Ordinance 12-011 landscaping CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 12-011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON AMENDING SECTIONS OF SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE 22.70 FENCING, SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING; AND OTHER
MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley (City) adopted the Uniform Development Code (UDC)
pursuant to Ordinance 07-015,on September 25,2007; and
WHEREAS,the Uniform Development Code(UDC)became effective on October 28,2007; and
WHEREAS, such regulations are authorized by RCW 36.70A;and
WHEREAS, the amendments set forth below are consistent with the goals and policies of the City's
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the Environmental Checklists, the City issued a Determination of Non-
significance (DNS) for the proposals, published the DNS in the Valley News Herald, posted the DNS at
City Hall, and mailed the DNS to all affected public agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City provided a copy of the proposed amendment to Washington State Department of
Commerce(DOC) initiating a 60-day comment period pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106; and
WHEREAS, SVMC 22.70 as amended, bears a substantial relation to the public health, safety and
welfare and protection of the environment; and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2011, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments;
and
WHEREAS, On November 10, 2011, the Commission held a public hearing and received evidence,
information, public testimony and a staff report with a recommendation; and
WHEREAS, On December 8, 2011, the Commission continued the public hearing and received
evidence, information,public testimony, a staff report with a recommendation and deliberated; and
WHEREAS,On January 12,2012,the Commission deliberated and provided a recommendation; and
WHEREAS,On January 26, 2012,the Commission approved the findings and recommendation; and
WHEREAS,on February 7,2012, Council reviewed the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2012, Council considered a first ordinance reading to adopt the proposed
amendment.
NOW THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIFICALLY ORDAINS AS SET FORTH
BELOW:
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Section One: SVMC 22.70 is amended as follows:
22.70.020 General provisions—Fencing.
B. Any fence or wall, erected or placed behind the minimum required front yard setback
line on a flanking, side or rear yard may be erected or maintained to a maximum height of
eight feet above the adjacent grade in residential zoning districts. Lots with double street
frontage may have a fence constructed on the property line around the yard not used as the
main point of access(the apparent rear yard).
C.Neither residential,commercial or industrial fencing,nor any sight obstruction including
vegetation,which constitutes a hazard to the traveling public shall be permitted on any lot
in any zone within the area designated as the"clearview triangle"as set forth below:
1.A clearview triangle is a measurement applied at the intersection of two streets or
the intersection of an alley,private road or driveway and a street to ensure
unobstructed vision of motorists and pedestrians. Within the clearview triangle,the
space between three and one-half feet and seven feet above the street, or three feet
above the sidewalk,must be unobstructed and calculated as follows:
Clearview triangles for new development and new commercial driveway approaches shall
be calculated using the methods presented in SVMC 22.130.040 Street Standards.
a.Uncontrolled Intersection. The right isosceles triangle having sides of 50 feet
measure along the curb line of each intersecting local access street(or five feet
from edge of pavement for a street with no curbs(see Figure 22.70-2); or
Replace Figure 22.70-2 (Uncontrolled Intersection)with:
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Replace Figure 22.70-3 (Two-Way Stop Controlled Intersection)with:
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Move below Figure 22.70-4
e. All-Way Stop Controlled. The triangle determined by the City traffic engineer using
AASHTO sight distance requirements for all-way stop controlled intersections; or
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F. Barbed wire may be used for security purposes in mixed use, commercial and industrial
zoning districts in the absence of a residential component only on the upper one-quarter of
the fence. Barbed wire shall not be permitted in any residential zoning district(except for
confining animals, see Section 22.70.020.G and H). Barbed wire shall be installed
vertically or projecting into property. An administrative determination may be made by the
Director for community facilities seeking relief from barbed wire requirements.
G. In any residential zoning district,barbed wire fences may be used to confine animals, if
the parcel meets the requirements contained in Section 19.40.150.
H. Electric fences may be used for the confinement of animals;provided,however,that:
1. The fence is marked with warning signs at least 24 square inches in area located
every 150 feet; and
2. The electric fence is located not less than 24 inches from the property line; and
3. Access to the fence is limited by conventional fencing or enclosure.
I. A combination of sight-obscuring fences and landscaping shall be required between
incompatible land uses as established in SVMC 22.70.030.
