Ordinance 18-012 hotel-Industrial zone CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 18-012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON AMENDING SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
19.60 RELATED TO USES PERMITTED IN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONE,AND SPOKANE
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19.65 RELATED TO LODGING IN THE
INDUSTRIAL ZONE,AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley (City) previously adopted Spokane Valley Municipal
Code (SVMC) Title 19, relating to zoning regulations, and has made subsequent amendments from time-
to-time as appropriate; and
WHEREAS, such regulations are authorized by RCW 36.70A; and
WHEREAS, on April 6 and 13, 2018, notice of the Planning Commission public hearing was
published in the Valley News Herald; and
WHEREAS,on April 12,2018,the Planning Commission held a study session relating to proposed
amendments to chapters 19.60 and 19.65 SVMC relating to siting hotel/motel uses in Industrially-zoned
areas; and
WHEREAS,on April 26,2018,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 May 10,2018,the Planning Commission approved the findings and recommended
that City Council adopt the amendments; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2018, City Council reviewed the proposed amendments, Planning
Commission findings, and Planning Commission recommendation. City Council determined it desired to
consider adopting the amendments; and
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2018, the Washington State Department of Commerce was notified
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106.3.b, providing a notice of intent to adopt amendments to Spokane Valley
development regulations; and
WHEREAS,the amendment set forth below is consistent with the goals and policies of the City's
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, SVMC 19.60 and 19.65, as amended, bears a substantial relationship to the public
health, safety, 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 chapter 19.60 SVMC,
Permitted Uses to allow the hotel/motel use in the industrial(I) zoning district subject to supplemental use
regulations; and to amend chapter 19.65 SVMC adding supplemental use regulations for the hotellmotel
use in the I zoning district.
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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 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.
Goal ED-G1: Support economic opportunities and employment growth for
Spokane Valley.
Goal ED-G4: Collaborate with relevant economic development stakeholders,
including the business community, to grow a strong and healthy regional
economy.
Goal ED-G5: Support and encourage the development of a strong workforce that
is globally competitive and responds to the changing needs of the workplace.
Goal ED-G6: Maintain a positive business climate that strives for flexibility,
predictability and stability.
Goal LU-G3: Support the transformation of commercial, industrial, and mixed—
use areas into accessible districts that attract economic activity.
Goal LU-G4: Ensure that land use plans, regulations, review processes, and
infrastructure improvements support economic growth and vitality.
Goal LU-P12: Maintain a robust supply of productive industrial land.
C. Conclusions
The proposed amendment bears a substantial relationship to public health, safety,
welfare, and protection of the environment.
The proposed City-initiated Code text amendments are consistent with the City's
adopted Comprehensive Plan and the approval criteria pursuant to SVMC
17.80.150(F).
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Section 3. Amendment, SVMC 19.60.050 is hereby amended as follows:
Parks
and
Cornmercia Open
Residential Mixed Use 1 Industrial Space
R-1 R-2 R-3 MFR MU CMU NC RC IMU I POS
Agriculture and.Animal
Animal processing/handling P
Animal raising and/or-keeping S S S S S S
Animal shelter S P P
Beekeeping, commercial P
Beekeeping, hobby S S S
Community garden S S S S S S S
Greenhouse/nursery,commercial P P P
Kennel S S S S P P
Orchard,tree farming, commercial P P
Riding stable P P C
Lodging
Bed and breakfast PPPP P
P P P P S
Hotel/motel
S
Recreational vehicle
park/campground
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Section 4. Amendment. SVMC 19.65.080 is hereby amended as follows:
19.65.080 Lodging
A. Recreation Vehicle Park/Campground
1. The maximum net units per acre shall be 15;
2. Recreational vehicle stalls shall average 1,500 square feet;
3.Accessory uses including management headquarters,recreational facilities,restrooms,dumping
stations, showers, laundry facilities, and other uses and structures customarily incidental to
operation of a recreational vehicle park are permitted as accessory uses.
4. A minimum of 15 percent of the gross site shall be set aside and developed as common use
areas for open or enclosed recreational facilities. Recreational vehicle stalls, private streets,
storage,utility sites,and off-street parking areas shall not be counted as meeting this requirement;
and
5. The recreational vehicle park shall meet all Spokane Regional Health District and City
regulations regarding sewage and water.
B. Hotel/Motel in Industrial Zone: A hotel/motel use is allowed in the "I" zoning district on sites with
frontage on a Principal Arterial. If the proposed hotel/motel use has a building footprint greater than 25,000
square feet, a conditional use permit pursuant to 19.150 SVMC is required.
Section 5. Other sections unchanged. All other provisions of Title 19 SVMC 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 19th day of Jung,2018. t t
ATT S L.R. Higgins,
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Christine :ainbridge, City Clerk
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