Spokane council imposes one‑year moratorium on new drive‑thruses in high‑transit areas
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Council Member Zac Zapone said the Spokane City Council approved a one‑year moratorium on drive‑thruses and vehicle‑servicing areas on high‑transit corridors to allow time for public feedback and planning for more walkable neighborhoods.
Council Member Zac Zapone said the Spokane City Council on April 13 approved a one‑year moratorium on new drive‑thruses and vehicle‑servicing areas on what he described as "high transit performance quarters." Zapone said the pause is intended to give the city time to gather public feedback and plan for denser, more walkable neighborhoods.
"We hear from constituents all the time that we want a future in a city where people can walk, bike, and get to neighborhoods in our cities," Zapone said in a brief recap. He added that the council does not hear many people say that Division is "a great street that they desire to go to," framing the moratorium as part of a broader strategy to improve streetscapes.
The recap did not include the ordinance text, vote tally, or a detailed map of the high‑transit areas covered. Zapone said the measure is a one‑year moratorium, and that during that period new drive‑thru facilities would not be constructed while the council solicits additional community input and finalizes planning work.
Next steps and implementation details, including any exceptions, enforcement mechanisms or criteria for lifting the moratorium, were not specified in the summary. Zapone directed listeners to spokanecity.org for more information and future updates.
