Ordinance 21-010 re Cargo Shipping Containers CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.21-010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON AMENDING SECTIONS OF TITLE 19 OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO CARGO SHIPPING CONTAINERS, THE
ADDITION OF THE R 4 ZONING DISTRICT IN SECTIONS RELEVANT TO ALL
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING
THERETO.
WHEREAS,the City of Spokane Valley(City) previously adopted Title 19 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 pursuant to chapter 36.70A RCW; and
WHEREAS, City staff have proposed an amendment to the SVMC to amend chapters 19.40 and
19.65 SVMC to remove regulations pertaining to cargo shipping containers from the AIternative Residential
Development Options—Accessory Dwelling Units section of the code and move it to the Supplement Use
Regulations — Residential — Accessory Structures section of the code to clarify that such prohibition is
generally applicable; and
WHEREAS,City staff have proposed an amendment to the SVMC to amend chapters 19.65, 19.70,
19.75, 19.80, and 19.85 SVMC to add the R-4 zoning district to sections of the code that are intended to
apply to all residential zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the Washington State Department of Commerce was
notified on May 6, 2021, thereby providing a notice of intent to adopt amendments to Spokane Valley
development regulations; and
WHEREAS, on May 21 and 28, 2021, notice of the Planning Commission (Commission) public
hearing was published in the Valley News Herald; and
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2021,the Commission held a study session; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2021, the Commission held a public bearing, received evidence,
information,public testimony, and a staff report with a recommendation,followed by deliberations; and
WHEREAS,on June 24,2021,the Commission approved the findings and recommended that City
Council adopt the amendments as proposed by staff; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2021, City Council reviewed the proposed amendments and Commission
Findings and Recommendations; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2021, City Council considered a first ordinance reading to adopt 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, chapters 19.40, 19.65, 19.70, 19.75, 19.80, and 19.85 SVMC as amended, bear a
substantial relation to the public health, safety,welfare and protection of the environment.
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NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley ordains as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide general clarification
amendments to Title 19 of the SVMC. Specifically, the purpose is to move regulatory standards for cargo
shipping containers from SVMC 19.40.030-Accessory dwelling units to SVMC 19.65.130-Residential in
order to address cargo containers as a residential accessory structure and to add the "R-4 zoning district"
throughout Title 19 SVMC to achieve consistency with the prior adoption of the R-4 zoning district as a
new zone created in 2020 pursuant to Ordinance Nos.20-008 and 20-009.
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.
Goal LU-G4: Ensure that land use plans, regulations, review processes, and
infrastructure improvements support economic growth and vitality.
Policy LU-P5: Ensure compatibility between adjacent residential and commercial or
industrial uses.
Policy LU-P7: Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible land uses and
adverse impacts associated with transportation corridors.
Policy LU-P9: Provide supportive regulations for new and innovative development
types on commercial, industrial, and mixed-use land.
C. Conclusions
1. The proposed amendments bear a substantial relation to public health, safety,
welfare and protection of the environment. The amendments ensure that the
transitional regulations are applied to all instances in which non-residential
development occurs adjacent to residential development in the R-4 zone and
ensures transportation, adult and marijuana use regulations will be properly
applied in the R-4 zone. The amendments additionally clarify that cargo
shipping containers are not allowed generally in residential zones as
accessory uses to protect the quality and character of residential
neighborhoods.
2. The proposed City-initiated Code text amendments are consistent with the
City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and the approval criteria pursuant to
SVMC 17.80.150(F).
Section 3. Amendment. Chapter 19.40 SVMC is hereby amended as follows:
19.40.030 Development standards—Accessory dwelling units.
A. Site.
1.An ADU may be developed in conjunction with either an existing or new primaty dwelling
unit;
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2. One ADU, attached or detached, is allowed per lot; and
3. One off-street parking space for the ADU is required in addition to the off-street parking
required for the primary dwelling unit.
