Projects

Avista Transmission Line Conditional Use Permit

Application/Permit Number: Z26-252CUP2

Applicant

Avista Corporation
Attn: Christina Janssen
1411 E Mission Ave.
Spokane WA 99202

Owner

Spokane Airport Board
9000 W Airport Dr. STE 204
Spokane WA 99224

Location

For the portion within the City of Spokane city limits, the proposal is located on 2920 S. Spotted Rd. Spokane, WA, parcel no. 25286.1201. (S28 & 21 T25 R42 E., W.M.).

Description of Project

Avista Corporation is proposing to construct the Bluebird to Garden Springs 230 kV Transmission Line Project which would increase the reliability, safety and capacity of the transmission line system and connect the proposed Bluebird Substation and the Garden Springs Substation. Total, the project is approximately a 12-mile distance, with about 2 miles of the total project being within City of Spokane city limits. Construction will involve installing new single poles made of weathered steel and stringing 230kV conductors (cables) and optical ground wire.

Multiple wetlands within the City’s jurisdiction are delineated along the route. The work proposed is considered a regulated activity per SMC 17E.070.040, therefore a conditional use permit is required. This is a Type II application and will be reviewed administratively with a decision issued by the Planning Director.

Request for Comments

A request for comments has been routed to all interested departments and agencies. Comments or reports are due to the planner listed on this webpage by May 1st, 2026. A public comment period will follow once the application is determined to be technically complete.