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Resident questions county permitting of second dwelling on single lot, cites covenants and plat restrictions

5447045 · July 22, 2025
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A Spokane County resident told commissioners he is seeking an explanation after a building permit allowed a second dwelling‑like structure on a lot that already has a house; he said county staff changed the permitted use multiple times and that neighborhood covenants and plat notes appear to conflict with the permit.

During the open public forum on July 22, resident Larry Eich asked Spokane County commissioners to explain why a permit was issued allowing a second dwelling‑type structure on a lot that already contains a house.

Eich said the structure was initially permitted as a shop with a bathroom, then the county inspected…

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