B. Building.
1. The ADU shall be designed to meet the appearance of a single-family residence and shall be
the same or visually match the primary dwelling unit in the type, size, and placement of the
following:
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a. Exterior finish materials;
b. Roof pitch;
c. Trim; and
d. Windows, in proportion (relationship of width to height)and orientation(horizontal or
vertical);
2. The entrance to an attached ADU shall be located on the side or in the rear of the structure or in
such a manner as to be unobtrusive in appearance when viewed from the front of the street. Only
one entrance may be located on the facade of the primary dwelling unit in order to maintain the
appearance of a single-family residence;
3. The ADU shall not exceed 50 percent of the habitable square footage of the primary dwelling
unit,nor be less than 300 square feet;
4. The footprint of the ADU shall not exceed 10 percent of the lot area or 1,000 square feet,
whichever is greater; and
5. The ADU unit shall not have more than two bedrooms.
C. Additional Development Standards for ADUs.
1. ADUs shall be located behind the front building setback line and placed on a permanent
foundation;
2. ADUs shall preserve all side yard and rear yard setbacks for a dwelling unit pursuant to Table
19.70-1;
3.ADUs shall not be allowed on lots containing a duplex, multifamily dwelling, or accessory
apartment contained within the principal structure; and
4. Existing detached accessory structures may be converted into detached ADUs;provided,that
all development standards and criteria are met, including side yard and rear yard setbacks.
D. Other.
1.The owner, as established by the titleholder, shall occupy either the primary dwelling unit or
the ADU as their permanent residence for six months or more of the calendar year and at no time
receive rent for the owner-occupied unit. The application for the ADU shall include a letter from
the owner affirming that one legal titleholder lives in either unit,meeting the requirement of
owner occupancy.
2. Prior to issuance of occupancy, a deed restriction shall be recorded with the Spokane County
auditor to indicate the presence of an ADU,the requirement of owner occupancy, and other
standards for maintaining the unit as described in the SVMC.
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3. Home businesses are prohibited in the ADU.
4. Approval of an ADU may be revoked if the ADU is no longer in compliance with the
development standards and criteria outlined in the SVMC.
5.The owner may cancel an ADU's registration by filing a letter with Spokane County auditor.
The ADU may also be cancelled as a result of an enforcement action.
Section 4. Amendment. Chapter 19.65 SVMC is hereby amended as follows:
19.65.130 Residential.
A. Accessory Structures.
1. The combined building footprint of all accessory permanent structures in residential zoning
districts shall be:
a. Up to 1,000 square feet for parcels up to 10,000 square feet in size; or
b. Up to 10 percent of the lot size for parcels greater than 10,000 square feet in size.
2. Cargo shipping containers and similar enclosures are not a permitted accessory structure in
any residential zoning district.
B. Dwelling, Accessory Units. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the provisions of Chapter
19.40 SVMC, Alternative Residential Development Options.
C. Dwelling, Caretaker's Residence. A caretaker's residence is limited to custodial, maintenance,
management, or security of a commercial property and is only allowed accessory to another permitted use
on site.
D. Dwelling, Cottages. Cottages shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.40 SVMC,Alternative
Residential Development Options.
E.Dwelling,Duplex. Duplex dwelling units shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.40 SVMC,
Alternative Residential Development Options.
F. Dwelling,Industrial Accessory Dwelling Units.Industrial accessory dwelling units shall comply with
the provisions of Chapter 19.40 SVMC,Alternative Residential Development Options.
G.Dwelling, Townhouse. Townhouse dwelling units shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.40
SVMC, Alternative Residential Development Options.
H.Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots. Manufactured homes on individual lots shall comply with
the provisions of Chapter 19.40 SVMC,Alternative Residential Development Options.
I. Manufactured Home Park. Manufactured home parks shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.40
SVMC, Alternative Residential Development Options.
J. Recreational Vehicles.
1. Recreational vehicles shall not be used as permanent or temporary dwelling units in any
residential zone,except as permitted pursuant to Chapter 19.40 SVMC;
2, A recreational vehicle shall not be parked within a required front yard setback for more than 15
consecutive days and not more than 30 days cumulative in any 12 consecutive months; and
3. 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.
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19.65.150 Transportation.
Battery Charging Station. Battery charging stations are allowed only as accessory to a permitted use in the
R-1, R-2, R-3,R-4 and P/OS zones.
Section 5. Amendment. Chapter 19.70 SVMC is hereby amended as follows:
19.70.020 Residential standards.
Residential development shall meet the standards shown in Table 19.70-1. Standards for alternative
residential development are set forth in Chapter 19.40 SVMC, Alternative Residential Development
Options, and standards for planned residential developments are set forth in Chapter 19.50 SVMC,
Planned Residential Developments.
Table 19.70-1—Residential Standards
R-1 R 2 R-3 R-4 MFR(1)
Front and Flanking Street 35' 15' 15' 15' 15'
Yard Setback
Garage Setbackt2) 35' 20' 20' 20' 20'
Rear Yard Setback 20' 20' 10' 10' 10'
Minitm m Side Yard Setback 5' 5' 5' 5' 5'
Open Space N/A N/A N/A N/A 10% gross
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Lot Size 40,000 sq. 10,000 sq. 5,000 sq. 4,300 sq. N/A(4)
ft. ft. ft.t6; ft.
