Archive for the ‘Laws’ Category
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
The City of Spokane is accepting applications for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan until October 30, 2009. The Comprehensive Plan guides the growth of the city over 20 years, so amendments can be important modifications to city development. You can read about the Comprehensive Plan in this brochure. The Planning ...
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Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
Summer's the time for enjoying local lakes or rivers, so be sure to check out the Spokane County Sheriff's Department informative web page from their Marine Enforcement division before you get wet. The page includes links to the boating safety ordinance, information about boating accidents, and a list of Spokane ...
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Both the City and County have recently updated laws and procedures related to protecting water resources. The City submitted its Shoreline Master Program Update to the State in February. You can see the updates, the community discussions, and maps on the Planning Department site. Spokane County is taking public input ...
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008
The warning citation phase for red light runners who are caught by the City's Photo Red program ended on October 31st, which means that violators will now be fined $124. The Police Department has a good explanation page on how the cameras work, why we have them, and what ...
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
Controversy over big box stores and other land use issues have put the status of the City's Comprehensive Plan in the news lately. There are amendments to the plan each year, approved by the City Council. If you find the terms confusing, there is a useful brochure that ...
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