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YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 8.A.
For Meeting of: April 7, 2026
ITEM TITLE: Closed record public hearing and Ordinance for proposed
amendments to Yakima Municipal Code Title 15 Urban Area Zoning
Ordinance
SUBMITTED BY: *Trevor Martin, Planning Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Yakima Planning Commission held a series of study sessions to review the proposed amendments
on November 12, 2025. The Planning Commission made motions at the study session to make revisions
to Title 15 of the Yakima Municipal Code and forward the changes on the changes on to the City Council.
The complete record was distributed to City Council in the agenda packet on March 17, 2026, and can
be found online at: https://www.yakimawa.gov/council/agendas-and-minutes/.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25:
RECOMMENDATION: Pass Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
DRAFT_ORD._NO._2026-_YMC_Title_15_text_amendments.docx
Title 15 Redlines TXT#003-15.pdf
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-
AN ORDINANCE amending Yakima Municipal Code Title 15 to incorporate text amendments
associated with home occupation and notification requirements.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Yakima has considered
amendments to modify YMC Title 15 adding subsections to Chapter 15.02, modify existing
parking standards, modify drive-through standards, and add middle housing to Table 4-1; and
WHEREAS, notice of all amendments to these Titles to fulfill the requirements of RCW
36.70A.130 was sent to the Washington State Department of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a study session for the amendments on
November 12, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, having conducted such study sessions, found,
determined, and recommended that the City Council approve such amendments as indicated in
the motions attached to the City Council findings dated February 11, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on April 7, 2026, pursuant to notice to
consider such amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, City staff rearranged YMC 15.02.020 to create new chapter sections for
definitions based on each letter of the alphabet so future changes could be done on a more
efficient, including cost efficient, basis; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima, having considered the record herein,
the testimony provided at the public hearing, and the recommendations from the Planning
Commission, hereby finds and determines that approval of these amendments to modify Title 15
are in the best interests of residents of the City of Yakima and will promote the general health,
safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Amendments to Replace and Supersede. The amendments to YMC Titles
15, as contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and fully incorporated herein, shall replace and
supersede previous versions of the referenced Yakima Municipal Code sections.
Section 2. Adoption of City Council Findings. The City Council hereby adopts
Exhibit"B" City Council as its findings in support thereof pursuant to YMC §15.23.020 and
§16.10.095, and are incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein.
Section 3. Severability/Validity. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence,
clause or phrase of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
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Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority, prior to the effective
date of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 5. Authorization to File. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to file a
certified copy of this ordinance with the Yakima County Auditor.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days
after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 7th day of April 2026.
ATTEST: Matt Brown, Mayor
Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
Publication Date:
Effective Date:
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Exhibit "A"
15.02.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this title, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and their derivatives
shall be construed as specified herein unless the context requires a different meaning. Where
terms are not defined, they shall have the ordinary accepted meaning within the context with
which they are used. Where an activity or land use could fall under two definitions, the more
specific shall apply. Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, with the assistance of the
American Planning Association's Planner Dictionary and Black's Law Dictionary, shall be the
source for ordinary accepted meaning and for the definition of words not defined below. Specific
examples are included as illustrations, but are not intended to restrict a more general definition.
15.02.025 A Definitions
"Access driveway" means an entrance roadway from a street or alley to a parking facility.
"Access easement" means any private easement for the purpose of ingress and egress that is
not dedicated to the public and that is owned by the underlying owners of land over which it
crosses.
"Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)" means a structure meeting the purpose and requirements of
YMC 15.09.045 which is attached to a single-family home, or detached garage, or a stand-alone
structure with living facilities for one individual or family separate from the primary single-family.
"Accessory use" means a use that is subordinate and incidental to a principal use.
"Administrative official" means the duly appointed city of Yakima director of community
development.
Adult Day Care Center. See "Day care facility."
"Adult family home" means a regular family abode, licensed by the state, in which a person or
persons provide
personal care, special care, room, and board to more than one but not more than six adults who
are not related by blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the services (RCW
70.128.175).
"Agricultural building" means a structure designed and constructed to store farm implements or
hay, grain, poultry, livestock, fruit and other agricultural products. Controlled atmosphere and
cold storage warehouses are not agricultural buildings. An agricultural building shall not be used
for human habitation; for processing, treating or packaging agricultural products; nor shall it be a
place used by the public.
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"Agricultural market" means a use primarily engaged in the retail sale of fresh agricultural
products, grown either on or off site. An agricultural market may include, as incidental and
accessory to the principal use, the sale of factory-sealed or prepackaged food products such as
boxes of apples or other fruit and some limited nonfood items, and these products shall consist
of no more than forty percent of the gross floor area. This definition does not include the sale of
livestock.
"Agricultural product support" means a business that provides a product or service intended for
use in the processing, storage, preservation, or distribution of agricultural commodities. This
definition does not include agricultural processing, storage, preservation, distribution, and
related uses.
"Agricultural related industry" means specifically:
1. "Packaging plants" may include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
washing, sorting, crating and other functional operations such as drying, field crushing,
or other preparation in which the chemical and physical composition of the agricultural
product remains essentially unaltered. This definition does not include processing
activities, slaughterhouses, animal reduction yards, or tallow works;
2. "Processing plants" may include, but are not limited to, those activities which involve
the fermentation or other substantial chemical and physical alteration of the agricultural
product. This definition does not include slaughterhouses or rendering plants; and
3. "Storage facilities" include those activities that involve the warehousing of processed
and/or packaged agricultural products.
"Agricultural stand" means a structure up to one thousand square feet in area used for the retail
sale of agricultural products grown on the premises, excluding livestock raised on the premises.
"Agriculture" means the tilling of soil, raising of crops and horticulture. (See Table 4-1, YMC
15.04.030.)
"Airport commercial" means the retail sale of aviation-related products and services including
aircraft service and rental, air passenger services, and air terminal activities including passenger
ticketing, baggage, taxi service, car rental, restaurants, hotels, and gift shops.
"Airport industrial" means research, design, fabrication, and assembly of aircraft, aircraft parts,
and aviation-related products located at the Yakima Air Terminal. This use also includes storage
and wholesale trade of aviation-related products and air cargo operations and associated
storage and processing.
"Airport operations" means activities, uses, structures and facilities that are located on and
necessary to the operation of the Yakima Air Terminal. These activities and facilities include
runways, taxiways, parking ramps and aprons, navigation and radar/radio communication
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facilities and equipment, safety and emergency facilities, and storage and maintenance
facilities.
"Alley" means a public thoroughfare or way twenty feet or less in width which has been
dedicated to the city of Yakima or Yakima County for public use. For non-residential uses, alleys
provide only a secondary means of vehicular access to abutting property.
"Amendment" means a change in the wording, content, or substance of this title, or change in
the district boundaries on the official zoning map.
"Amusement park" means a permanent indoor and/or outdoor facility, which may include
structures and buildings, where there are various devices for entertainment, including rides,
booths for the conduct of games or the sale of items, and buildings for shows and
entertainment.
"Animal clinic/hospital" means a structure used for veterinary care of sick or injured animals.
The boarding of animals is limited to short-term care and is accessory to the principal use. This
definition does not include kennels.
"Animal husbandry" means the raising of domesticated farm animals when, in the case of dairy
cows, beef cattle, horses, ponies, mules, llamas, goats and sheep, their primary source of food,
other than during the winter months, is from grazing in the pasture where they are kept.
"Appeal" means a request for review of an administrative official's or hearing examiner's
decision, determination, order or official interpretation of any provision of this title.
"Applicant" means a person submitting an application for any permit or approval required by this
title and who is the owner of the subject property or the authorized agent of the owner.
"Application for development" means the application form and all accompanying documents and
exhibits required by this title or the administrative official.
"Arterial" means a principal or minor arterial, as shown in the Yakima urban area transportation
plan adopted in the Yakima urban area comprehensive plan.
"Attached" means, in the case of dwellings, two or more dwellings connected by a common
vertical wall(s) or roofline, or, in the case of multistory buildings, by a common ceiling/floor(s).
"Auction house" means a structure or enclosure where goods and/or livestock are sold by
auction.
Automobile Service Station. See "Service station."
"Automobile, truck, manufactured home and/or travel trailer sales" means a place used for the
display, sale or rental of new or used automobiles, trucks, manufactured and mobile homes,
travel trailers, and campers.
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"Automotive wrecking or dismantling yard" means a place used for the storage and/or sale of
used automotive parts and for the storage, dismantling, sorting, cleaning, crushing or baling of
wrecked automobiles, trucks, trailers, or machinery.
15.02.030 B Definitions
"Bed and breakfast" means a residential structure providing individuals with lodging and meals
for not more than thirty days. For home occupations, such uses are limited to having not more
than five lodging units or guest rooms.
"Beverage industries" means the production, processing, and/or packaging of milk, soft drinks,
beer, wine, fruit juices and other drinks.
Bingo Parlor. See "Game room."
Building. See "Structure."
"Building area" means the three-dimensional space within which a structure is permitted to be
built on a lot and which is defined by maximum height regulations, yard setbacks and building
coverage.
"Building code" means the building code and related codes as amended and adopted by the city
of Yakima.
"Building height" is the vertical distance above a reference datum measured to the highest point
of the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard roof or to the average height of the
highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof. The reference datum shall be selected by either of the
following, whichever yields a greater height of building:
1. The elevation of the highest adjoining sidewalk or finished ground surface within a
five-foot horizontal distance of the exterior wall of the building when such sidewalk or
finished ground surface is not more than ten feet above lowest finished grade;
2. An elevation ten feet higher than the lowest finished grade when the highest
sidewalk or finished ground surface described in subsection 1 of this definition is more
than ten feet above lowest finished grade. (See Figure 2-1.)
The height of a stepped or terraced building is the maximum height of any segment of the
building.
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"Building official" means that person or persons designated by the legislative body to enforce
the provisions of the building code and administer the assigned provisions of this title.
"Business school" means a commercial or public school providing instruction solely in
professional skills such as: business management, accounting, secretarial skills, sales,
marketing and merchandising.
"Butcher shop" means a custom retail meat cutting operation. This definition does not include
slaughtering, but does include other accessory uses such as frozen food lockers.
15.02.35 C Definitions
"Campground" means a development providing facilities for outdoor recreational activities,
including structural improvements such as covered cooking areas, group facilities, and travel
trailer or tent sites designed for temporary occupancy. This definition includes camping clubs
when developed in accordance with applicable state standards.
"Car wash" means a business engaged in washing, waxing and/or polishing cars and small
trucks. This definition includes self-service car washes, automated car washes, manned car
washes and auto detailing.
Card Room. See "Game room."
"Caretaker dwelling" means a single-family dwelling unit accessory to an agricultural,
professional, commercial, or industrial use for occupancy by the owner/caretaker.
"Centerline of right-of-way" means the midpoint between the future alignment of the opposite
edges of the right-of-way.
"Change of use" means a change from one use listed in Table 4-1, Table of Permitted Land
Uses, to another use listed in that table.
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"Chicken tractor" means a movable chicken coop lacking a floor, and may house other kinds of
poultry.
"Children's outdoor recreation center" means an outdoor facility which offers children's rides
and/or games such as go-carts, bumper boats, batting cages, miniature golf and/or similar
activities for children and which does not operate between the hours of eleven p.m. and eight
a.m.
"Church" means a structure, or group of structures, which by design and construction are
primarily used for organized religious services and instruction.
"City" means the city of Yakima.
"Class (1) uses" are those uses set forth and defined in the text and tables of YMC Chapter
15.04 and are considered compatible and are permitted on any site in the district. The
administrative official shall review Class (1) uses for compliance with the provisions and
standards of this title.
"Class (2) uses" are those uses set forth and defined in the text and tables of YMC Chapter
15.04 and are generally permitted throughout the district. However, site plan review by the
administrative official is required in order to ensure compatibility with the intent and character of
the district and the objectives of the Yakima urban area comprehensive plan.
"Class (3) uses" are those uses set forth and defined in the text and tables of YMC Chapter
15.04 and are generally incompatible with adjacent and abutting property because of their size,
emissions, traffic generation, neighborhood character or for other reasons. However, they may
be compatible with other uses in the district if they are properly sited and designed. Class (3)
may be permitted by the hearing examiner when he determines, after holding a public hearing,
that the use complies with provisions and standards; and that difficulties related to the
compatibility, the provision of public services, and the Yakima urban area comprehensive plan
policies have been adequately resolved.
"Class (1), (2) or (3) use, approved" means any use or development approved upon completion
of Type (1), (2) or (3) review.
"Class (1), (2) or (3) use or development, existing" means a use or development legally existing
or legally established prior to the effective date of this title that has been or would be classified
under YMC Chapter 15.04 as a Class (1), (2) or (3) use in a particular district, even though the
use has not been through Type (1), (2) or (3) review, and may or may not conform to the
standards of this title. This definition includes any existing Class (1), (2), or (3) use with an
approved modification under YMC Chapter 15.17.
"Clean and sober facility" means a commercial business providing a dwelling or building for
occupation by rehabilitated alcohol and/or drug users, during their re-entry into the community.
The clean and sober facility provides residentially oriented facilities for the rehabilitation or
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social adjustment of persons who may need supervision or assistance in becoming socially
reoriented, but who do not need institutional care. (Also see "Halfway house.")
"Clinic" means a structure for the medical examination and treatment of human patients, but
without provision for keeping such patients overnight on the premises.
"Closed record appeal" means an administrative appeal, held under RCW 36.70B, that is on the
record to a city body or officer (including the legislative body) following an open record hearing
on a project permit application with no or limited new evidence or information allowed to be
submitted and only appeal arguments allowed.
"Coffee/espresso drive-through facility" is a place used to sell coffee and associated items from
a drive-up window to a person driving a vehicle.
"Coffee/espresso stand" is a place used to sell coffee and associated items from a bar or
counter area commonly inside a building and/or structure.
"Commercial services" means technical services and specialized care services such as lawn
and garden care and delivery services, except as otherwise regulated.
"Communication tower" means any tower, pole, mast, whip, or antenna, or any combination
thereof, used for radio or television transmission or line-of-sight relay. This definition includes
towers erected for use in the amateur radio service.
"Communication tower height" means the vertical distance above the ground measured to the
highest point of the communication tower.
"Community center" means a facility owned and operated by a public agency or nonprofit
corporation, provided the principal use of the facility is for public assistance, community
improvement, or public assembly.
"Community garden" means:
1. Privately or publicly owned land that is used by multiple users who may or may not
have ownership of the property;
2. May be divided into separate plots, for the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, plants,
flowers, or herbs;
3. Common areas associated with the garden are maintained by group members;
4. The produce or goods grown on site are not for commercial sale;
5. A community garden is different than a "collective garden" that is used for the
growing of marijuana plants; and no marijuana shall be grown on a community garden
plot;
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6. A community garden is separate from the use of"agriculture" as defined and
regulated under YMC Chapter 15.02 and YMC 15.04.030, Table 4-1, and is different than
a privately maintained garden that is associated with a principal use and regulated in
accordance with YMC 15.04.060(A); and
7. Structures and buildings associated with a community garden are considered
"accessory uses" to a principal use, and shall comply with the provisions of YMC Title
15, and the International Fire and Building Codes.
Community Water System. See "Water system, public."
"Compatibility" means the characteristics of different uses or developments that permit them to
be located near each other in harmony with or without special mitigation measures.
"Comprehensive plan" means the Yakima urban area comprehensive plan and any
supplemental plans officially adopted under RCW Chapter 36.70 for the Yakima urban area or
any portion thereof.
"Concentrated animal feeding operation" means a structure or pens for the concentrated feeding
or holding of animals or poultry, including, but not limited to, horses, cattle, sheep or swine. This
definition includes dairy confinement areas, slaughterhouses, shipping terminal holding pens,
poultry and/or egg production facilities and fur farms, but does not include animal husbandry.
"Condition(s) of approval" means restrictions or requirements imposed by an administrative
official pursuant to authority granted by this title.
"Congregate living facility" means an establishment providing both lodging and meals, or the
ability for residents of the facility to cook their own meals, for persons residing in the facility on a
permanent or semi-permanent basis. This definition includes facilities commonly known as
boardinghouses or dormitories, except that dormitories provided in conjunction with a proposed
or existing educational facility shall be an accessory use to that facility.
Consulting Services. See "Professional business."
"Convalescent or nursing home" means an establishment providing nursing, dietary and other
personal services to convalescents, invalids, or aged persons, but not mental cases or cases for
contagious or communicable diseases which are customarily treated in sanitariums and
hospitals.
"Converted dwelling" means a structure which, due to interior alterations, has been modified to
increase the number of individual dwelling units. This definition does not apply to multifamily
structures constructed under the provisions of this title.
"Cosmetic services" means tattooing, body piercing, and similar services.
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"Cottage housing" means a group of three or more clustered single-family dwelling units with
common open space and shared parking facilities, meeting the standards listed in YMC
15.09.035.
"County" means Yakima County.
15.02.040 D Definitions
"Dangerous waste" means those solid wastes designated in WAC 173-303-070 through 173-
303-103 as dangerous or extremely hazardous waste.
"Day" means calendar day. (See YMC 15.20.110.)
"Day care center" means a day care facility that supplies care, attention, supervision and
oversight serving thirteen or more children regardless of whether such services are provided for
compensation, governed by Washington State DSHS licensing provisions for said day care use
and conducted in accordance with state DSHS requirements.
"Day care facility" means a building or structure in which an agency, person or persons regularly
provide care for a group of nonrelated individuals (children or adults) for periods of less than
twenty-four hours a day. This includes family day care homes and day care centers.
"Day care home, family" means a family day care home located in a private home that supplies
care, attention, supervision, and oversight for one to twelve children, governed by Washington
State DSHS licensing provisions for said day care use and conducted in accordance with said
state DSHS requirements.
"Delicatessen and other specialty food stores" means retail food stores selling ready-to-eat food
products such as cooked meats, prepared salads or other specialty food items. This definition
includes seafood, health food and other specialty food stores having seating for no more than
five persons.
"Department" means the city of Yakima department of community development.
"Development" means "use" as defined by this title.
"Development, multifamily" means a structure or structures, or portion thereof, designed for
occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other and containing three or
more attached or detached dwelling units on a lot. Any combination of three-plus, duplex and
detached single-family dwellings that have a common driveway access on a single lot of record
is considered multifamily development. This definition does not include "cottage housing" as
defined in YMC 15.02.020.
"Development permit" means written authorization for development or modification of
development as defined in this title. When a building or other construction permit is required, the
building/construction permit shall serve as the other development permit. If no
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building/construction permit is required, the zoning decision shall serve as the development
permit.
"Development permit approval" means written authorization for development or modification of
development as defined in this title. When a building or other construction permit is required, the
building or construction permit shall serve as the other development permit. If no building or
construction permit is required, the zoning decision shall serve as the development permit.
"Development permit denial" means written refusal for development or modification of
development.
"Development, planned residential" means, in the residential districts, the coordinated
development of a single lot with a number of residential structures and/or dwelling types which
are designed to:
1. Maintain the character of the residential neighborhood;
2. Provide compatibility between various types of dwelling units, off-street parking and
other uses within the site; and
3. Share such site amenities as off-street parking, access drives, open space and
recreational facilities.
This definition includes the clustering of residential units on a single lot. In the commercial
districts, "planned residential development" means a mixed-use development combining
multifamily residential and commercial use(s) into a single coordinated project.
"Divide" means any transaction or action, not otherwise exempt or provided for under the
provisions of this title, which alters or affects the shape, size or legal description of any part of
an owner's "land" as defined in this chapter. Sale of a condominium apartment and rental or
lease of a building, facility or structure, which does not alter or affect the legal description of an
owner's "land," shall not constitute a division of land.
"Domestic farm animal" means animals domesticated by man to live in a tame condition. This
definition includes dairy cows, beef cattle, horses, ponies, mules, llamas, goats, sheep, rabbits,
poultry, and swine.
"Domestic farm animal—Pet" means four or fewer hen chickens (no roosters) or rabbits that are
kept for pleasure or as a hobby rather than utility. Domestic farm animals that are considered
pets are regulated under the provisions of YMC 15.04.060(D), Accessory uses, Pets, and are
not subject to the provisions of YMC 15.09.070, Special requirements for animal husbandry.
"Driveway" means the private traveled access to a property or through a parking lot for three or
more vehicles.
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"Drugstore" means a store where the primary business is the filling of medical prescriptions and
the sale of drugs, medical devices and supplies, and nonprescription medicines, but where
nonmedical products are sold as well.
"Dwelling" means a structure or portion thereof designed exclusively for residential purposes.
"Dwelling, single-family" means a structure designed to contain a single dwelling unit. Single-
family dwellings are further classified by their nature of construction as follows:
1. Site-built: Constructed primarily at the occupancy site and permanently affixed to the
ground by a foundation.
