Thank you for your continued interest in addressing housing challenges in Spokane. You are receiving this email because you have shown interest in the Housing Action Plan and requested information about housing topics. The 2021 Housing Action Plan provided several recommendations and the City Plan Commission along with the Planning Services department have been discussing seven initial proposed amendments outlined on ShapingSpokaneHousing.com.
Plan Commission Meeting Recap
City Plan Commission workshops continue to review and discuss proposed revisions to residential zoning codes including accessory dwelling units, various kinds of small-scale housing like duplexes and attached housing and lot size transition requirements. The Plan Commission Meeting held on Wednesday, Mar. 23 revisited the residential code language for accessory dwelling units and the short plat application process. Get more information from the meeting videoand view the discussion presentation.
Lot Size Transition Requirements
Clarify development regulations, and provide additional flexibility for natural topography or critical areas.
Short Plat Application Process
Reduce or streamline the notification and commenting requirements.
We want your feedback!
You can review a description of each proposal on the project webpage, which will be updated as the draft revisions evolve.
Provide written comment in email to DevelopmentCode@spokanecity.org. This email list will be notified regarding additional opportunities for participation.
Plan Commission Meeting on Wednesday, April 13 at 2 p.m.
Commission will revisit the residential code requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Home Occupation
Detached ADUs
Height and Setback Plane
Attached Garage
Review Maximum size from 600 sq. ft. to 800 sq. ft.
Consider option for alternative maximum size.
Please visit the Plan Commission webpage to view the agenda which contains packet materials available for review and instructions for joining the virtual meetings.
Accessory Dwelling Units
Increase flexibility of development and design standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU).
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