County zone amendments approved

A public hearing on amending county zoning ordinances drew questions Monday before county commissioners approved the changes.

At issue were modifications to basic lists of what may be allowed in seven specific zones such as light industrial and heavy commercial.

“It seems like it gives sole authority to the public works director and county planner,” Allen Shallbetter of Pullman said.

Alan Thomson, county planner, noted that the planning commission had already approved the changes.

“The reason to do this is we have an obligation to help business in the county,” said Thomson. “This is common...”...