PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Planning Department guides development of the City through the administration of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning, Subdivision, Environmental and Building codes. It is the responsibility of the planner to routinely review and update the codes that regulate development throughout Millwood. Additionally, the planner reviews and approves special permits, processes subdivision and other land use applications and assists the City Council and Planning Commission with public meetings and hearings.
Millwood Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan establishes goals, objectives, policies, actions, and standards for development and growth in Millwood and is a required document pursuant to the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA).
Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are allowed no more than once a year. The deadline for amendment applications is November 1st. In addition to the annual amendments, the City is required to conduct a thorough review of the Comprehensive Plan every 8 years.
To view the City of Millwood Comprehensive Plan click here. Click here or here for more information on The Washington State Growth Management Act.
Comprehensive Plan Map
Millwood Zoning Code
The City’s Zoning code contains the development regulations which carry out the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
The Zoning code includes regulations that protect neighborhoods, provide for vibrant commercial areas and protect the City’s environmentally sensitive areas. Click here to view the City’s zoning regulations.
Zoning Map
Millwood Shoreline Master Plan
The Shoreline Master Program is the local land- use regulations and policies that guide the use of shorelines in Millwood. The Spokane River, designated by the State of Washington as a shoreline of statewide significance, is located along the City's northern border.
The City of Millwood adopted it's first Shoreline Master Program in 2014 and completed a comprehensive review and update of the document in 2021, as is required by state law.
The Shoreline Master Program can be found here.