Resolution 03-014 Establishing Adult Entertainment Moratorium CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 03-0.14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON
ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH
SPOKANE COUNTY FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS OR LAND USE APPROVALS
ASSOCIATED WITH ADULT ENTERTAINMENT WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY.
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Spokane Valley on May 21, 2002 approved the
incorporation of the City of Spokane Valley as a non-charter code city:
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that it is in the best interest of the City of Spokane
Valley to promote reasonable and orderly growth pursuant to the adoption of reasonable
development standards and criteria;
WHEREAS, if the City were to begin public consideration of permanent regulations and
amendments without first adopting a moratorium, the efforts could be frustrated by the
submission of applications for certain land uses which would render the proposed regulations
moot;
WHEREAS, RCW 35.02.137 authorizes the City Council to adopt resolutions
establishing moratoria during the interim transition period on the filing of applications for
development permits and approvals, including, but not limited to subdivision approvals and
building permits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds protection of the public health, safety and welfare
supports establishment of a moratorium on applications for certain development permits and
approvals for property within the corporate limits of the City of Spokane Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley,
Washington, as follows:
Section 1. Adult Entertainment. A moratorium is imposed upon the filing with
Spokane County of any and all applications for licenses, permits and approvals for adult
entertainment establishments, as that term is defined in Chapter 7.80 of the Spokane County
Code (Resolution 99 0762, dated September 7, 1999). For purposes of reference, a map of the
corporate limits of the City of Spokane Valley is attached hereto as Exhibit"A".
Section 2. Term of Moratorium. The moratorium shall he effective immediately
upon passage of this Resolution and shall continue in effect until the official date of
incorporation of the City of Spokane Valley.
Section 3. Duties of City Clerk and Spokane County. The Interim City Clerk shall
immediately transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Spokane County Commissioners
and the Spokane County Department of Building and Planning. Spokane County shall cease
accepting all applications for licenses, permits and/or other approvals for land uses described in
Section 1.
Section 4. Public Hearing. A public hearing on the moratorium established by this
resolution may be held before the City Council prior to the expiration of this moratorium. Notice
shall be posted and published in the City's official newspaper at least 10 days prior to hearing
date.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution
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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.
Adopted this day of February, 2003.
City of Spokane Valley
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Mayor ichael DeVle 'ng
ATTEST:
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Interim City Clerk, Ruth lV uller
Approved as to Form:
Inte ,Atto tir, . Hanley . Schwartz
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