Housing Update

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023

Dear Community Member,

The City Council on Nov. 20 approved text amendments to the Spokane Municipal Code as proposed through the Building Opportunity for Housing initiative.

Based on community input and to meet state housing requirements, the changes allow Middle Housing types throughout the community. This allowance will provide greater housing diversity and more opportunity for homeownership within neighborhoods while also increasing the feasibility of Middle Housing development. Thank you to all those who participated!

Watch the City Council hearing below or learn more about how we’re Shaping Spokane Through New Housing Regulations.

The code amendments will go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. 

Be a Part of Planning for Spokane!

If helping plan Spokane’s future and being active in community affairs appeals to you, consider applying for a vacancy on the City’s Plan Commission that meets twice a month. The commission provides advice and makes recommendations on broad planning goals and policies and other matters as requested by the City Council.

Applications are due Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. 

The City’s Office of Neighborhood Services celebrated the year’s accomplishments and prepared for the work ahead in 2024 with its News You Can Use blog post. Learn about the Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Academy, Community Assembly Awards and Good Neighbor Celebration, and how you can be more involved in your neighborhood. 

City of Spokane

Plan Commission

Meeting Schedule

2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month in City Hall

WHAT HAPPENED?

• Nov. 22, Public Workshop: The Plan Commission meeting was cancelled in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday.

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Wednesday, Dec. 13, Public Workshop: Plan Commission will receive a debrief of the Building Opportunity for Housing code amendments approved by City Council and will hear a discussion of a proposal to add a Centers & Corridors Pedestrian Street designation on a portion of 29^th Avenue. 

We want your feedback!

Provide written comment in email to DevelopmentCode@spokanecity.org. This email list will be notified regarding additional opportunities for participation.

Sign up for Shaping Spokane Housing email updates and announcements here.

Interested in requesting an outreach event? Email us!

Development Services Center is Open to Serve You!

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday | 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

• In person - 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd - 3rd Floor of City Hall (Office closed Wednesday mornings from 8-11 a.m. through at least the end of the year to allow staff to focus on permit load and reduce wait times. Calls will be forwarded to voice mail during this time.)
• Online - Skip a trip to City Hall with online permitting, an email to permitteam@spokanecity.org or Electronic Document Review
• Phone - A representative can assist you at 509.625.6300

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