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The City of Spokane is undertaking a comprehensive update of Title 17 of the Spokane Municipal Code (i.e. the Spokane Development Code or "SDC"), which governs zoning, land use, and development review processes. The code modernization project, named BUILDSpokane, will focus on improving the SDC's useability, aligning regulations with adopted plans and policies, and implementing regulatory best practices.
Recent legislation, state mandates, and regional planning initiatives – along with years of piecemeal adjustments to the existing Title 17 - necessitate a holistic examination of the SDC. BUILDSpokane represents the first comprehensive update to the regulations in many years and is intended to:
Modernize the City’s regulatory framework;
Align the development regulations with current policy objectives outlined in the Comprehensive Plan;
Reduce or eliminate barriers to development and redevelopment;
Promote affordability, equity, and sustainability; and
Improve transparency and efficiency in development reviews.
BUILDSpokane is progressing in tandem with the City’s current Comprehensive Plan update, PlanSpokane 2046, to ensure that both meet the state of Washington’s continuing review requirements for comprehensive land use plans and development regulations, and ensure the City’s regulatory framework enables Spokane to achieve its long-term goals. The image below shows the anticipated timeline for the BUILDSpokane project.
All of Spokane’s residents, business owners, and interested citizens are invited to participate in this project to shape the future of development in the City. Please check back on this webpage for updates on progress and participation opportunities!
The City of Spokane is undertaking a comprehensive update of Title 17 of the Spokane Municipal Code (i.e. the Spokane Development Code or "SDC"), which governs zoning, land use, and development review processes. The code modernization project, named BUILDSpokane, will focus on improving the SDC's useability, aligning regulations with adopted plans and policies, and implementing regulatory best practices.
Recent legislation, state mandates, and regional planning initiatives – along with years of piecemeal adjustments to the existing Title 17 - necessitate a holistic examination of the SDC. BUILDSpokane represents the first comprehensive update to the regulations in many years and is intended to:
Modernize the City’s regulatory framework;
Align the development regulations with current policy objectives outlined in the Comprehensive Plan;
Reduce or eliminate barriers to development and redevelopment;
Promote affordability, equity, and sustainability; and
Improve transparency and efficiency in development reviews.
BUILDSpokane is progressing in tandem with the City’s current Comprehensive Plan update, PlanSpokane 2046, to ensure that both meet the state of Washington’s continuing review requirements for comprehensive land use plans and development regulations, and ensure the City’s regulatory framework enables Spokane to achieve its long-term goals. The image below shows the anticipated timeline for the BUILDSpokane project.
All of Spokane’s residents, business owners, and interested citizens are invited to participate in this project to shape the future of development in the City. Please check back on this webpage for updates on progress and participation opportunities!
