Neighborhood Notice

Proposed modifications to the Spokane Municipal Code regarding neighborhood notice of land use applications and permits.

Major proposed changes:

  • Early in the process, complete project permit applications to be forwarded by the applicable city department to the neighborhood council in which the project is located for review and comments.
  • The department will provide a written response to neighborhood comments received, and also forward comments to the applicant.
  • Applications for demolition permits to be forwarded to the neighborhood council in which the project is located for review and comments.
  • Public Notice Signs: the addition of the city website/project address to the sign requirements.

Public Hearing Notice

A City Council Hearing on the proposed ordinance was held on September 21, 2015 at the Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St., and the ordinance was adopted. The following link is to the final signed ordinance, which goes into effect on November 4, 2015.

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Contact Information

Jo Anne Wright
Associate Planner
509.625.6017
jwright@spokanecity.org