2. Modular home: See "Modular home."
3. Manufactured home: See "Manufactured home" and "Mobile home."
"Dwelling, single-family attached" means two single-family dwellings that are attached, but with
each dwelling unit located entirely on its own lot. This definition does not include row houses or
other housing types with more than two attached single-family dwellings.
"Dwelling, single-family detached" means one dwelling unit located on one lot and not attached
to any other dwelling unit.
"Dwelling, two-family" means a structure designed exclusively for occupancy by two families
living independently of each other and containing two attached dwelling units on the same lot.
This definition includes the term "duplex."
"Dwelling unit" means one or more rooms in a dwelling for the occupancy of one family and
providing complete and independent living facilities, including permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, cooking, eating and sanitation. "Dwelling unit" does not include recreational vehicles or
mobile homes.
15.02.045 E Definitions
"Earthen material" means sand, gravel, rock, aggregate and/or soil.
"Environmental review" means the procedures and requirements established by the State
Environmental Policy Act, RCW Chapter 43.21 C, as it now exists or is hereafter amended.
"Existing uses" means a use or development legally existing or legally established by a
jurisdiction prior to the effective date of this title that has been or would be classified under YMC
Chapter 15.04 as a Class (1), (2), or (3) use in the appropriate zoning district.
"Extended stay hotel/motel" means a hotel or motel where more than ten percent of the rooms
are rented to the public for longer stays, which are more than thirty consecutive days. This
definition does not include other defined uses including, but not limited to, a boarding house or
multifamily dwelling.
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15.02.050 F Definitions
"Family" means individuals, consisting of two or more persons related by blood, marriage or
adoption, or a group of not more than five persons, excluding servants, who are not related by
blood, adoption or marriage, living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit.
A. The term "family" shall include:
1. State-licensed adult family homes required to be recognized as residential uses
pursuant to RCW 70.128.175;
2. State-licensed foster family homes and group care facilities as defined in RCW
74.15.180, subject to the exclusions of subsection B of this definition; and
3. Group homes for the disabled and consensual living arrangements equivalent to a
familial setting required to be accommodated as residential uses pursuant to the Fair
Housing Act and the Washington Housing Policy Act, RCW 35.63.220 and 35A.63.240,
respectively.
B. The term "family" shall exclude individuals residing in halfway houses, crisis residential
centers as defined in RCW 74.15.020(3)(g), group homes licensed for juvenile offenders, or
other facilities, whether or not licensed by the state, where individuals are incarcerated or
otherwise required to reside pursuant to court order under the supervision of paid staff and
personnel.
C. Calculation of Residents. When calculating the number of unrelated persons residing in a
single-family dwelling unit, the following rules shall apply:
1. When one or more unrelated persons reside with a family whose members are
related by genetics, adoption or marriage, the total number of residents shall not exceed
five persons except as provided in subsection (C)(2) of this definition.
2. A family unit consisting entirely of persons related by genetics, adoption or marriage
may rent a room to a total of two additional renters, or up to two students as a part of a
recognized foreign exchange program or similar educational, nonprofit program, or a
combination of a renter and such student to a total of two additional persons. The
additional renters and/or foreign exchange students, to a maximum of two, shall not be
considered when calculating the number of unrelated persons residing in a dwelling unit
under subsection (C)(1) of this definition. Three or more renters and/or students shall be
considered as unrelated individuals and all persons residing in a dwelling unit,
regardless of whether a portion of them are related by genetics, adoption or marriage,
shall be considered when determining the total unrelated persons residing at a site.
3. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to limit normal hosting activities associated with
residential use.
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"Fence" means a structure built to prevent escape or intrusion, or to provide privacy or
sitescreening.
"Finding" is a conclusion of fact reached by the administrative official in a review process and
based on the evidence available therein.
"Floodplain (one-hundred-year)" means the relatively flat area or lowlands adjoining the channel
of a river or stream subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year.
"Floodway" means the channel or waterway or those portions of the floodplain adjoining the
channel which are reasonably required to carry and discharge the floodwaters of the
watercourse without causing more than a one-foot rise in the water surface elevation of a one-
hundred-year flood.
"Food preparation" means a business, service or facility dealing with the preparation of food
items for off-site consumption. This definition includes confectioneries, catering services, and
preparation of food items for wholesale
15.02.055 G Definitions
"Game room" means a commercial facility, or a portion thereof, open to the general public, in
which card games, pool, electronic games, bingo, etc., are played; provided, however, that this
definition shall exclude "social card room" as defined herein. (Also see "Meeting hall.")
"Garage, private" means a building or portion of a building designed to store motor vehicles that
are used by the occupants of the site's primary use.
"Garage, public" means a building or portion of a building used for equipping, repairing,
servicing, hiring, selling or storing motor-driven vehicles; but excluding private garages.
"General Retail Sales"
1. Twelve thousand square feet or less (not otherwise regulated) means the retail
sales of merchandise in a store type setting where the building/structure's gross size is
twelve thousand square feet or less.
2. Greater than twelve thousand square feet (not otherwise regulated) means the retail
sales of merchandise in a store type setting where the building/structure's gross size is
greater than twelve thousand square feet.
Land uses permitted under the above two categories include, but are not limited to:
Addressing, mailing, and stenographic Toy and hobby stores
services
Antique stores Jewelry, watches, silverware sales and repair
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Artist's supplies Music stores/instrument sales and repair
Bakeries Secondhand stores, pawnbroker
Book stores Paint, glass and wallpaper stores
Stationery and office supplies Pet stores and supplies/grooming
Camera and photographic supplies Printing, photocopy service
Clothing, shoes, and accessories Sporting goods and bicycle shops
Computer and electronic stores Video sales/rental
Collectables (cards, coins, comics, stamps, Gift shops
etc.)
Department stores Discount store
Drug stores and pharmacies Variety store
Fabric and sewing supplies, seamstress, tailor Specialty shops
Florist (indoor sales only) Small appliances
Specialty food stores TVs, business machines, etc., sales
Land uses note meeting the intent of the general retail sales and retail trade definitions, as
determined by the administrative official, may be either referred to the hearing examiner for a
use interpretation under Chapter 15.22 YMC or use classification under YMC 15.04.040.
"Gift shop" means a business primarily engaged in the retail sale of combined lines of gifts and
novelty merchandise, souvenirs, greeting cards, balloons, holiday decorations, curios, crafts,
and miscellaneous small art goods.
"Glare" is the reflection of harsh, bright light.
"Grade" is the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving, or sidewalk
within the area between the building and the property line or, when the property line is more
than five feet from the building, between the building and a line five feet from the building.
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"Gross floor area" means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit including basements and
attics but not including a garage or accessory structure. For calculating off-street parking based
on gross floor area, see YMC 15.06.040.
"Group home" means a place for handicapped, physically or developmentally disabled adults, or
dependent or predelinquent children, providing special care in a homelike environment. This
definition includes homes of this nature for six or fewer persons, excluding house parents, which
are protected by state or federal law as residential uses.
15.02.060 H Definitions
Halfway House. A"halfway house" shall include residentially oriented facilities that provide:
1. State-licensed group care homes for juvenile delinquents;
2. Houses providing residence in lieu of instructional sentencing;
3. Houses providing residence to individuals needing correctional institutionalization; or
4. Detoxification centers licensed by the state where alcohol and drug abusers can be
placed in lieu of incarceration for detoxification and treatment from effects of alcohol and
drugs. (See "Clean and sober facility.")
"Hazardous materials" means any item listed as hazardous by a federal agency or state
Department of Ecology or the Yakima regional clean air authority. (See YMC 15.13.020(D).)
"Hazardous waste" means and includes all dangerous and extremely hazardous wastes as
defined in RCW 70.105.010.
"Hazardous waste facility, off-site" means hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities that
treat and store waste from generators on properties other than those on which the off-site
facilities are located.
"Hazardous waste facility, on-site" means hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities
which treat and store wastes generated on the same lot.
"Hazardous waste generator" means any person or site whose act or process produces
dangerous waste or whose act first causes dangerous waste to become subject to regulations
under the dangerous waste regulations, WAC Chapter 173-303.
"Hazardous waste storage" means the holding of dangerous waste for a temporary period.
Accumulation of dangerous waste by the generator at the generation site is not storage as long
as the generator complies with the applicable requirements of WAC 173-303-200 and 173-303-
201.
"Hazardous waste treatment" means the physical, chemical, or biological processing of
dangerous waste to make such waste nondangerous or less dangerous, safer for transport,
amenable for energy or material resource recovery, amenable for storage, or reduced in value.
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"Hearing examiner" means that person appointed by the Yakima city council.
"Home instruction" means the teaching of an art, hobby, skill, trade, profession or sport as a
home occupation, except when otherwise prohibited. (See YMC Chapter 15.04, Table 4-2.)
"Home occupation" means the accessory use of a dwelling unit for gainful employment involving
the manufacture, provision or sale of goods and/or services in the home.
"Home occupation, business administration" means the accessory use of a dwelling as an
administrative office for a licensed commercial business located in an approved commercial
zoning district, or a home based internet business that does not involve the on-site resale of
commercial goods. The home is used for phone calls, mail, completing paperwork, and work on
a home computer associated with a business. This definition does not include manufacturing,
sales not associated with an internet business, repair or other services.
"Home occupation, home contractor" means the accessory use of a dwelling as, but not limited
to, lawn care and/or snow removal services, building, electrical and plumbing, contractors'
offices for small businesses.
"Home occupation, home office" means the accessory use of a dwelling for office use including,
but not limited to, the following professions: accountant, architect, artist, author, arts and crafts,
attorney, composer, dressmaker, seamstress, tailor, engineer, insurance agent, photographer,
music teacher, and real estate agent.
"Home occupation, product assemblage/repair" means a business or service involved in
assembling products for off-site sales. This definition also includes the repair of small
appliances, small engines, radios, televisions, and other similar items.
"Home occupation, taxicab operator" means the accessory use of a dwelling as an
administrative office for a taxicab licensed under YMC Ch. 5.78. This use shall be limited to a
maximum of two vehicles operated by immediate family members who reside in the home.
"Homeowners' association" means a community association, other than a condominium
association, in which individual owners share ownership or maintenance responsibilities for
open space or facilities.
"Hospital" means an institution providing clinical, temporary, and emergency services of a
medical or surgical nature to human patients which is licensed by state law to provide facilities
and services for surgery, obstetrics, and general medical practice as distinguished from clinical
treatment of mental and nervous disorders.
"Hotel" means a lodging use located in a structure, or structures, where rooms are usually
accessed by means of common interior hallways, and in which more than ninety percent of the
rooms are provided to transient visitors for a fee on a daily or short-term basis. For purposes of
this definition, "daily or short-term" means thirty or fewer consecutive days. This definition does
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not include other defined uses including, but not limited to, a boarding house or multifamily
dwelling.
"Hulk hauler" means any person who deals in vehicles for the sole purpose of transporting
and/or selling them to a licensed motor vehicle wrecker or scrap processor in substantially the
same form in which they are obtained. A hulk hauler may not sell secondhand motor vehicle
parts to anyone other than a licensed vehicle wrecker or scrap processor, except for those parts
specifically enumerated in RCW 46.79.020(2), as now or hereafter amended, which may be sold
to a licensed vehicle wrecker or disposed of at a public facility for waste disposal. (RCW
46.79.010)
15.02.065 I Definitions
"Impervious surface" means any material reducing or preventing absorption of stormwater into
previously undeveloped land.
"Intensity" is the combination of factors (such as visual appearance and building size, traffic
generation, noise, dust and light and economic value) associated with a particular use that
determines the potential impact of that use on neighboring land uses. The higher the intensity,
the greater the possible impact on neighboring land uses. Generally, the intensity of a land use
will determine its compatibility with other types of land uses.
"Irrigation and/or drainage facilities" means all irrigation and/or drainage structures, including,
but not limited to: standpipes, weir boxes, pipelines, ditches, pump houses, culverts, etc.
15.02.070 J Definitions
15.02.075 K Definitions
"Kennel" means a building, enclosure or portion of any premises in or at which dogs, cats or
other domesticated animals are boarded or kept for hire; or in or at which dogs, cats or other
domesticated animals are kept or maintained by any person other than the owner; or in or at
which six or more cats or four or more dogs over the age of four months are kept or maintained.
This definition shall include boarding kennels, but not pet shops, animal hospitals or zoos.
15.02.080 L Definitions
"Land" means a lot or parcel.
"Land use" means the manner in which land and structures are used.
"Landscaping" means the arrangement and planting of trees, grass, shrubs and flowers, and the
placement of fountains, patios, street furniture and ornamental concrete or stonework and
artificial turf.
"Legislative body" means the Yakima city council.
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"Loading space" means an off-street space on the same lot with a structure or use, or
contiguous to a group of structures or uses, for the temporary parking of a vehicle while loading
or unloading persons, merchandise, or materials, and which abuts a street, alley or other
appropriate means of access and egress.
"Lot" means a division of land:
1. Defined by boundaries and shown on a final plat or short plat officially recorded in
the Yakima County auditor's office; or
2. A legally recognized prior division or parcel under the provisions of Yakima County's
subdivision ordinance or the city of Yakima's subdivision ordinance.
"Lot area" means the total horizontal area within the boundary lines of the gross lot.
"Lot, corner" means a lot abutting two or more streets at their intersection, or upon two parts of
the same street forming an interior angle of less than one hundred thirty-five degrees. (See
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"Lot coverage" means that portion of the lot that is covered by structures and other impervious
surfaces.
"Lot depth" means the horizontal length of a straight line drawn from the midpoint of the front lot
line to the midpoint of the rear lot line. (See Figure 2-3.)
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"Lot, flag" means a lot only a narrow portion of which fronts on a public/private road and where
access to the public/private road is across that narrow portion. (See Figure 2-2.)
"Lot, inside or interior" means a lot other than a corner lot. (See Figure 2-2.)
"Lot line, front" means, in the case of an interior lot, the property line separating the lot from the
road or street, other than an alley. For the purpose of establishing the front lot line for a corner
or flag lot, the following shall apply:
1. In the case of a corner lot, the front lot line shall be the property line with the narrowest
street frontage, except that the building official, or his designee, shall designate the front lot line
for corner lots in residential districts.
2. For a flag lot, when the access easement or right-of-way extends across the lot, the front lot
line shall be the line separating the lot from the right-of-way or access easement. When the
right-of-way or access easement does not extend across the property, the front lot line shall be
determined by the building official.
"Lot line, interior" means, in the case of zero lot line development, the property line separating a
zero lot line from: (a) another zero lot line or (b) adjoining common open space. (See Figure 2-
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"Lot line, rear" means the property line which is opposite and most distant from the front lot line.
For the purpose of establishing the rear lot line of a triangular or trapezoidal lot, or of a lot the
rear line of which is formed by two or more lines, the following shall apply:
1. For a triangular or gore-shaped lot, a line ten feet in length within the lot and farthest
removed from the front lot line, and at right angles to the line comprising the depth of
such lot, shall be used as the rear lot line.
2. In the case of a trapezoidal lot, the rear line of which is not parallel to the front lot
line, the rear lot line shall be deemed to be a line at right angles to the line comprising
the depth of such lot and drawn through a point bisecting the required rear lot line.
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3. In the case of a pentagonal lot, the rear boundary of which includes an angle formed by two
lines, such angle shall be employed for determining the rear lot line in the same manner as
prescribed for a triangular lot.
"Lot line, side" means any lot boundary line not a front lot line or rear lot line.
"Lot, through" means an interior lot having frontage on two streets. (See Figure 2-2.)
"Lot width" means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured at right angles to
the line comprising the depth of the lot at a point midway between the front and rear lot lines.
(See Figure 2-3.)
"Low impact development" means stormwater management and land development strategies
that emphasize conservation and use of existing natural site features integrated with disturbed,
small-scale stormwater controls to more closely mimic natural hydrologic patterns in residential,
commercial, and industrial settings. Low impact development addresses stormwater
management and land development that is applied at the parcel and subdivision scale that
emphasizes conservation and use of on-site natural features.
15.02.085 M Definitions
"Manufactured home" means a dwelling on one or more chassis for towing to the point of use
which bears an insignia issued by a state or federal regulatory agency indicating that the
structure complies with all applicable construction standards of the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development definition of a manufactured home and was built after June 15, 1976.
Manufactured homes are further classified as follows:
1. "Multi-wide" has a minimum width of not less than seventeen feet as measured at all
points perpendicular to the length of the manufactured home;
2. "Single-wide" has a minimum width less than seventeen feet as measured at any point
perpendicular to the length of the manufactured home.
"Manufactured structure" means a building manufactured with the intent of being transported to
a fixed site and constructed in accordance with the building codes as adopted by the city.
"Massage therapy/spa" means a scientific or skillful manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic or
remedial purposes, specifically for improving muscle tone and circulation and promoting health
and physical well-being. The term includes, but is not limited to, manual and mechanical
procedures for the purpose of treating soft tissue only, the use of supplementary aids such as
rubbing alcohol, liniments, oils, antiseptics, powders, herbal preparations, creams or lotions,
procedures such as oil rubs, salt glows and hot or cold packs or other similar procedures or
preparations commonly used in this practice. This term specifically excludes manipulation of the
spine or articulations and excludes sexual contact.
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"Master planned development" means any development within the Yakima urban growth area
approved under YMC Chapter 15.28 (i.e., planned residential development, planned commercial
development, planned industrial development, and planned mixed-use development).
"Meeting hall" means a private or quasi-private facility in which defined groups or organizations
come together for meetings and social events. Includes private bridge club-type card rooms,
grange halls, etc.
"Middle housing" means buildings that are compatible in scale, form, and character with single-
family houses and contain two or more attached, stacked, or clustered homes including
duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, townhouses, stacked flats, courtyard
apartments, and cottage housing
"Mining" means all or any part of the process involved in quarrying, mineral extraction, crushing,
asphalt mixing plants, concrete batch plants, or other uses of a similar nature, but does not
include petroleum or natural gas exploration or production.
"Mission" means a facility typically owned or operated by a public agency or nonprofit
corporation, providing a variety of services for the disadvantaged, typically including but not
limited to temporary housing for the homeless, dining facilities, health and counseling activities,
whether or not of a spiritual nature, with such services being generally provided to the public at
large. Mission uses shall be Class (2) uses within the GC general commercial, CBD central
business district, and M-1 light industrial zoning districts as set forth in Table 4-1, YMC
15.04.030, and subject to a Type (3) review as set forth in Chapter 15.15 YMC with a
development agreement incorporating applicable development standards and mitigations
imposed by the hearing examiner. Effective as of and from August 24, 2015, any modification of
an existing mission use shall be subject to the modification procedures and provisions of
Chapter 15.17 YMC; provided, that any proposed modification that does not meet the criteria in
YMC 15.17.040 for administrative review and approval shall be subject to a Type (3) review with
a development agreement incorporating applicable development standards and mitigations
imposed by the hearing examiner.
"Mixed-use building" means a building or use in a commercial district or planned development,
meeting the standards contained in YMC 15.09.025, used partly for residential use and partly for
a community facility or commercial use.
"Mixed-use development" means use of the land or structure for two or more different uses.
"Mobile home" means a dwelling on one or more chassis for towing to the point of use which
does not meet applicable HUD manufactured housing standards of June 15, 1976. This
definition does not include modular homes, manufactured homes, commercial coaches,
recreational vehicles or motor homes.
"Mobile home park" means a parcel of land under single ownership used for the placement of
two or more mobile or manufactured homes used as dwellings. This definition shall not apply to
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the placement of a temporary hardship unit (see YMC 15.04.140) on the same parcel with
another home.
"Mobile home park expansion" means the preparation of additional sites for mobile or
manufactured homes (including the installation of utilities, final site grading, the pouring of
concrete pads, and the construction of streets).
"Mobile vendor" means a vendor or seller of merchandise or food from a motorized vehicle or
other motorized conveyance upon the public streets, alleys, public property of the city, or upon
private property. See YMC Chapter 5.57.
"Modification (of use or development)" means any change or alteration in the occupancy,
arrangement, placement or construction of any existing use, structure, or associated site
improvement, and any change or alteration of land.
"Modular home" means a residential structure which meets the requirements of the International
Building Code and is constructed in a factory and transported to the building site. Modular
homes are not subject to special review; they are subject to the same review standards as a
site-built home.
"Motel" means a lodging use located in a structure, or structures, where rooms are usually
accessed by means of exterior corridors, and in which more than ninety percent of the rooms
are provided to transient visitors for a fee on a daily or short-term basis. For purposes of this
definition, "daily or short-term" means thirty or fewer consecutive days. This definition does not
include other defined uses including, but not limited to, a boarding house or multifamily dwelling.
