Ordinance 12-021 Animal Shelters in CMU CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 12-021
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON AMENDING SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
19.060.080.B.6 and 19.120.010 RELATING TO ALLOWING ANIMAL SHELTERS IN THE
CORRIDOR MIXED USE (CMU) ZONE WITH SPECIAL CONDITIONS, AND OTHER
MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2007, the City of Spokane Valley (City) adopted Spokane Valley
Municipal Code(SVMC)Title 19,pursuant to Ordinance 07-015; and
WHEREAS, on October 28,2007, SVMC Title 19 became effective; 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, on February 3, 2012, the Washington State Department of Commerce was notified
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, providing an expedited 14-day notice of intent to adopt amendments to the
Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, on July 6,2012 and July 14,2012,notice of the Planning Commission public hearing was
published in the Valley News Herald;and
WHEREAS, SVMC 19.60.080.13.6 and 19.120.010, as amended, bear a substantial relation to the
public health, safety and welfare and protection of the environment;and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2012, the Commission held a combined study session and public hearing,
received evidence, information, public testimony, and a staff report with a recommendation followed by
deliberations and provided a recommendation; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2012, the Commission approved the findings and recommendations; and
WHEREAS, on August 21,2012, Council reviewed the proposed amendment at a study session; and
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2012, Council considered a first ordinance reading to adopt the proposed
amendment.
NOW,THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend SVMC 19.60.080 and
19.120.010.
Section 2. Findings. The City Council acknowledges that the Planning Commission conducted
appropriate investigation and study, held a public hearing on the application and recommends approval of the
amendment. The City Council hereby adopts the findings of the Planning Commission,specifically that:
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GMA Policies
1. The 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.
Countywide Planning Policies
2. The Countywide Planning Policies(CWPP) are based on principles developed through
a lengthy citizen participation process. One of the guiding principles coming out of
that process was the importance of protecting neighborhood character. For most
citizens, neighborhood character is one of the primary ingredients in their perceived
quality of life. It is the intent of the CWPP to maintain neighborhood character and
prevent neighborhoods from suffering the negative effects of growth.
City of Spokane Valley Goals and Policies
3. The City of Spokane Valley has adopted goals and policies consistent with the GMA
and adopted CWPP.
a. Goal LUG-9: Encourage the development of Mixed-use areas that foster
community identity and are designed to support pedestrian, bicycle and
regional transit.
b. Policy LUP-9.2: The mix of land uses allowed in either the Corridor Mixed-
use or Mixed-use Center designation should include:
i. A full range of retail goods and services including grocery stores,
theaters/entertainment,restaurants,personal services and specialty shops;
ii. Public/quasi-public uses
iii. Commercial uses that require large land uses but have low employment
density and are auto-dependent, such as lumber yards, plant nurseries,
warehouses and auto dealerships, should be prohibited from either Mixed-use
category.
c. Goal EDG-1: Encourage diverse and mutually supportive business development and
the expansion and retention of existing businesses within the City for the purpose of
emphasizing economic vitality, stability and sustainability.
d. Policy EDP-1.8: Encourage local organizations engaged in business retention,
expansion and recruitment.
e. Goal EDG-5: Collaborate with governmental agencies and the business community to
promote a sustainable, strong, diverse and healthy regional economy.
Section 3. Spokane Valley Municipal Code 19.60.080.B.6 is amended as follows:
6. Animal shelter(s) shall comply with the following provisions;
a. No outside runs allowed;
b. Human supervision must occur in any outdoor areas;
c. Located along an arterial;
d. Compliance with noise standards for a commercial noise source as identified by WAC
173-60-040 has been demonstrated by the applicant; and
e. Comply with all standards of SVMC Title 22.
Section 4. Spokane Valley Municipal Code 19.120.010 is amended as follows:
SVMC 19.120.010 as amended is attached as Schedule of Permitted Uses,Appendix 19-A.
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Section 5. All other provisions of SVMC Title 19 not specifically referenced hereto shall remain
in full force and effect.
Section 6. 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 7. 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 11th day of September,2012.
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