Ordinance 13-003 Townhouses in NC CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 13-003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON AMENDING SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.120,
APPENDIX 19-A SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES, AND TABLE 19.60-1,
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO ALLOW TOWNHOUSES AS A
PERMITTED USE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE, AND OTHER
MATTERS RELATING 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 January 16, 2013, the Washington State Department of Commerce was notified
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, providing a 60-day notice of intent to adopt amendments to Spokane Valley
development regulations; and
WHEREAS, on January 24,2013,the Planning Commission held a study session;and
WHEREAS, on February I, 2013 and February 8, 2013, notice of the Planning Commission
(Commission)public hearing was published in the Valley News Herald; and
'WHEREAS, on February 14, 2013, the Commission held a public hearing, received evidence,
information, public testimony, and a staff report with a recommendation followed by deliberations and
provided a recommendation; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2013,the Commission approved the findings and recommendations; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2013, City Council reviewed the proposed amendment;and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2013, City Council considered a first ordinance reading to adopt the
proposed amendment, and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2013, City Council considered a second ordinance reading to adopt the
proposed amendment, and
WHEREAS, SVMC 19.120 and 19.60-1, as amended, bear a substantial relation to the public health,
safety and welfare and protection of the environment.
NOW,THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley do ordain as follows:
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Section 1. Purpose The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend SVMC 19.120, Appendix 19-A,
Schedule of Permitted Uses, and Table 19.60-1, Commercial Development Standards.
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 hereby adopts the findings and
conclusions of the Planning Commission, specifically that:
A. Growth Management Aet Policies - 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.
B. City of Spokane Valley Goals and Policies - The City of Spokane Valley has adopted goals
and policies consistent with the GMA and adopted CWPP, set forth below.
a. Land Use Goal LUG-1 Preserve and protect the character of Spokane Valley's
residential neighborhoods.
b. Land Use Policy LUP-1.3 Review and revise, as necessary, existing Iand use
regulations to provide for innovation and flexibility in the design of new residential
developments,accessory dwelling units and in-fill development.
c. Land Use Goal LUG-2 Encourage a wide range of housing types and densities
commensurate with the community's needs and preferences.
d. Land Use Goal LUG-4 Provide neighborhood and community scale retail centers for
the City's neighborhoods.
e. Land Use Policy LUP-4.4 Encourage mixed-use residential and commercial and office
development in Neighborhood Commercial designations where compatibility with
nearby uses can be demonstrated.
f. Housing Goal HG-1: Encourage diversity in design to meet the housing needs of the
residents of the community and region.
g. Housing Policy HP-1.1: Consider the economic impact of development regulations on
the cost of housing.
h. Economic Goal EDG-7: Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility,
consistency,predictability and clear direction.
i. Economic Policy EDP-7.2: Review development regulations periodically to ensure
clarity, consistency and predictability.
j. Neighborhood Policy NP-2.2: Review and revise as necessary, existing land use
regulations to provide for innovation and flexibility in the design of new residential
developments,accessory dwelling units, and in-fill development.
C. Conclusions
a. Allowing Townhouses in the Neighborhood Commercial zones will provide flexibility
for property owners to develop property with uses other than office or commercial.
b. The amendment will provide increased housing options and more opportunity for infill
residential development.
c. The public health, safety and welfare, and protection of the environment, are furthered
by ensuring that the City's development regulations are consistent with goals and
policies in the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
d. The proposed City initiated code text amendment is consistent with the City's adopted
Comprehensive Plan and the approval criteria in SVMC 17.80.150(F).
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e. The Growth Management Act states that the comprehensive land use plan and
development regulations shall be subject to continuing review and evaluation by the
City.
Section 3. Spokane Valley Municipal Code 19.120,Appendix 19-A, Schedule of Permitted Uses,
and Table 19.60-1, Commercial Development Standards, are amended to allow Townhouses in the
Neighborhood Commercial zone as a permitted use, as exhibited in Exhibit A.
