Notice of Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) - CTA-2025-0001 City-Wide

Notice of Determination of Non-Significance (DNS)
City of Spokane Valley

Date Issued: August 22, 2025
Name & File Number:CTA-2025-0001: Code text amendment to home business regulations

Proposal Description: Code text amendments proposed to home businesses regulations. The proposed changes include removing fee exemption; limiting the business-related trips to/from a residence; clarifying business activities that cannot operate at a residence; prohibiting dispatch center for a home business; and providing examples of home businesses.

Proposal Location: City-wide

OWNER: City of Spokane Valley. 10210 E Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99206

APPLICANT: Levi Basinger, Associate Planner, City of Spokane Valley - same address as above

Lead Agency: City of Spokane Valley

Review : Pursuant to WAC 197-11-340, the lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and related information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.

Determination: This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date issued. Written comments may be submitted August 22, 2025, through September 5, 2025.

Staff Contact: Levi Basinger, Associate Planner, City of Spokane Valley, 10210 East Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, PH (509) 720-5332; [email protected]

Responsible Official: Steve Roberge, Planning Manager

Appeal: An appeal of this determination shall be submitted to the City of Spokane Valley Community and Economic Development Department within 14 calendar days after the date issued. Appeals may be submitted from August 22, 2025, through 4:00 p.m. on September 5, 2025.The appeal must be written and specific factual objections are made to the City's threshold determination. Appeals shall be conducted in conformance with Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 17.90 Appeals, and any required fees pursuant to the City's adopted Fee Schedule shall be paid at the time of appeal submittal. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-680, appeals shall be limited to a review of a final threshold determination.

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Patricia Rhoades, Deputy City Clerk
Spokane Valley
PUBLISH: August 22, 2025