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City staff refine local parking tax rule ahead of April launch; operators press for clearer ADA and stall language
Summary
City staff briefed the commission on the public rule to implement Spokane’s local parking tax, aiming for an April 1 launch; downtown parking operators urged changing 'designated stall' to 'designated area' and raised ADA exemption concerns.
City staff updated commissioners on the public rule implementing the locally adopted commercial parking tax and the timeline to launch implementation. The public rule provides administrative detail to carry out the ordinance passed by the City Council and is scheduled for a council briefing Feb. 23 and consideration for adoption March 9; staff said the city is targeting an April 1 launch.
Staff described the Efficient Land Use Credit in the ordinance,…
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