2022-05-26 Agenda Packet Spokane
Valley
Agenda
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 26,2022 at 6:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 12, 2022
6. COMMISSION REPORTS
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
8. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject which is not on the agenda.
9. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Findings Of Fact: CTA-2022-0001 —Community Services Regulations
10. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
11. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers—City Hall
May 12, 2022
I. Planning Commission Vice-Chairman Sherri Robinson called the meeting to order at 6:00
p.m. The meeting was held in person and via ZOOM meetings.
II. The Commissioners, staff, and audience stood for the Pledge Of Allegiance
III. Planning Commission Secretary Marianne Lemons took attendance, and the following
members and staff were present:
Fred Beaulac Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Susan Delucchi Tony Beattie, City Senior Deputy Attorney
Karl Granrath, absent Chaz Bates, Planning Manager
Walt Haneke Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
Bob McKinley, absent Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant
Nancy Miller
Sherri Robinson
There was consensus from the Planning Commission to excuse Chairman McKinley and
Commissioner Granrath.
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Beaulac moved to approve the May 12, 2022 agenda as
presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero against
and the motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Haneke moved to approve the April 14, 2022 minutes as
submitted. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero against
and the motion passed.
Commissioner Delucchi requested a change to page three, paragraph eight to include
language about people living in their semi-trucks. Commissioner Robinson requested a
change to page 4,paragraph 5 to include notification to the Parks Department to get more
"buy-in". Commissioner Haneke moved to approve the April 28, 2022 minutes as amended.
There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero against and the
motion passed.
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS: There were no Planning Commissioner Reports.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: City Attorney Cary Driskell introduced Tony Beattie as
the new Senior Deputy City Attorney.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
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IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Public Hearing: CTA-2022-0001 —Community Services Regulations
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:09 p.m.
Senior Planner Lori Barlow presented proposed permanent regulations governing transitional
and emergency housing. She explained that the regulations were prompted by the adoption of
House Bill (HB) 1220 that was passed by State Legislation in 2021. HB1220 requires that
Washington cities plan for affordable housing in their next Comprehensive Plan update. It
also states that the City cannot prohibit transitional housing and permanent supportive
housing in any zones where residential dwellings and hotels are allowed and cannot prohibit
emergency housing and emergency shelters in any zone where hotels are allowed. HB1220
does allow cities to adopt reasonable occupancy, intensity of use, and spacing standards to
promote public health and safety but cities must allow enough transitional or emergency
housing to meet current and projected needs.
Ms. Barlow explained that the City regulations prior to July 20, 2021 allowed transitional
housing only in the multi-family (MFR) zone through a conditional use permit process. This
regulation is in direct conflict with HB1220. Therefore, the City adopted Ordinance 21-009
regarding interim regulations that were to remain in effect for one year until permanent
regulations are adopted.
Ms. Barlow presented the draft permanent regulations to replace the previous interim
regulations (that will be entirely removed from the code upon expiration). The draft
regulations will establish Chapter 19.45 "Community Services." It will establish definitions
for the following: Emergency Housing, Emergency Shelter, Permanent Supportive Housing,
Transitional Housing and Transitional Parking. It will add uses to the Permit Type and Land
Use Application Table, it will modify the "Permitted Use Matrix" in the code to provide for
uses in zones required by HB1220, and it will identify uses that are subject to Spokane
Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) supplemental use regulations. She mentioned that
"Transitional Parking"was not included in the interim regulations but has been added in the
draft permanent regulations.
Ms. Barlow explained the definitions as outlined in the draft code and gave details on the
definitions that were modified and/or deleted from the interim regulations. She explained the
changes to Table 17.80-1 regarding Permit Procedures and the Permitted Use Matrix. She
also explained the addition of Chapter 19.65.035 regarding Community Services -
Supplemental Use Regulations.
Ms. Barlow stated that Chapter 19.45 outlined the purpose of the chapter and the
applicability (which applies to all five uses). It stipulated that the permit type is a Type II
permit that is administratively approved and notice is required. It stated application
requirements and standards plus requirements for data entry into regional Homeless
Management Information System (HMIS). It stated that the City can approve, approve with
conditions, and deny permits. It also stated that the City can impose conditions to address
nuisance and adverse operational impacts.
Ms. Barlow described the details regarding the application contents. When an application is
received it must include the following: identification of sponsors/agencies and their
experience, an operations plan, an access to services map, an interior space plan, and a
parking plan. The operations plan must detail staff contacts, a site management plan, a site
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maintenance plan, occupancy policies and code of conduct, an outreach plan, record keeping
and confidentiality, and a coordination plan with street outreach teams to ensure space
availability. If the facility is proposing a transitional parking program,they would also have
to provide a site plan showing where parking will occur, a restroom and handwashing
stations, and details regarding overnight/day use.
Ms. Barlow explained the standards and requirements that each application will have to meet
to be approved. The facility must meet all local development,zoning and building codes,
occupancy is limited to twenty adults in the non-residential zones and ten adults per dwelling
unit in the residential zones,the facility must comply with Spokane County Health
requirements,the facility must have adequate trash receptacle,the parking must be approved
by the City, there must be onsite supervision, children are not allowed without a
parent/guardian, and 24-hour points of contact are required. There are also requirements that
state there is a minimum of one mile spacing between facilities. The transitional parking
program requirements include onsite access to restroom and handwashing stations, parking
for organizations must be maintained and recreational vehicles are prohibited.
