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Spokane council approves interim ordinance removing Downtown building height limits
Summary
The Spokane City Council approved an interim zoning ordinance that eliminates building height limits in Downtown Spokane; council commentary said the change aims to encourage economic development and housing, but the transcript did not specify ordinance number, duration, or implementation details.
The Spokane City Council approved an interim zoning ordinance to remove building height limits in Downtown Spokane during its March 24 legislative meeting.
A council member told listeners the ordinance "allows for increased economic development opportunities which will enhance the city's vitality and create housing," and said the continued revitalization of downtown is necessary as the community grows. The transcript excerpt did not include the ordinance number, its effective date, how long the interim measure will remain in place, or details on how the city will process permits or variances under the new rule.
The meeting record provided no vote tally or names of movers and seconders for the ordinance. The council described the measure as an interim zoning ordinance; the transcript did not indicate whether the council plans a subsequent permanent zoning revision or when such a review would occur.
