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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 Committee 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 Committee 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 DRC 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
committee 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
committee 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 committee 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 Committee as early
in the design process as possible, before funds are spent developing a
design that the DRC 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 Committee Review is $780.00. Clearly presented proposals of routine
nature and minimal impact
can be reviewed administratively with concurrence of the Committee
Chair. The fee for an
administrative review is $240.00. 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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