Commissioner Beaulac asked if a residential Homeowner's Association (HOA) can adopt
covenants or restrictions to prohibit the housing types. Mr. Driskell stated that state law
would supersede any HOA adoptions.
The matter was opened to public comment.
Joe Ader(Spokane resident representing Family Promise of Spokane) stated that he is in
favor of the regulations. He explained that Family Promise works with families dealing with
homelessness and they attempt to get those families into permanent housing. The City of
Spokane Valley had more than 700 homeless students during the school year. Family
Promise would be interested in providing a"neighborhood site" for transitional housing.
They currently have five of these locations throughout Spokane County and they are
extremely successful. He stated that the one-mile requirement would make establishing a
location that is located near schools that are referring a lot of students to their organization.
He fears that the restriction of one mile would make that very difficult. He requested that the
City allow for a variance or waiver process for potential locations that won't cause a negative
public impact.
Jennifer Wilcox (Spokane Valley resident) stated that she is an advocate for people
experiencing homelessness or difficulty accessing affordable housing. She said that she feels
that Spokane Valley should create their own plan and not solely rely on the surrounding areas
for homeless services. She stated that she is in favor in the adoption of the code text
amendment because the amendment is critically needed to ensure permanent regulations.
She feels that the amendment will improve public safety and preserve the City's culture and
growth management plan while improving the quality of life for life for the City's most
vulnerable residents.
There was no additional public comment offered. The public hearing was closed at 6:50 p.m.
Commissioner Delucchi asked if the regulations will apply to churches. Ms. Barlow
answered that if a church is establishing a facility that meets the definition of the code, it
would have to comply with the requirements. However,there are some special
circumstances regarding churches that will be taken into consideration at the time of
application.
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Commissioner Delucchi relayed information from publications regarding transitional parking
lots. She stated that she would like recreational vehicles (RV's)to be allowed in the
transitional parking zone.
Commissioner Miller expressed concern of overbuilding of like facilities. She stated that she
would like to include a recommendation that a new facility cannot be built until other"like"
facilities are at maximum occupancy.
Commissioner Haneke asked about parking lot lighting. Ms. Barlow answered that there was
a requirement in the interim regulations regarding lighting, but it was removed in the draft
permanent regulations because the building code addresses lighting. Mr. Haneke stated that
he would like to re-add the requirement regarding lighting in parking lots of the facilities and
transitional parking lots so that the lots are extremely well lit and there are no areas that
aren't visible.
Commissioner Haneke asked if security cameras are required. Ms. Barlow answered that
security cameras are not included in the draft language. Mr. Haneke expressed he would like
to add language requiring security cameras.
Commissioner Haneke asked about the noticing process for surrounding neighbors. Ms.
Barlow answered that there are two noticing requirements built into the code as presented. 1)
The Type II permit requires notice to be sent to adjacent property owners. 2) In Chapter
19.45.030.2, an outreach requirement is included that states that notice must be sent to all
property owners and residents within 400 feet of the proposed site. Ms. Barlow clarified that
outreach is not required until after the application is approved.
Commissioner Haneke asked if it would be possible to send out notification to all properties
within a 400-foot radius at the time of application, even though it's not required by the Type
II permitted process. Senior Planner Bates responded that changing the noticing requirement
for one type of use could cause an "appearance of unfairness"to the specific use and cause
confusion within the code making it difficult to interpret.
Commissioner Haneke asked if the permit type could be changed to a Type III permit.
Attorney Driskell answered that changing to a Type III permit for these types of uses would
make the process inconsistent with State Law. The draft code as presented is consistent and
is outlined as required by State Law. He also explained that these types of permits don't fit
within the scope of the Type III permitting process. Mr. Haneke commented that he would
like to see more notification go out to surrounding residents prior to the approval process.
Commissioner Haneke asked about parking space requirements. Ms. Barlow answered that
applicants are required to provide a parking plan that addresses the parking needs of the use
based on the population served and projected needs. She explained that staff feels that the
providers will have knowledge of what the projected parking requirements will be for their
facility. The City will require a narrative from the providers of their proposed parking plan
that will be reviewed for adequacy. Mr. Haneke comment that he would like a minimum
parking requirement included in the code.
Commissioner Delucchi asked if it would be possible to change the one-mile limit to one
facility per elementary school district. Ms. Barlow responded that most elementary schools
are located within residential zones so making that change could affect the uses that are only
permitted in the non-residential zones. Commissioner Delucchi expressed that it might be
necessary to allow additional facilities within a one-mile radius to meet the need.
Chairman Robinson asked about a variance process. Ms. Barlow answered that the draft
code does not outline a variance process. Commissioner Beaulac stated that he thinks there
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should be a process for a variance or exemption that could be administratively approved or
denied. Ms. Barlow responded that putting in a staff exemption process would be difficult to
process because there's no criteria built into the code for staff to review if the exemption
should be granted. The decision would be completely discretionary.
Attorney Driskell suggested reducing the limit from one mile to one-half mile to allow for
more facilities in a particular location.
Commissioner Robinson commented that she thinks there needs to be at least enough parking
spaces for the staff on duty. Mr. Haneke said that there should also be a parking requirement
for residents. He suggested a minimum of ten spaces plus staff on duty for the facilities in
non-residential zones and four or five spaces plus staff on duty for the facilities in residential
zones.
The following items were discussed by the Planning Commission for inclusion in the draft
code recommendation.
