# Planning Commission - Oct 14, 2026

The Liberty Lake Planning Commission meeting, identified in the title as October 14, 2026 (recording metadata is dated October 16), included a Washington State Department of Commerce presentation on the Housing Accountability Act (HAA) and the city’s voluntary review process. Commerce said Liberty Lake’s housing element met nearly all requirements, with a request for additional information on existing housing. The city’s housing-related development regulations were submitted for Commerce’s 60-day review; after adoption and formal submission, Commerce may take up to 90 days to issue a compliance determination. The regulations would take effect upon that determination. A noncompliance finding could affect eligibility for state grants and loans, while Commerce would defend an approval if appealed. The joint public hearing was closed after no public comments were identified.

Staff also reported that work was underway on the SEPA checklist and a separate critical areas ordinance, with review and adoption expected on a later timeline. The commission moved to approve the prior meeting minutes. No contract awards, purchasing decisions, bid approvals, or other procurement activity were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Sources
- [Planning Commission - Oct 14, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHOrCPlDB7k) - City of Liberty Lake, WA