Spokane Valley begins comprehensive plan update, flags housing shortfall and wildfire risk

Jul 10, 2025

City planning staff told the Spokane Valley Planning Commission on July 10 that the comp plan update will prioritize housing, a new climate element and code changes tied to wildfire risk, while commissioners raised concerns about parking, density and public input.

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The Spokane Valley Planning Commission on July 10 opened a yearlong update of the city's comprehensive plan that will add a climate element, address state-mandated housing requirements and include a vulnerability assessment that identifies wildfire and smoke as the city's highest climate risks, city planner Steve Roberge said.

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