Commissioner Robinson asked for a show of hands to allow recreational vehicles in the
transitional parking zone. The consensus was unanimously in favor.
Commissioner Robinson asked for a show of hands to require lighting and security cameras
in all parking areas. The consensus was unanimously in favor.
Commissioner Robinson asked for a show of hands to prohibit a second facility from being
built unless a like facility shows maximum occupancy. The consensus was one in favor and
four against.
Commissioner Robinson asked for a show of hands to add a minimum parking requirement
of ten spaces plus staff on duty for the facilities in non-residential zones and four or five
spaces plus staff on duty for the facilities in residential zones. The consensus was
unanimously in favor.
Commissioner Robinson asked for a show of hands to reduce the one-mile spacing
requirement to one half mile. The consensus was four in favor and one opposed.
Commissioner Beaulac moved to recommend approval of CTA-2022-0001 regarding
Community Services Regulations subject to the following modifications:
• Allow recreational vehicles in the Transitional Parking zone.
• Require lighting and security cameras in all parking areas
• Require a minimum of five parking spaces,plus enough for all facility staff on duty in
the residential zones, and 10 parking spaces,plus enough for all facility staff on duty,
in the non-residential zones.
• Reduce the minimum distance between facilities from one mile to one half mile.
There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero against and the
motion passed.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Beaulac stated that he will not be at the next
Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Miller provided a copy of the Spokane
Valley Herald to each of the Commissioners and informed them that a subscription is $25.00
per year.
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XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Delucchi moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m. The
vote on the motion was and the motion passed.
Bob McKinley, Chair Date Signed
Marianne Lemons, Secretary
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: May 26, 2022
Item: Check all that apply n old business ® new business n public hearing
n information n study session n pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: CTA-2022-0001 Community Services Regulations—Findings and
Recommendations
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106, SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040.
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION: Study Sessions were conducted on April 14 and April 28,
2022; a public hearing was conducted on May 12,2022.
BACKGROUND
CTA-2022-0001 is a city-initiated code text amendment to adopt permanent regulations to address
transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, emergency housing, emergency shelters and
transitional parking. The proposed regulations formalize the zones where such uses are allowed pursuant to
HB 1220, identify permit processing procedures to include application contents, reasonable occupancy,
spacing,and intensity limits, approval criteria,and associated definitions.
On May 12, the Planning Commission (Commission) conducted a public hearing. Following public
comment,the public testimony portion of the hearing was closed. The Commission deliberated and voted
5-0 to recommend to the City Council that CTA-2022-0001 be approved with the following modifications:
1. Allow recreational vehicles in Transitional Parking;
2. Require lighting and security cameras in all parking areas;
3. Require off-street parking for all on duty staff for all uses, and a minimum of five
parking spaces in residential zones, and ten parking spaces in the non-residential
zones; and
4. Reduce the minimum distance between facilities from 1 mile to 0.5 mile.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Approve the Commission's Findings and
Recommendation for CTA-2022-0001 or provide staff with further direction.
STAFF CONTACT: Lori Barlow, Senior Planner and Eric Robison,Housing and Homeless Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Findings and Recommendations
2. Draft CTA-2022-0001as modified by the PC
RPCA Public Hearing for Code Text Amendment CTA-2022-000 1 Page 1 of 1
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
CTA-2022-0001 Proposed Amendment to Spokane Valley Municipal Code(SVMC)
Pursuant to SVMC 17.80.150(E) the Planning Commission shall consider the proposal and shall prepare
and forward a recommendation to the City Council following the public hearing. The following findings
are consistent with the Planning Commission recommendation.
Background:
1. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130, Spokane Valley adopted its 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update and
updated development regulations on December 13,2016,with December 28,2016 as the effective date.
2. The Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1220 (HB 1220) in
2021 which became fully effective on September 30, 2021. HB 1220 adopted amendments to the
Growth management Act and other associate statutes related to affordable housing and homelessness.
Amongst other requirements, HB 1220 preempts municipalities from prohibiting transitional housing
and permanent supportive housing from residential zones and zones where hotels are permitted. HB
1220 also preempts municipalities from prohibiting indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency
housing in zones where hotels are permitted. HB 1220 allows municipalities to adopt reasonable
occupancy, spacing, and intensity of use requirements to protect public health and safety on indoor
emergency shelters, indoor emergency housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive
housing, so long as such ordinances do not prevent siting sufficient housing for projected needs.
3. The City Council adopted Ordinance 21-009 on July 20, 2021, to establish emergency interim
regulations to ensure that healthy, safe, and well-planned emergency shelters, emergency housing,
transitional housing and permanent supportive housing with reasonable occupancy, spacing, and
intensity of use standards in the zones required by HB 1220. Ordinance 21-009 was passed as an
emergency ordinance that was to be effective for 365 days. The Ordinance will expire on July 19,
2022.
4. CTA-2022-0001 is a City-initiated text amendment to establish Chapter 19.45 of the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code(SVMC)to regulate Community Services, including Emergency Shelters, Emergency
Housing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing and Transitional Parking and other
related housekeeping items that include modifying SVMC 17.80.030,chapters 19.60 and 19.65 SVMC,
and Appendix A to include references to the community services uses.
5. The Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing and conducted deliberations on May
12,2022. The Commissioners voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt the amendment.
