Plan Commission hears Build Spokane update and pushes for clearer development-review process

Sep 9, 2026

City staff told the Spokane Plan Commission the Build Spokane code modernization is in drafting and emphasized a linked effort to map and redesign the development-review system, including workshops with the Washington State Auditor's Office and a planned move to new permitting software.

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Tim, staff lead on the Build Spokane code modernization, told the Plan Commission the project is in the drafting phase and that module 2—zoning districts and the consolidated use table—is underway; he said adoption is unlikely before February and staff are coordinating code changes with a shift to a new permitting platform.

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