Notice of Public Hearing
City of Spokane Valley
CTA-2025-0002– Wireless Communication Tower Height Amendment
This hearing will be conducted in person, with the option to attend remotely using web and telephone conference tools, as described below.
Hearing Date and Time: October 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall, 10210 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA
Zoom Meeting Details: Join Zoom Meeting
A link to the Zoom meeting will be provided on the agenda and posted to the City’s webpage: www.spokanevalley.org/planningcommission.
File Number: CTA-2025-0002
Description of Proposal: 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: This is a non-project action; the amendment will apply citywide.
Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 10210 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Hearing Procedures: The Planning Commission will conduct the hearing pursuant to the rules of procedure adopted in SVMC Title 18 (Boards and Authorities). The public is encouraged to submit written comments prior to the hearing by sending the comments to Adam Knight, 10210 E Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99206, or email to AKnight@spokanevalleywa.gov. All comments received between October 3, 2025 (the date of this notice) and October 23, 2025, (the date of the hearing) will be considered. Comments will need to be received no later than 4:00 PM on October 23, 2025, to be submitted into the record. Comments received will be entered into the record at the time of the public participation portion of the Public Hearing. Comments received through US Mail will be included if they are received prior to the hearing.
All interested persons may testify at the public hearing in person or via the zoom meeting address and/or phone number. Interested persons planning to attend via ZOOM will need to sign up to speak no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 23, 2025. Use the link referenced above to sign up for oral public comments. This is not an opportunity for questions or discussion. Remarks will be limited to three minutes per person. Written comments and documents may only be submitted prior to the hearing. Any appeal of the City Council’s decision will be based on the record established before the Planning Commission, pursuant to SVMC 17.90 (Appeals). The Planning Commission will forward a recommendation on the request to the Spokane Valley City Council.
Environmental Determination: Spokane Valley, acting as the Lead Agency, issued a Determination of Non-significance (DNS) on October 3, 2025, pursuant to WAC 197-11-340 (2). The 14 day appeal/comment period expires on October 17, 2025.
Staff Report and Inspection of File: A staff report will be available for inspection seven (7) calendar days before the hearing. The staff report and application file may be inspected at the Spokane Valley Permit Center Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding holidays. If you have any questions, please contact Adam Knight, Associate Planner, Planning Division, at AKnight@spokanevalleywa.gov.
Patricia Rhoades
Spokane Valley Deputy City Clerk
Publish: 09-03-25 & 09-10-25
