Council hears first reading of Map Amendment

SPOKANE VALLEY — The Council heard the first reading of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment which would, if passed, rezone the New Park Area from Single Family Residential

(SFR) and Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Parks, Recreation and Open Space.

The New Park Area is located in the north of the city between North Forker Road in the east and North Progress Road in the west.

It is composed of four parcels totaling approximately 19 acres which are currently zoned Single Family Residential.

According to city documents, the proposed changes are consistent with the applicable RCW codes and comply with C...