Planning Commission Findings:
1. Compliance with SVMC 17.80.150(F)Approval Criteria
a. The proposed text amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Findings: The proposed amendment is supported by the Comprehensive Plan and is consistent
with the following goals and policies:
H-G4 Work collaboratively with local stakeholders to develop a Homeless Response System
specific to the needs of the Valley
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H-G5 Work closely with and support the Regional Homeless System to ensure continuity of
care for community members that are unsheltered and unstably housed in the Valley and
throughout our region.
H-P6 Preserve and enhance the city's established single-family neighborhoods by minimizing
the impacts of more dense housing typologies such as duplexes and cottage development
H-P7 Work with service providers to bring additional resources to Valley residents.
H-P8 Ensure the provision of homeless and housing services have commensurate on-site support
to maintain the character of neighborhoods and minimize public service calls.
H-P10 Ensure equal access for Valley residents to publicly funded programs,transportation,job
opportunities and housing.
H-P12 Support the implementation of the Continuum of Care Five-Year Strategic Plan to End
Homelessness.
H-PI 5 Encourage and support new projects and programs which seek to assist in maintaining
housing stability or provide exits from homelessness to housing.
H-P16 Analyze and collect data through our local Community Management Information
System and use this data to help drive homeless and housing policy.
H-P17 Continue to support and participate in the Coordinated Entry implementation
Conclusion:
The proposed text amendment is supported by the Comprehensive Plan and consistent with
the goals and policies.
b. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety,welfare and
protection of the environment.
Findings: The proposed amendment bears substantial relation to public health,safety,
welfare,and protection of the environment. The City is preempted by HB 1220 from
prohibiting emergency shelters,emergency housing,transitional housing and permanent
supportive housing in various zones described in the bill.The City recognizes the need to
provide safe and stable parking areas for persons taking residence in their vehicles. HB 1220
authorizes the City to establish reasonable occupancy,spacing, and intensity regulations for
the mandated uses.The City is committed to encouraging and supporting new providers or
programs which assist the City's unsheltered population and others experiencing housing
instability. These regulations prevent the unsafe,overconcentrated, or otherwise unhealthy
siting of these uses in an attempt to respond to the challenges of homelessness in an effective
and responsible manner.
Conclusion:
The proposed text amendment is consistent with Comprehensive Plan and bears a substantial
relation to public health, safety,welfare, and protection of the environment.
Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission CTA-2022-0001 Page 2 of 3
2. Recommendation:
The Spokane Valley Planning Commission therefore recommends the City Council approve CTA-2022-
0001 with the following modifications:
a. Allow recreational vehicles in Transitional Parking;
b. Require lighting and security cameras in all parking areas;
c. Require off-street parking for all on duty staff for all uses,and a minimum of five parking
spaces in the residential zones and ten parking spaces in the non-residential zones;and
d. Reduce the minimum distance between facilities from 1 mile to 0.5 mile.
Attachment:
Exhibit 1 —Proposed Amendment CTA-2022-0001
Approved this 26th day of May,2022
Planning Commission Chairman
ATTEST
Marianne Lemons,Office Assistant
Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission CTA-2022-0001 Page 3 of 3
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Chapter 19.45
CO\1111'NITV SERVICES
Sections:
I9.-45.010 Purpose.
19.45.020 \pplicabilit\.
19.45.025 Permit I s pe
19.45.030 .Application retluirentents and standards.
19.15.041) Data entry into recional homeless nlana_enlent information system.
19.45.060 Waivers and decision.
19.-45.010 Purpose. •
The purpose of Charter 19.45 SV\iC is tv allow and establish a res iew and n rntittinc process for the location.
shine and indoor operation of entercene _ - _.:1:. ,'..., - !'al housino. permanent.supportiye
housing and trac.l, nal narkinc. ;[ltese reeulations arc intended to pr _ct public health and safety by reuuirine- sale
operations of the•.. uses for both the residents and broader communit\.
19.45.020 .-\nnlicahility.
Chapter 19.45 S\'\IC applies to all proposal; for new or expandine emeroeney shelter.enlereencv housinu.
transitional housine. permanent supportive housinu.and transitional parkin;uses or ntotlilicatiuns to such uses.
19.45.025 Permit Tyne
[nteruene\ shelter.emereencv housinu. transitional housinu. permanent supportive housinu and transitional parking
uses are class'tied as a Type II permit and shall be processed pursuant to SV\IC I7.80.070.
I9.45.030 .vnplication reauirenlents and standards.
tot'eincreency housino. transitional housin`_. permanent suppurti\
and tr. • .a parkin: shall contain the follow•ine:
I. d. :a:tifie a of sponsors and r ntana_ine a_eneies. includittu. but not limited to:
a. Identification of experience providinu' similar services to people experiencing homelessness.
b. Certifications or academic credential; in an applicable human service field and or applicable experience
in a related program with people experieneinu homelessness.
2. :\n opera:: 'ns plan that addresses the followvine elements:
a. Kes staff positions and their roles and responsibilities.
b. Site facility I,diain2I'll':Ill nlall. :I1:h.idinn a security and eniercerr:V :yl.tll. and a plan foal'mnai aei!lu
individualsc. ,eel facility that spec --
trespa _inn. Security e.ult:ias_h.tl' al to monitor parkin_
c. SiteTacility maintenance plan. including at a minimum. regular trash patrol in the immediate vicinity of
the site.
d. Occupane\ policies. iltelutline resident responsibilities and a cod__ •'i :.'i:duet that includes. at a
minimum. a plan that addresses threatenitie or unsafe behavior. sub-, _ .._ use. safety.and cleanliness.
e. Pro\ision of human and social services. includine a staftine plan and outcome measures.