Lot Coverage 30.0% 50.0% 50.0% 60.0% 60.0%
Maximum Density 1 du/ac 4 du/lac 8 du/ac 10 du/ac 22 du/ac
Building Height0) 35' 35' 35' 35' 50'
(1) Where MFR abuts R-1,R-2, R-3, or R-4 zones, development shall comply with the provisions
of Chapter 19.75 SVMC,Transitional Regulations.
(2) Attached garages,where the garage door does not face the street, may have the same setback as
the primary structure.
(3) Open space requirement does not apply to single-family development in the MFR zone.
(4) Single-family residential development in the MFR zone shall have a minimum lot size of 2,000
square feet per dwelling unit. Only one single-family dwelling shall be allowed per lot.
(5) The vertical distance from the average finished grade to the average height of the highest roof
surface.
(6) Duplex development in the R-3 zone shall have a minimum lot size of 14,500 square feet.
19.70.030 Mixed-use and nonresidential standards.
A. Development in the RC, CMU, MU, IMU, and I zones shall meet the requirements set forth in SVMC
Title 24 and Chapter 19.75 SVMC,Transitional Regulations.
B.Nonresidential development in the NC zone adjacent to residential uses shall comply with the
following dimensional standards:
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1. Maximum building height of 35 feet;
2. Minimum front yard setback of 15 feet;
3. Minimum side yard setback of 10 feet; and
4. Minimum rear yard setback of 10 feet.
19.70.040 Setback designation and measurement.
A. Except as provided in SVMC 19.70.040(B),each lot shall contain only one front setback and only one
rear setback. Any other setback shall be considered a side setback.
B. Where lots have double frontage, running through from one street to another,the required front yard
shall be provided on both streets.
C. The city manager or designee is authorized to designate front,rear,and side setbacks.In situations
where the city manager or designee cannot establish a front and rear setback due to the orientation of the
lot, the city manager or designee shall establish these setbacks based upon orientation of the lot as
compared to surrounding lots and to any existing development pattern. All other setbacks shall be defined
in relation to the established front and rear setback.
D. The setback shall be measured from the property line unless there is a border easement, in which case,
the setback shall be measured from the border easement.
E. Setbacks,when adjacent to a private street or driveway easement, shall be measured from the inner
edges of the street or driveway and are established pursuant to Table 19.70-1 except the flanking street
which is five feet.
19.70.050 Additional standards.
A. Structure intrusions into setbacks are prohibited except:
1. The ordinary projections of window sills, belt courses, cornices, and other architectural features
projecting not more than 12 inches and roof eaves projecting not more than 24 inches.
2. Minor features of a structure, such as 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 setback up to 20 percent of
the depth of the setback. However,these features may not be within three feet of a lot line when a
setback is required.
3. Attached mechanical equipment such as heat pumps, air conditioners, emergency generators, and
water pumps are allowed to project not more than 24 inches into the side or rear setback only.
4. Fences that meet the requirements set forth in SVMC 22.70.020.
5. Walkways and driveways, including parking in the driveway, are allowed in the front yard
setback of R-1, R-2,R-3, and R-4 zones only.
6. Canopies, marquees,awnings, and similar features in mixed-use or nonresidential zones may
fully extend into a front yard setback subject to the requirements of SVMC Title 24.
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B. Supporting member of any garage, carport, portable carport, or other automobile storage structure shall
not be located within the required front yard.
C. Accessory structures shall not be erected within five feet of any rear or side property line, or be located
within the front yard or any public or private easement.
D. Where applicable, structures shall not be erected to a height in excess of that permitted by SVMC
19.110.030, Airport hazard overlay.
E. In R-1,R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones, cooling towers, roof gables, chimneys, and vent stacks may extend
for an additional height, not to exceed 40 feet, above the average finished grade 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 added
to the width and depth of front, side, and rear yards for each foot that such structures exceed the required
height.
