The purpose of Chapter 22.130 SVMC is to:
A. 
Maintain the proper function of street infrastructure;
B. 
Maintain and improve the street safety;
C. 
Provide for future street expansion;
D. 
Identify requirements that may be imposed upon development projects and permits defined in SVMC § 22.130.020.
(Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007; Ord. 09-033 § 3, 2009; Ord. 18-003 § 4 (Att. B), 2018)
The city manager or designee shall develop and administer the Spokane Valley street standards (SVMC § 22.130.040) and require development projects to provide transportation improvements, dedicate right-of-way and border easements. These improvements will be required to achieve the purpose of Chapter 22.130 SVMC and goals of the currently adopted Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 09-033 § 3, 2009; Ord. 17-004 § 3, 2017; Ord. 18-003 § 4 (Att. B), 2018)
Pursuant to RCW 35A.11.020 and 35A.12.140, the City adopts, by reference, the City street standards, and as they may be amended from time to time. The city clerk shall maintain a copy on file.
(Ord. 09-033 § 3, 2009; Ord. 16-018 § 7 (Att. B), 2016; Ord. 18-003 § 4 (Att. B), 2018)
The Washington Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and as it may be amended from time to time, is hereby adopted by reference.
(Formerly 22.130.070; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007; Ord. 09-033 § 3, 2009; Ord. 18-003 § 4 (Att. B), 2018)
Following submittal of a completed application pursuant to Chapter 17.80 SVMC, the project shall be reviewed to determine compliance with all applicable regulations and standards. Additional material and/or analysis may be required to demonstrate compliance.
(Ord. 09-033 § 3, 2009; Ord. 18-003 § 4 (Att. B), 2018)
A. 
Prior to the issuance of any approvals for development projects or permits subject to the provisions of Chapter 22.130 SVMC, the city manager or designee shall determine the extent and type of street improvements and right-of-way/border easement dedications to the extent allowed by the law, and pursuant to the following:
1. 
The Comprehensive Plan;
2. 
The arterial street map;
3. 
The street standards (SVMC § 22.130.040);
4. 
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices identified in SVMC § 22.130.050;
5. 
The City of Spokane Valley Transportation Improvement Plan;
6. 
Information submitted by the applicant including any preliminary site plans, engineering reports, or other relevant data;
7. 
A determination of the function, safety, efficiency and coordinated future expansion needs of the roadway system to serve the traveling public and emergency vehicles; and
8. 
Portions of the uniform development code, SVMC Titles 17 through 25, that specifically identify required future roadways, streets, or other rights-of-way.
B. 
Requirements may include but are not limited to:
1. 
The extent and type of required street improvements pursuant to SVMC § 22.130.040;
2. 
The extent of additional and/or new right-of-way and/or border easement needed to support the required improvements pursuant to SVMC § 22.130.040;
3. 
Participation in capital improvement projects as included on the adopted six-year Transportation Improvement Plan;
4. 
Participation in transportation impact fee areas pursuant to Chapter 22.100 SVMC.
(Formerly 22.130.030; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007; Ord. 08-006 § 1, 2008; Ord. 09-033 § 3, 2009; Ord. 18-003 § 4 (Att. B), 2018; Ord. 25-007 § 3, 2025)
The express intent of the City of Spokane Valley is that the responsibility for compliance with the provisions of Chapter 22.130 SVMC shall rest with the permit applicant and their agents. Chapter 22.130 SVMC and its provisions are adopted with the express intent to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public and are not intended to protect any particular class of individuals or organizations.
(Formerly 22.130.090; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007; Ord. 09-033 § 3, 2009; Ord. 18-003 § 4 (Att. B), 2018)