Neighborhood & Planning Services Melissa Wittstruck & Donna - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

City of Spokane Neighborhood & Planning Services Melissa Wittstruck & Donna deBit, Planning

Q. Why would I want this information on Comp Plan Amendments? A. Because the Comp Plan is the very beginning of future growth and development. By the time you see signs like these in your neighborhood, it’s almost always too late to make a change.

Washington cities and counties have comprehensive plans. These are the community’s long range vision for future growth and development*

RCW allows once per year amendment process • Cumulative impacts of proposed changes must be considered • SEPA Review must be completed •

TYPES OF LAND USE DECISIONS Comprehensive Plan MORE LEGISLATIVE Decisions Shoreline Master Plan The Rules Development Regulations Public hearing required Rezone (Area-Wide Map Change) Degree of discretion in making decision Rezone (Site-Specific Map Change) QUASI QU Impact of public comment Master Development Plan Permit Decisi Dec SI-JU Subdivision (10 or more lots) JUDICIAL isions Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Variance The Permits Conditional Use Permit Building Permit ADMIN Grading Permit Decisions INISTRA ISTRATI Right of way Permit Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit TIVE LESS Short Plat (9 lots or less)

PC Hearing & SEPA City Council Public Private Application Determination Hearing & Decision Public Comment Threshold Review Mayor Signs Period (60 days) & Committee PC Workshops – + 30 Days (recommendation) SEPA Review City Council sets Agency/City Work Program by Department Resolution Review

Applicant Same Decision Criteria City Public

READ and p rovide comments on the amendment proposal and on the SEPA checklist/supplement comment period. Provide comments throughout the process; to Planning, Plan Commission, and City Council. Watch for comment period and hearing notices.

-Facts, not opinions. Studies would be one source for supporting comments. -Comprehensive plan designation, goals, objectives, and policies for the property and area. -Other planning documents for the area, such as a neighborhood plan (after 2001). -If the application is for a map amendment, look up the zoning category in SMC 17C and become familiar with the permitted uses.

- A comprehensive plan map amendment application is no t the development project itself. It is a request to make a future project possible by applying a different land use designation and zoning category. -A policy amendment asks the community to consider correction or new guidance to better achieve the community vision.

2018-2019 Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments