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Title 17E
Chapter 17E.040
Section 17E.040.120
 

Title 17E Environmental Standards

Chapter 17E.040 Spokane Geologically Hazardous Areas

Section 17E.040.120 Subdivision and Dedication Notice
  1. The division of land in landslide hazard areas is subject to the following:
    1. Land that is located wholly within a landslide hazard area or its buffer may not be subdivided. Land that is located partially within a landslide hazard area may be subdivided provided that each resulting lot has sufficient buildable area outside of, and will not affect, the landslide hazard.
    1. Access roads and utilities may be permitted within the landslide hazard area if the City of Spokane determines that no feasible alternative exists.
  1. Dedication Notice.

Final subdivisions, short plats and binding site plans located within geologically hazardous areas shall contain language in the plat dedication to indicate lots or portions of lots that are affected by geologic hazards. In addition, building setback lines may be drawn on lots, parcels and tracts so as to indicate suitable areas for construction of structures or improvements.

Date Passed: Monday, December 3, 2007

Effective Date: Sunday, January 6, 2008

ORD C34149 Section 8