Cannon Hill Park Historic District Information
District in Effect 12/25/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ Cannon Hill Park Historic District
District Map
Documents for Review
CHPHD Historic District Nomination Form FINAL
CHPHD Design Standards and Guidelines FINAL
CHPHD Final Approved Ordinance
Balloting Closed 8/18/2025
Here is a breakdown of the final balloting results:
Process and Outreach Timelines
Process
| Date | Action | Code |
| 10/16/2024 | Initial presentation to SHLC | |
| 4/16/2025 | SHLC Meeting – Initial approval of documents to move forward with voting | SMC 17D.100.040 |
| 5/8/2025-8/18/2025 | Ballots mailed to property owners in district boundaries – due to a noticing error that omitted 5 properties, due date for ballots was extended from 60 days to for everyone to 8/18/2025 Ballot results: 191 ballots sent: 135 returned in favor (70%), 17 returned opposed (9%), 41 unreturned or neutral (21%). |
SMC 17D.100.100 |
| 6/23/2025 | SEPA/Notice sign posted in Cannon Hill Park | SMC 17D.100.040 |
| 7/3/2025 | SEPA Checklist request for comments | SMC 17G.025.010D |
| 7/3/2025 | Commerce Notice to adopt an amendment to the UDC | SMC 17G.025.010I |
| 7/23/2025 | Plan Commission Workshop | SMC 17G.025.010 |
| 8/20/2025 | SHLC Hearing on district – Commission approved unanimously | SMC 17D.100.040 |
| 9/8/2025 | Urban Experience Committee Briefing | SMC 17G.025.010 H |
| 9/24/2025 | Plan Commission Hearing on district – Commission approved 7-1 | SMC 17G.025.010 F |
| 10/20/2025 | City Council Urban Experience Committee Briefing | SMC 17G.025.010 H |
| 11/10/2025 | City Council First Reading Ordinance | |
| 11/17/2025 | City Council Hearing and Final Decision | |
| 11/25/2025 | Mayor signature (if passed) and 30-days before implementation | |
| 12/3/2025 | Commerce Final Notification | Follows City Council action – 10 days |
| 12/25/2025 | DISTRICT IS IN EFFECT |
Public Outreach
| Date | Action |
| 10/16/2024 | Initial presentation to SHLC |
| 2/13/2025 | Project proponents attended the Manito/Cannon Hill Neighborhood Council meeting to inform them of the project |
| 2/26/2025 | Public Workshop with presentation by HPO Staff at Wilson Elementary |
| 3/12/2025 | Project proponent, Nathan South, and HPO Megan Duvall gave an introduction to Plan Commission about the project |
| 4/1/2025 | SHLC Meeting (4/16/25) noticed in the Spokesman-Review as well as the Gazette and HP Website |
| 4/23/2025 | Public Workshop with presentation by HPO Staff at Roosevelt Elementary |
| Ongoing | Neighborhood advocates have knocked on doors of neighbors to discuss the district, placed door hangers reminding neighbors to vote; and posted yard signs encouraging neighbor participation |
| 5/8/2025 | Ballots mailed, letter included with more information and map to all property owners |
| 6/18/2025 | Postcard mailed to all property owners advising the new due date for ballots as well as noting SHLC hearing date |
| 6/23/2025 | SEPA Notice sign posted in Cannon Hill Park |
| TBD | *Notice will be done for all upcoming public hearings (SHLC, Plan Commission, City Council) |
Presentation Materials, Staff Reports and Final Decisions
Hearing was held by the Spokane Historic Landmarks Commission on 8/2/2025 – vote to recommend to City Council passed 9-0.
Landmarks Commission Documents:
Staff Report Cannon Hill Park Historic District – August 2025
Cannon Hill Park HD Powerpoint August 2025
Plan Commission hearing was held on 9/24/2025 – vote to recommend to City Council passed 7-1.
Plan Commission Documents:
Cannon Hill Park LHD PC Findings Signed 10.06.25
Plan Commission Dissent – CHPA Historic District
(*note: Plan Commission rules allow for dissenting opinions from those in the minority on a vote. In this instance, one Commissioner voted against.)