"Multiple-building complex" means a group of structures housing separate businesses sharing
the same lot, access and/or parking facilities.
"Multiple-occupancy building" means a single structure housing more than one retail business,
office, or commercial venture.
15.02.090 N Definitions
"Net residential acre" means forty-three thousand five hundred sixty square feet minus the area
in private and public streets, rights-of-way, and access easements. (See YMC 15.05.030(B) to
calculate the maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a site.)
"Nonconforming lot" means a lot, the area or dimension of which was lawful prior to adoption or
amendment of this title, but which fails to conform to the present requirements of the zoning
district in which it is located.
"Nonconforming structure" means a structure that was lawful prior to the adoption or
amendment of this title that fails, by reason of such adoption or amendment, to conform to the
present requirements of the zoning district where it is located.
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"Nonconforming use" means a use of land or structure lawfully established and maintained, but
which does not conform to this title for the district where it is located.
"Nuisance" means any use, activity or structure that interferes with the enjoyment and use of
one's property by endangering personal health or safety, offending the human senses, and/or
failing to conform with the provisions, intent, or standards of the district where the use, activity or
structure occurs.
"Nursery" means facilities used for the propagation and sale of agricultural or ornamental plants
and related products. Nurseries are further classified as follows:
1. "Retail nursery" means a nursery which offers products to the general public
including plant materials, planter boxes, fertilizer, sprays, garden tools, and related
items;
2. "Wholesale nursery" means a nursery that raises nursery stock for sale to a retail
nursery or other business; and
3. "Greenhouse" means a nursery facility constructed with transparent or translucent
materials for indoor propagation of plants. This definition does not include private
greenhouses with no commercial sales.
15.02.095 0 Definitions
"Occupancy" means the purpose for which a structure, portion of a structure, or lot is used or
intended to be used. For purposes of this title, a change of occupancy is not intended to include
a change of tenants or proprietors, but is intended to indicate a change in the type of use.
"Off-street parking" means a parking space(s) and associated driveway(s) located beyond the
right-of-way of a highway, street or alley.
"Open space" means an area of land or water that is substantially free of structures, impervious
surfaces, and other land-altering activities.
"Open space, common" means open space within or related to a development that is not
dedicated for public use, but is designed, intended and legally committed for the common use or
enjoyment of the residents of the development.
15.02.100 P Definitions
"Park" means a public or privately owned area with facilities for active or passive recreation by
the public.
"Parking angle" means the angle formed by a parking stall and the edge of a parking bay, wall or
driveway of the parking facility, ranging from zero to ninety degrees.
"Parking bay" means the section of a parking facility containing a driveway and containing one
or two rows of parking stalls.
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"Parking lot" means a facility designed to serve parking for five or more motor vehicles.
"Parking space" means an off-street area that is paved, drained, maintained and used for the
temporary storage of one motor vehicle.
"Parking stall" means a clearly marked area in which one vehicle is to be parked; a parking
space.
"Party of record" means: (1) the applicant; (2) the property tax payer for the subject property as
identified by the records available from the Yakima County assessor's office; (3) the legal owner
of the subject property; (4) any person who testified at the open record public hearing on the
application; and/or (5) any person who submitted written comments during administrative review
(within the required time frame) or has submitted written comments concerning the application
at the open record public hearing (excluding persons who have only signed petitions or form
letters).
"Permit" means written governmental approval issued by an authorized official, empowering the
holder thereof to take some action permitted only upon issuance of written approval.
"Personal services" means a business providing specialized services such as interior home or
business design and shopping services, except as otherwise regulated.
"Pet" means a domesticated animal kept for pleasure or as a hobby rather than utility including
but not limited to: fish, dogs fewer than four, cats fewer than six, hen chickens (no roosters)
fewer than five, and rabbits fewer than five.
"Pet day care" means a building or structure in which an agency, person or persons regularly
provide care for pets, but not including outdoor overnight stays. Overnight stays may be
permitted under this definition if provided for in a complete indoor setting. Uses not meeting this
definition shall be considered kennels.
"Planning commission" means the duly constituted planning commission for the city of Yakima.
"Planning division" or"division" means the city of Yakima planning division, which is a division of
the department of community development.
"Preliminary approval" means the contingent approval by the administrative official using an
appropriate Type (2) or(3) review process prior to final approval.
Preschool. See "Day care center."
"Private access easement" means any private easement for the purpose of ingress and egress
that is not dedicated to the public and that is owned by the underlying owners of land over which
it crosses.
"Professional business" means a business primarily engaged in administrative or service-related
functions and dependent upon professional staff such as lawyers, doctors, realtors, travel
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agents, bankers, accountants, engineers and consultants; or providing administrative
governmental services.
"Property owner(s)" means the legal owner or owners of the property.
"Public facility" means a facility owned and operated by a governmental agency or owned and
operated by a private entity for the purpose of providing essential public services to the public
including, but not limited to: water, irrigation, wastewater, garbage, sanitary, transit, police, fire,
ambulance, parks and recreation facilities, and street maintenance. The facility should be
located to efficiently serve the people benefiting from the service.
"Public hearing" means a meeting open to the public that is announced and advertised in
advance at which the public is given an opportunity to participate.
Public Water System. See "Water system, public."
15.02.105 Q Definitions
15.02.110 R Definitions
"Recreational screen" means a protective device for recreational purposes designed to keep
recreational equipment within or outside of a designated area. Such uses are typically
associated with schools, parks, golf courses, swimming pools, ball fields, and playgrounds.
"Recreational vehicle" means a motorized or nonmotorized vehicle designed and manufactured
for recreational use, including, but not limited to: boats, travel trailers, snowmobiles, go-carts,
motorcycles and dune buggies.
"Recycling drop-off center" means a commercial facility where products such as aluminum, tin
cans, glass, plastic, paper, and other similar products are deposited, sorted and transferred to a
recycling processing center for reprocessing.
"Recycling processing center" means a facility where products such as aluminum and tin cans,
glass, plastic, paper and other similar products are deposited, sorted, stored, and reprocessed.
"Residential density" means the number of dwelling units per net acre of land. This term
includes dwelling unit density.
"Restaurant" means establishments serving prepared food or beverages for consumption on or
off premises. This land use includes but is not limited to: restaurants, sandwich shops, coffee
shops with or without drive-through facilities (see YMC 15.04.080 for establishments with drive-
through facilities), and fast food restaurants, but does not include bars, cocktail lounges,
taverns, brewpubs as licensed by the Washington State Liquor Control Board, catering services,
or industrial scale food production facilities.
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"Retail services" means uses providing services, as opposed to products, to the general public.
Examples are eating and drinking establishments, motels, real estate and financial offices, and
uses providing health education and social services.
"Retail trade" means those uses primarily engaged in the sale of goods or merchandise to the
general public for personal or household consumption and rendering services incidental to the
sale of such goods. Lumber yards, office supply stores, nurseries, butcher shops, paint stores
and similar uses shall be considered as retail trade establishments even though a portion of
their business may be to contractors or other business establishments.
"Retaining wall" means a wall made of wood, stone, cement, steel or other products intended to
support, retain or stabilize earthen or gravelly materials at either natural or finished grade.
"Retirement home" means an establishment providing domestic care for elderly persons who
are not in need of medical or nursing treatment except in the case of temporary illness. This
definition does not include nursing, convalescent or rest homes, hospitals or sanitariums.
"Reviewing official" means the building official, administrative official, hearing examiner, city of
Yakima planning commission, or legislative body when engaged in any review or approval
procedure under the provisions of this title.
"Rezone" means to change the zoning district classification of particular lot(s) or parcel(s) of
land.
"Right-of-way, public" means land deeded or dedicated to or purchased by the city of Yakima or
Yakima County for existing or future public pedestrian or vehicular access.
"Road, local access" means a public road not designed as a principal arterial, minor arterial,
collector arterial or neighborhood collector by Yakima County or the city of Yakima. The primary
purpose of a local access road is to connect property along the local access road with the
arterial street system.
"Road, private" means a road not designed, built, or maintained by the city, the Washington
State Department of Transportation, or any political subdivision of the state.
"Road, public" means the physical improvement of the public right-of-way, including, but not
limited to, surfacing, curbs, gutters and drainage facilities, which is maintained and kept open by
the city of Yakima or Yakima County for public vehicular and pedestrian use.
15.02.115 S Definitions
"School" means a structure and accessory facilities in which prescribed courses are taught. This
definition includes elementary, junior high or high schools and institutions of higher learning, but
does not include commercial schools, nursery schools, kindergartens, or day nurseries, except
when operated in conjunction with a public, private, or parochial school.
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"School, vocational" means the commercial use of a structure or land for teaching arts, crafts, or
trades.
"Service station" means a retail facility to supply motor fuel and other petroleum products to
motor vehicles, and may include lubrication and minor repair service and incidental sale of
motor vehicle accessories.
"Setback, front" is the minimum horizontal distance measured perpendicularly from the
centerline of the adjacent right-of-way to the nearest wall of the structure. Where there is a
partial right-of-way, the setback shall be measured perpendicularly from the design centerline.
When there is no right-of-way, the front setback shall be twenty feet from the front property line.
"Setback, side and rear" is the minimum horizontal distance measured perpendicularly from the
nearest property line to the nearest wall of the structure, except that a side setback on a corner
lot, along the adjacent right-of-way, shall be measured perpendicularly from the centerline of the
right-of-way. When there is a partial right-of-way, the setback shall be measured perpendicularly
from the design centerline.
"Sewer system, community" means small, self-contained sewage treatment facilities built to
serve developed areas generally found outside public sewer service areas.
"Sewer system, individual" means a system designed and constructed on site to dispose of
sewage from one or two structures. Septic tank systems are the most common form of
individual sewer system.
"Sewer system, regional" means sewer service provided by a municipality or special purpose
district.
"Short term rental" means a residential structure providing individuals with lodging for not more
than thirty days. For home occupations, such uses are limited to having not more than five guest
rooms.
Sign. See YMC Chapter 15.08 for a complete listing of sign definitions.
"Sign manufacturing and assembly" means the design, manufacturing, and assembly of metal-
cased, thermo-formed, wooden, stone, neon, internally lit, or electronic signs.
"Site improvement" means any structure or other addition to land.
"Site improvement, required" means any specific design, construction requirement or site
improvement that is a condition of approval for any permit issued under the provisions of this
title or which is a part of any site plan approved under the provisions of this title.
"Site plan, detailed" means a general site plan incorporating such additional factors as
landscaping, drainage, and others as may be specified.
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"Site plan, general" means a sketch drawn to scale showing the actual dimensions and shape of
the lot to be built upon, the sizes and location of existing buildings on the lot to the nearest foot,
and the location and dimensions of the proposed building(s), structure(s), or alteration(s).
"Social card room" means a commercial facility, or a portion thereof, open to the general public,
in which house-banked social card games are played, as that term is defined by RCW
9.46.0282 (or as the same may be subsequently amended hereafter), or in which other activities
occur that constitute gambling and are authorized by the Washington State Gambling
Commission under RCW 9.46.070 (or as the same may be subsequently amended hereafter),
to the extent that said activities include any gambling activity engaging in the use of, or
associated with, slot machines (whether mechanical or electronic) or any gambling activity
engaging in the use of, or associated with, any other electronic mechanism including video
terminals.
"Special event" means any event for which a special event permit has been issued pursuant to
Chapter 9.70 of this code.
Specialty Food Store/Food Store, Specialty. See "Delicatessen and other specialty food stores."
"Standard, administrative adjustment of" means a change, either an increase or decrease, in
one or more of the development standards in YMC Chapters 15.05 through 15.08, in
accordance with the provisions of YMC Chapter 15.10.
"Standard, general" means any standard not capable of precise numerical definition, but which
expresses the policies of the community in this title and which may be applied by the reviewing
official during a Type (1), Type (2) or Type (3) review.
"Standard, specific" means those numerical standards established in YMC Chapters 15.04,
15.05, 15.06, 15.07, 15.08 and 15.09.
"State siting criteria" means criteria for the siting of hazardous waste treatment and storage
facilities adopted pursuant to the requirements of RCW Chapter 70.105.
"Stockpiling of earthen materials" means permanent and/or continuous use for storage of rock,
gravel, rubble, sand, or soil.
"Storage facilities, bulk" means either enclosed (see "Warehouse") or outdoor areas designed
for the storage of either large quantities of materials or materials of large size. Includes the
storage of vehicles when such storage is not incidental and subordinate to another land use and
is not vehicle parking, automotive wrecking/dismantling yards or vehicle sales lots.
"Storage facilities, commercial" means enclosed storage areas designated as support facilities
for commercial activities and used for the storage of retail materials.
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"Storage facilities, commercial outdoor" means a storage area as support facilities for
commercial activities and used for the storage of retail materials which may be stored outdoor
and screened by, at minimum, a six-foot-tall view obscuring fence or wall.
"Storage facilities, residential mini-storage" means enclosed areas providing storage for
residential goods and/or recreational vehicles within the structure.
"Storage facilities, residential mini-storage outdoor" means an outdoor area providing storage
for residential goods and/or recreational vehicles and screened by, at minimum, a six-foot-tall
view obscuring fence or wall.
"Storage, vehicle" means keeping vehicles on a given site that are not actively used by the
principal occupants of the site. This definition does not include automotive wrecking/dismantling
yards or vehicle sales lots.
"Street" means a public or private road.
"Street vendor" means a vendor selling food, nonalcoholic beverages, and/or other goods or
services within a public or private parking lot, pedestrian plaza, public street, alley, sidewalk,
public right-of-way, or public property using a nonmotorized cart or temporary structure. See
YMC Chapter 5.57.
"Structural alteration" means:
1. Any change in a major component or other supporting members of the structure, including
foundations, bearing walls, beams, columns, floor or roof joists, girders, or rafters; or
2. Any change in the exterior lines or configuration of a structure if such changes result in the
enlargement of the structure.
"Structure" means anything constructed or erected which requires location on the ground or
attached to something having a location on the ground.
"Structure, temporary" means a structure without any foundation or footings and which is
removed when the designated time period, activity, or use for which the temporary structure was
erected has ceased.
"Swimming pool" means a contained body of water, used for swimming or bathing purposes,
either above ground level or below ground level, with the depth of the container being more than
eighteen inches or the area being more than thirty-eight square feet.
15.02.120 T Definitions
"Tavern" means an establishment operated primarily for the sale of wine, beer, or other
beverages with any service of food incidental thereto.
"Technical equipment" means medical, dental, fire suppression, restaurant, etc., equipment.
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"Tiny house" and "tiny house with wheels" mean a dwelling to be used as permanent housing
with permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation built in accordance
with the state building code.
"Tiny house communities" means real property rented or held out for rent to others for the
placement of tiny houses with wheels or tiny houses utilizing the binding site plan process in
RCW 58.17.030/YMC Ch 14.35.
"Towing services" means a service to haul or tow vehicles for service, repair or temporary
storage. Any facility, except for wrecking yards, storing a vehicle for five or more days shall be
considered a vehicle storage facility. Hulk haulers are not included under this definition.
"Transportation brokerage offices" means establishments primarily engaged in furnishing
shipping information and acting as agents in arranging transportation for freight and cargo.
15.02.125 U Definitions
"Urban growth area" means the area within the city limits of Yakima and Union Gap, and the
unincorporated portion of Yakima County within the Yakima urban growth area boundary
established by the board of Yakima County commissioners pursuant to RCW 36.70A and
adopted in the Yakima urban area comprehensive plan (YUACP) as amended. The boundary
and legal description of the Yakima urban growth area is set forth in YMC 15.01.020. The
Yakima urban growth area is that area where growth is expected to occur over the next twenty
years from the adoption of the YUACP and is the area in which urban level public services are
or will be provided.
"Urban services" include, but are not limited to, public water and sewer lines, neighborhood
parks, streetlights, police and fire protection.
"Use" means the activity or purpose for which land or structures or a combination of land and
structures is designed, arranged, occupied, or maintained together with any associated site
improvements. This definition includes the construction, erection, placement, movement or
demolition of any structure or site improvement and any physical alteration to land itself,
including any grading, leveling, paving or excavation. "Use" also means any existing or
proposed configuration of land, structures, and site improvements, and the use thereof.
Use, Class (1), (2), (3). See Class (1), (2), (3) uses.
Use, Modification of. See "Modification (of use or development)."
"Use, principal" means the primary or predominant use to which a structure, part of a structure,
or lot is or may be devoted.
"Use, temporary" means a use established under YMC 15.04.130, for a fixed period of time, with
the intent to discontinue such use upon the expiration of the time period.
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"Utilities" are those businesses, institutions, or organizations using pipes or conductors in,
under, above, or along streets, alleys or easements to provide a product or service to the public.
"Utility services" means facilities operated by utilities, but not including local transmission and
collection lines, pipes, and conductors. Such facilities include, but are not limited to, electrical
power substations, water reservoirs, and sewage treatment plants.
15.02.130 V Definitions
"Variance" means a modification of the specific regulations of this title in accordance with the
terms of this title for the purpose of assuring that no property, because of special circumstances
applicable to it, shall be deprived of privileges commonly enjoyed by other properties in the
same vicinity and zoning district.
Veterinary Clinic. See "Animal clinic/hospital."
"Vision triangle" means a triangular-shaped portion of land established at street intersections in
which nothing is erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as to limit or
obstruct the sight distance of motorists entering or leaving the intersection. (See YMC
15.05.040.)
15.02.135 W Definitions
"Warehouse" means a structure used for the storage of goods and materials. See "Agricultural
building."
"Waste material processing and junk handling" means a place where waste, discarded or
salvaged metal, used plumbing fixtures, discarded furniture and household equipment, and
other materials are bought, sold, exchanged, stored or baled; and places or yards for the
storage of salvaged materials and equipment from building demolition and salvaged structural
steel materials and equipment, but excluding establishments for the processing and sorting of
garbage, or for the sale, purchase, storage or dismantling of automotive vehicles and
machinery. This definition does not include the processing, storage or disposal of hazardous
materials.
"Wastewater spray field" means an agricultural or otherwise vegetated field which is irrigated
with wastewater or treated sewage. May include storage lagoons utilized solely for storing
wastewater before spraying, but not other wastewater treatment facilities. Excludes sprayfields
for wastewater defined as hazardous pursuant to RCW Chapter 70.105.
"Water system, public" means any system, excluding a system serving only one single-family
residence, providing piped water for human consumption, as defined and/or regulated under
WAC 248-54.
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"Wholesale trade" means those uses primarily engaged in the sale of merchandise to retailers
and to industrial, commercial, institutional or professional business users or to other
wholesalers.
"Wineries or breweries" means a winery or brewery for processing and manufacturing purposes
only, with limited wholesale trade incidental to the primary use. Wineries and breweries are
categorized as follows:
A. "Basic" does not have a commercial tasting room or restaurant;
B. "Resort/destination" has either a commercial tasting room or restaurant. This type of
winery or brewery is located on a site larger than five acres in size. It could typically be
associated or compatible with: high density residential, resort lodging, or a bed and
breakfast;
C. "Retail" has either a commercial tasting room or restaurant.
"Wrecking yard" means the place of business where motor vehicles or parts thereof are kept by
a motor vehicle wrecker subject to state regulation (RCW Chapter 46.80).
15.02.140 X Definitions
15.02.145 Y Definitions
"Yard" means an open space, other than a court, on the same lot with a structure.
"Yard, front" means the open area extending along and parallel to the entire length of the front
lot line and measured from the property line to the structure.
"Yard, rear" means the open area at the rear of the structure extending the entire width of the lot
and measured from the structure to the rear property line.
"Yard, side" means an open area between the side wall line of the structure and the side line of
the lot.
15.02.150 Z Definitions
"Zero lot line" means the location of a dwelling on a lot in such a manner that one of the sides of
the dwelling rests directly on a side lot line.
"Zoning decision" means a document issued by the planning division, hearing examiner, or city
council which serves as the city's final determination of approval or denial of development or
modification of development.
"Zoning district" means a portion of the Yakima urban growth area within which certain uses of
land and structures are permitted and certain other uses of land and structures are prohibited,
certain yards and other open spaces are required and specific lot areas are established, all as
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set forth and specified in this title. This definition also includes the terms "zone" and "use
district."
"Zoo" means a park or facility where animals are kept and raised for visitors to see and observe;
zoological park.
15.04.030 Table of permitted land uses.
Table 4-1 titled "Permitted Land Uses" is incorporated as part of this section. Each permitted
land use listed in Table 4-1 is designated a Class (1), (2), or (3) use for a particular zoning
district. In addition, some Class (1) uses may require Type (2) review in accordance with
YMC 15.04.020. All permitted land uses and associated site improvements are subject to the
design standards and review procedures of this title.
Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 H B SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2
AGRICULTURAL (COMMERCIAL)
Agricultural Building (*) 1 1 1 1
Agricultural Chemical Sales/Storage 1 1 1
Agricultural Market (*) 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1
Agricultural Related Industries (*) 2 1 1 1
Agricultural Stand (*) 1 1 1
Agriculture, Horticulture, General Farming (not 1 1 1 1
feedlots or stockyards) (*)
Animal Husbandry (See YMC 15.09.070) (*) 1 2 1 1
Concentrated Feeding Operation (*) 3
Floriculture, Aquaculture 1 1 1 1
Fruit Bin Sales/Storage 3 2 1 1
Marijuana Production (**) 1 1
Resort/Destination (*) 2 3 3 1 1 1 3
Resort/Destination w/on-site agricultural 2 3 3 3 3 3 3
production (*)
Retail (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
Winery and Brewery—Basic (*) 2 3 3 1 2
AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 H B SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2
Amusement Park (Permanent) (*) 3 3 3 3 1 3
Aquatic Center 3 3 3 1 2
Bowling Alleys 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3
Campground (*) 3 2
Children's Outdoor Recreation Center* (Less 3 3 1
than 500 ft. from abutting residential and/or
containing a go-cart track)
Children's Outdoor Recreation Center* (More 3 1 1
than 500 ft. from abutting residential and not
containing a go-cart track)
Drive-In Theatres 3 1 1 1
Exercise Facilities 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
Game Rooms, Card Rooms, Electronic Game 3 1 1 1 1 1
Rooms (*)
Golf Courses, Clubhouses, Golf Driving 3 3 3 3 3 1
Ranges
Horse Racing Tracks, Speedways 3 3
Miniature Golf Courses 3 3 1 3 1 1 1
Movie Theatres, Auditoriums, Exhibition Halls 3 1 1 1 1
Parks (*) 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 21 1 1 3 3
Roller Skating or Ice Skating Rink 1 2 1 1 1 2
Social Card Rooms (See YMC 15.09.090) (*) 3 3 3 3
Sports Facility (indoor) 1 1 1 1 1 1
State Fair Park (See YMC 15.04.200)
AUTOMOTIVE
Automotive Dealer New and Used Sales 3 3 3 1 1 3 1 1
Car Wash/Detailing 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Maintenance and Repair Shops 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2
Paint and Body Repair Shops 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2
Parts and Accessories (tires, batteries, etc.) 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 H B SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2
Rental: Auto, Truck, Trailer, Fleet Leasing 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Services with Storage
Service Station (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Towing Services 1 3 3 1 1
Truck (Large), Manufactured Home and Travel 3 1 3 1
Trailer Sales
Truck Service Stations and Shops 2 3 1 1 1
Weekend Automobile and Recreational Vehicle 1 1 1 1
(RV) Sales
Wrecking and Dismantling Yard (*) and Hulk 3 1
Haulers (*)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Business Schools (*) 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Cemetery/Crematorium with Funeral Home 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
Churches, Synagogues, and Temples (*) 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2
Community Center (*) Meeting Halls, Fraternal 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2
Organizations
Community College/University—Inside (See YMC Chapter 15.31)
Institutional Overlay
Community College/University—Outside 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 31 1 11
Institutional Overlay
Community Gardens (*) (if accessory to an 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1
approved principal use) (See
YMC 15.04.060(G))
Community Gardens (*) (with planting area of 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
more than one-half acre up to one acre)
Community Gardens (*) (with planting area of 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
more than one-quarter and up to one-half acre)
Community Gardens (*) (with planting area of 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
one-quarter acre or less)
Correctional Facilities 3 3 3 3 3 3
Day Care Center(*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 21 1 11
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 H B SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2
Day Care Facilities (not home occupation): 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Family In-Home (*)
Elementary and Middle 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 3
Funeral Home not associated with 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
Cemetery/Crematorium
Hospital (*) Outside Institutional Overlay 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Libraries 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Museums, Art Galleries 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Public Facility (*) 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Schools
Senior High School 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Vocational Schools (*) 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Wastewater Sprayfield (*) 3 3 3
Zoo (*) 3 3 3 3 3
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY
Congregate Living Facility 11+ 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1
Congregate Living Facility up to 10 (*) 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1
Group Homes (more than six), Convalescent 3 2 1 1 3 3
and Nursing Homes (*)
Group Homes (six or fewer), Adult Family 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Home (*)
Halfway House (*) 2 3 3
Mission (*) (with Type (3) review, and 2 2 2
development agreement—see definition)
Treatment Centers for Drug and Alcohol 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Rehabilitation
MANUFACTURING
Agricultural Product Support 11 1 1 1 1
Aircraft Parts 1 1 1 1
Apparel and Accessories 1 3 1 1 1 1
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 H B SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2
Bakery Products (wholesale) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Beverage Industry (*) 11 1 1 1 1
Canning, Preserving and Packaging Fruits, 2 1 1 1
Vegetables, and Other Foods
Cement and Concrete Plants 2 3 1
Chemicals (Industrial, Agricultural, Wood, etc.) 2 3 1
Concrete, Gypsum and Plaster Products 1 1 1
Confectionery and Related Products 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
(wholesale)
Cutlery, Hand Tools and General Hardware 1 3 1 1
Drugs 1 1 1 1 1
Electrical Transmission and Distribution 1 1 3 1 1
Equipment
Electronic Components and Accessories and 1 1 1 3 1 1
Product Assembly
Engineering, Medical, Optical, Dental, 1 1 1 1 1
Scientific Instruments and Product Assembly
Fabricated Structural Metal Products 1 3 3 1 1
Food Processing 3 1 3 1 1
Furniture 1 3 1 1 1
Glass, Pottery, and Related Products and 11 1 1 1 1
Assembly
Grain Mill Products 3 1 1
Heating Apparatus Wood Stoves 1 1
Leather Products 3 1 1 1
Leather Tanning and Finishing 1 1
Machinery and Equipment 1 1 1 1
Marijuana Processing (**) 1 1
Marijuana Research (**) 1 1
Meat, Poultry and Dairy Products 1 1
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 H B SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2
Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels and 2 3 1
Allied Products
Paperboard Containers and Boxes 1 3 1 1
Plastic Products and Assembly 1 3 1 1
Prefabricated Structural Wood Products and 1 1 1
Containers
Printing Trade (service industries) 1 1 1 11 1 2 1 1
Printing, Publishing and Binding 1 3 2 1 1
Recycling Processing Center (*) 3 1 1
Rendering Plants, Slaughter Houses 3
Rubber Products 1 1 1
Sawmills and Planing Mills 3 1
Sheet Metal and Welding Shops 1 1 1 1
Sign Manufacturing and Product Assembly (*) 1 1 1 1 1
Stone Products (includes finishing of 1 1 11 1 3 1 1
monuments for retail sale)
Transportation Equipment, Including Trailers 1 1 2 1 1
and Campers
Woodworking: Cabinets, Shelves, etc. 3 11 1 2 1 1
MINING/REFINING/OFF-SITE HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT
Asphalt Paving and Roofing Materials, Rock 3 3 1
Crushing
Mining Including Sand and Gravel Pits (*) 3 3 3
Off-Site Hazardous Waste Treatment and 3 3
Storage Facilities (*)
Stockpiling of Earthen Materials (*) 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
RESIDENTIAL
13+ DU/NRA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
8-12 DU/NRA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 H B SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2
Accessory Dwelling Unit (*) (See 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
YMC 15.09.045)
Accessory Uses (*) See YMC 15.04.060
Attached Single-Family Dwelling, Common 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1
Wall (*)
Co-Living Housing (See RCW 36.70A.535)
Converted Dwelling (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Cottage Housing (*) (See YMC 15.09.035) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Detached Single-Family Dwelling (*) 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 3 3 3 3
Detached Single-Family Dwelling (zero lot line) 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 3 3 3 3
(*) (See YMC 15.09.040)
Existing or New Detached Single-Family 1 1 1
Dwelling on Existing Lots of 8,000 Square Feet
or Less
Middle Housing (*)(See RCW 36.70A.635) 1 1 1 1
Mixed-Use Building 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
Mobile Home (*) or Manufactured Homes (*) See YMC 15.04.160
Mobile Home Communities (*) 3 2 3
Multifamily Development (*): 0-7 DU/NRA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Planned Development (*) See YMC
Retirement Homes (*) 1 1 3 1 3 1 1
Temporary Hardship Units (See 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
YMC 15.04.140)
Tiny House Communities (*) 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
Two-Family Dwelling (Duplex) (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
RETAIL TRADE, AND SERVICE
Adult Business Uses See YMC 15.09.200
Animal Clinic/Hospital/Veterinarian (*) 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Auction House for Goods (*) 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
Auction House for Livestock (*) 3 1 1
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 H B SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2
Automotive: Car Wash/Detailing 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bail Bonds 1 1 1
Beauty and Barber Shops 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Boats and Marine Accessories 1 1 1 1 1 1
Butcher Shop 1 1 1 1 2 2 1
Commercial Services (*) 1 1 1 1 1 31 1 11
Communication Towers (*) (See YMC Chapter 15.29)
Convenience Store 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Extended Stay Hotel/Motel* 1 1 1 1 3 3
Farm and Implements, Tools and Heavy 1 2 3 1 1
Construction Equipment
Farm Supplies 1 1 1 1 1 1
Financial Institutions 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Fuel Oil and Coal Distributors 1 1 1 1
Furniture, Home Furnishings, Appliances 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
General Hardware, Garden Equipment, and 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Supplies
General Retail Sales (not otherwise regulated) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3
(*)
Heating and Plumbing and Electrical 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Equipment Stores
Heavy Equipment Storage, Maintenance and 1 1 1
Repair
Kennels (*) 2 2 2
Laundries, Laundromats and Dry Cleaning 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Plants
Liquor Stores 1 1 1 1 1 1
Locksmiths and Gunsmiths 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Lumber Yards 1 1 1 1 1 1
Marijuana Retail (**) 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 H B SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2
Massage Therapy/Spa (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Mobile Vendor See YMC Ch. 5.57
Motels and Hotels 1 1 1 1 1 1
Night Clubs/Dance Establishments 1 1 1 1 11
Nursery (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Office Contractor Building and Trade 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11
(Plumbing, Heating, Electrical, and Painting)
Offices and Clinics 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11
Outdoor Advertising (Billboards) See YMC 15.08.130
Pet Day Care/Animal Training (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Radio/TV Studio 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Recycling Drop-Off Center (*) 1 1 1 1 1 11
Rental: Heavy Equipment (except automotive) 1 1
with Storage
Rental: Heavy Equipment (except automotive) 1 1 3 1 1
without Storage
Repairs: Reupholstery and Furniture 1 1 1 1 1 1 11
Repairs: Small Appliances, TVs, Business 11 1 1 1 1 1 11
Machines, Watches, etc.
Repairs: Small Engine and Garden Equipment 11 1 1 1 1 1 1
Restaurant (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11
Shooting Ranges (indoor) 3 3 3 3 1
Short Term Rental (*) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1
Signs, Printed, Painted or Carved 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Taverns (*) and Bars 11 1 1 1 1 1 11
Technical Equipment Sales (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11
Waste Material Processing and Junk Handling 3 1
(*)
TRANSPORTATION
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 H B SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2
Air, Rail, Truck Terminals (for short-term 1 1 1 1
storage, office, etc.)
Airport Landing Field 1
Airport Operations (*) 1
Bus Storage and Maintenance Facilities 1 1
Bus Terminals 11 1 1 1 1
Contract Truck Hauling, Rental of Trucks with 1 1 1
Drivers
Railroad Switch Yards, Maintenance and 1 1
Repair Facilities, etc.
Taxicab Terminals, Maintenance and 3 3 1
Dispatching Centers, etc.
Transportation Brokerage (*) Offices, with 1 1 1 1
Truck Parking
UTILITIES
Power Generating Facilities 3 1 1
Utility Services (substations, etc.) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1
WHOLESALE TRADE—STORAGE
Parking Lots and Garages 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Residential Mini-Storage (*) 3 3 1 3 3 1 1
Residential Mini-Storage, Outdoor (*) 3 3 1 3 1 1
Storage Facilities, Bulk (*) 1 2 1 1
Storage Facilities, Commercial (*) 3 1 3 3 1 1
Storage Facility, Commercial Outdoor (*) 3 1 3 1 1
Warehouses (*) 3 1 2 2 1 1
Wholesale Trade (*) 2 1 1 2 1 1
* Refers to a definition in YMC Chapter
** See YMC 15.09.220 for general development requirements for marijuana uses.
x = Not Permitted
1 = Class (1) Permitted Use
2 = Class (2) Requires an Administrative Review by the Administrative Official
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 H B SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2
3 = Class (3) Requires a Public Hearing by the Hearing Examiner
15.04.080 Drive-through facilities.
A. Review Required. Any use having a drive-through service window or booth shall require
one higher level of review than shown in Table 4-1, except:
1. Those noted as a Class (3) use requiring a Type (3) review shall remain a Type (3)
review;
2. Financial institutions; and
3. Properties that do not abut residential zones.
B. Purpose. Such review is required in recognition of the potential impacts of drive-through
uses on adjoining residential uses and the transportation system.
C. Elements of Review. Review is intended to modify or mitigate negative impacts upon
adjoining residential uses and the transportation system. The review of a drive-through facility
shall include consideration of impacts from the following: noise from the drive-through speaker
and/or car radio, glare from vehicle headlights and exterior lighting fixtures, fumes to residential
uses, and impacts to transportation traffic flow and carrying capacity of the arterial street
system. The proposed site will require an on-site interior parking circulation plan as defined by
YMC 15.06.030 and 15.06.080.
D. Definition. For purposes of this section, "drive-through" facilities means a window or station
for providing service to customers who remain in their vehicle to conduct a business transaction,
excluding gas stations and car washes.
E. Drive-through facilities shall be designed in accordance with YMC 15.06.135.
15.06.010 Purpose.
The following parking standards are intended to establish adequate off-street parking,
encourage on-street parking, increase traffic safety, maintain smooth traffic flow, and reduce the
visual impact of parking lots.
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15.06.030 General provisions.
A. The off-street parking and loading facilities required by this chapter shall be established
prior to any change in the use of land or structures and/or prior to the occupancy of any new or
enlarged structure.
B. Required off-street parking spaces shall provide vehicle parking only for residents,
customers, patrons, and employees. Required parking shall not be used for the storage of
vehicles or materials; the parking of company or business vehicles used in conducting the
business; or for the sale, repair or servicing of any vehicle.
C. Any area once designated for required off-street parking shall not be used for any other
purpose unless and until equal facilities are provided elsewhere and a site plan has been
approved to reflect the change, or the primary use of the property is changed to a use requiring
less off-street parking.
D. A parking circulation plan is required for parking lots and the associated vehicular travel
ways for multifamily and nonresidential uses that have five or more required off-street parking
spaces. The required off-street parking shall be designed in a manner that eliminates a need for
backing and maneuvering from or onto streets, sidewalks, pedestrian ways, or bikeways in
order to exit a property or maneuver out of parking spaces. Furthermore, the parking lot and
associated travel ways shall be designed in a manner that provides for safe and adequate traffic
flow.
1. Loading spaces and truck maneuvering areas shall be included in the parking
circulation plan.
2. Drive-through lanes and related facilities shall be clearly shown on the parking
circulation plan.
3. Driveway locations and specifications shall be shown on the parking circulation plan
and are subject to review for safety and traffic flow. The location of the driveways shall
conform to YMC 15.06.065.
4. The parking circulation plan is a site plan requirement. Recommendations regarding
adequate circulation may be received from the traffic engineering staff, city engineering
staff, fire department, and other reviewing agencies. Additional mitigation or redesign may
be required if the proposed circulation pattern creates safety conflicts.
15.06.035 Electric vehicle charging stations.
A. Electric vehicle charging stations, as defined by RCW 36.70A.695(5), or as amended, shall
be allowed as follows, except for on resource lands or in critical areas:
1. An accessory use to an approved principal use in all zoning districts.
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2. As a right-of-way use permit when located within on-street public parking areas.
15.06.040 Off-street parking standards.
A. Table of Required Off-Street Parking. The parking standards in Table 6-1, Table of Off-
Street Parking Standards, are established as the parking standards for the uses indicated.
"Gross floor area" means the total square footage of all floors in a structure as measured from
the interior surface of each exterior wall of the structure and including halls, lobbies, enclosed
porches and fully enclosed recreation areas and balconies, but excluding stairways, elevator
shafts, attic space, mechanical rooms, storage areas, restrooms, uncovered steps and fire
escapes, private garages, carports and off-street parking and loading spaces. All required off-
street parking shall be subject to the procedures of this title and the standards of this section.
B. Uses Not Specified. Off-street parking requirements for uses not specifically listed in Table
6-1 shall be determined by the reviewing official based upon the requirement for similar uses.
C. Exemptions from Table 6-1. The following shall be exempt from the provisions of this
chapter as their uses relate to the number of parking spaces required, provided that all the other
requirements of this chapter shall apply to any parking provided by the applicant:
1. Development within the downtown business district of Yakima, as shown in Figure 6-1
and hereby adopted as a part of this chapter.
2. Dwelling units under 1,200 sq. ft.
3. Commercial spaces under 3,000 sq. ft.
4. Affordable or low-income housing, as defined by RCW 36.70A.030. At the time of land
use application submittal, the applicant must submit documentation demonstrating that the
housing units will be used for the intended population for a minimum of ten years. Such
documentation may include, but is not limited to, an application form submitted to receive
subsidy from the city or state. Upon a change in occupancy from subsidized housing to another
use, the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces is as required for the new use.
5. Ground level nonresidential spaces in mixed-use buildings.
6. A building undergoing a change of use if the footprint of the building is not being
expanded.
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LAND USE PARKING STANDARDS
AGRICULTURE (COMMERCIAL)
Agriculturally related industries 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area for packing and
processing areas; or
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Table 6-1. Table of Off-Street Parking Standards
LAND USE PARKING STANDARDS
2 spaces for the first 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1
space for each additional 5,000 sq. ft. for CA storage,
warehouse, and refrigeration areas, whichever is deemed
more appropriate by the reviewing official
AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION
Game rooms, card rooms, 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
electronic game rooms
Horse racing tracks, speedways, 1 space for each 3 fixed seats or 54" of bench seating
grandstands
Bowling alleys 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Gymnasiums, exercise facilities 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Parks (public or private) 10 spaces per acre for passive recreation;
20 spaces per field for active recreation;
None if less than 1 acre in size
Roller and/or ice skating rink 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of skating surface area
Swimming pools 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of water surface area
Movie theatres 1 space for each 4 seats
Golf courses 5 spaces per green and 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of gross floor
area
Golf driving ranges 1 space per tee or 1 space per 15 feet of driving line,
whichever is greatest
Auditoriums, exhibition halls, 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area
community centers, fraternal
organization
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Churches, synagogues, temples, 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area
and funeral homes 1 space for each 40 sq. ft. of general reception/gathering area
Community gardens* (accessory None
to an approved principal use) (See
YMC 15.04.060(G))
Community gardens* (with None
planting area of 0.25 acre or less)
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Table 6-1. Table of Off-Street Parking Standards
LAND USE PARKING STANDARDS
Community gardens* (with 2 spaces
planting area of more than 0.25
acre and up to 0.5 acre)
Community gardens* (with 4 spaces
planting area of more than 0.5
acre up to 1 acre)
Convalescent, nursing and group 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
homes
Fire and police stations 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Correctional facilities 1 space for each 2 beds
Hospitals 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Schools:
Primary, elementary, junior, senior 3 spaces for each classroom, or 1 space for each 3 seats (54"
bench-type seating) in the assembly area, whichever is
greater
Junior or community colleges 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Libraries 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Museums, art galleries 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Preschools, day care centers None
Vocational and business schools 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
MANUFACTURING (MASS PRODUCTION)
All uses listed under 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
manufacturing in Table 4-1
RESIDENTIAL
Accessory dwelling units None
Single-family dwelling, 1 space
manufactured home, mobile home
Two-family dwellings 2 spaces
Tiny house, tiny house with 1 space
wheels, recreational vehicle
Multifamily development 0.5 spaces (none in CBD) per dwelling unit
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Table 6-1. Table of Off-Street Parking Standards
LAND USE PARKING STANDARDS
Retirement homes None
RETAIL TRADE AND SERVICES
Automobile and truck, 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of showroom and 1 space for each
manufactured homes, travel trailer 1,000 sq. ft. of retail sales floor area
sales
Automotive:
Automobile maintenance and 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
service shops
Car wash 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Car wash, self-service 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Paint and body repair 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Specialized repair shops (battery, 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
radiator, etc.)
