Title 17A Administration
Chapter 17A.010 General Administration
Section 17A.010.002 Intent and Purpose
Overall Purpose.
The purpose of this title is to provide a vehicle to implement the City's comprehensive plan, and by reference, the requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA).
Community Goals.
This title contains regulation s to manage the community’s growth in a manner that ensures efficient use of land, preserves natural resources, and encourages good design. Specifically, the code is designed to implement adopted policies including:
support the creation of a responsive, open government that operates in partnership with all citizens for the purpose of maximizing participation , as well as with City employees to ensure that they are empowered to effectively meet citizens’ needs;
celebrate the City’s cultural diversity and heritage;
provide diverse employment opportunities within the community, maintaining a healthy business climate that also ensures that the City’s residents will be provided a full range of goods and services;
commit to responsible stewardship of the City’s natural resources including watersheds, wildlife habitats, and open space, with special attention paid to protecting Latah Creek and the Spokane River;
provide the City’s residents with quality urban services while at the same time preserving the character of existing neighborhoods and enhancing the livability of the area;
integrate land use and transportation planning to ensure the efficient use of land, promote use of alternative modes of transportation , and reduce congestion and air pollution.
Date Passed: Monday, April 25, 2011
Effective Date: Friday, June 3, 2011
ORD C34716 Section 1