Spokane River Proposed Protection Zones

Off limits?

January 10th, 2022 the Spokane City Council had discussion on Proposed Protection of Public Lands Ordinance that effects the Spokane River and Hangman Creek shorelines.

The coucil is voting on final action on both the ordinace and resolution proposed for March 14, 2022.

For more information contact the Office of Council Member Lori Kinnear. Contact Name: Giacobbe Byrd; (509) 625-6715 or gbyrd@spokanecity.org

Proposed protected land zones

(1) The south bank abutting and extending 50 feet from the Spokane River between Mission Street Bridge and Greene Street Bridge, excluding any trails or designated footpaths.

(2) The north and south banks abutting and extending 50 feet from the Spokane River between Monroe Street Bridge and Sandifur Bridge, excluding any trails or designated footpaths.

To read the councils March 14th proposal you can download the pdf below.

Designation of Protected Zones Ordinance & Riparian Rehabilitation Resolution
urbdev-agenda-2022-02-14.pdf
Size: 1.4 MB

The Spokesman-Review
- Off limits? Proposal would restrict access to damaged areas along Spokane River.