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From:
Michael Ray
To:
Nichoel Baird Spencer
Subject:
RE: Changes in Duplex code
Date:
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 3:12:48 PM
That portion of a dwelling unit devoted to the preparation or cooking of food for the purpose of
consumption by residents of the dwelling unit. For the purposes of this Code a kitchen is a
food preparation area containing cabinetry and/or countertops, a sink, and one or more of the
following: a refrigerator, cooking device, dishwasher, a natural gas stub or supply, or a 220-volt
electrical outlet/wiring.
 
Mike Ray, AICP
Planning Manager
City of Moscow
504 S. Washington Street
Moscow, ID 83843
mray@ci.moscow.id.us
(208) 883-7008
 
 
From: Nichoel Baird Spencer <nspencer@ci.moscow.id.us> 
Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 12:38 PM
To: Michael Ray <mray@ci.moscow.id.us>
Subject: Re: Changes in Duplex code
 
Feels clunky:  thoughts? 
 
That portion of a dwelling unit devoted to the preparation or cooking of food for
the purpose of consumption by residents of the dwelling unit. For the purposes of
this Code a kitchen is a food preparation area containing a combination of the
following: cabinetry, countertops, a sink, food cooking/storage facilities (i.e.,
stove, oven, hot plate, and/or microwave oven, or refrigerator), a natural gas stub
or supply and/or a 220-volt electrical outlet/wiring.
 
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 9, 2026, at 11:15 AM, Michael Ray <mray@ci.moscow.id.us> wrote:

Thoughts?

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Mike Ray, AICP
Planning Manager
City of Moscow
504 S. Washington Street
Moscow, ID 83843
mray@ci.moscow.id.us
(208) 883-7008
 
 
Disclaimer: The information provided is for general informational purposes only based on the
limited information provided and is not provided in lieu of the formal application, review, and
permitting process as required per Moscow City Code. The City retains the right to review all
applications for compliance with City, Idaho Code, and other standards at the time of
submittal of a formal application and prior to the issuance of permits for the site.   The
information provided is intended to help individuals understand the City process,
requirements, and potential impacts of a site-specific use.  The City’s informal review does not
constitute a substitute for consulting a qualified attorney, engineer, or planning professional
for your specific situation and does not take the place of the formal application, review and
permitting process. 
 
From: Nichoel Baird Spencer <nspencer@ci.moscow.id.us> 
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 3:37 PM
To: Michael Ray <mray@ci.moscow.id.us>
Cc: Lucy Falcy <lfalcy@ci.moscow.id.us>
Subject: Changes in Duplex code
 
Here is where we start….Lets talk when Mike is back:
 
Kitchen.
That portion of a dwelling devoted to the preparation or coking of food for the
purpose of consumption by residents of the dwelling unit.  Any room or area
with a combination cooking (i.e. Stove, oven, hot plate, burner, and/or
microwave oven), food storage or assembly (i.e. counters, cabinets, storage,
and/or refrigeration), sinks or plumbing stubs, above counter outlets, natural
gas stubs, and/or 220-volt electrical wiring is a kitchen for the purpose of this
code. 
 
Nichoel Baird Spencer, MCRP, AICP
Community Development Director/Deputy City Administrator
Email: nspencer@ci.moscow.id.us
Phone: 208-883-7027
Website: www.ci.moscow.id.us
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Disclaimer: The information provided is for general informational purposes only based on the
limited information provided and is not provided in lieu of the formal application, review, and
permitting process as required per Moscow City Code. The City retains the right to review all
applications for compliance with City, Idaho Code, and other standards at the time of
submittal of a formal application and prior to the issuance of permits for the site.   The
information provided is intended to help individuals understand the City process,
requirements, and potential impacts of a site-specific use.  The City’s informal review does not
constitute a substitute for consulting a qualified attorney, engineer, or planning professional
for your specific situation and does not take the place of the formal application, review and
permitting process.