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Council holds first readings of housing code fixes, language-access rules and preservation changes; public comment questions preservation limits
Summary
Councilors heard first readings of three ordinances to implement BOH code fixes, language-access recruitment and historic-preservation review changes, and heard public comment warning that demolition-replacement rules could unduly limit redevelopment.
Spokane City Council held first readings on three ordinances that would amend local development and preservation rules and add language-access recruiting measures.
The council introduced Ordinance C36629, which would make follow-up code fixes tied to the Building Opportunity for Housing (BOH) package and amend multiple sections of the Spokane Municipal Code addressing definitions, density, setbacks, open space, parking and other development standards. The…
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