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Design
Review FAQ’s
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What projects require design review? |
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Generally either public projects or private projects that have an impact
on public property.
Or,
projects that are specified for review by sub area plans. The specific
list is codified in the
Spokane
Municipal Code.
Recommendations of the Design Review Board are forwarded to the
appropriate hearing or
permitting official. |
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How
do I schedule a review?
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Design
Review Board applications are available on-line or through Spokane’s
Urban Design Office. The
completed application including drawings, photos, and fees must be
received at least 21 days before the desired
meeting date. During the 21 day review period, urban design staff will
review the project and prepare
a staff report that will be available to the applicant approximately one
week prior to the review
workshop. The staff report and submittal information will be forwarded
to the DRB members; and if
applicable, staff will notify the adjoining neighborhood council. |
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What should I expect during the workshop?
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The
board may review up to 3 projects in an evening, and most projects are
allocated a 45 minute time slot. As a general guideline, your
presentation may be preceded by a 2-3 minute introduction by the
developer. The designer should then present the project in about
15 minutes to allow adequate time for board member comments and a dialog with the designer and developer.
Your presentation should concentrate on main points; details may emerge
during the discussion. A follow-up meeting may be required for projects
of greater complexity; fees will be charged only for the first meeting.
Meetings are open to the public.
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At
what stage of design should my project be reviewed? |
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It is a
goal of the board to work in partnership with designers and developers,
to identify and help resolve any design issues that may be of concern to
the broader community. It is highly recommended that the proponent
begin communication with the Design Review Board as early
in the design process as possible, before funds are spent developing a
design that the DRB may not favorably recommend.
Ideally, discussions will begin during conceptual or schematic design.
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What are the fees? |
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The fee
for Board Review is $1275.00. Clearly presented proposals of routine
nature and minimal impact can be reviewed administratively with
concurrence of the Board
Chair. The fee for an
administrative review is $600.00. If you’d like to determine whether
your project qualifies for an
administrative review, please contact the City’s Urban Designer.
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