11 Outreach with surrounding propert\ owners and residents that includes at a minimum the followine:
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i. A description of how the proposed facility will serve the population that will be
accommodated by the use:
ii. Identification of a phone number and point of contact at the site of the proposed facility
for the community to report concerns:
ia. A plan for addressing reported concerns and documenting resolution.and making this
information publicly available:and
iv. Notice to all proncrty owners and residents of the proposed site consistent with the
distribution requirements IC 17.80.I'li-I[11),(I ).
g. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records and how confidentiality will be maintained:
and
h. For those providers that operate emcrccn::. sl ;It_r. or:mcrecn,_., housing. a coordination plan with
street outreach teams and enforcemen available for people experiencing
homelessness in the City.
3. :\ map showing transit.pedestrian and bicycle access from the subject site to services and schools.
d. Emergency shelters and emergency housing providers shall provide an interior space plan identifying all
functions associated kyith the facility. including adequate waiting space. All functions must take place within a
building or facility.
5. .A parking plan that addresses the parkin!_ nec:,L based on the population served and projected
needs. Parking shall be provided on-sit ided for consistent with S\ ,\'IC 22.50.020(B).
The plan shall include security cameras and are, d by the cameras.
6. An exterior lighting plan for the parking • with Chapters 19.75 and 22.60 SVMC.
7. Additional materials required for transitiohdi uses include:
a.A site plan that indicates the facility parking and the parking area provided for the transitional parking:
b.The operations plan shall specify how waste and restroom access will be provided. Restroom access may
be provided either in the building or portable facilities:
c.The operations plan shall specify if the site is available for overnight parking use only.or available for
parking during the daytime and overnight: and
d. A signed aerecment between the organization and the managing agency. if applicable.
B. Design Standards and I;.. hements. Emergency shelters.emergency housine ;ransitional housing.and
•rmanent supportive hoes : 11E111 be subject to all locaII-. .mnlicable land use. h,pment.zoning. and building
_ lation requirements in,:.__ring.but not limited requirement. __ -th in SVN1C Titles 17
through 24. In addition.emergency shelters.emergency housing. transitional housin. oermanent supportive housing
and transitional parking shall be subject to the following standards:
1. In the\-IFR.CMU. MU. RC'. I\IU.and I zones.emergency shelters.emergency housing.transitional housine
sites. permanent supportive housing sites and transitional parking sites shall be limited to no more than 20
individuals being served. In the R-I. R-2. R-3. R-4.and NC zones. transitional housing and permanent
supportive housing shall be limited to no more than ten adults per dwelling unit. not including children under
the age of 18.
2. Emergency shelters.emergency housing. transitional housing. permanent supportive housine and transitional
parking shall be located a minimum of0.5 miles apart measured from the nearest property line of any use
regulated by this Chapter.
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3. All residents.staff.and operators shall comply with all Spokane County Health District requirements related
to.food preparation. -er\ice. and donations.
d. Trash receptacles shall be provided in multiple locations throughout the tacilit\ and site. \lana_ine parties
shall contract with the applicable trash service provider for the duration of the use.
5.The number of narking spaces shall be required based on the population served and the projected needs of
the elller_enev shelter.emergency housinc.transitional housing.or permanent supportive housinc IaclhtV as
outlined in the narking plan and subject to re.:,ew and approval of the Cit\. Spaces shall be provided at a
minimum. and ma\ increased at the discretion of the Cit\ alter review oldie parkin c.plan as follows:
it. One for the maximum number of staff on duty throughout each dab.: and
b. Five snae.:t. tit'transitional housing and permanent supportive housinc in residential zones: or
c.Ten spaces 161-emerecucv shelters.emereencv housinc.transitional housing and permanent support i
housing in non-residential zones.
- •,'.inc uses do not need to pros ide additional narking.
e. Oft !:jag shall comply with all other requirements of I Itle 22 SV\-IC including,but i
to payiu_. _frainaee. location,dimensions. and design standards.
6.On-site supervision shall be provided at all times. unless it can be demonstrated through the operations plan
that this Icy el ofsupervision is not warranted for the population being served.
7. No children under the ace of IS t:'•. .tilowed to stay overnight in enlergenc\-shelters. emereene\ housinc.
transitional housine. permanent sup'. !sing or transitional p'' sites unless accompanied by a parent
Guardian.or unless t!! I: , -. ! er\'ic'cs 1 bi!,.! under the ace of IS without
-arent or guardian pre:_;. nrovidine housinc to
!th. the sponsor and or manta.-. Iiately contact Child Protective Services and actively
endeavor to find alternative housing for Cite child.
S.The sponsor-.. .! or n anacinc aeenc\shall designate points of contact and provide 24-ho I! '.'.one
contact jnt-. i •n to the patrol commander for the Spokane Valley Police Department
The name.:. n-dut\ noint> nta shall be posted on site dail\.and their contact inturnlatio;! .hall be
Provided t PD.
9. Transitional parking programs are subject to the following additional requirements:
a. Restroom access either within the buildinei on the property or throucll use of portable facilities.
Restrooms shall include handwashine stations or facilities in an adequate number as determined by the
City. Restroom and handwashug station access shall be available at all hours of the day and nicht.
b. Or_:'• :'ation l'"" transitional parkin" - aces must continue to abide by the parkin'_requirements
Isl0'1 H.transit: harking spaces does not reduce the total number of
•. Recreational vehiJ !all be allowed.
