City Starts Climate Planning Process

During the upcoming Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, the City plans to address challenges posed by changing climate and its impact on our communities. The update, mandated by the Washington State Growth Management Act and due in 2026, presents an opportunity to integrate climate considerations into every aspect of our City's future – from transportation and land use to economic development and housing policy.

Throughout 2024 and 2025, we will be working through a process to understand Spokane's unique climate impacts and hazards, gather data and community feedback, and conduct analysis on our climate risk and community vulnerabilities.

Visit the City website for more information or sign up for climate planning updates.

Take the Regional Transportation Council Commute Survey

Click here to take a short survey to let Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) what your daily commute looks like. Commuting and available transportation options are major factors in housing affordability and where people choose to live. Your response will be used in the region's Commute Trip Reduction strategy and to have a better understanding of transportation barriers and incentives.

Spokane's Housing Policy Draws More National Attention

In a recent article by the American Planning Association, Spokane’s former interim housing ordinance Building Opportunity and Choices for All and the corresponding permanent code changes were highlighted, as well as the lessons learned that other cities across the country can benefit from.

"My philosophy was this: We declared an emergency about this. If your house is on fire, you don't lazily walk around trying to figure out which exit to take or what items to [take] with you. You get up and run," Planning Services Director Spencer Gardner says. "We felt similarly about our housing crisis. If this was an emergency, then we needed to act right away — and the elected officials and the mayor agreed with that." [Read more…]

In the Know ... Map Spokane

Did you know that you can look up properties on Map Spokane – the City’s online mapping program?

The Layer List allows you to view the property’s land use or zone, the location of sewer and water lines, Spokane’s historic districts, and more. You can click on individual properties for even more information and the measuring tool can give you a general idea of distances, though all measurements should be verified on site.

Visit Map Spokane

Plan Commission Information

City of Spokane

Plan Commission

Meeting Schedule

2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month in City Hall

WHAT HAPPENED?

June 12 Public Workshop – Plan Commission discussed the South Logan TOD Implementation amendments to the Spokane Municipal Code, as well as the proposed South Logan Comprehensive plan Amendment. [watch 6.12.24 recording]
June 26 Public Workshop – Plan Commission hearing presentations on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket and were introduced to the Citywide Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). [watch 6.26.24 workshop recording]
June 26 Public Hearing – Plan Commission held a public hearing on the proposed South Logan TOD Implementation amendments to the Spokane Municipal Code., recommending approval. [watch 6.26.24 hearing recording]

WHAT'S NEXT?

Wednesday, July 10, Public Workshop – Plan Commission heard presentations on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket. A recording will be available on the City of Spokane Vimeo account shortly.
Wednesday, July 24, Public Workshop – Plan Commission will hear additional presentations on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket.

Agenda Details

We want your feedback!

Provide written comment in email to DevelopmentCode@spokanecity.org. This email list will be notified regarding additional opportunities for participation.

Interested in requesting an outreach event? Email us!

Development Services Center is Open to Serve You!

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday | 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

In person - 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd - 3rd Floor of City Hall (Office closed Wednesday mornings from 8-11 a.m. through the near future to allow staff to focus on permit load and reduce wait times. Calls will be forwarded to voice mail during this time.)
Online - Skip a trip to City Hall with online permitting, an email to permitteam@spokanecity.org or Electronic Document Review
Phone - A representative can assist you at 509.625.6300

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