Wrecking and dismantling yards 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Beauty and barber shops 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Short term rental 1 space for each guest room
Building and contractors 1 space for each 800 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Congregate living facility 1 space for every 2 beds
Espresso/coffee stand with or 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of outside seating
without drive-through
Farm supplies 1 space for each 800 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Financial institutions 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Furniture, home furnishings, 1 space for each 800 sq. ft. of gross floor area
appliances
Heating and plumbing equipment 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
stores
Home occupations See YMC 15.04.120(J)
Lumber yards 1 space for each 800 sq. ft. of gross floor area of structure and
covered storage area
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Table 6-1. Table of Off-Street Parking Standards
LAND USE PARKING STANDARDS
Nurseries 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area of structure and
permanent outside display and sales area
Offices and clinics 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Motels and hotels 1.2 spaces for each guest room
Multiple use centers (3 or more
uses with shared parking)
1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Restaurant, cafe, and drive-in 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor public floor
eating facilities area
General Retail
1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Service stations 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of working/service area, including
bays
Taverns and bars, dine, drink, and 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
dance establishments
Waste material processing and 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
junk handling
TRANSPORTATION
Bus terminals, storage and 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
maintenance facilities
Air, rail and truck terminals 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Taxicab terminals, maintenance 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
and dispatching centers
UTI LITI ES
Utility services 1 space for each 800 sq. ft. of gross floor area
WHOLESALE TRADE
Wholesale trade warehouses 1 space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area for
packing and processing areas;
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Table 6-1. Table of Off-Street Parking Standards
LAND USE PARKING STANDARDS
2 spaces for the first 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1
space for each additional 5,000 sq. ft. for CA storage,
warehouse, and refrigeration areas; whichever is deemed
more appropriate by the reviewing official
Residential mini-storage 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area of office space
15.06.070 Schedule of minimum parking dimensions.
Driveways and parking stalls shall conform to Table 6-2, which is hereby adopted as the
schedule of minimum parking dimensions
Table 6-2. Standard Parking Lot Dimensions
STALL CURB STALL MINIMUM LOT SQ.
PARKING WIDTH LENGTH DEPTH DRIVEWAY WIDTH: 1 FT.
ANGLE PER WIDTH' ROW + 1
ALONG CAR DRIVEWAY
CURB PER CAR
0° 8' 23' 8' 12' 20' 460
30° 9' 18' 17'3" 11' 28'4" 510
45° 9' 12'7" 19'8" 13' 32'10" 420
60° 9' 10'4" 21'0" 18' 39'0" 407
90° 9' 9' 19' 24' 43' 387
1. Ninety-degree parking permits two-way driveway travel. If the angle is less than ninety
degrees driveway travel shall be one-way, or the driveway width shall be increased to
24 feet.
2. Residential parking shall have minimum dimensions of eight feet by twenty feet for
any parking angle, or a minimum equivalent area of 160 square feet with a minimum
width of eight feet.
15.06.090 Required landscaping of parking areas.
A. The standard for landscaping of parking and vehicle storage lots with five or more spaces
shall be ten percent of the total parking area. This landscaping area may be included to satisfy
the lot coverage (impermeable surface) requirements of Table 5-1.
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B. The planting area standard, where required, shall be a minimum of twenty-four square feet
with the exception of raised planter boxes around buildings.
C. A standard of one tree from an approved list shall be planted for every fifteen parking stalls
for parking and vehicle storage lots with five or more spaces.
D. Landscaping may consist of a combination of trees, shrubs, and groundcover with careful
consideration to eventual size and spread, susceptibility to disease and pests, durability, and
adaptability to existing soil and climatic conditions.
E. Landscaping shall be located within the parking area, such as in between parking spaces
or in parking "islands," or around the perimeter of the parking lot.
F. Every parking area for a nonresidential use that abuts property in any residential district
shall be separated from such property by a solid wall, view-obscuring fence, landscaped berm,
or compact evergreen hedge at least six feet in height. The administrative official may increase
the height, depth, and content of said screening as necessary to adequately protect adjacent
single-family residential development. The screening shall be provided and maintained along
the property line of such lot.
15.06.110 Construction and maintenance.
All off-street parking lots, driveways, travel ways, parking aisles, vehicle storage, and vehicle
sales lots having a capacity of three or more vehicles shall be constructed in the following
manner:
A. Surfacing. Paved with two-inch-thick asphaltic surfacing on an aggregate base, or an
equivalent surfacing acceptable to the administrative official, so as to eliminate dust or
mud. Pervious asphalt or concrete materials are encouraged. If the parking space has a
curb stop, the area beyond the curb stop may be landscaped in order to meet
landscaping and/or lot coverage requirements.
B. Residential Surfacing. Parking spaces may consist of grass block pavers.
C. Grading and Drainage. Graded and drained so all surface water is disposed of on site.
Grading and drainage facilities shall be designed according to accepted engineering standards
and the Eastern Washington Stormwater Manual, which will require review by the city engineer
or a designee.
D. Border Barricades. Any parking, vehicle storage, or motor vehicle sales area abutting the
street property line shall provide a concrete curb at least six inches in height and located at least
two feet from the street property line. The curb shall be securely anchored. No curb shall be
required across any driveway or entrance to the parking area, or if the parking lot is separated
from the street by a fence or hedge.
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E. Markings. All parking spaces (except motor vehicles sales areas) shall be marked by
durable painted lines at least four inches wide and extending the length of the stall or by curbs
or other means approved by the administrative official to indicate individual parking stalls. Signs
or markers located on the parking lot surface shall be used as necessary to ensure safe and
efficient use of the parking lot. In addition, when required, all accessible parking spaces shall be
marked and signed in compliance with the currently adopted International Building Code.
F. The owner or lessee of a required parking area shall maintain the paved surface, drainage
facilities, landscaping, and irrigation facilities in conformance with the standards of this chapter
and the approved site plan.
15.06.135 Drive-through standards.
Any use having a drive-through service window or booth shall comply with the following
standards:
A. Drive-Through Dimensions. The drive-through shall be of adequate length to prevent
vehicles from backing up into the right-of-way or cause conflicts with off-street circulation
and parking. Each drive-through lane shall have the minimum dimensions of twelve feet
in width and one hundred twenty feet in length, measured from each entrance of the
drive-through lane to the midpoint of the first service window or booth.
B. Drive-Through Location. The drive-through lane shall not serve as sole access to off-
street customer parking, except for additional spaces intended to serve drive-through
customers located beyond the last service window or booth.
15.06.140 Nonconforming parking.
A. Any use which, on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section or any
amendments hereto, is nonconforming in terms of required off-street parking facilities may
continue in the same manner as if they were conforming; however, the number of existing off-
street parking spaces shall not be reduced.
B. When an existing structure with nonconforming parking is expanded and additional parking
is required, the additional parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
this chapter; however, the number of additional spaces shall be computed only to the extent of
the enlargement, regardless of whether or not the number of previously existing spaces satisfies
the requirements of this chapter.
C. When the use of an existing lot or structure with nonconforming parking is changed to
another use listed in Table 4-1, the existing parking shall suffice.
15.09.025 Mixed-use buildings.
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A. Purpose and Intent.
1. To provide a streamlined process for new development or redevelopment projects
that include a mixture of high density residential along with complementary retail,
commercial, or professional uses at a scale that is compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood.
B. Level of Review—Mixed-Use Building.
1. A new or redeveloped mixed-use building is a Class (1) permitted use, requiring Type
(1) review, in applicable zones and is determined to be the appropriate level of review for
any combination of Class (1) and Class (2) uses listed in those zones.
2. Any combination of uses which includes a Class (3) permitted use shall undergo Type
(2) review.
3. The mixed-use building/development shall not contain any use which is otherwise not
permitted in the zone.
4. A new mixed-use building that does not meet the layout requirement of subsection
(D)(1) of this section shall undergo Type (2) review or be reviewed based upon its
particular uses as listed in Table 4-1, whichever is higher.
5. A new mixed-use building located in the downtown business district shall also comply
with YMC 15.09.026.
C. Prohibited Uses. The following uses are prohibited in a mixed-use building/development
project:
1. All wholesale trade—Storage uses.
2. All transportation uses.
3. All utilities uses.
4. All automotive uses.
5. Boats and marine accessories.
6. Farm and implements, tools and heavy construction equipment.
7. Farm supplies.
8. Fuel oil and coal distributers.
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9. Lumber yards.
10. Nurseries.
11. All rental uses.
12. Repairs: reupholstery and furniture.
13. Repairs: small engine and garden equipment.
D. Development Standards.
1. Layout. A mixed-use building should not have any residential dwelling units located on
the ground floor, whenever feasible. A minimum of fifty percent of the total floor area shall
be residential dwelling units, and at least sixty percent of the ground floor shall be
dedicated for community facility or commercial use.
2. Height Bonus. In the B-1, B-2, and SCC zoning districts, the maximum height of the
building (YMC 15.05.030, Table 5-1) may be increased to fifty feet if all of the following are
met:
a. The majority of the additional building height is used to increase the number of
dwelling units;
b. The additional building height is necessary to accommodate on-site parking
requirements;
c. Additional on-site landscaping is provided equaling fifteen percent of the parking
area, at a minimum.
E. Design Standards.
1. Entrances. Primary pedestrian entrances to the building shall face the street frontage
or face common open space which is oriented toward the street.
2. Transparency.
a. There shall be windows on all sides of the building facing streets and pedestrian
ways.
b. Within the downtown business district, the ground floor of a mixed-use building
shall contain transparency for the majority of the wall between three and twelve feet
above ground level, including both doors and windows, as measured along street but
excluding alleys. Ground floor transparency shall be visually distinct from the above
floors by not repeating the exact dimensions and placement of windows.
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15.11.020 Application requirements.
All applications shall comply with the following requirements:
A. Applications shall be submitted either online or in writing on forms provided by the
department;
B. Each submitted land use application shall be completed in its entirety, and contain all
narratives, supplemental narratives, site plans, or other required attachments as specified by
the pertinent application. For all planning applications, the application shall include a site plan in
print or digital form in conformance with YMC 15.11.030; provided, the administrative official at
their discretion may require additional information to clarify the application or determine
compliance with the provisions of this title;
C. All applications, including a Type (1) review, shall be signed by the property owner or his
agent authorized in writing to do so;
D. Applications shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as established by ordinance;
E. An application is not complete unless it includes all required information, attachments and
fees. No application shall be considered officially filed until accepted as complete by the
division; and
F. All applications shall include a minimum eleven-inch by seventeen-inch reproducible copy
of the site plan in print or digital form. In the event of expanded review, additional copies may be
required at the applicant's expense. Site plans shall be developed in accordance with YMC
15.11.030
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EXHIBIT B
CITY COUNCIL FINDINGS
FOR
AMENDMENT TO YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE
February 11, 2026
WHEREAS, Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130(1) the City is required to take legislative action
to review and revise its development regulations in accordance with the Growth Management Act;
and
WHEREAS, These updates to Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) Title 15 is considered to
be a non-project application without a specific use or site plan to be considered; and
WHEREAS, Under the provisions of YMC Ch. 1.42 the Yakima Planning Commission is
responsible for the review of amendments to the City's Yakima Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision
Ordinance, and other land use matters, and for recommending the approval, modification, or
denial of each amendment; and
WHEREAS, The Yakima Planning Commission held a study session to review the
proposed amendments on November 12, 2025, and
WHEREAS, All required public notice for these amendments were provided, in
accordance with the provisions of YMC Ch. 16.10, on December 24, 2025 and December 30,
2025; and
WHEREAS, SEPA Environmental Review for these updates was considered, a
Determination of Nonsignificance was issued on December 24, 2025; and
WHEREAS, The Yakima Planning Commission held an open record public hearing on
January 28, 2025, to hear testimony from the public, consider the amendments, and provide a
recommendation to the Yakima City Council;
Now therefore, the Yakima City Planning Commission presents the following findings
and recommendation to the Yakima City Council:
Based upon a review of the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, and
other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on February 26, 2025, the
Planning Commission makes the following:
I. PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS:
The complete track changes text can be found in Exhibit"A" and is incorporated herein by
reference. A summary of the amendments is as follows:
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1. YMC Subsection 15.02.020 — Definitions
a. Adding a new definition to the ordinance to comply with updated state standards.
Staff Analysis: The State of Washington has issued guidance for new definitions following the
updates of their middle housing bills. The City of Yakima is updating the zoning ordinance to
comply with the State standards.
2. YMC Subsection 15.04.030 —Table of permitted land uses
a. Reorganizing Table 4-1, and changing auto repair from a Type 3 use to a Type 1
use in the Regional Development (RD) zoning district.
Staff Analysis The table will be reorganized to alphabetize the entries and create a separate
category for automotive uses. Adding one overall new use to the table under residential called
"Middle Housing"
3. YMC Subsection 15.04.080 — Drive-through facilities
a. Referencing a new section in YMC § 15.06.135
Staff Analysis:A new section was added for drive-through standards.
4. YMC §§ 15.06.030 —General Provisions & 15.06.035 — Electric Vehicle Charging Station
a. Removing ambiguous provisions from sections
Staff Analysis: removing provision from sections that no longer apply within the City, or meet
State guidance.
5. YMC § 15.06.040 —Off-street parking standards
a. Removing language related to gross floor area; Revising Exemptions from Table
6-1; Adding new language for downtown business districts, dwelling units,
affordable units, and mixed-use spaces.
Staff Analysis: In 2025 the Washington State Legislature passed SB 5184, which effectively
limits the amount of parking a city can require for housing and commercial businesses. Staff
analyzed the Bill and made specific changes to the commercial and residential parking
requirements under Table 6-1, highlighted by SB 5184.
6. YMC Table 6-1 Standard Parking Lot Dimensions
a. Removing additional lot width criteria.
Staff Analysis: The additional lot width is confusing and additional sections within YMC provide
guidance on parking lot design.
7. YMC §§ 15.06.090 — Landscaping requirements, 15.06.110—Construction and
Maintenance, 15.06.140— Nonconforming Parking, 15.09.025— Mixed Use Buildings,
and 15.11.020 —Application Requirements.
a. Removing and adding minor language to remove ambiguity from sections.
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Staff Analysis: The updates in this section are primarily related to questions the department
regularly receives related to parking standards, or items covered in other policies used by the
City. Updating this section will create additional consistency between divisions and more
accessibility options for public submittals.
8. YMC § 15.06.135 — Drive-through standards
a. Creating a new section specifically for drive-throughs in the City.
Staff Analysis: The City has a long history of drive-through uses, however, there are no
standards guiding development of drive-throughs. Recently there have been several
applications where the proposed drive-through creates cuing issues into the public right-
of-way, and sites where a proposed drive-through is inappropriate. During the
application process, property owners usually look to City for guidance for construction
specifics. In the case of drive-throughs, the City has no clear guidance. Adding this
section will eliminate ambiguity and guide applicants in site planning.
II. YAKIMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2040
The proposed text amendments are consistent with the following goals and policies of
the Comprehensive Plan 2040
Goal 2.1: Establish a development pattern consistent with the community's vision.
Policy 2.1.6: Adopt coordinated development regulations that facilitate Yakima's
preferred land use pattern (e.g. allowed density, uses, and site provisions)
• Refine the land use code on an ongoing basis to make it user-friendly by
employing simple language, easy to read charts, and illustrative graphics.
• Monitor and refine the land use code as needed to facilitate the preferred
land use pattern and development character.
• Integrate an appropriate balance of predictability and flexibility when updating
development regulations that allow ease of administration and interpretation
and offer optional ways of meeting requirements when possible.
III. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS
1. No adverse impacts have been identified;
2. The proposed updates underwent Environmental Review;
3. The proposed amendments are consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Zoning
Ordinance, 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and Housing Action Plan.
MOTION
Based on the testimony and evidence presented during this afternoon's public hearing, it was
moved and seconded that Planning staff draft findings of fact and forward a recommendation of
approval to the Yakima City Council. The motion carried 6-2.
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RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
The Planning Commission of the City of Yakima, having received and considered all evidence
and testimony presented at the public hearing, and having received and reviewed the record
herein, hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Yakima APPROVE the proposed
text amendments to the Yakima Municipal Code.
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15.02.020 Definitions.
15.02.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this title, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and their derivatives
shall be construed as specified herein unless the context requires a different meaning. Where
terms are not defined, they shall have the ordinary accepted meaning within the context with
which they are used. Where an activity or land use could fall under two definitions, the more
specific shall apply. Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, with the assistance of the
American Planning Association's Planner Dictionary and Black's Law Dictionary, shall be the
source for ordinary accepted meaning and for the definition of words not defined below.
Specific examples are included as illustrations, but are not intended to restrict a more general
definition.
15.02.025 A Definitions
"Access driveway" means an entrance roadway from a street or alley to a parking facility.
"Access easement" means any private easement for the purpose of ingress and egress that is
not dedicated to the public and that is owned by the underlying owners of land over which it
crosses.
"Accessory dwelling unit(ADU)" means a structure meeting the purpose and requirements of
YMC 15.09.045 which is attached to a single-family home, or detached garage, or a stand-alone
structure with living facilities for one individual or family separate from the primary single-
family.
"Accessory use" means a use that is subordinate and incidental to a principal use.
"Administrative official" means the duly appointed city of Yakima director of community
development.
Adult Day Care Center. See"Day care facility."
"Adult family home" means a regular family abode, licensed by the state, in which a person or
persons provide
personal care, special care, room, and board to more than one but not more than six adults
who are not related by blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the services (RCW
70.128.175).
"Agricultural building" means a structure designed and constructed to store farm implements
or hay, grain, poultry, livestock, fruit and other agricultural products. Controlled atmosphere
and cold storage warehouses are not agricultural buildings. An agricultural building shall not be
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used for human habitation; for processing, treating or packaging agricultural products; nor shall
it be a place used by the public.
"Agricultural market" means a use primarily engaged in the retail sale of fresh agricultural
products, grown either on or off site. An agricultural market may include, as incidental and
accessory to the principal use, the sale of factory-sealed or prepackaged food products such as
boxes of apples or other fruit and some limited nonfood items, and these products shall consist
of no more than forty percent of the gross floor area. This definition does not include the sale
of livestock.
"Agricultural product support" means a business that provides a product or service intended for
use in the processing, storage, preservation, or distribution of agricultural commodities. This
definition does not include agricultural processing, storage, preservation, distribution, and
related uses.
"Agricultural related industry" means specifically:
1. "Packaging plants" may include, but are not limited to, the following activities: washing,
sorting, crating and other functional operations such as drying,field crushing, or other
preparation in which the chemical and physical composition of the agricultural product remains
essentially unaltered. This definition does not include processing activities, slaughterhouses,
animal reduction yards, or tallow works;
2. "Processing plants" may include, but are not limited to, those activities which involve the
fermentation or other substantial chemical and physical alteration of the agricultural product.
This definition does not include slaughterhouses or rendering plants; and
3. "Storage facilities" include those activities that involve the warehousing of processed and/or
packaged agricultural products.
"Agricultural stand" means a structure up to one thousand square feet in area used for the
retail sale of agricultural products grown on the premises, excluding livestock raised on the
premises.
"Agriculture" means the tilling of soil, raising of crops and horticulture. (See Table 4-1, YMC
15.04.030.)
"Airport commercial" means the retail sale of aviation-related products and services including
aircraft service and rental, air passenger services, and air terminal activities including passenger
ticketing, baggage, taxi service, car rental, restaurants, hotels, and gift shops.
"Airport industrial" means research, design,fabrication, and assembly of aircraft, aircraft parts,
and aviation-related products located at the Yakima Air Terminal.This use also includes storage
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and wholesale trade of aviation-related products and air cargo operations and associated
storage and processing.
"Airport operations" means activities, uses, structures and facilities that are located on and
necessary to the operation of the Yakima Air Terminal.These activities and facilities include
runways, taxiways, parking ramps and aprons, navigation and radar/radio communication
facilities and equipment, safety and emergency facilities, and storage and maintenance
facilities.
"Alley" means a public thoroughfare or way twenty feet or less in width which has been
dedicated to the city of Yakima or Yakima County for public use. For non-residential uses, s
alleys provide only a secondary means of vehicular access to abutting property.
"Amendment" means a change in the wording, content, or substance of this title, or change in
the district boundaries on the official zoning map.
"Amusement park" means a permanent indoor and/or outdoor facility, which may include
structures and buildings, where there are various devices for entertainment, including rides,
booths for the conduct of games or the sale of items, and buildings for shows and
entertainment.
"Animal clinic/hospital" means a structure used for veterinary care of sick or injured animals.
The boarding of animals is limited to short-term care and is accessory to the principal use.This
definition does not include kennels.
