Council hears code change to require replacement buildings after demolition in 'centers and corridors'; final vote not recorded in transcript

Feb 4, 2025

Historic Preservation staff presented an ordinance Feb. 3 to expand demolition review to centers and corridors and require replacement structures for demolished historically eligible buildings; the hearing closed but the transcript does not show a final adoption vote.

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City historic-preservation staff presented an amendment on Feb. 3 to Spokane's Unified Development Code that would expand review of potentially historic buildings to designated "centers and corridors," require a replacement structure where eligible properties are demolished, and apply objective design standards for replacement buildings in compliance with 2023 Washington House Bill 1293.

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