F. Open space required pursuant to Table 19.70-1 shall be accessible to all residential units and shall be
suitable for active and passive recreational purposes, subject to the following:
1. The required open space area shall not include required yards,parking areas,required landscaped
areas, stormwater facilities, or required spacing between structures;
2. The amount of open space may be reduced by up to 25 percent where at least two of the
following amenities are provided:
a.Play or sports courts;
b. Playgrounds with equipment;
c. Trails or pedestrian walkways not required for access to residential units or parking areas;
d. Swimming pools;
e. Gazebos; or
f. Clubhouses;
3. The required open space shall not be reduced by more than 50 percent.
G. Residential development in nonresidential zones shall comply with the density and dimensional
standards of the MFR zone in Table 19.70-1, except single-family development in the NC zone,which
shall comply with the density and dimensional standards of the adjacent single-family residential zone.
Where the NC zone abuts multiple single-family residential zones,the zone with the higher density shall
apply. Where there are no single-family residential adjacencies to the NC zone, the density and
dimensional standards of the R-2 zone shall apply.
H.New development exceeding three stories in height shall be served by paved service lanes that are at
least 16 feet in width.
I. The following design standards apply to all outdoor lighting in residential zones:
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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 or other public utilities is exempt from SVMC 19.70.050(I).
J.Principal or accessory structures shall not be located within the clearview triangle pursuant to Chapter
22.70 SVMC.
Section 6. Amendment. Chapter 19.75 SVMC is hereby amended as follows:
19.75.020 Applicability.
A. General.
1. The ground level setback requirements shall apply to any portion of a property located in the:
a. MFR, RC, CMU, or MU zone that abuts a property located in the R-1,R-2, R-3, or R-4; or
b. I or IMU zone that abuts any property not zoned I or IMU.
2. The upper level setback requirements shall apply to any portion of a property located in the
MFR,RC, CMU,MU,I, or IMU zones.
3.Nonresidential development in the NC zone adjacent to residential zones shall comply with the
provisions of SVMC 19.70.030(B).
B. Exemptions. Wireless communications facilities are not subject to Chapter 19.75 SVMC.
C. The application of transitional regulations may be modified by the city manager or designee consistent
with Chapter 19.75 SVMC.
19.75.030 Transitional regulations.
A. General. The transition shall be provided in the form of a ground level setback of 10 feet, or the
applicable setback pursuant to Chapter 19.70 SVMC,Density and Dimensions, whichever is greater, and
an upper level setback as provided in SVMC 19.75.030(A)(2)and illustrated in Figure 19.75-1.
1. All transitional ground level setback areas shall be landscaped pursuant to the provisions of
SVMC 22.70.070.
2. Upper Level Setback Calculation.
a. Starting at a height of 15 feet at the boundary of an R-1, R-2, R-3, or R-4 zone,the building
height may be increased at a ratio of one foot of height for every one foot of horizontal
distance from the nearest R-1, R-2, or R-3 zone boundary. Figure 19.75-1 provides a graphic
illustration of this requirement.
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b. Where the protected zone boundary is the centerline of a right-of-way, the horizontal
distance calculation in SVMC 19.75.030(A)(2)(a) shall be measured from the property line of
the zone providing protection. Figure 19.75-I provides a graphic illustration of this
requirement.
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B. The following regulations shall apply to the ground level transitional setback areas:
1. Outdoor sales, outdoor seating, or outdoor displays or signage are prohibited within 30 feet of
any R-1,R-2, R-3, or R-4 zone.
2. Parking, drive aisles, and/or queuing areas in the RC, CMU,MU,IMU, and 1 zones are
prohibited within 20 feet of any R-1, R-2, R-3, or R-4 zone.All parking and drive aisles shall be
landscaped and screened pursuant to SVMC 22.70.050 and 22.70.070.
3.Loading areas in the RC, CMU,MU,IMU, and I zones are prohibited within 30 feet of any R-1,
R-2, R-3, or R-4 zone.
4. Any mechanical equipment, building vents,and exhausts within the transitional setback areas
shall be visually screened pursuant to SVMC 22.70.070. All building vents and mechanical
equipment exhausts shall be directed away from adjacent R-1,R-2,R-3, or R-4 zone.
5. All outdoor lighting in the transitional setback areas shall be shielded and not produce off-site
glare pursuant to SVMC 22.60.030 and shall be limited to 16 feet in height above grade.
19.75.040 Ground level transitional use limitations.
A. In the MFR zone ground level transitional setback areas, only the following uses are permitted:
1. Open space and landscaping.
2. Outdoor recreation areas accessory to residential uses.
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3. Parking and parking structures.
4. Club houses.
B. In the ground level transitional setback areas of RC, CMU and MU zones, only the following uses are
permitted:
1. Open space and landscaping.
2.Pedestrian pathways.
