Ordinance 14-019 Manufactured Home Pks CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 14-019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON AMENDING SECTION 19.40.130 OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DENSITY,
OPEN SPACE,SETBACKS 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, on August 8 and 15, 2014, notice of the Planning Commission public hearing was
published in the Valley News Herald; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2014, 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 August 14, 2014,the Planning Commission held a study session; and
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2014, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, received
evidence, information, public testimony, and a staff report with a recommendation followed by
deliberations and;
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2014, the Planning Commission continued deliberations and
provided a recommendation; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2014, the Planning Commission approved the findings and
recommendations; and
WHEREAS, on October 7,2014, City Council reviewed the proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, the amendment set forth below is consistent with the goals and policies of the City's
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, SVMC 19.40.130, as amended, bears 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 ordains as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend SVMC 19.40.130 by
clarifying Manufactured Home Park establishment and review requirements, revising the density allowed
per acre, adding an open space requirement, removing building coverage requirements, removing the
minimum space width requirement, increasing minimum setback requirements, and organizing setback
information into a table.
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
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amendments and recommends approval of the amendment. The City Council has read and considered the
Planning Commission's findings. The City Council hereby makes the following findings:
A. Growth Management Act Policies - 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 County-Wide
Planning Policies, set forth below.
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.
Land Use Goal LG-2 — Encourage a wide range of housing types and densities
commensurate with the community's needs and preferences.
Land Use Policy LUP-2.4 —Residential developments should be designed to provide
privacy and common open space. Open space areas shall be proportionate to the size
of the residential development.
Housing Goal HG-1 — Encourage diversity in design to meet the housing needs
of the residents of the community and region
Economic Development Goal LG-7 — Maintain a regulatory environment that offers
flexibility, consistency, predictability and clear direction.
Economic Policy EDP-7.2 — Review development regulations periodically to ensure
clarity, consistency and predictability.
Neighborhood Goal NG-2 — Preserve and protect the character and quality of
life of Spokane Valley's residential neighborhoods.
C. Conclusions
1. The amendment encourages continued manufactured home park use in
zones where the current density exceeds the underlying zone as
redevelopment will result in a loss of density. It also encourages continued
manufactured home park use in zones that will allow a greater density than
currently exists.
2. The amendment will ensure Manufactured Home Park density remains
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and underlying zones with regards
to density. Multi-family zones will be allowed an increase in density up to
12 units per acre.
3. The amendment will ensure open space is provided for the residents of
manufactured home parks.
4. The amendment will provide flexibility with regard to space width, length,
and configuration when siting and planning a new manufactured home
community.
5. The amendment will make building and structure setbacks consistent with
building and fire separation requirements.
6. The amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare,
and protection of the environment.
7. The city initiated code text amendment is consistent with the City's adopted
Comprehensive Plan and the approval criteria contained in SVMC
17.80.150(F).
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8. The Growth Management Act stipulates that the comprehensive land use
plan and development regulations shall be subject to continuing review and
evaluation by the City.
Section 3. Amendment. Spokane Valley Municipal Code Table 19.60-1 is hereby amended
as follows:
19.40.130 Manufactured home parks.
A. Manufactured home parks shall require approval of a binding site plan and site plan review pursuant to
SVMC 20 Subdivision Regulations and SVMC 19.130 Site Plan Review
B. Manufactured home park density shall be consistent with the zoning classification they are located in
not to exceed 12 units per acre.. A minimum of five manufactured home spaces shall be required per
park.
C. Manufactured home parks shall provide not less than 10 percent of the gross area of the park for
common open space for the use of its residents.
D. Each manufactured home space shall have direct frontage on a public or private street.
E. The minimum setbacks shall be pursuant to Table 19.40.130-1.
Table 19.40.130-1 Manufactured Home Park Minimum Setbacks (In Feet) *
Minimum setback from the property Minimum setback from the
lines of individual in park spaces boundary of the manufactured
home park
Front and Side Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Right-of-
Flanking Way
Street
Yard
Manufactured 5 5 5 10 10 20
Homes
Patio covers, 5 5 5 5 5 20
decks,
landings,
awnings
Carports 5 5 5 5 5 20
* Greater setback shall control
Section 4. Other sections unchanged. All other provisions of SVMC 19.40 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.
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Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
publication of this Ordinance or a summary there in the official newspaper of the City of Spokane Valley
as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council this 17`1'day of November, 2014.
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Mayor, Dean Grafos f
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City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge
Approved as to Form:
Office &i1 the City Attorney
Date of Publication:November 21,2014
Effective Date: November 26, 2014
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