!0 Data entry into regional homeless management information system.
-\. 1.nlergenc\ shelter.Bluer- housinc.transitional housing.or permanent supportive housinc entities shall be
required !.e port'`.ide lt!id Colt:. -. ,_.l a plan I.`l'Cl'lleCtlll L' inH mY.ttioll data from prospective occupants for inclusion
in the • .._ -. ..
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19.45.060 Waivers and decision.
A.The City manacer or desienee shall have the authority to avant.avant with conditions.or deny an application for
emereencv shelters.emeruencv housing.,transitional housing.. and permanent supportive housine under Chapter
19.45 SVMC. Conditions may be imposed to:
I. Minimize nuisance-ceneratine features such as noise,waste,air quality.traffic.physical hazards, and other
similar impact: and
2. Miti,ate poi '!I'• l charH including.. but not limited to.direct intake of
residents on i. _ - re a bed. lack of resident enrollment in a proeram operated
by the on-si - case manacement for residents on site.
B. In cases where thr anali:n10]1 foes not meet the provisions of Chapter 19.45 SVNIC mitication may
not be feasible or p,•, manacer or designee shall deny the application and lion pursuant to
SV\9C 17.80.130.
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Chapter 17.80
Permit Processing Procedures
17.80.030 Assignment of development application classification.
A.Assignment by Table.Land use and development applications shall be classified pursuant to Table 17.80-1
below:
Table 17.80-1—Permit Type and Land Use Application
Type Land Use and Development Application SVMC Cross-Reference
Accessory dwelling units 19.40
Administrative determinations by city manager or designee or building Multiple
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 I
Home business permit 19.65.180
Shoreline letter of exemption 21.50
Record of survey to establish lots within a binding site plan 20.60.030
Right-of-way permits 22.130.100
Site plan review 19.130
Small cell permit 22.121;22.122
Temporary use permit 19.160
Time extensions for preliminary subdivision,short subdivision,or binding 20.30.060
site plan
Alterations—preliminary and final short subdivisions and preliminary and 20.60
final binding site plans(where there is no alteration of a public dedication)
Binding site plan—preliminary and final 20.50
Minor alterations—preliminary subdivisions 20.50
Type II
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
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Type Land Use and Development Application SVMC Cross-Reference
Short subdivision—preliminary and final 20.30,20.40
Vacation—short subdivisions and binding site plans where there is no 20.70
vacation of an area designated or dedicated for public use
Wireless communication facilities 22.120
Alterations—final subdivisions(where a public hearing is requested) 20.50
Alterations—preliminary and final short subdivisions and preliminary and 20.60
final binding site plans(where there is alteration of a public dedication)
Conditional use permits 19.150
Subdivisions—preliminary 20.30
Type III
Substantial alterations—preliminary subdivisions 20.50
Vacation—subdivision;short subdivisions and binding site plans where there 20.70
is vacation of an area designated or dedicated for public use
Variance 19.170
Zoning map amendments(site-specific rezones) 19.30.030
Annual Comprehensive Plan amendments(text and/or map) 17.80.140
Type IV Area-wide zoning map amendments 17.80.140
Development Code text amendments 17.80.150
B.Assignment by City Manager or Designee.Land use and development applications not defined in Table 17.80-1
shall be assigned a type based on the most closely related application type by the city manager or designee,unless
exempt under SVMC 17.80.040. When 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 Chapter 17.80 SVMC,subject to any additional or modified procedures provided in Chapter
21.50 SVMC,Shoreline Regulations, including submittals,completeness review,notices,hearings,and decisions.
D. Small cell permits and wireless communication facilities shall be processed pursuant to the procedures set forth
in Chapter 17.80 SVMC,except as may otherwise be required pursuant to federal and state law, including but not
limited to 47 USC 1455(a)(Section 6409(a)of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012)and
Chapter 35.99 RCW.Chapter 22.122 SVMC specifies applicable time periods for review and processing of eligible
facilities requests,collocations,small cell permits,and new wireless communication facilities.
E.Except as provided in Table 17.80-1,change of conditions for permits shall be processed the same as the original
permit type.
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Chapter 19.60
PERMITTED USES
Sections:
19.60.010 General.
19.60.020 Use categories.
19.60.030 Uses not listed.
19.60.040 Explanation of table abbreviations.
19.60.050 Permitted uses matrix.
19.60.010 General.
A.Uses allowed in each zoning district are shown in SVMC 19.60.050,Permitted uses matrix.
B.Uses within shoreline jurisdiction are also subject to additional use restrictions pursuant to Chapter 21.50 SVMC,
Shoreline Regulations..
19.60.020 Use categories.
Uses are assigned to the category that describes most closely the nature of the use.Uses have been classified into
general use categories and subcategories.Definitions and examples are provided in Appendix A,Definitions..
19.60.030 Uses not listed.
A.If a use is not listed,the city manager or designee shall have the authority to allow uses that are similar to a use
category or use listed in SVMC 19.60.050,subject to the same review procedures as the similar use.
B.Accessory Uses.The city manager or designee shall have the authority to allow accessory uses when they are
subordinate to,or incidental to,the primary use on the same lot and permitted within the zoning district.
C.Temporary Uses.Temporary uses are permitted for a limited period of time or pending the occurrence of an event
pursuant to Chapter 19.160 SVMC,Temporary Use Permits.