"Animal husbandry" means the raising of domesticated farm animals when, in the case of dairy
cows, beef cattle, horses, ponies, mules, llamas, goats and sheep, their primary source of food,
other than during the winter months, is from grazing in the pasture where they are kept.
"Appeal" means a request for review of an administrative official's or hearing examiner's
decision, determination, order or official interpretation of any provision of this title.
"Applicant" means a person submitting an application for any permit or approval required by
this title and who is the owner of the subject property or the authorized agent of the owner.
"Application for development" means the application form and all accompanying documents
and exhibits required by this title or the administrative official.
"Arterial" means a principal or minor arterial, as shown in the Yakima urban area transportation
plan adopted in the Yakima urban area comprehensive plan.
"Attached" means, in the case of dwellings, two or more dwellings connected by a common
vertical wall(s) or roofline, or, in the case of multistory buildings, by a common ceiling/floor(s).
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"Auction house" means a structure or enclosure where goods and/or livestock are sold by
auction.
Automobile Service Station. See"Service station."
"Automobile, truck, manufactured home and/or travel trailer sales" means a place used for the
display, sale or rental of new or used automobiles, trucks, manufactured and mobile homes,
travel trailers, and campers.
"Automotive wrecking or dismantling yard" means a place used for the storage and/or sale of
used automotive parts and for the storage, dismantling, sorting, cleaning, crushing or baling of
wrecked automobiles, trucks, trailers, or machinery.
15.02.030 B Definitions
"Bed and breakfast" means a residential structure providing individuals with lodging and meals
for not more than thirty days. For home occupations, such uses are limited to having not more
than five lodging units or guest rooms.
"Beverage industries" means the production, processing, and/or packaging of milk, soft drinks,
beer, wine, fruit juices and other drinks.
Bingo Parlor. See"Game room."
Building. See"Structure."
"Building area" means the three-dimensional space within which a structure is permitted to be
built on a lot and which is defined by maximum height regulations,yard setbacks and building
coverage.
"Building code" means the building code and related codes as amended and adopted by the city
of Yakima.
"Building height" is the vertical distance above a reference datum measured to the highest
point of the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard roof or to the average height
of the highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof. The reference datum shall be selected by
either of the following, whichever yields a greater height of building:
1. The elevation of the highest adjoining sidewalk or finished ground surface within a five-foot
horizontal distance of the exterior wall of the building when such sidewalk or finished ground
surface is not more than ten feet above lowest finished grade;
2. An elevation ten feet higher than the lowest finished grade when the highest sidewalk or
finished ground surface described in subsection 1 of this definition is more than ten feet above
lowest finished grade. (See Figure 2-1.)
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"Building official" means that person or persons designated by the legislative body to enforce
the provisions of the building code and administer the assigned provisions of this title.
"Business school" means a commercial or public school providing instruction solely in
professional skills such as: business management, accounting, secretarial skills, sales,
marketing and merchandising.
"Butcher shop" means a custom retail meat cutting operation. This definition does not include
slaughtering, but does include other accessory uses such as frozen food lockers.
15.02.35 C Definitions
"Campground" means a development providing facilities for outdoor recreational activities,
including structural improvements such as covered cooking areas, group facilities, and travel
trailer or tent sites designed for temporary occupancy. This definition includes camping clubs
when developed in accordance with applicable state standards.
"Car wash" means a business engaged in washing, waxing and/or polishing cars and small
trucks.This definition includes self-service car washes, automated car washes, manned car
washes and auto detailing.
Card Room. See"Game room."
"Caretaker dwelling" means a single-family dwelling unit accessory to an agricultural,
professional, commercial, or industrial use for occupancy by the owner/caretaker.
"Centerline of right-of-way" means the midpoint between the future alignment of the opposite
edges of the right-of-way.
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"Change of use" means a change from one use listed in Table 4-1,Table of Permitted Land Uses,
to another use listed in that table.
"Chicken tractor" means a movable chicken coop lacking a floor, and may house other kinds of
poultry.
"Children's outdoor recreation center" means an outdoor facility which offers children's rides
and/or games such as go-carts, bumper boats, batting cages, miniature golf and/or similar
activities for children and which does not operate between the hours of eleven p.m. and eight
a.m.
"Church" means a structure, or group of structures, which by design and construction are
primarily used for organized religious services and instruction.
"City" means the city of Yakima.
"Class (1) uses" are those uses set forth and defined in the text and tables of YMC Chapter 15.04
and are considered compatible and are permitted on any site in the district. The administrative
official shall review Class (1) uses for compliance with the provisions and standards of this title.
"Class (2) uses" are those uses set forth and defined in the text and tables of YMC Chapter 15.04
and are generally permitted throughout the district. However, site plan review by the
administrative official is required in order to ensure compatibility with the intent and character
of the district and the objectives of the Yakima urban area comprehensive plan.
"Class (3) uses" are those uses set forth and defined in the text and tables of YMC Chapter 15.04
and are generally incompatible with adjacent and abutting property because of their size,
emissions, traffic generation, neighborhood character or for other reasons. However, they may
be compatible with other uses in the district if they are properly sited and designed. Class (3)
may be permitted by the hearing examiner when he determines, after holding a public hearing,
that the use complies with provisions and standards; and that difficulties related to the
compatibility, the provision of public services, and the Yakima urban area comprehensive plan
policies have been adequately resolved.
"Class (1), (2) or(3) use, approved" means any use or development approved upon completion
of Type (1), (2) or (3) review.
"Class (1), (2) or(3) use or development, existing" means a use or development legally existing
or legally established prior to the effective date of this title that has been or would be classified
under YMC Chapter 15.04 as a Class (1), (2) or(3) use in a particular district, even though the
use has not been through Type(1), (2) or(3) review, and may or may not conform to the
standards of this title.This definition includes any existing Class (1), (2), or(3) use with an
approved modification under YMC Chapter 15.17.
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"Clean and sober facility" means a commercial business providing a dwelling or building for
occupation by rehabilitated alcohol and/or drug users, during their re-entry into the
community.The clean and sober facility provides residentially oriented facilities for the
rehabilitation or social adjustment of persons who may need supervision or assistance in
becoming socially reoriented, but who do not need institutional care. (Also see"Halfway
house.")
"Clinic" means a structure for the medical examination and treatment of human patients, but
without provision for keeping such patients overnight on the premises.
"Closed record appeal" means an administrative appeal, held under RCW 36.70B, that is on the
record to a city body or officer(including the legislative body) following an open record hearing
on a project permit application with no or limited new evidence or information allowed to be
submitted and only appeal arguments allowed.
"Coffee/espresso drive-through facility" is a place used to sell coffee and associated items from
a drive-up window to a person driving a vehicle.
"Coffee/espresso stand" is a place used to sell coffee and associated items from a bar or
counter area commonly inside a building and/or structure.
"Commercial services" means technical services and specialized care services such as lawn and
garden care and delivery services, except as otherwise regulated.
"Communication tower" means any tower, pole, mast, whip, or antenna, or any combination
thereof, used for radio or television transmission or line-of-sight relay.This definition includes
towers erected for use in the amateur radio service.
"Communication tower height" means the vertical distance above the ground measured to the
highest point of the communication tower.
"Community center" means a facility owned and operated by a public agency or nonprofit
corporation, provided the principal use of the facility is for public assistance, community
improvement, or public assembly.
"Community garden" means:
1. Privately or publicly owned land that is used by multiple users who may or may not have
ownership of the property;
2. May be divided into separate plots, for the cultivation of fruits,vegetables, plants, flowers,
or herbs;
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3. Common areas associated with the garden are maintained by group members;
4. The produce or goods grown on site are not for commercial sale;
5. A community garden is different than a "collective garden"that is used for the growing of
marijuana plants; and no marijuana shall be grown on a community garden plot;
6. A community garden is separate from the use of"agriculture"as defined and regulated
under YMC Chapter 15.02 and YMC 15.04.030,Table 4-1, and is different than a privately
maintained garden that is associated with a principal use and regulated in accordance with YMC
15.04.060(A); and
7. Structures and buildings associated with a community garden are considered "accessory
uses"to a principal use, and shall comply with the provisions of YMC Title 15, and the
International Fire and Building Codes.
Community Water System. See"Water system, public."
"Compatibility" means the characteristics of different uses or developments that permit them to
be located near each other in harmony with or without special mitigation measures.
"Comprehensive plan" means the Yakima urban area comprehensive plan and any
supplemental plans officially adopted under RCW Chapter 36.70 for the Yakima urban area or
any portion thereof.
"Concentrated animal feeding operation" means a structure or pens for the concentrated
feeding or holding of animals or poultry, including, but not limited to, horses, cattle, sheep or
swine. This definition includes dairy confinement areas, slaughterhouses, shipping terminal
holding pens, poultry and/or egg production facilities and fur farms, but does not include
animal husbandry.
"Condition(s) of approval" means restrictions or requirements imposed by an administrative
official pursuant to authority granted by this title.
"Congregate living facility" means an establishment providing both lodging and meals, or the
ability for residents of the facility to cook their own meals, for persons residing in the facility on
a permanent or semi-permanent basis. This definition includes facilities commonly known as
boardinghouses or dormitories, except that dormitories provided in conjunction with a
proposed or existing educational facility shall be an accessory use to that facility.
Consulting Services. See"Professional business."
"Convalescent or nursing home" means an establishment providing nursing, dietary and other
personal services to convalescents, invalids, or aged persons, but not mental cases or cases for
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contagious or communicable diseases which are customarily treated in sanitariums and
hospitals.
"Converted dwelling" means a structure which, due to interior alterations, has been modified to
increase the number of individual dwelling units.This definition does not apply to multifamily
structures constructed under the provisions of this title.
"Cosmetic services" means tattooing, body piercing, and similar services.
"Cottage housing" means a group of three or more clustered single-family dwelling units with
common open space and shared parking facilities, meeting the standards listed in YMC
15.09.035.
"County" means Yakima County.
15.02.040 D Definitions
"Dangerous waste" means those solid wastes designated in WAC 173-303-070 through 173-303-
103 as dangerous or extremely hazardous waste.
"Day" means calendar day. (See YMC 15.20.110.)
"Day care center" means a day care facility that supplies care, attention, supervision and
oversight serving thirteen or more children regardless of whether such services are provided
for compensation, governed by Washington State DSHS licensing provisions for said day care
use and conducted in accordance with state DSHS requirements.
"Day care facility" means a building or structure in which an agency, person or persons regularly
provide care for a group of nonrelated individuals (children or adults)for periods of less than
twenty-four hours a day.This includes family day care homes and day care centers.
"Day care home, family" means a family day care home located in a private home that supplies
care, attention, supervision, and oversight for one to twelve children, governed by Washington
State DSHS licensing provisions for said day care use and conducted in accordance with said
state DSHS requirements.
"Delicatessen and other specialty food stores" means retail food stores selling ready-to-eat food
products such as cooked meats, prepared salads or other specialty food items. This definition
includes seafood, health food and other specialty food stores having seating for no more than
five persons.
"Department" means the city of Yakima department of community development.
"Development" means"use" as defined by this title.
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"Development, multifamily" means a structure or structures, or portion thereof, designed for
occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other and containing three or
more attached or detached dwelling units on a lot. Any combination of three-plus, duplex and
detached single-family dwellings that have a common driveway access on a single lot of record
is considered multifamily development. This definition does not include"cottage housing" as
defined in YMC 15.02.020.
"Development permit" means written authorization for development or modification of
development as defined in this title. When a building or other construction permit is required,
the building/construction permit shall serve as the other development permit. If no
building/construction permit is required,the zoning decision shall serve as the development
permit.
"Development permit approval" means written authorization for development or modification
of development as defined in this title. When a building or other construction permit is
required, the building or construction permit shall serve as the other development permit. If no
building or construction permit is required, the zoning decision shall serve as the development
permit.
"Development permit denial" means written refusal for development or modification of
development.
"Development, planned residential" means, in the residential districts, the coordinated
development of a single lot with a number of residential structures and/or dwelling types which
are designed to:
1. Maintain the character of the residential neighborhood;
2. Provide compatibility between various types of dwelling units, off-street parking and other
uses within the site; and
3. Share such site amenities as off-street parking, access drives, open space and recreational
facilities.
This definition includes the clustering of residential units on a single lot. In the commercial
districts, "planned residential development" means a mixed-use development combining
multifamily residential and commercial use(s) into a single coordinated project.
"Divide" means any transaction or action, not otherwise exempt or provided for under the
provisions of this title, which alters or affects the shape, size or legal description of any part of
an owner's "land" as defined in this chapter. Sale of a condominium apartment and rental or
lease of a building, facility or structure, which does not alter or affect the legal description of an
owner's"land,"shall not constitute a division of land.
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"Domestic farm animal" means animals domesticated by man to live in a tame condition. This
definition includes dairy cows, beef cattle, horses, ponies, mules, llamas, goats, sheep, rabbits,
poultry, and swine.
"Domestic farm animal—Pet" means four or fewer hen chickens (no roosters) or rabbits that are
kept for pleasure or as a hobby rather than utility. Domestic farm animals that are considered
pets are regulated under the provisions of YMC 15.04.060(D),Accessory uses, Pets, and are not
subject to the provisions of YMC 15.09.070, Special requirements for animal husbandry.
"Driveway" means the private traveled access to a property or through a parking lot for three or
more vehicles.
"Drugstore" means a store where the primary business is the filling of medical prescriptions
and the sale of drugs, medical devices and supplies, and nonprescription medicines, but where
nonmedical products are sold as well.
"Dwelling" means a structure or portion thereof designed exclusively for residential purposes.
"Dwelling, single-family" means a structure designed to contain a single dwelling unit. Single-
family dwellings are further classified by their nature of construction as follows:
1. Site-built: Constructed primarily at the occupancy site and permanently affixed to the
ground by a foundation.
2. Modular home: See"Modular home."
3. Manufactured home: See"Manufactured home" and "Mobile home."
"Dwelling, single-family attached" means two single-family dwellings that are attached, but with
each dwelling unit located entirely on its own lot.This definition does not include row houses or
other housing types with more than two attached single-family dwellings.
"Dwelling, single-family detached" means one dwelling unit located on one lot and not attached
to any other dwelling unit.
"Dwelling, two-family" means a structure designed exclusively for occupancy by two families
living independently of each other and containing two attached dwelling units on the same lot.
This definition includes the term "duplex."
"Dwelling unit" means one or more rooms in a dwelling for the occupancy of one family and
providing complete and independent living facilities, including permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, cooking, eating and sanitation. "Dwelling unit"does not include recreational vehicles
or mobile homes.
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15.02.045 E Definitions
"Earthen material" means sand, gravel, rock, aggregate and/or soil.
"Environmental review" means the procedures and requirements established by the State
Environmental Policy Act, RCW Chapter 43.21 C, as it now exists or is hereafter amended.
"Existing uses" means a use or development legally existing or legally established by a
jurisdiction prior to the effective date of this title that has been or would be classified under
YMC Chapter 15.04 as a Class (1), (2), or(3) use in the appropriate zoning district.
"Extended stay hotel/motel" means a hotel or motel where more than ten percent of the rooms
are rented to the public for longer stays, which are more than thirty consecutive days. This
definition does not include other defined uses including, but not limited to, a boarding house or
multifamily dwelling.
15.02.050 F Definitions
"Family" means individuals, consisting of two or more persons related by blood, marriage or
adoption, or a group of not more than five persons, excluding servants, who are not related by
blood, adoption or marriage, living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit.
A. The term "family" shall include:
1. State-licensed adult family homes required to be recognized as residential uses pursuant to
RCW 70.128.175;
2. State-licensed foster family homes and group care facilities as defined in RCW 74.15.180,
subject to the exclusions of subsection B of this definition; and
3. Group homes for the disabled and consensual living arrangements equivalent to a familial
setting required to be accommodated as residential uses pursuant to the Fair Housing Act and
the Washington Housing Policy Act, RCW 35.63.220 and 35A.63.240, respectively.
B. The term "family" shall exclude individuals residing in halfway houses, crisis residential
centers as defined in RCW 74.15.020(3)(g), group homes licensed for juvenile offenders, or
other facilities, whether or not licensed by the state, where individuals are incarcerated or
otherwise required to reside pursuant to court order under the supervision of paid staff and
personnel.
C. Calculation of Residents. When calculating the number of unrelated persons residing in a
single-family dwelling unit, the following rules shall apply:
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1. When one or more unrelated persons reside with a family whose members are related by
genetics, adoption or marriage,the total number of residents shall not exceed five persons
except as provided in subsection (C)(2) of this definition.
2. A family unit consisting entirely of persons related by genetics, adoption or marriage may
rent a room to a total of two additional renters, or up to two students as a part of a recognized
foreign exchange program or similar educational, nonprofit program, or a combination of a
renter and such student to a total of two additional persons. The additional renters and/or
foreign exchange students, to a maximum of two, shall not be considered when calculating the
number of unrelated persons residing in a dwelling unit under subsection (C)(1) of this
definition.Three or more renters and/or students shall be considered as unrelated individuals
and all persons residing in a dwelling unit, regardless of whether a portion of them are related
by genetics, adoption or marriage, shall be considered when determining the total unrelated
persons residing at a site.
3. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to limit normal hosting activities associated with
residential use.
"Fence" means a structure built to prevent escape or intrusion, or to provide privacy or
sitescreening.
"Finding" is a conclusion of fact reached by the administrative official in a review process and
based on the evidence available therein.
"Floodplain (one-hundred-year)" means the relatively flat area or lowlands adjoining the
channel of a river or stream subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given
year.
"Floodway" means the channel or waterway or those portions of the floodplain adjoining the
channel which are reasonably required to carry and discharge the floodwaters of the
watercourse without causing more than a one-foot rise in the water surface elevation of a one-
hundred-year flood.
"Food preparation" means a business, service or facility dealing with the preparation of food
items for off-site consumption.This definition includes confectioneries, catering services, and
preparation of food items for wholesale.
15.02.055 G Definitions
"Game room" means a commercial facility, or a portion thereof, open to the general public, in
which card games, pool, electronic games, bingo, etc., are played; provided, however, that this
definition shall exclude"social card room" as defined herein. (Also see"Meeting hall.")
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"Garage, private" means a building or portion of a building designed to store motor vehicles
that are used by the occupants of the site's primary use.
"Garage, public" means a building or portion of a building used for equipping, repairing,
servicing, hiring, selling or storing motor-driven vehicles; but excluding private garages.
"General Retail Sales":
1. Twelve thousand square feet or less (not otherwise regulated) means the retail sales of
merchandise in a store type setting where the building/structure's gross size is twelve thousand
square feet or less.
2. Greater than twelve thousand square feet(not otherwise regulated) means the retail sales
of merchandise in a store type setting where the building/structure's gross size is greater than
twelve thousand square feet.
Land uses permitted under the above two categories include, but are not limited to:
Addressing, mailing, and stenographic Toy and hobby stores
services
Antique stores Jewelry, watches, silverware sales and repair
Artist's supplies Music stores/instrument sales and repair
Bakeries Secondhand stores, pawnbroker
Book stores Paint, glass and wallpaper stores
Stationery and office supplies Pet stores and supplies/grooming
Camera and photographic supplies Printing, photocopy service
Clothing, shoes, and accessories Sporting goods and bicycle shops
Computer and electronic stores Video sales/rental
Collectables (cards, coins, comics, stamps, Gift shops
etc.)
Department stores Discount store
Drug stores and pharmacies Variety store
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Fabric and sewing supplies, seamstress, tailor Specialty shops
Florist(indoor sales only) Small appliances
Specialty food stores TVs, business machines, etc., sales
Land uses note meeting the intent of the general retail sales and retail trade definitions, as
determined by the administrative official, may be either referred to the hearing examiner for a
use interpretation under Chapter 15.22 YMC or use classification under YMC 15.04.040.
"Gift shop" means a business primarily engaged in the retail sale of combined lines of gifts and
novelty merchandise, souvenirs, greeting cards, balloons, holiday decorations, curios, crafts,
and miscellaneous small art goods.
"Glare" is the reflection of harsh, bright light.
"Grade" is the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving, or
sidewalk within the area between the building and the property line or, when the property line
is more than five feet from the building, between the building and a line five feet from the
building.
Gross Floor Area. "Gross floor area" means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit
including basements and attics but not including a garage or accessory structure. For
calculating off-street parking based on gross floor area, See see YMC 15.06.040.
"Group home" means a place for handicapped, physically or developmentally disabled adults,
or dependent or predelinquent children, providing special care in a homelike environment. This
definition includes homes of this nature for six or fewer persons, excluding house parents,
which are protected by state or federal law as residential uses.
