Notice of Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) - CTA-2025-0002

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

Date Issued: October 3, 2025
Name & File Number:CTA-2025-0002

Proposal Description: CTA-2025-0002 is a city-initiated code text amendment to Chapter 22.120 SVMC Wireless Communication Facilities that adds an exception to the tower height limit when the tower is used by regional facilities for first responder communication. The amendment adds SVMC 22.120.060 to Chapter 22.120 SVMC that authorizes towers for wireless communication services to be up to 100 feet tall (up to 120 feet tall including antennae array) when used by regional facilities for first responder communication. This amendment establishes the height restriction for towers meeting these criteria in all zoning districts.

Proposal Location: Affects all properties city wide.

Owner/Applicant: City of Spokane Valley

Lead Agency: City of Spokane Valley

Review : The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). 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 October 3, 2025 through October 17, 2025.

Staff Contact: Adam Knight, Associate Planner, City of Spokane Valley; 10210 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206; PH: (509) 720-5031, [email protected]

Responsible Official: Steve Roberge, Planning Manager

Appeal: An appeal of this determination shall be submitted to the City of Spokane Valley Economic Development Department within 14 calendar days after the date issued. Appeals may be submitted from October 3, 2025, through 4:00 p.m. on October 17, 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: 10-03-25