19.60.040 Explanation of table abbreviations.
The following describe the abbreviations used in SVMC 19.60.050,Permitted uses matrix:
A.Permitted uses are designated with a"P."Permitted uses are allowable uses within a zoning district.
B.Conditional uses are designated with a"C."Conditional uses are authorized pursuant to Chapter 19.150 SVMC,
Conditional Use Permits.
C.Essential public facility(EPF)uses are designated with an"E."Essential public facility uses are of statewide,
regional/countywide or local significance.EPFs shall be subject to Chapter 19.90 SVMC,Essential Public Facilities
(EPFs).
D.Uses subject to supplemental use regulations are designated with an"S."The supplemental regulations are set
forth in Chapter 19.65 SVMC and shall apply to the corresponding supplemental uses listed in SVMC 19.60.050,
Permitted uses matrix.
E.Prohibited uses are designated with a blank cell.
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19.60.050 Permitted uses matrix.
Parks and
Residential Mixed Use Commercial Industrial Open Space
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MFR MU CMU NC RC 1MU I POS
Agriculture and Animal
Animal processing/handling P
Animal raising and/or keeping S S SS S S S
Animal shelter S p p
Beekeeping,commercial P
Beekeeping,hobby SS SS
Community garden SS SS S S S S
Greenhouse/nursery,commercial P p p
Kennel S S S S P P
Orchard,tree farming,commercial P p
Riding stable P P C
Communication Facilities
Radio/TV broadcasting studio P P P P
Repeater facility PPPP P P P P P
Small cell deployment SSSS S S S S S S S S
Telecommunication wireless antenna S S S S S S S S S S S
array
Telecommunication wireless support S S S S S S S S S S S
tower
Tower,ham operator SS S S S S S S S S S
Community Services
Community hall,club,or lodge P P P P P P P P
Church,temple,mosque,synagogue P P P P P P P P P
and house of worship
Crematory p P P P
Funeral home P P
I r:msitional hou:ino
-I rmsiunnal _
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Parks and
Residential Mixed Use Commercial Industrial Open Space
R-I R-2 R-3 R-4 MFR MU CMU NC RC IMU I POS
Day Care
Day care,adult P P PP P P P P P P P
Day care,child(12 children or fewer) P P P P P P P P P P P
Day care,child(13 children or more) C C C C P P P P P P P
Eating and Drinking Establishment P P P P P P S
Education
Schools,college or university P P P
Schools,K through 12 PPPP P P P P P
Schools,professional,vocational and P P P P P P
trade schools
Schools,specialized training/studios P P p P
Entertainment
Adult entertainment and retail S
Casino P P P
Cultural facilities P P P P
Exercise facility S S S S
Off-road recreational vehicle use p P
Major event entertainment p p P
Racecourse p P P P
Racetrack P P
Recreational facility P P P P P P
Theater,indoor p P P
Group Living
Assisted living/convalescent/nursing P p P P
home
Community residential facilities(Er_. P P PP P P P
residents or less)
Community residential facilities P P p
(greater than-4- and under 25
residents)
