Notice of a Public Hearing
Spokane County Hearing Examiner
Agenda for May 6, 2026
9:00 a.m. – CUP-0001-2026: The applicants are proposing a Conditional Use Permit for a 100 ft Wireless Communication Support Tower and 60 ft by 60 ft fenced equipment area in the Rural Traditional (RT) zone pursuant to Section 14.618.240(29) of the Spokane County Zoning Code. The subject property is located near the terminus of N. Old Pine Lane north and east of Elk-Chattaroy Road in the northeast quarter of Section 20, Township 29 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington. A Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) is to be issued by the County Department of Building and Planning as the lead agency on April 21, 2026. The appeal period ends on May 5, 2026
Applicant: Lynx Consulting, Inc. for Horizon Tower and Verizon Wireless, 12900 NE 180th St #140, Bothell, WA 98011, (206) 228-2127.
Staff Contact: Martee Snyder, Planner (509) 477- 7131.
HEARING EXAMINER PROCEDURES
Hearing Process and Appeals: The hearing will be conducted under the Hearing Examiner Rules of Procedure adopted in Spokane County Resolution Nos. 1-0700 and 2020-0708. All interested persons may testify at the public hearing. All public hearings are conducted in the Commissioner's Hearing Room, Public Works Bldg, 1026 W. Broadway, Spokane, WA. Attendance for the hearing is also provided via Zoom, please follow the instructions below. Facilities are physically accessible for individuals with disabilities. All visuals and/or presentation materials will need to be submitted by 4:00 p.m. two (2) days prior to the scheduled hearing to be viewed at the public hearing. The Hearing Examiner may limit the time given to speakers. A speaker representing each side of the issue is encouraged. Any appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision will be based on the record established before the Hearing Examiner, pursuant to Spokane County Resolution No. 96-0171. Environmental appeals shall follow the procedures set forth in the County SEPA Ordinance.
Inspection of File, Copies of Documents: A Staff Report will generally be available via email for inspection seven days before the hearing upon request. The Staff Report and application file may also be viewed at the Spokane County Department of Building and Planning, 1st floor Permit Center, Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway Ave., Spokane, WA 99260 between 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., weekdays, M-TH, Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-12 Noon. If you have any questions or special needs, please call the Department at (509) 477-1500. Send written and digital comments to Attn: Martee Snyder or msnyder@spokanecounty.gov, File No. CUP-0001-2026. Motions must be made in writing submitted to the Spokane County Hearing Examiner, 1026 W. Broadway Ave., Spokane, WA 99260.
Topic: CUP-0001-2026
Time: May 6, 2026, 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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