreline permits including
shoreline conditional use, shoreline substantial development, and shoreline variance permits.
Permits are processed based on their classification in SVMC 17.80(Type I, II,III,or IV).
Several shoreline permits have been established or revised under the updated SMP.
SVMC 21.50 specifies additional procedures that may apply to a shoreline permit. Additional
language was added to SVMC 17.80 to call-out the fact that these additional procedures will also
apply to the shoreline permits.
The approval authority for a permit is determined by permit type;Type I receives administrative
approval; Type II requires Department approval;Type III requires Hearing Examiner(HEX)
approval; Type IV requires City Council approval. A conditional use permit within the shoreline
is not included in the table of permit types in SVMC 17.80. However,it is included in SVMC
18.20.030 as an action that is heard by the HEX. Under the proposed amendment, a Shoreline
Conditional Use permits will be identified as a Type II permit in SVMC 17.80 and will no longer
be heard by the HEX. This change is reflected in the amendment to SVMC Title 18. The
rationale for this change is that the final authority for a Shoreline Conditional Use permit is the
Department of Ecology(Ecology). The City provides their local decision, after a public comment
period, and forwards it to Ecology,whereby Ecology makes the final decision. Ecology has the
authority to deny, approve,or conditionally approve at that time. The HEX in this system,does
conduct a public hearing,but primarily adds an unnecessary layer to the permitting system
without providing significant benefit to protecting the environment.
The proposed amendments will modify SVMC Titles 17, 18 and Appendix A as follows:
Appendix A Definitions,eliminate the following definitions:
1. Ecological function,no net loss of;
2. Ecological functions or shoreline functions;
3. Landfill, shoreline;
4. Nonconforming use, shoreline;
5. Ordinary high-water mark(OHWM)
6. Shoreline environment;
7. Shoreline protection;
8. Shoreline restoration;
9. Shoreline substantial development;
10. Water dependent;
11. Water-related;
12. Water-related industry.
SVMC 17.80.030,Table 17.80-1 —Permit Type and Land Use Application: Add"Letter of
Exemption" and remove "Shoreline permit exemption(dock permit)" from the Type I section of
the table;Add"Shoreline Conditional Use Permit","Shoreline nonconforming use or structure
review, and"Shoreline Variance"to the Type II section of the table
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SVMC 17.80.030(C)was added to clarify that additional or modified procedure provided in
SVMC 21.50 may apply.
SVMC 17.90 Table 17.90-1 Decision/Appeal Authority was modified to specify the shoreline
permits that are appealed to the Shoreline Hearings Board. Compliance and enforcement
language was modified.
SVMC 18.20.030 Powers and Duties: Eliminate"Conditional use permits and variances under
the shoreline master program"from the matters the hearing examiner will hear and renumber the
remaining items within that section.
B. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT
AMENDMENT
1. Compliance with Title 17(General Provisions) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code
a. Findings:
SVMC 17.80.150(F)Municipal Code Text Amendment Approval Criteria
i. The City may approve Municipal Code Text amendment,if it finds that
(1) The proposed text amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan;
Staff Analysis: Chapter 8 - Natural Environment Element of the Comprehensive
Plan includes the goals and policies of the Shoreline Master Program as goals and
policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The amendments are consistent with the SMP
and because the goals and policies of the SMP are included as goals and policies of
the Comprehensive Plan they are therefore consistent with both.
(2) The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health,safety,
welfare,and protection of the environment;
Staff Analysis: The amendments are consistent with the Shoreline Master Program
whose purpose is to protect the public interest in the shoreline,preserve the natural
character of the shoreline,advocate long term over short term benefit,protect the
resources and ecology of the shoreline,increase public access to publicly owned
shoreline areas, and increase public recreational opportunities in shoreline areas. For
this reason the amendments bear a substantial relation to public health,safety,
welfare,and protection of the environment.
b. Conclusion(s):
The proposed text amendment is consistent with the approval criteria contained in the SVMC.
2. Finding and Conclusions Specific to Public Comments
a. Findings:
No public comments have been received to date.
b. Conclusion(s):
Public noticing has not been initiated for CTA-2015-0005 as of the date of this report.
3. Finding and Conclusions Specific to Agency Comments
a. Findings:
No agency comments have been received to date.
b. Conclusion(s):
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C. OVERALL CONCLUSION
The proposed code text amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plans policies and goals.
D. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Forward the proposed amendment to City Council with a recommendation to approve.
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Spokane COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DIVISION �2-
Planning Commission
Administrative Report
August 27, 2015
Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update
Amendments
Spokane Valley Municipal Code
Title 17, Title 18 and Appendix A
Valley
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ANNING
DIVISION
Purpose of Amendments
Update the Spokane Valley Municipal Code
(SVMC) to reflect changes in the Shoreline Master
Program
Ordinance No. 14-020 adopted the Shoreline
Master Program effective December 17, 2014
Code compliance housekeeping
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SVMC Changes
• SVMC Appendix A — Definitions
• SVMC 17.80 — Permit Processing Procedures
• SVMC 17.90 - Appeals
• SVMC 18.20.030 — Powers and Duties
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SVMC Appendix A
• Deletes shoreline specific definitions that are
included in the Shoreline Master Program
definitions.
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Appendix A - Definitions
Ecological function. no net lose of: The aggregate impact of an improvement, disturbance or encroachment
of a shoreline which does not result in an overall of ecological function. Any shoreline degradation is
concurrently offset by an enhancement of ecological function on the same site or on property within 1,000 feet
of the site which equals or exceeds the scope and ecological value (or function) of the degraded resource.
Ecological functions or shoreline functions: The work performed or role played by the physical, chemical,
constitute the shoreline's natural ecosystem. See WAC 173-26-200(2)(d).
Ecologist, qualified: A person who has obtained an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in one of the
environmental sciences such as but not limited to biology, zoology, botany, wildlife management or
bioengineering from an accredited college or university and has a minimum of two years of field experience
evaluating the impacts of human encroachments on riparian fish and wildlife habitats and on riparian vegetation
species.
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Appendix A - Definitions
Landfill: A licensed facility for the sanitary disposal of solid waste.
Landfill. shoreline: The placement of soil, excavated material or spoil within the shoreline jurisdiction.
Landscape materials sales lot: The retail sale of organic and inorganic materials including, but not limited to,
soil and soil amendment, bark, sod, gravel, pea gravel, hardscape products, crushed rock, river rock and
landscape boulders primarily used for landscaping and site preparation purposes. The exclusive sale of
horticultural or floricultural stock that is permitted in a commercial greenhouse or nursery-wholesale shall not be
considered landscape materials.
SiSolcane
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DIVISION
Appendix A - Definitions
Nonconforming: A lot, use, building, or structure, which was legal when commenced or built, but which does
not conform to subsequently enacted or amended regulations pursuant to SVMC 19.20.060.
Nonconforming use, shoreline: A use located within the shoreline jurisdiction which does not conform to the
requirements of the Shoreline Management Act (Chapter 90.58 ROW).
Nursing home: See "Convalescent home/nursing home."
WIERVIPIT
e
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DIVISION
Appendix A - Definitions
Orchard, tree farming, commercial: A planting of trees producing fruit and/or nuts and the cultivation of trees
for the purpose of sale.
Ordinary high-water mark (OHWM): A mark that will be found by examining the bed and banks and
ascertaining where the presence and action of waters arc so common and usual, and so long continued in all
the ordinary high-water mark cannot be found, the ordinary high-water mark adjoining freshwater shall be the
line of moan high water,
Overlay zone: A zoning designation that supplements the provisions of the underlying zone within a specified
geographic area.
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Appendix A - Definitions
hvrelands or shoreland areas: Those lands extending landward for 200 feet in all directions as measured
on a horizontal plane from the ordinary high-water mark; floodways and contiguous floodplain areas landward
200 feet from such floodways; and all wetlands and river deltas associated with the streams, lakes (RCVS'
98.58.030(2)(d)).
Shoreline environment: The classification of shorelines based on the existing use pattern, the biological and
physical character of the shoreline, consistent with WAC 173-26-211(4) and (5).
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Appendix A - Definitions
property and dwellings or other structures caused by natural proces-ses, such as current, flood, wind, or wave
action.
Shoreline restoration: The rcvcgctation of a shoreline site cleared of vegetation and not covered by
structures or occupied by other improvements following completion of a project.
Shoreline substantial development: Any development of which the total cost or fair market value exceeds
the dollar amount sct forth in Chapter 90.58 ROW and Chapter 173 26 WAC for any improvement of property in
the shoreline of the state.