Section 4. All other provisions of SVMC Title 19 not specifically referenced hereto shall remain
in full force and effect.
Section 5. 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 6. 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 9th day of April, 2013.
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May p r;Thomas E.Towey
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Approved as to Form:
Office f the City Attorney Attorney
Date of Publication: ` /- (9 02(//---3
Effective Date: 2-7/ ,�d/3
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Exhibit A—CTA-01-13: Proposed Text Amendment to Neighborhood Commercial Zone
CTA-01-13
Proposed Changes allowing Townhouse Development in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone
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Reference Conditions
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Minimum Flanking Street Setback
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Minimum Side and Rear Yard Adjacent to a
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Maximum Building Height(in feet)
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** Townhouse development in the NC zone shall comply with setback and building height standards in the R-4
zone found in Table 19.40-1
Reference Conditions
ATTACHMENT A
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
February 28,2013
The following findings are consistent with the Planning Commission's decision to recommend approval.
Background:
1. Spokane Valley development regulations were adopted in September 2007 and became effective on
October 28,2007.
2. The city-initiated code text amendment proposes to amend Spokane Valley Municipal Code(SVMC)
19.120, Permitted and Accessory Uses and Table 19.60-1-Commercial Development Standards, to
allow Townhouses in the Neighborhood Commercial(NC)Zone as a permitted use.
3. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 14, 2013 and voted 5-0 to recommend
approval of the amendment to City Council.
Planning Commission Findings:
1. Compliance with SVMC 17.80.150F Approval Criteria
a. The proposed city initiated code text amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of
the Comprehensive Plan;
Finding(s):
i. Land Use Goal LUG-1 Preserve and protect the character of Spokane Valley's residential
neighborhoods.
H. Land Use Policy LUP-1.3 Review and revise, as necessary, existing land use regulations to
provide for innovation and flexibility in the design of new residential developments,
accessory dwelling units and in-fill development.
iii. Land Use Goal LUG-2 Encourage a wide range of housing types and densities
commensurate with the community's needs and preferences.
iv. Land Use Goal LUG-4 Provide neighborhood and community scale retail centers for the
City's neighborhoods.
v. Land Use Policy LUP-4.4 Encourage Mixed-use residential and commercial and office
development in Neighborhood Commercial designations where compatibility with nearby
uses can be demonstrated.
vi. Housing Goal HG-1: Encourage diversity in design to meet the housing needs of the
residents of the community and region.
vii. Housing Policy HP-1.1: Consider the economic impact of development regulations on the
cost of housing.
viii. Economic Goal EDG-7: Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility,
consistency,predictability and clear direction.
ix. Economic Policy EDP-7.2: Review development regulations periodically to ensure clarity,
consistency and predictability.
Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission Page 1 oft
ATTACHMENT A
x. Neighborhood Policy NP-2.2: Review and revise as necessary, existing land use
regulations to provide for innovation and flexibility in the design of new residential
developments,accessory dwelling units, and in-fill development.
b. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare, and
protection of the environment.
Finding(s):
i. AlIowing Townhouses in Neighborhood Commercial zones will provide flexibility for
property owners to develop their property with uses other than office or commercial.
ii. The amendment will provide increased housing options and more opportunity for infill
residential development.
iii. The public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment are furthered by
ensuring that the City's development regulations are consistent with goals and policies in
the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
2. Conclusion(s):
a. The proposed city initiated code text amendment is consistent with the City's adopted
Comprehensive Plan and the approval criteria contained in SVMC 17.80.150F.
b. The Growth Management Act (GMA) stipulates that the comprehensive land use plan and
development regulations shall be subject to continuing review and evaluation by the City.
Recommendations:
The Spokane Valley Planning Commission therefore recommends City Council adopt the proposed city-
initiated code text amendments to SVMC 19.120, Permitted and Accessory Uses and Table 19.60-1-
Commercial Development Standards.
Approved this 28th day of February,2013
Bill Bates,Chairman
ATTEST:
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Carr Hinshaw,Planning Commission Secretary
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