15.02.060 H Definitions
Halfway House. A"halfway house" shall include residentially oriented facilities that provide:
1. State-licensed group care homes for juvenile delinquents;
2. Houses providing residence in lieu of instructional sentencing;
3. Houses providing residence to individuals needing correctional institutionalization; or
4. Detoxification centers licensed by the state where alcohol and drug abusers can be placed
in lieu of incarceration for detoxification and treatment from effects of alcohol and drugs. (See
"Clean and sober facility.")
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"Hazardous materials" means any item listed as hazardous by a federal agency or state
Department of Ecology or the Yakima regional clean air authority. (See YMC 15.13.020(D).)
"Hazardous waste" means and includes all dangerous and extremely hazardous wastes as
defined in RCW 70.105.010.
"Hazardous waste facility, off-site" means hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities that
treat and store waste from generators on properties other than those on which the off-site
facilities are located.
"Hazardous waste facility, on-site" means hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities
which treat and store wastes generated on the same lot.
"Hazardous waste generator" means any person or site whose act or process produces
dangerous waste or whose act first causes dangerous waste to become subject to regulations
under the dangerous waste regulations, WAC Chapter 173-303.
"Hazardous waste storage" means the holding of dangerous waste for a temporary period.
Accumulation of dangerous waste by the generator at the generation site is not storage as long
as the generator complies with the applicable requirements of WAC 173-303-200 and 173-303-
201.
"Hazardous waste treatment" means the physical, chemical, or biological processing of
dangerous waste to make such waste nondangerous or less dangerous, safer for transport,
amenable for energy or material resource recovery, amenable for storage, or reduced in value.
"Hearing examiner" means that person appointed by the Yakima city council.
"Home instruction" means the teaching of an art, hobby, skill, trade, profession or sport as a
home occupation, except when otherwise prohibited. (See YMC Chapter 15.04, Table 4-2.)
"Home occupation" means the accessory use of a dwelling unit for gainful employment
involving the manufacture, provision or sale of goods and/or services in the home.
"Home occupation, business administration" means the accessory use of a dwelling as an
administrative office for a licensed commercial business located in an approved commercial
zoning district, or a home based internet business that does not involve the on-site resale of
commercial goods. The home is used for phone calls, mail, completing paperwork, and work on
a home computer associated with a business. This definition does not include manufacturing,
sales not associated with an internet business, repair or other services.
"Home occupation, home contractor" means the accessory use of a dwelling as, but not limited
to, lawn care and/or snow removal services, building, electrical and plumbing, contractors'
offices for small businesses.
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"Home occupation, home office" means the accessory use of a dwelling for office use including,
but not limited to, the following professions: accountant, architect, artist, author, arts and
crafts, attorney, composer, dressmaker, seamstress, tailor, engineer, insurance agent,
photographer, music teacher, and real estate agent.
"Home occupation, product assemblage/repair" means a business or service involved in
assembling products for off-site sales. This definition also includes the repair of small
appliances, small engines, radios, televisions, and other similar items
"Home occupation, taxicab operator" means the accessory use of a dwelling as an
administrative office for a taxicab licensed under YMC Ch. 5.78. This use shall be limited to a
maximum of two vehicles operated by immediate family members who reside in the home.
"Homeowners'association" means a community association, other than a condominium
association, in which individual owners share ownership or maintenance responsibilities for
open space or facilities.
"Hospital" means an institution providing clinical, temporary, and emergency services of a
medical or surgical nature to human patients which is licensed by state law to provide facilities
and services for surgery, obstetrics, and general medical practice as distinguished from clinical
treatment of mental and nervous disorders.
"Hotel" means a lodging use located in a structure, or structures, where rooms are usually
accessed by means of common interior hallways, and in which more than ninety percent of the
rooms are provided to transient visitors for a fee on a daily or short-term basis. For purposes of
this definition, "daily or short-term" means thirty or fewer consecutive days. This definition does
not include other defined uses including, but not limited to, a boarding house or multifamily
dwelling.
"Hulk hauler" means any person who deals in vehicles for the sole purpose of transporting
and/or selling them to a licensed motor vehicle wrecker or scrap processor in substantially the
same form in which they are obtained.A hulk hauler may not sell secondhand motor vehicle
parts to anyone other than a licensed vehicle wrecker or scrap processor, except for those parts
specifically enumerated in RCW 46.79.020(2), as now or hereafter amended, which may be sold
to a licensed vehicle wrecker or disposed of at a public facility for waste disposal. (RCW
46.79.010)
15.02.065 I Definitions
"Impervious surface" means any material reducing or preventing absorption of stormwater into
previously undeveloped land.
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"Intensity" is the combination of factors (such as visual appearance and building size, traffic
generation, noise, dust and light and economic value) associated with a particular use that
determines the potential impact of that use on neighboring land uses. The higher the intensity,
the greater the possible impact on neighboring land uses. Generally, the intensity of a land use
will determine its compatibility with other types of land uses.
"Irrigation and/or drainage facilities" means all irrigation and/or drainage structures, including,
but not limited to: standpipes, weir boxes, pipelines, ditches, pump houses, culverts, etc.
15.02.070 J Definitions
15.02.075 K Definitions
"Kennel" means a building, enclosure or portion of any premises in or at which dogs, cats or
other domesticated animals are boarded or kept for hire; or in or at which dogs, cats or other
domesticated animals are kept or maintained by any person other than the owner; or in or at
which six or more cats or four or more dogs over the age of four months are kept or
maintained.This definition shall include boarding kennels, but not pet shops, animal hospitals
or zoos.
15.02.080 L Definitions
"Land" means a lot or parcel.
"Land use" means the manner in which land and structures are used.
"Landscaping" means the arrangement and planting of trees, grass, shrubs and flowers, and the
placement of fountains, patios, street furniture and ornamental concrete or stonework and
artificial turf.
"Legislative body" means the Yakima city council.
"Loading space" means an off-street space on the same lot with a structure or use, or
contiguous to a group of structures or uses, for the temporary parking of a vehicle while
loading or unloading persons, merchandise, or materials, and which abuts a street, alley or
other appropriate means of access and egress.
"Lot" means a division of land:
1. Defined by boundaries and shown on a final plat or short plat officially recorded in the
Yakima County auditor's office; or
2. A legally recognized prior division or parcel under the provisions of Yakima County's
subdivision ordinance or the city of Yakima's subdivision ordinance.
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"Lot area" means the total horizontal area within the boundary lines of the gross lot.
"Lot, corner" means a lot abutting two or more streets at their intersection, or upon two parts of
the same street forming an interior angle of less than one hundred thirty-five degrees. (See
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"Lot coverage" means that portion of the lot that is covered by structures and other impervious
surfaces.
"Lot depth" means the horizontal length of a straight line drawn from the midpoint of the front
lot line to the midpoint of the rear lot line. (See Figure 2-3.)
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"Lot, flag" means a lot only a narrow portion of which fronts on a public/private road and where
access to the public/private road is across that narrow portion. (See Figure 2-2.)
"Lot, inside or interior" means a lot other than a corner lot. (See Figure 2-2.)
"Lot line, front' means, in the case of an interior lot, the property line separating the lot from
the road or street, other than an alley. For the purpose of establishing the front lot line for a
corner or flag lot, the following shall apply:
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1. In the case of a corner lot, the front lot line shall be the property line with the narrowest
street frontage, except that the building official, or his designee, shall designate the front lot
line for corner lots in residential districts.
2. For a flag lot, when the access easement or right-of-way extends across the lot, the front lot
line shall be the line separating the lot from the right-of-way or access easement. When the
right-of-way or access easement does not extend across the property, the front lot line shall be
determined by the building official.
"Lot line, interior" means, in the case of zero lot line development, the property line separating
a zero lot line from: (a) another zero lot line or(b) adjoining common open space. (See Figure 2-
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"Lot line, rear" means the property line which is opposite and most distant from the front lot
line. For the purpose of establishing the rear lot line of a triangular or trapezoidal lot, or of a lot
the rear line of which is formed by two or more lines, the following shall apply:
1. For a triangular or gore-shaped lot, a line ten feet in length within the lot and farthest
removed from the front lot line, and at right angles to the line comprising the depth of such lot,
shall be used as the rear lot line.
2. In the case of a trapezoidal lot, the rear line of which is not parallel to the front lot line, the
rear lot line shall be deemed to be a line at right angles to the line comprising the depth of such
lot and drawn through a point bisecting the required rear lot line.
3. In the case of a pentagonal lot, the rear boundary of which includes an angle formed by two
lines, such angle shall be employed for determining the rear lot line in the same manner as
prescribed for a triangular lot.
"Lot line, side" means any lot boundary line not a front lot line or rear lot line.
"Lot, through" means an interior lot having frontage on two streets. (See Figure 2-2.)
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"Lot width" means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured at right angles
to the line comprising the depth of the lot at a point midway between the front and rear lot
lines. (See Figure 2-3.)
"Low impact development" means stormwater management and land development strategies
that emphasize conservation and use of existing natural site features integrated with disturbed,
small-scale stormwater controls to more closely mimic natural hydrologic patterns in
residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Low impact development addresses
stormwater management and land development that is applied at the parcel and subdivision
scale that emphasizes conservation and use of on-site natural features.
15.02.085 M Definitions
"Manufactured home" means a dwelling on one or more chassis for towing to the point of use
which bears an insignia issued by a state or federal regulatory agency indicating that the
structure complies with all applicable construction standards of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development definition of a manufactured home and was built after June
15, 1976. Manufactured homes are further classified as follows:
1. "Multi-wide" has a minimum width of not less than seventeen feet as measured at all points
perpendicular to the length of the manufactured home;
2. "Single-wide" has a minimum width less than seventeen feet as measured at any point
perpendicular to the length of the manufactured home.
"Manufactured structure" means a building manufactured with the intent of being transported
to a fixed site and constructed in accordance with the building codes as adopted by the city.
"Massage therapy/spa" means a scientific or skillful manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic
or remedial purposes, specifically for improving muscle tone and circulation and promoting
health and physical well-being. The term includes, but is not limited to, manual and mechanical
procedures for the purpose of treating soft tissue only, the use of supplementary aids such as
rubbing alcohol, liniments, oils, antiseptics, powders, herbal preparations, creams or lotions,
procedures such as oil rubs, salt glows and hot or cold packs or other similar procedures or
preparations commonly used in this practice. This term specifically excludes manipulation of
the spine or articulations and excludes sexual contact.
"Master planned development" means any development within the Yakima urban growth area
approved under YMC Chapter 15.28 (i.e., planned residential development, planned commercial
development, planned industrial development, and planned mixed-use development).
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"Meeting hall" means a private or quasi-private facility in which defined groups or organizations
come together for meetings and social events. Includes private bridge club-type card rooms,
grange halls, etc.
"Middle housing" means buildings that are compatible in scale, form, and character with
single-family houses and contain two or more attached, stacked, or clustered homes
including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, townhouses, stacked flats,
courtyard apartments, and cottage housing.
"Mining" means all or any part of the process involved in quarrying, mineral extraction,
crushing, asphalt mixing plants, concrete batch plants, or other uses of a similar nature, but
does not include petroleum or natural gas exploration or production.
"Mission" means a facility typically owned or operated by a public agency or nonprofit
corporation, providing a variety of services for the disadvantaged, typically including but not
limited to temporary housing for the homeless, dining facilities, health and counseling activities,
whether or not of a spiritual nature, with such services being generally provided to the public at
large. Mission uses shall be Class (2) uses within the GC general commercial, CBD central
business district, and M-1 light industrial zoning districts as set forth in Table 4-1,YMC
15.04.030, and subject to a Type (3) review as set forth in Chapter 15.15 YMC with a
development agreement incorporating applicable development standards and mitigations
imposed by the hearing examiner. Effective as of and from August 24, 2015, any modification of
an existing mission use shall be subject to the modification procedures and provisions of
Chapter 15.17 YMC; provided, that any proposed modification that does not meet the criteria in
YMC 15.17.040 for administrative review and approval shall be subject to a Type (3) review with
a development agreement incorporating applicable development standards and mitigations
imposed by the hearing examiner.
"Mixed-use building and downtown business district multifamily development" means a
building or use in a commercial district or planned development, meeting the standards
contained in YMC 15.09.025, used partly for residential use and partly for a community facility
or commercial use.
"Mixed-use development" means use of the land or structure for two or more different uses.
"Mobile home" means a dwelling on one or more chassis for towing to the point of use which
does not meet applicable HUD manufactured housing standards of June 15, 1976. This
definition does not include modular homes, manufactured homes, commercial coaches,
recreational vehicles or motor homes.
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"Mobile home park" means a parcel of land under single ownership used for the placement of
two or more mobile or manufactured homes used as dwellings. This definition shall not apply
to the placement of a temporary hardship unit(see YMC 15.04.140) on the same parcel with
another home.
"Mobile home park expansion" means the preparation of additional sites for mobile or
manufactured homes (including the installation of utilities, final site grading, the pouring of
concrete pads, and the construction of streets).
"Mobile vendor" means a vendor or seller of merchandise or food from a motorized vehicle or
other motorized conveyance upon the public streets, alleys, public property of the city, or upon
private property. See YMC Chapter 5.57.
"Modification (of use or development)" means any change or alteration in the occupancy,
arrangement, placement or construction of any existing use, structure, or associated site
improvement, and any change or alteration of land.
"Modular home" means a residential structure which meets the requirements of the
International Building Code and is constructed in a factory and transported to the building site.
Modular homes are not subject to special review; they are subject to the same review
standards as a site-built home.
"Motel" means a lodging use located in a structure, or structures, where rooms are usually
accessed by means of exterior corridors, and in which more than ninety percent of the rooms
are provided to transient visitors for a fee on a daily or short-term basis. For purposes of this
definition, "daily or short-term" means thirty or fewer consecutive days.This definition does not
include other defined uses including, but not limited to, a boarding house or multifamily
dwelling.
"Multiple-building complex" means a group of structures housing separate businesses sharing
the same lot, access and/or parking facilities.
"Multiple-occupancy building" means a single structure housing more than one retail business,
office, or commercial venture.
15.02.090 N Definitions
"Net residential acre" means forty-three thousand five hundred sixty square feet minus the
area in private and public streets, rights-of-way, and access easements. (See YMC 15.05.030(B)
to calculate the maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a site.)
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"Nonconforming lot" means a lot, the area or dimension of which was lawful prior to adoption
or amendment of this title, but which fails to conform to the present requirements of the
zoning district in which it is located.
"Nonconforming structure" means a structure that was lawful prior to the adoption or
amendment of this title that fails, by reason of such adoption or amendment, to conform to the
present requirements of the zoning district where it is located.
"Nonconforming use" means a use of land or structure lawfully established and maintained, but
which does not conform to this title for the district where it is located.
"Nuisance" means any use, activity or structure that interferes with the enjoyment and use of
one's property by endangering personal health or safety, offending the human senses, and/or
failing to conform with the provisions, intent, or standards of the district where the use, activity
or structure occurs.
"Nursery" means facilities used for the propagation and sale of agricultural or ornamental
plants and related products. Nurseries are further classified as follows:
1. "Retail nursery" means a nursery which offers products to the general public including plant
materials, planter boxes, fertilizer, sprays, garden tools, and related items;
2. "Wholesale nursery" means a nursery that raises nursery stock for sale to a retail nursery or
other business; and
3. "Greenhouse" means a nursery facility constructed with transparent or translucent
materials for indoor propagation of plants. This definition does not include private greenhouses
with no commercial sales.
15.02.095 0 Definitions
"Occupancy" means the purpose for which a structure, portion of a structure, or lot is used or
intended to be used. For purposes of this title, a change of occupancy is not intended to include
a change of tenants or proprietors, but is intended to indicate a change in the type of use.
"Off-street parking" means a parking space(s) and associated driveway(s) located beyond the
right-of-way of a highway, street or alley.
"Open space" means an area of land or water that is substantially free of structures, impervious
surfaces, and other land-altering activities.
"Open space, common" means open space within or related to a development that is not
dedicated for public use, but is designed, intended and legally committed for the common use
or enjoyment of the residents of the development.
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15.02.100 P Definitions
"Park" means a public or privately owned area with facilities for active or passive recreation by
the public.
"Parking angle" means the angle formed by a parking stall and the edge of a parking bay,wall or
driveway of the parking facility, ranging from zero to ninety degrees.
"Parking bay" means the section of a parking facility containing a driveway and containing one
or two rows of parking stalls.
"Parking lot" means a facility designed to serve parking for five or more motor vehicles.
"Parking space" means an off-street area that is paved, drained, maintained and used for the
temporary storage of one motor vehicle.
"Parking stall" means a clearly marked area in which one vehicle is to be parked; a parking
space.
"Party of record" means: (1)the applicant; (2) the property tax payer for the subject property as
identified by the records available from the Yakima County assessor's office; (3)the legal owner
of the subject property; (4) any person who testified at the open record public hearing on the
application; and/or(5) any person who submitted written comments during administrative
review (within the required time frame) or has submitted written comments concerning the
application at the open record public hearing (excluding persons who have only signed
petitions or form letters).
"Permit" means written governmental approval issued by an authorized official, empowering
the holder thereof to take some action permitted only upon issuance of written approval.
"Personal services" means a business providing specialized services such as interior home or
business design and shopping services, except as otherwise regulated.
"Pet" means a domesticated animal kept for pleasure or as a hobby rather than utility including
but not limited to: fish, dogs fewer than four, cats fewer than six, hen chickens (no roosters)
fewer than five, and rabbits fewer than five.
"Pet day care" means a building or structure in which an agency, person or persons regularly
provide care for pets, but not including outdoor overnight stays. Overnight stays may be
permitted under this definition if provided for in a complete indoor setting. Uses not meeting
this definition shall be considered kennels.
"Planning commission" means the duly constituted planning commission for the city of Yakima.
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"Planning division" or"division" means the city of Yakima planning division, which is a division of
the department of community development.
"Preliminary approval" means the contingent approval by the administrative official using an
appropriate Type (2) or(3) review process prior to final approval.
Preschool. See"Day care center."
"Private access easement" means any private easement for the purpose of ingress and egress
that is not dedicated to the public and that is owned by the underlying owners of land over
which it crosses.
"Professional business" means a business primarily engaged in administrative or service-related
functions and dependent upon professional staff such as lawyers, doctors, realtors, travel
agents, bankers, accountants, engineers and consultants; or providing administrative
governmental services.
"Property owner(s)" means the legal owner or owners of the property.
"Public facility" means a facility owned and operated by a governmental agency or owned and
operated by a private entity for the purpose of providing essential public services to the public
including, but not limited to: water, irrigation, wastewater, garbage, sanitary, transit, police, fire,
ambulance, parks and recreation facilities, and street maintenance. The facility should be
located to efficiently serve the people benefiting from the service.
"Public hearing" means a meeting open to the public that is announced and advertised in
advance at which the public is given an opportunity to participate.
Public Water System. See"Water system, public."
15.02.105 Q Definitions
15.02.110 R Definitions
"Recreational screen" means a protective device for recreational purposes designed to keep
recreational equipment within or outside of a designated area. Such uses are typically
associated with schools, parks, golf courses, swimming pools, ball fields, and playgrounds.
"Recreational vehicle" means a motorized or nonmotorized vehicle designed and manufactured
for recreational use, including, but not limited to: boats, travel trailers, snowmobiles, go-carts,
motorcycles and dune buggies.
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"Recycling drop-off center" means a commercial facility where products such as aluminum, tin
cans, glass, plastic, paper, and other similar products are deposited, sorted and transferred to a
recycling processing center for reprocessing.
"Recycling processing center" means a facility where products such as aluminum and tin cans,
glass, plastic, paper and other similar products are deposited, sorted, stored, and reprocessed.
"Residential density" means the number of dwelling units per net acre of land. This term
includes dwelling unit density.
"Restaurant" means establishments serving prepared food or beverages for consumption on or
off premises. This land use includes but is not limited to: restaurants, sandwich shops, coffee
shops with or without drive-through facilities (see YMC 15.04.080 for establishments with drive-
through facilities), and fast food restaurants, but does not include bars, cocktail lounges,
taverns, brewpubs as licensed by the Washington State Liquor Control Board, catering services,
or industrial scale food production facilities.
"Retail services" means uses providing services, as opposed to products,to the general public.
Examples are eating and drinking establishments, motels, real estate and financial offices, and
uses providing health education and social services.
"Retail trade" means those uses primarily engaged in the sale of goods or merchandise to the
general public for personal or household consumption and rendering services incidental to the
sale of such goods. Lumber yards, office supply stores, nurseries, butcher shops, paint stores
and similar uses shall be considered as retail trade establishments even though a portion of
their business may be to contractors or other business establishments.