3. Outdoor recreation areas accessory to permitted uses on site.
C. In the ground level transitional setback areas of the I and IMIJ zones,the following uses are prohibited
within 20 feet of a NC,RC, CMU, or MU zone:
1. Agriculture and animal uses located outside of an enclosed building;
2. Heavy industrial uses conducted outside of an enclosed building;
3. Warehouse,wholesale and freight movement uses outside of an enclosed building; and
4. Transportation uses located outside of an enclosed building.
D. In the ground level transitional setback areas of the I and IMU zones,the following uses are prohibited
within 30 feet of a R-1,R-2,R-3,R-4, or MFR zone:
1. Agriculture and animal uses;
2. Heavy industrial uses;
3. Warehouse,wholesale and freight movement uses outside of an enclosed building;
4. Transportation uses located outside of an enclosed building; and
5. Outdoor storage accessory to any of the above uses unless visually screened pursuant to SVMC
22.70.070.
Section 7. Amendment. Chapter 19.80 SVMC is hereby amended as follows:
19.80.030 Adult use development standards.
A. There shall be five existing acres of contiguous (includes across streets)zoning classified Regional
Commercial.
B. The use shall be located or maintained at least 1,000 feet from the nearest property line of the use listed
in SVMC 19.80.030(B)(1)through(6). Distance shall be measured from the nearest property line of the
adult retail use establishment or adult entertainment establishment(s)to the nearest property line of the
following preexisting uses:
1. Public library;
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2. Public playground or park;
3.Public or private school and its grounds of kindergarten to twelfth grade;
4.Nursery school,mini-day care center, or day care center;
5. Church, convent, monastery, synagogue, or other place of religious worship;
6. Another adult use subject to the provisions of SVMC 19.80.030.
C. An adult retail use establishment or adult entertainment establishment(s) shall not be located within
1,000 feet of an urban growth area boundary or within 1,000 feet of any of the following zones:
1.R-1, Single-Family Residential Estate;
2. R-2, Single-Family Residential Suburban;
3. R 3, Single-Family Residential;
4. R-4, Single-Family Residential Urban;
5. MFR, Multifamily Residential;
6. MU,Mixed Use;
7. CMU, Corridor Mixed Use; or
8.NC,Neighborhood Commercial.
Section 8. Amendment. Chapter 19.85 SVMC is hereby amended as follows:
19.85.060 Marijuana production and processing in residential zones.
Washington State law authorizes qualified patients and designated providers to produce marijuana and to
process marijuana in dwellings, residences, domiciles, and similar housing units under limited
circumstances and with limited processing methods. Subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws,
any owner, lessor, or leasing agent may request or require disclosure of a renter's or lessee's desire to
produce or process marijuana within a rented or leased dwelling unit. In addition to compliance with any
applicable state or federal laws and regulations, lawful production or processing of marijuana by any
person in a dwelling, residence, domicile, or other similar housing unit shall be subject to all locally
applicable land use, development, zoning, and building regulation requirements including, but not limited
to, all applicable requirements set forth in SVMC Titles 17 through 24 as the same arc now adopted or
hereafter amended, and the following regulations:
A. Any home production or processing of marijuana by any person pursuant to state law shall not be
permitted outside of the dwelling or accessory structure;
B.Any home production or processing of marijuana by any person or allowed by state law in a dwelling
or accessory structure shall be enclosed, blocked, or sight-screened from the public right-of-way and from
adjacent properties so that no portion may be readily seen by normal unaided vision or readily smelled
from such locations. Accessory structures shall be permanent structures enclosed by a roof and walls on
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all sides and connected to a permanent foundation. For purposes of SVMC 19.85.060, accessory
structures shall not include cargo containers, recreational vehicles, or other similar types of structures.
Accessory structures shall be completely opaque in addition to necessary sight-screening;
C. Home processing of marijuana shall not involve any combustible method and shall comply with all
federal, state, and local Iaws and rules, including all standards adopted by the Washington State Liquor
and Cannabis Board; and
D. Production or processing of marijuana by any person pursuant to state law in a dwelling or accessory
structure shall only be allowed in the R-1,R-2,R-3, and R-4 zones.
Section 9. Other sections unchanged. All other provisions of Title 19 SVMC not
specifically referenced hereto shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
Section 10. 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 11. 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 10th day of August, 2021.
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/1,3"-7L- Ben Wick, Mayor
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved as orm:
Office o e Ci ttorney Date of Publication: - c -02d;-),/
Effective Date: JC)a/'
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