Cheney institutional zone moves to council

Cheney Planning Commission gave its blessing at its June 11 meeting to the creation of a new zone in the city.

The “Institutional Zone” would establish areas that provide greater development flexibility for public structures and uses such as education, safety, utility services and administration. Permitted uses in this zone also includes parks and open spaces, cultural institutions, child care and medical centers, transportation facilities, industrial offices, non-accessory parking and self-service storage.

Uses such as medical offices and group living establishments are allowed on a limited b...