J. Fencing shall not block the view of fire protection equipment from approach.
(Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).
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22.70.030 Screening and buffering.
B. Type I—Full Screening.
3.All trees and shrubs shall be planted and maintained in accordance with the standards of the
American Standard for Nursery Stock. All newly planted trees and shrubs shall be mulched and
maintained to give a clean and weed-free appearance.
C.Type II—Visual Buffering.
2. All trees and shrubs shall be planted and maintained in accordance with the standards of the
American Standard for Nursery Stock. All newly planted trees and shrubs shall be mulched and
maintained to give a clean and weed-free appearance.
E. General Provisions—Landscaping
Table 22.70-4
—Landscaping Points Required
Size of Developed Number of Points Required for Development,Additions or Site
Area Alterations
500—2,500 sq. ft. Site points=25
2,501 —5,000 sq. ft. Site points= 50
More than 5,000 sq. ft. Site points= 50 plus one point for each 200 sq. ft. of area over 5,000
sq. ft.
Parking Two points per required parking space and one point for each
proposed additional parking space
3.Landscaping Plan Requirements.A landscaping plan shall be prepared and sealed by a
registered landscape architect when proposal exceeds 100 required landscape points. All
landscape plans shall include the size and type of landscaping materials,the dimensions of the
tract, and a point calculation showing compliance with this provision.
4. An additional 10 percent in the number of points shall be required adjacent to the
following aesthetic corridors:
a. State Route 27 from 16th Avenue South to 32nd Avenue and Mansfield Avenue to
Trent Avenue;
b. Appleway Boulevard(south side from Park Road to Dishman Mica Road);
c. Mirabeau Parkway from Pines Road to Indiana Avenue;
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d. Dishman Mica Road from 8th Avenue, south to City limits;
e. 32nd Avenue within the City limits;
f. Appleway Avenue from Barker Road to Hodges Road.
5. Points for required full screening or visual buffers shall be in addition to the points
required to meet landscaping requirements of this section.
6. A maximum of 25 percent of required landscape points may be claimed within the street
right-of-way.
7. A minimum of 60 percent of points shall be used for landscaping in the front and side
yards.
8. A minimum of 25 percent of required points shall be used for evergreen plantings.
9. A maximum of 25 percent of required points may be used for turf grass. (Turf located
within the street right-of-way is excluded.)
G.Landscaping Requirements for Parking Areas.
5. Amount and Location
f. Each tree shall be planted a minimum of two feet away from the outside of any
permanent barrier of a landscaped area or edge of the parking area. Trees may be staked
for a period of not more than 12 months after planting;
6. Parking areas limited to commercial loading and truck maneuvering are limited to
provision of street trees along public rights-of-way, planted at intervals no greater than 30
feet on center.
7. Modifications to protect drainage features,easements, or facilities shall be allowed.
8. The requirements of this section shall not apply to parking garages or parking decks, or
display areas for automotive and equipment sales and rentals.
9. Proposals requiring ten(10)new parking stalls or less are exempt from landscaping
points found in Table 22.70-4.
J. Landscaping Requirements for Freestanding Signs.
4.New sign structures on a fully developed site are exempt from landscaping.
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L.Modification of Landscaping Requirements.
e.Additions or expansions on developed Industrial zoned properties may be exempt from
landscaping requirements,where it is shown that the installation of landscaping is not
feasible.
M.Installation,Maintenance,and Enforcement.
1. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy,person(s)who prepared landscape
plan will certify that the irrigation systems and landscaping have been installed in
accordance with approved plans and specifications.
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Section Two: All other provisions of SVMC 22.70 not specifically referenced hereto shall
remain in full force and effect.
Section Three: Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrases of this Ordinance
should 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, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance.
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Section Four: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days
after the publication of the Ordinance, or a summary thereof, occurs in the official newspaper of
the City as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council this 13th day of March, 2012.
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Mayor, Thomas E. Towey
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City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge
Approved as to Form:
Office o he City gurney
Date of Publication: ;1 3
Effective Date: ;3 - zP - C)
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