City Council updates zoning map for River District and Liberty Village plans

The Liberty Lake Planning Commission meeting on May 28, 2025, focused on updates to the city's zoning and land use plans, particularly regarding aesthetic corridors and specific area plans. The discussion highlighted the need to name these aesthetic corridors, which have been recognized but not formally identified in documentation.

Commission members reviewed new descriptions and maps related to approved specific area plans, emphasizing their importance in shaping the zoning map for the River District and other areas like Liberty Village and Parkstone. The conversation underscored the necessity of establishing distinct zones with appropriate building setbacks and design standards, which may include overlays for consistency across the city.

The commission also addressed updates to the urban growth area and city annexation zones, noting that the last significant update occurred in February 2006. Population projections and land capacity analysis for housing were reiterated as essential components of the planning process.

Overall, the meeting concluded with a consensus on the clarity of the new format for the planning documents, which members found easy to follow. The next steps involve finalizing the documents by removing redline edits and posting them on the city’s website, marking a significant step forward in the city’s planning efforts.