Robert Blegen

The document outlines the City of Spokane Valley's Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations Update, detailing a working draft schedule from October 2025 to August 2026. The update focuses on land use scenarios, addressing housing needs in compliance with new statutory requirements (HB1110, HB1220, HB1337) by exploring approaches like targeted rezoning and upzoning. It also incorporates economic opportunities, climate planning, environmental resilience, and climate justice goals.

The Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 2017-2037 serves as a roadmap to guide the city's growth and development over a 20-year period, ensuring consistency with the Growth Management Act. It focuses on key areas including economic development, land use, transportation, housing, capital facilities, public and private utilities, parks and open space, and natural resources. The plan's overarching vision is to foster a community of opportunity where individuals and families can thrive, and businesses can flourish and prosper, while balancing fiscal responsibility and environmental protection.

The comprehensive plan focuses on the City of Spokane Valley's objectives, population allocation, and land use patterns. It analyzes alternatives such as Citizen Focus and Community Prosperity, emphasizing economic welfare, land use, transportation, and housing. The plan aims to accommodate population growth, preserve neighborhoods, and mitigate environmental impacts through updated development regulations and critical areas regulations.

The strategic plan for Spokane Valley focuses on managing growth-related investments in facilities and services, responding to GMA requirements, and using limited funding wisely. It also emphasizes maintaining the quality of existing infrastructure, coordinating with external service providers, and addressing challenges related to water supply, transportation, and essential public facilities. Key areas of focus include street maintenance, water district coordination, and the efficient siting of essential public facilities to support the community's vision.