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Spokane council approves interim daycare zoning, shelter operational change and speed‑sign purchase; Cedar street vacation deferred

5953641 · September 23, 2025
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Councilmember Michael Cathcart, who represents Northeast and Downtown Spokane, summarized actions taken this week by the Spokane City Council, saying the council approved an interim zoning ordinance to allow day-care and child-care facilities in any residential or commercial zone, approved a resolution to convert the Cannon Shelter into a daytime center and to direct street-medicine funds to Catholic Charities, and approved a resolution to buy "neighbors drive 25" signs using the city’s traffic-calming fund.

Councilmember Michael Cathcart, who represents Northeast and Downtown Spokane, summarized actions taken this week by the Spokane City Council, saying the council approved an interim zoning ordinance to allow day-care and child-care facilities in any residential or commercial zone, approved a resolution to convert the Cannon Shelter into a daytime center and to direct street-medicine funds to Catholic Charities, and approved a resolution to buy "neighbors drive 25" signs using the city’s traffic-calming fund.

The interim zoning ordinance is intended to increase day‑care capacity across the city by allowing day cares and child cares in all residential and commercial zones, the council…

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