Ordinance 20-001 Wall Signs in Aesthetic Corridor CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.20-001
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON AMENDING THE SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE 22.110.080
RELATED TO SIGN STANDARDS IN THE AESTHETIC CORRIDOR, AND OTHER
MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS,the City of Spokane Valley(City)previously adopted Title 22 of the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code(SVMC)relating to zoning and land use regulations,and has made subsequent amendments
from time-to-time as appropriate; and
WHEREAS, such regulations are authorized by chapter 36.70A RCW; and
WHEREAS, City staff have proposed an amendment to the SVMC to amend SVMC 22.110.080
for the purpose of allowing wall signage on properties adjacent to Aesthetic Corridors; and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2019, the Washington State Department of Commerce was notified
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, providing a notice of intent to adopt amendments to Spokane Valley
development regulations; and
WHEREAS, on October 4 and 11, 2019, notice of the Planning Commission public hearing was
published in the Valley News Herald; and
WHEREAS, on October 10,2019,the Planning Commission held a study session; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2019, 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 December 12, 2019, the Planning Commission approved the findings and
recommended that City Council adopt the amendments; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2020, City Council reviewed the proposed amendments, Planning
Commission findings, and Planning Commission recommendation; and
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2020 City Council considered a first ordinance reading to adopt the
proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, the amendment set forth below is consistent with the goals and policies of the City's
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS,SVMC 22.110.080 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 22.110.080 SVMC,allowing
wall signs on properties adjacent to Aesthetic Corridors within the City of Spokane Valley.
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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.
ED-G4 Collaborate with relevant economic development stakeholders, including the
business community,to grow a strong and healthy regional economy.
ED-GG Maintain a positive business climate that strives for flexibility, predictability,
and stability,
ED-P3 Encourage businesses that provide jobs and grow local markets.
ED-P5 Promote Spokane Valley as a great place to work, visit,and do business.
ED-P17 Engage local businesses to understand their needs and to assist in future
growth.
LU-P2 Support unique,high-quality,and locally-owned retail in appropriate locations.
LU-P8 Ensure that neighborhoods are served by safe and convenient motorized and
non-motorized transportation routes.
T-P9 Provide and maintain quality street, sidewalk, and shared-use path surfaces that
provide a safe environment for all users.
C. Conclusions
1. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to the public health,
safety, welfare and protection of the environment. Allowing wall signs in
Aesthetic Corridors pursuant to the current regulations is consistent with the
intent to maintain attractive routes into the City and additional corridors
within the City. Wall signs will increase the visibility of the business while
not contributing to visual clutter along the street. Wall signs do not conflict
with motorist or pedestrian safety as the signs are located on buildings away
from pedestrian areas or site distance triangles at parking lot access points.
The proposed amendment addresses business community concerns and
protects community character.
2. The proposed City-initiated Code text amendment is consistent with the
City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and the approval criteria pursuant to
SVMC 17.80.15O(F).
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Section 3. Adoption. SVMC 22.110.080 is hereby amended as follows:
22.110.080 Aesthetic corridors.
The standards applicable to wall mounted and monument signs shown on Table 22.110-1 shall
apply to parcels adjacent to the aesthetic corridors identified below. Other permanent signs shall
not be permitted on such parcels. Areas within the aesthetic corridors include:
1. State Route 27 (16th Avenue south to City limits);
2. State Route 27 (Mansfield Avenue to Trent Avenue);
3.Appleway Boulevard (south side only from Park Road to Dishman Mica Road);
4. Appleway Avenue(Barker Road to Hodges Road);
5. Dishman Mica Road (8th Avenue south to City limits);
6. 32nd Avenue within the City limits;
7. Mirabeau Parkway(Pines Road to Indiana Avenue).
Section 4. 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 5. 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 18t day of February, 2020.
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Ben Wick,Mayor
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Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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Date of Publication: February 28,2020
Effective Date: March 4,2020
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