(The Center Square) – New development in Latah Valley could come to a halt under an emergency ordinance that Spokane’s City Council is expected to vote on in the next two weeks. Councilmember Paul Dillon’s measure would enact an immediate building moratorium on new preliminary subdivision and short subdivision applications within the Latah/Hangman and Grandview/Thorpe Neighborhoods, replicating a similar ordinance that expired last year. The halt would give Spokane time to plan for wildfire protection and other infrastructure in the area, including a Latah Fire Station and modifying sections o…