HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1996-104 Amendment / Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance / Adult Entertainment EstablishmentRESOLUTION NO. R-96- / 4
A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the initiation of an amendment to the
Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, Title 15 of the Yakima Municipal
Code, so as to require that any adult entertainment establishment as defined
in Yakima Municipal Code 5.30.010(2) not be allowed without notice and
public hearing.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is concerned with the harmful secondary
effects traditionally associated with adult entertainment establishments; and
WHEREAS, in order to mitigate these effects the City believes that notice and
a public hearing prior to the placement of an adult entertainment establishment is
essential; and
WHEREAS, according to the provisions of the 1997 Urban Area Joint
Planning Agreement as amended in 1982, 1986, and 1995, RCW Chapter 36.70, RCW
35.30.060 and .070, and YMC 15.23.020, Amendments to the Yakima Urban Area
Zoning Ordinance may be initiated by action of the legislative body with
jurisdiction; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to process an
amendment to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of
requiring public notice and a hearing prior to the placement of any adult
entertainment establishment as defined in YMC 5.30.010(2) and to submit the
proposed amendment to the Regional Planning Commission.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL th•is day of
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City Clerk
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAIUMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 02 0
For Meeting Of
ITEM TITLE: Authorizing and directing the initiation of an amendment to the
Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Title 15 of the Yakima Municipal Code so as to
require that any adult entertainment establishment as defined in Yakima Municipal Code
5.30.010(2) not be allowed without notice and public hearing.
SUBMII"1'hi) BY: Jeff B. West, Assistant City Attorney
CONTACT PERSON/TFI.'PHONE: Jeff B. West/575-6030
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Due to recent concerns with the secondary effects of
adult entertainment establishments which may, in the future, be located in the City of
Yakima, the Yakima City Council has directed that an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance be initiated so as to require notice and a public hearing prior to the locating
of an adult entertainment establishment within the City of Yakima. The attached
Resolution would initiate the Zoning Code amendment process per Yakima Municipal
Code 15.23.020.
Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other(Specify)
Funding Source
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Council Policy Issue
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
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