Title 12 Public Ways and Property
Chapter 12.10 Disposition of Surplus Real Property
Section 12.10.060 Surplus Property for Affordable Housing Requirements
- The City desires to maximize the number of affordable housing units developed at or below 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI).
- Pursuant to RCW 39.33, the City of Spokane may dispose of surplus property, may transfer, lease, or use other methods of disposal of such property for public benefit.
- Disposition of City surplus real property for affordable housing may be made to a public, private, or nongovernmental body on mutually agreeable terms and conditions, including a no-cost transfer, subject to and consistent with Washington Constitution article VIII, section 7, RCW 39.33, and this chapter.
- Affordable housing units created through the disposition of public property under this section may be guaranteed upon request by the City of Spokane by a notation made on a recorded deed or other property conveyance instrument which includes both a covenant or other requirement that the property shall be used for affordable housing and appropriate remedies that apply if the recipient of the property fails or ceases to use it for affordable housing.
Date Passed: Monday, October 15, 2018
Effective Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2018
ORD C35680 Section 4