C)
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DIVISION
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Appendix A - Definitions
Water dependent: A use or activity dependent on a waterfront location including, but not limited to, bridges,
marinas, dams for domestic/industrial water supply, flood control, and/or hydroelectric production; water
diversion structures and facilities for water supply, irrigation andior fisheries enhancement; flood water and
drainage pumping plants and facilities; hydroelectric generating facilities and appurtenant structures; structural
and nonstructural flood damage reduction facilities, and stream bank stabilization structures and practices.
Water related: A use or activity not intrinsically dependent on a waterfront location including, but not limited to,
facilities that provide water sports equipment and services, restaurants providing water views, recreational
vehicle parks, and public parks.
Water related industry: Water related industries arc those requiring water transportation or those which seek
the advantage of water transportation as an alternative to other modes, and those which use or recycle large
quantities of water.
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SVMC 17 . 80 . 020
• Modify Table 17 . 80- 1 - Permit Type and Land
Use Application by adding four new permit
types and eliminating one .
• Add language to identify procedures that may
apply in SVMC 21 . 50
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Valley DIVISION
SVMC 17.80-1 Permit Types and Land Use Application
Type 1Home occupation permit 19,40140
Shoreline letter of exemption 21 ,50
Minor modifications of development agreements 19.30.015(1)
Record of survey to establish lots within a binding site plan 20,60,040
Right-of-way permits 22.13 ,100
Shoreline permit exemption (dock permit) 21 ,50
Site plan review 19.130
Temporary use permit 19.160
Time extensions for preliminary subdivision, short subdivision or binding site plan 20,30,060
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Valley DIVISION
SVMC 17.80-1 Permit Types and Land Use Application
Alterations — Preliminary and final subdivisions, short subdivisions, binding site 20.50
plans
Binding site plan — Preliminary and final 20.50
Binding site plan — Change of conditions 20.50
SEPA threshold determination 21 ,20,060
Shoreline conditional use permit 21 .50
Type II Shoreline nonconforming use or structure review 21 .50
Shoreline substantial development permit 21 ,50
Shoreline variance 21 .50
Short subdivision — Preliminary and final 20.30, 20,40
Preliminary short subdivision, binding site plan — Change of conditions 20.30
Wireless communication facilities 22.120
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DIVISION
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SVMC 17.80-1 Permit Types and Land Use Application
B. Assignment by Director. Land use and development applications not defined in SVMC Table 17,80-1 shall
be assigned a type by the director, unless exempt under SVMC 17.80.040. When one or more than one
procedure may be appropriate, the process providing the greatest opportunity for public notice shall be
followed.
C. Shoreline letters of exemption, shoreline substantial development permits, shoreline conditional use permits,
shoreline variances, and shoreline nonconforming use or structure review shall be processed pursuant to the
procedures set forth in SVMC 17.80, subject to any additional or modified procedures provided in SVMC 21 ,50,
including submittals, completeness review, notices, hearings, and decisions.
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SVMC 17 . 90
• Modify Table 17 . 90- 1 — Decision/Appeals
Authority to specifying permits that are
appealed to the Shoreline Hearings Board .
• Compliance and enforcement housekeeping
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
DI� .
Val
VISION
SVMC 17 . 80 Permit Types
Shoreline development permiteShoreline substantial Shoreline Hearings Board (RCW 90.58.180)
development permit, Shoreline conditional use permit.
Shoreline variance
Compliance and enforcement decisions (Chapter 17.100 Appeal authorityHearing Examiner (SVM0
SVMC) 17.90.040); further appeal to superior court (Chapter
36.700 ROW)
Not ce a-c: ofc;.ee of v o at o^ Hearing examiner (SVMC 17,90,040); further appeal
to superior court
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SVMC 18 . 20 . 030 Powers and duties
• Remove "Conditional use permits and
variance under the shoreline master program"
from matters the hearing examiner shall hear.
• Add "Shoreline letter of exemption"
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
DIVISION
SVMC 18 . 20 Hearing Examiner
5. The hearing examiner shall hear the following matters:
a. Variances:
b. Conditional use permits;
c. Special use permits;
d. Shoreline letter of exemptionConditional use permits and variances under the shoreline
master program;
e. Preliminary plats;
f. Appeals from any administrative decision of the department of community development
or the building official in the administration or enforcement of the Spokane Valley Uniform
Development Code or other land use code or regulation;