Cheney commission discusses over-occupancy

Over-occupancy of single-family homes in Cheney took center stage at the Jan. 9 Planning Commission meeting.

During a comprehensive plan review of the city’s housing chapter, senior planner Brett Lucas noted language about housing balance under “Housing Issues” point out residents’ concerns about over-occupancy of rental homes in the city. The language went on to list problems associated with this usage, such as noise and poor maintenance, and stated that in the short term, “they may destabilize, devalue and discourage neighborhood investment.”

Commissioner Dan Turbeville jumped in at this poi...