Dwelling,congregate P P P
Industrial,Heavy
Assembly,heavy P
Hazardous waste treatment and storage S S
Manufacturing,heavy p
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Parks and
Residential Mixed Use Commercial Industrial Open Space
R-1 I2-2 R-3 R-4 M-IFR MU CMU NC RC IMU 1 POS
Processing,heavy P
Mining S
Industrial,Light
Assembly,light P P P P P
Manufacturing,light P P P
Processing,light P P
Recycling facility S S S S
Industrial service P P
Lodging
Bed and breakfast PP PP P P
Hotel/motel P P P P S
Recreational vehicle park/campground S
Marijuana Uses
Marijuana club or lounge
Marijuana cooperative
Marijuana processing S S
Marijuana production S S
Marijuana sales S S S
Marijuana transporter S S S
Medical S P P P P P
Office
Animal clinic/veterinary S S S S S
Office,professional P P P P P P P
Parks and Open Space
Cemetery PP P P
Golf course PP P P P P P P P
Golf driving range CCCCC P C P P P
Parks PP PP P P P P P P
Public/Quasi-Public
Community facilities PPPP P P P P P P P P
Essential public facilities EEEEE E E E E E E
Public utility local distribution facility S S S S S S S S P P P S
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Parks and
Residential Mixed Usc Commercial Industrial Open Space
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MFR MU CMU NC RC IMU I POS
Public utility transmission facility S SS S S S S S S S S S
Tower,wind turbine support S S S S
Residential
Dwelling,accessory units SSSS S S S S S
Dwelling,caretaker's residence S S S S S
Dwelling,cottage S S S S
Dwelling,duplex S P P S S
Dwelling,industrial accessory S S
dwelling unit
Dwelling,multifamily P P P
Dwelling,single-family PP PP P P P P
Dwelling,townhouse S S S S S
Manufactured home park S S S
Retail Sales and Service P P S P P S S
Transportation
Airstrip,private P P
Battery charging stations S S SS P P P P P P P S
Electric vehicle infrastructure P P P P P P P P
Heliport P P
Helistop C C P
Parking facility—controlled access P P P P P
Railroad yard,repair shop and P
roundhouse
Transit center P p P P P
Vehicle Services
Automobile impound yard P p
Automobile/taxi rental p p p p P
Automobile parts,accessories and tires P P P P P
Automobile/truck/RV/motorcycle p p p p
painting,repair,body and fender
works
Car wash P P S P P P
Farm machinery sales and repair P P p
Fueling station P P S P P P
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Parks and
Residential Mixed Use Commercial Industrial Open Space
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MFR MU CMU NC RC IMU I POS
Heavy truck and industrial vehicles P P
sales,rental,repair and maintenance
Passenger vehicle,boat,and RV sales, P P P
service and repair
Towing P P P P
Truck stop P P
Warehouse,Wholesale,and Freight
Movement
Auction house P P P
Auction yard(excluding livestock) P P
Catalog and mail order houses p P P P P
Cold storage/food locker P P
Freight forwarding P P
Grain elevator P P
Storage,general indoor P P S P P P
Storage,general outdoor S S S S P P
Storage,self-service facility P P P P P P
Tank storage,critical material above S S
ground
Tank storage,critical material below S S S
ground
Tank storage,LPG above ground S S S S S S
Warehouse P P P P P
Wholesale business P P P P P
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Chapter 19.65
SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS
19.65.035 Coln ntunitw services.
A. Emergency Shelter. Where permitted. enicie UCV shelters shall comply with the provisions in Chapter 19.45
S\'\IC.Community Services.
• ._. H!'= permitted. cmereenc\ housinlC shall compl\ with the provisions in Chapter 19.-t5
I! " permitted. transitional housins shall comply with the provisions in Chapter I9.4:
D. Permanent Suppoi ii c 1-lousine. Where permitted. permanent supportive housing shall comply with the
provisions in Chanter 19.45 SV\IC.Community Service;.
E. Transitional parkins programs. Where pernlitteLl_ transitional parking pro_rams shall comply with the provisions
in Chapter 19.45 S\ \IC. Community Services.
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APPENDIX A DEFINITIONS
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.
Community servic:.•. ose category: ses of a public. rut charitable natui: rovide a local service to
the community. Examples include funeral service facilities. religious institutions.senior centers.community centers.
youth :hib +'t ilities. hospices. draa and alcohol centers,social service facilities.mass shelters.short-term housing
. : by a public or n, :, ncv.vocational training for the physically or mentally disabled, soup
kitchens. and surplus food distributi, ._enters."Communih, services" include the following specific uses:
• Emergency housing: Temporary indoor accommodations for individuals or families who are homeless or at
imminent risk of becoming.homeless that is intended to address the basic health. • _iothing. and personal
hygiene needs of individuals or families. Emergency housing may or may not requir: uo;, enter into a lease
or an occupancy agreement. • •
• Emergency shelter: An indoor facility that provides a tenmorar\ shelter for individuals or families who are
currently homeless. Emergency shelters may not require occupants to enter into a lease or an occupancy agreement.
Emergency shelter facilities ma\ include day and warming centers that do not provide overnight accommodations.
• 1'_et,uaa_ant supportive housing: Subsi.li%_,I. I:; i It no limit on length of sta\ that prioritizes people
___ _umprehensive support service, �, ._ _. ..,IIizes admissions practices designed to use lower
barriers to entry than would ul for other subs or unsubsidized rental housing.especially related to
rental history,criminal histor\_and personal behaviors. r •:manent supportive housing is paired with on-site or off-
site voluntary services designed to support a person lip. - ith r :-inplex and disabling behavioral health or
alth condition who was experiencing hon _ _, .,_ as at imminent risk of homelessness prior to
moving into housing to retain their housing and be a successful L. ,ant in a housing arrangement, improve the
resident's health status.and connect the resident of the housing \\ith community-based health care.treatment.or
employment services. Permanent supportive housing is subject to all of the rights and responsibilities defined in
Chapter 59.18 RCW.
•Transitional housing: A project that provides housing and supportive services to homeless persons or families. or
other displaced individuals or families in need of protective shelter. for up to two years and that has as its purpose
facilitating the movement of homeless or otherwise displaced persons and families into independent living.
Detention and post-detention facilities. hospitals_ psychiatric and/or substance abuse and secure community
transition facilities are not transitional housing.
•Transitional parking program: A program for people who are exper homele:, nd sleeping in their
vehicles at night. A transitional narking program can include location , 1,- for o':. . use.or locations
only duro ,_ girt where persons experienciu:_ : - wide ',chides on site.
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APPENDIX A DEFINITIONS
Dwelling,congregate:A residential facility under joint occupancy and single management arranged or used for
lodging of unrelated individuals,with or without meals,including boarding or rooming houses,dormitories,
fraternities and sororities,and convents and monasteries. 1 ,_ _ _
n,i fit! __. •n•fi ., l.� i _ ..... • . . . ,._. _ _ _ •.i _ _ __ if-,Lfi l.._.__ ..
Group living,use category:Living facilities for groups of unrelated individuals that include at least one person
residing on the site who is responsible for supervising,managing,monitoring,and/or providing care,training,or
treatment of residents characterized by shared facilities for eating,hygiene,and/or recreation.Examples include
dormitories,fraternities and sororities,assisted living facilities,nursing and convalescent homes,aggregate
dwellings,and community residential facilities.Excludes detention and post-detention facilities, _ __..
I,_ _' id permanent sunporti\e housing.
Lodging,use category: Establishments that provide a person,typically a traveler,a place to stay for a short period
of time.Examples include bed and breakfasts,hotels,and motels. I ransitional housine and mass shelters are
included in the'Community ser. _ .
b'
•
• b.
• In. •
housing.See"Community services,use category."