"Retaining wall" means a wall made of wood, stone, cement, steel or other products intended to
support, retain or stabilize earthen or gravelly materials at either natural or finished grade.
"Retirement home" means an establishment providing domestic care for elderly persons who
are not in need of medical or nursing treatment except in the case of temporary illness. This
definition does not include nursing, convalescent or rest homes, hospitals or sanitariums.
"Reviewing official" means the building official, administrative official, hearing examiner, city of
Yakima planning commission, or legislative body when engaged in any review or approval
procedure under the provisions of this title.
"Rezone" means to change the zoning district classification of particular lot(s) or parcel(s) of
land.
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"Right-of-way, public" means land deeded or dedicated to or purchased by the city of Yakima or
Yakima County for existing or future public pedestrian or vehicular access.
"Road, local access" means a public road not designed as a principal arterial, minor arterial,
collector arterial or neighborhood collector by Yakima County or the city of Yakima. The primary
purpose of a local access road is to connect property along the local access road with the
arterial street system.
"Road, private" means a road not designed, built, or maintained by the city, the Washington
State Department of Transportation, or any political subdivision of the state.
"Road, public" means the physical improvement of the public right-of-way, including, but not
limited to, surfacing, curbs, gutters and drainage facilities, which is maintained and kept open
by the city of Yakima or Yakima County for public vehicular and pedestrian use.
15.02.115 S Definitions
"School" means a structure and accessory facilities in which prescribed courses are taught.This
definition includes elementary,junior high or high schools and institutions of higher learning,
but does not include commercial schools, nursery schools, kindergartens, or day nurseries,
except when operated in conjunction with a public, private, or parochial school.
"School, vocational" means the commercial use of a structure or land for teaching arts, crafts, or
trades.
"Service station" means a retail facility to supply motor fuel and other petroleum products to
motor vehicles, and may include lubrication and minor repair service and incidental sale of
motor vehicle accessories.
"Setback, front" is the minimum horizontal distance measured perpendicularly from the
centerline of the adjacent right-of-way to the nearest wall of the structure. Where there is a
partial right-of-way, the setback shall be measured perpendicularly from the design centerline.
When there is no right-of-way, the front setback shall be twenty feet from the front property
line.
"Setback, side and rear" is the minimum horizontal distance measured perpendicularly from the
nearest property line to the nearest wall of the structure, except that a side setback on a corner
lot, along the adjacent right-of-way, shall be measured perpendicularly from the centerline of
the right-of-way. When there is a partial right-of-way, the setback shall be measured
perpendicularly from the design centerline.
"Sewer system, community" means small, self-contained sewage treatment facilities built to
serve developed areas generally found outside public sewer service areas.
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"Sewer system, individual" means a system designed and constructed on site to dispose of
sewage from one or two structures. Septic tank systems are the most common form of
individual sewer system.
"Sewer system, regional" means sewer service provided by a municipality or special purpose
district.
"Short term rental" means a residential structure providing individuals with lodging for not
more than thirty days. For home occupations, such uses are limited to having not more than
five guest rooms.
Sign. See YMC Chapter 15.08 for a complete listing of sign definitions.
"Sign manufacturing and assembly" means the design, manufacturing, and assembly of metal-
cased, thermo-formed, wooden, stone, neon, internally lit, or electronic signs.
"Site improvement" means any structure or other addition to land.
"Site improvement, required" means any specific design, construction requirement or site
improvement that is a condition of approval for any permit issued under the provisions of this
title or which is a part of any site plan approved under the provisions of this title.
"Site plan, detailed" means a general site plan incorporating such additional factors as
landscaping, drainage, and others as may be specified.
"Site plan, general" means a sketch drawn to scale showing the actual dimensions and shape of
the lot to be built upon, the sizes and location of existing buildings on the lot to the nearest
foot, and the location and dimensions of the proposed building(s), structure(s), or alteration(s).
"Social card room" means a commercial facility, or a portion thereof, open to the general public,
in which house-banked social card games are played, as that term is defined by RCW 9.46.0282
(or as the same may be subsequently amended hereafter), or in which other activities occur
that constitute gambling and are authorized by the Washington State Gambling Commission
under RCW 9.46.070 (or as the same may be subsequently amended hereafter), to the extent
that said activities include any gambling activity engaging in the use of, or associated with, slot
machines (whether mechanical or electronic) or any gambling activity engaging in the use of, or
associated with, any other electronic mechanism including video terminals.
"Special event" means any event for which a special event permit has been issued pursuant to
Chapter 9.70 of this code.
Specialty Food Store/Food Store, Specialty. See"Delicatessen and other specialty food stores."
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"Standard, administrative adjustment of' means a change, either an increase or decrease, in
one or more of the development standards in YMC Chapters 15.05 through 15.08, in
accordance with the provisions of YMC Chapter 15.10.
"Standard, general" means any standard not capable of precise numerical definition, but which
expresses the policies of the community in this title and which may be applied by the reviewing
official during a Type (1),Type (2) or Type (3) review.
"Standard, specific" means those numerical standards established in YMC Chapters 15.04,
15.05, 15.06, 15.07, 15.08 and 15.09.
"State siting criteria" means criteria for the siting of hazardous waste treatment and storage
facilities adopted pursuant to the requirements of RCW Chapter 70.105.
"Stockpiling of earthen materials" means permanent and/or continuous use for storage of rock,
gravel, rubble, sand, or soil.
"Storage facilities, bulk" means either enclosed (see"Warehouse") or outdoor areas designed
for the storage of either large quantities of materials or materials of large size. Includes the
storage of vehicles when such storage is not incidental and subordinate to another land use
and is not vehicle parking, automotive wrecking/dismantling yards or vehicle sales lots.
"Storage facilities, commercial" means enclosed storage areas designated as support facilities
for commercial activities and used for the storage of retail materials.
"Storage facilities, commercial outdoor" means a storage area as support facilities for
commercial activities and used for the storage of retail materials which may be stored outdoor
and screened by, at minimum, a six-foot-tall view obscuring fence or wall.
"Storage facilities, residential mini-storage" means enclosed areas providing storage for
residential goods and/or recreational vehicles within the structure.
"Storage facilities, residential mini-storage outdoor" means an outdoor area providing storage
for residential goods and/or recreational vehicles and screened by, at minimum, a six-foot-tall
view obscuring fence or wall.
"Storage,vehicle" means keeping vehicles on a given site that are not actively used by the
principal occupants of the site. This definition does not include automotive
wrecking/dismantling yards or vehicle sales lots.
"Street" means a public or private road.
"Street vendor" means a vendor selling food, nonalcoholic beverages, and/or other goods or
services within a public or private parking lot, pedestrian plaza, public street, alley, sidewalk,
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public right-of-way, or public property using a nonmotorized cart or temporary structure. See
YMC Chapter 5.57.
"Structural alteration" means:
1. Any change in a major component or other supporting members of the structure, including
foundations, bearing walls, beams, columns, floor or roof joists, girders, or rafters; or
2. Any change in the exterior lines or configuration of a structure if such changes result in the
enlargement of the structure.
"Structure" means anything constructed or erected which requires location on the ground or
attached to something having a location on the ground.
"Structure, temporary" means a structure without any foundation or footings and which is
removed when the designated time period, activity, or use for which the temporary structure
was erected has ceased.
"Swimming pool" means a contained body of water, used for swimming or bathing purposes,
either above ground level or below ground level,with the depth of the container being more
than eighteen inches or the area being more than thirty-eight square feet.
15.02.120 T Definitions
"Tavern" means an establishment operated primarily for the sale of wine, beer, or other
beverages with any service of food incidental thereto.
"Technical equipment" means medical, dental, fire suppression, restaurant, etc., equipment.
"Tiny house" and "tiny house with wheels" mean a dwelling to be used as permanent housing
with permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation built in
accordance with the state building code.
"Tiny house communities" means real property rented or held out for rent to others for the
placement of tiny houses with wheels or tiny houses utilizing the binding site plan process in
RCW 58.17.030/YMC Ch 14.35.
"Towing services" means a service to haul or tow vehicles for service, repair or temporary
storage. Any facility, except for wrecking yards, storing a vehicle for five or more days shall be
considered a vehicle storage facility. Hulk haulers are not included under this definition.
"Transportation brokerage offices" means establishments primarily engaged in furnishing
shipping information and acting as agents in arranging transportation for freight and cargo.
15.02.125 U Definitions
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"Urban growth area" means the area within the city limits of Yakima and Union Gap, and the
unincorporated portion of Yakima County within the Yakima urban growth area boundary
established by the board of Yakima County commissioners pursuant to RCW 36.70A and
adopted in the Yakima urban area comprehensive plan (YUACP) as amended. The boundary
and legal description of the Yakima urban growth area is set forth in YMC 15.01.020. The
Yakima urban growth area is that area where growth is expected to occur over the next twenty
years from the adoption of the YUACP and is the area in which urban level public services are or
will be provided.
"Urban services" include, but are not limited to, public water and sewer lines, neighborhood
parks, streetlights, police and fire protection.
"Use" means the activity or purpose for which land or structures or a combination of land and
structures is designed, arranged, occupied, or maintained together with any associated site
improvements. This definition includes the construction, erection, placement, movement or
demolition of any structure or site improvement and any physical alteration to land itself,
including any grading, leveling, paving or excavation. "Use" also means any existing or proposed
configuration of land, structures, and site improvements, and the use thereof.
Use, Class (1), (2), (3). See Class (1), (2), (3) uses.
Use, Modification of. See"Modification (of use or development)."
"Use, principal" means the primary or predominant use to which a structure, part of a structure,
or lot is or may be devoted.
"Use, temporary" means a use established under YMC 15.04.130, for a fixed period of time, with
the intent to discontinue such use upon the expiration of the time period.
"Utilities" are those businesses, institutions, or organizations using pipes or conductors in,
under, above, or along streets, alleys or easements to provide a product or service to the
public.
"Utility services" means facilities operated by utilities, but not including local transmission and
collection lines, pipes, and conductors. Such facilities include, but are not limited to, electrical
power substations, water reservoirs, and sewage treatment plants.
15.02.130 V Definitions
"Variance" means a modification of the specific regulations of this title in accordance with the
terms of this title for the purpose of assuring that no property, because of special
circumstances applicable to it, shall be deprived of privileges commonly enjoyed by other
properties in the same vicinity and zoning district.
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Veterinary Clinic. See"Animal clinic/hospital."
"Vision triangle" means a triangular-shaped portion of land established at street intersections in
which nothing is erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as to limit or
obstruct the sight distance of motorists entering or leaving the intersection. (See YMC
15.05.040.)
15.02.135 W Definitions
"Warehouse" means a structure used for the storage of goods and materials. See"Agricultural
building."
"Waste material processing and junk handling" means a place where waste, discarded or
salvaged metal, used plumbing fixtures, discarded furniture and household equipment, and
other materials are bought, sold, exchanged, stored or baled; and places or yards for the
storage of salvaged materials and equipment from building demolition and salvaged structural
steel materials and equipment, but excluding establishments for the processing and sorting of
garbage, or for the sale, purchase, storage or dismantling of automotive vehicles and
machinery. This definition does not include the processing, storage or disposal of hazardous
materials.
"Wastewater spray field" means an agricultural or otherwise vegetated field which is irrigated
with wastewater or treated sewage. May include storage lagoons utilized solely for storing
wastewater before spraying, but not other wastewater treatment facilities. Excludes sprayfields
for wastewater defined as hazardous pursuant to RCW Chapter 70.105.
"Water system, public" means any system, excluding a system serving only one single-family
residence, providing piped water for human consumption, as defined and/or regulated under
WAC 248-54.
"Wholesale trade" means those uses primarily engaged in the sale of merchandise to retailers
and to industrial, commercial, institutional or professional business users or to other
wholesalers.
"Wineries or breweries" means a winery or brewery for processing and manufacturing purposes
only, with limited wholesale trade incidental to the primary use. Wineries and breweries are
categorized as follows:
A. "Basic"does not have a commercial tasting room or restaurant;
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B. "Resort/destination" has either a commercial tasting room or restaurant.This type of
winery or brewery is located on a site larger than five acres in size. It could typically be
associated or compatible with: high density residential, resort lodging, or a bed and breakfast;
C. "Retail" has either a commercial tasting room or restaurant.
"Wrecking yard" means the place of business where motor vehicles or parts thereof are kept by
a motor vehicle wrecker subject to state regulation (RCW Chapter 46.80).
15.02.140 X Definitions
15.02.145 Y Definitions
"Yard" means an open space, other than a court, on the same lot with a structure.
"Yard, front" means the open area extending along and parallel to the entire length of the front
lot line and measured from the property line to the structure.
"Yard, rear" means the open area at the rear of the structure extending the entire width of the
lot and measured from the structure to the rear property line.
"Yard, side" means an open area between the side wall line of the structure and the side line of
the lot.
15.02.150 Z Definitions
"Zero lot line" means the location of a dwelling on a lot in such a manner that one of the sides
of the dwelling rests directly on a side lot line.
"Zoning decision" means a document issued by the planning division, hearing examiner, or city
council which serves as the city's final determination of approval or denial of development or
modification of development.
"Zoning district" means a portion of the Yakima urban growth area within which certain uses of
land and structures are permitted and certain other uses of land and structures are prohibited,
certain yards and other open spaces are required and specific lot areas are established, all as
set forth and specified in this title. This definition also includes the terms"zone"and "use
district."
"Zoo" means a park or facility where animals are kept and raised for visitors to see and observe;
zoological park.
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15.04.030 Table of permitted land uses.
Table 4-1 titled "Permitted Land Uses" is incorporated as part of this section. Each permitted
land use listed in Table 4-1 is designated a Class(1), (2), or(3) use for a particular zoning district.
In addition, some Class (1) uses may require Type (2) review in accordance with YMC 15.04.020.
All permitted land uses and associated site improvements are subject to the design standards
and review procedures of this title.
Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
AGRICULTURAL(COMMERCIAL)
Agricultural Building(*) 1 _ 1 _ 1 1
Agricultural Chemical Sales/Storage _ _ 1 _ _ _ 1 1
Agricultural Market(*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _
Agricultural Related Industries (*) 2 _ _ 1 _ _ _ 1 1
Agricultural Stand (*) 1 _ _ _ 1 1
Agriculture, Horticulture, General Farming(not feedlots or 1 1 _ _ _ 1 1
stockyards)(*)
Animal Husbandry(See YMC 15.09.070)(*) 1 2 - - - - _ 1 1
Concentrated Feeding Operation (*) 3
Floriculture,Aquaculture 1 1 _ 1 1
Fruit Bin Sales/Storage 3 2 _ 1 1
Marijuana Production(**) 1 1
Resort/Destination (*) 2 3 3 1 1 1 3
Resort/Destination w/on-site agricultural production (*) 2 3 _ 3 _ _ _ _ _ _ 3 3 3 3 _
Retail (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
Winery and Brewery—Basic(*) 2 3 3 1 2
Agriculture, Horticulture, General Farming(not feedlots or _ _ - - _ _ _ � 1-
stockyards)(*)
Agricultural Building(*) 1- _ - 1- - _ - 1- 1-
Agricultural Chemical Sales/Storage - - 1- - - - 1- 1-
Agricultural Market(*) 1- 1- 1- 1- - 1- 1- 1- 1- -
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Agricultural Stand (*) 1- - - - - - - 1- 1-
Agricultural Related Industries (*) 2 - 1- - - 1- 1-
Animal Husbandry(See YMC 15.09.070)(*) 1- 2 - - - - - - 1- 1-
Concentrated Feeding Operation (*) 3
Floriculture,Aquaculture 1 1- 1-
Fruit Bin Sales/Storage 3 2 - - - 1- 1-
Marijuana Production(**) 1- 1-
Winery and Brewery Basic(*) 2 3 - 3 1- 2
Resort/Destination w/on-site agricultural production (*) 2 3 - 3 - - - 3 3 3 3 -
Resort/Destination (*) 2 3 - 3 - - 1 1 1- 3 -
Retail (*) 1- 1- - 1- 1- 1- 1- 2
AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION
Amusement Park(Permanent)(*) 3 3 3 3 1 3
Aquatic Center 3 _ 3 3 1 2 _
Bowling Alleys 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3
Campground(*) 3 _ 2
Children's Outdoor Recreation Center*(Less than 500 ft. _ _ 3 3 _ 1
from abutting residential and/or containing a go-cart track)
Children's Outdoor Recreation Center*(More than 500 ft. _ _ 3 1 _ 1
from abutting residential and not containing a go-cart track)
Drive-In Theatres 3 1 1 1
Exercise Facilities 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
Game Rooms, Card Rooms, Electronic Game Rooms(*) 3 1 1 1 1 1
Golf Courses, Clubhouses, Golf Driving Ranges 3 3 3 3 _ _ _ _ _ 3 _ _ 1 _ _
Horse Racing Tracks, Speedways 3 3 _
Miniature Golf Courses 3 3 1 3 1 1 1
Movie Theatres,Auditoriums, Exhibition Halls 3 1 1 1 1
Parks(*) 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 21 1 1 3 3
Roller Skating or Ice Skating Rink 1 2 1 1 1 2
Social Card Rooms (See YMC 15.09.090)(*) 3 3 3 3
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Sports Facility(indoor) _ _ _ 1 1 _ 1 1 1 1
State Fair Park (See YMC 15.04.200)
Aquatic Center - 3 - 3 3 1- 2 -
Amusement Park(Permanent)(*) - 3 - 3 3 1- 3 -
Bowling Alleys 1- 1- 1- - 1- 4- -3 -
Campground(*) 3 - - - 2 - - - -
Children's Outdoor Recreation Center*(More than 500 ft. - - - 1- - 1- - -
from abutting residential and not containing a go cart track)
Children's Outdoor Recreation Center*(Less than 500 ft. - - - 3 - 1- - -
from abutting residential and/or containing a go cart track)
Drive In Theatres 3 - - 1- - 1- 1- -
Exercise Facilities - - - 1- 1- 1 - 1 1- 2 1 1 1- 1 -
Horse Racing Tracks, Speedways 3 3 -
Game Rooms, Card Rooms, Electronic Game Rooms(*) 3 1 1- 1 1 1- - -
Golf Courses, Clubhouses, Golf Driving Ranges 3 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - -
Miniature Golf Courscs 3 3 1- - 1- 1- 1- - -
Movie Theatres,Auditoriums, Exhibition Halls 3 1- - 1 1 1- - -
Parks(*) 2 2 2 2 1- 1- 1 -1 -1- - 1 1 1-
3 3
Roller Skating or Ice Skating Rink 1- - 1 1 1- 2 -
Sports Facility(indoor) 4 1- - 1 1 1- 1 -
Social Card Rooms (See YMC 15.09.090)(*) 3 3 - 3 3 - - -
State Fair Park (See YMC 15.0,1.200)
AUTOMOTIVE
Automotive Dealer New and Used Sales 3 3 3 1 1 3 1 1
Car Wash/Detailing _ _ _ _ _ 1 _ 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1 _
Maintenance and Repair Shops 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2
Paint and Body Repair Shops 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2
Parts and Accessories (tires, batteries, etc.) 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Rental:Auto,Truck,Trailer, Fleet Leasing Services with _ - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Storage
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Service Station (*) " _ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _
Towing Services 1 3 3 1 1
Truck(Large), Manufactured Home and Travel Trailer Sales 3 1 3 1 _
Truck Service Stations and Shops 2 3 1 1 1
Weekend Automobile and Recreational Vehicle(RV)Sales; 1 1 1 _ 1
Wrecking and Dismantling Yard (*)and Hulk Haulers (*) 3 1
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Business Schools(*) 3 3 3 3 3 3 _ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _
Cemetery/Crematorium with Funeral Home 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 _
Churches, Synagogues, and Temples(*) 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 21 1 22
Community Center(*) Meeting Halls, Fraternal Organizations 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2
Community College/University—Inside Institutional Overlay (See YMC Chapter 15.31)
Community College/University—Outside Institutional Overlay 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1
Community Gardens (*)(if accessory to an approved 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
principal use)(See YMC 15.04.060(G))
Community Gardens (*)(with planting area of more than 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1 1 1 1 _ 2
one-half acre up to one acre)
Community Gardens (*)(with planting area of more than 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1 1 1 1 _ 2
one-quarter and up to one-half acre)
Community Gardens (*)(with planting area of one-quarter 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ 1
acre or less)
Correctional Facilities 3 3 3 3 3 3
Day Care Center(*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 21 1 11
Day Care Facilities(not home occupation): Family In-Home(*) 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1
Elementary and Middle 3 3 3 3 3 3 _ 1 3
Funeral Home not associated with Cemetery/Crematorium 3 _ _ _ 1 1 _ 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 _
Hospital (*)Outside Institutional Overlay 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 _ 3 _
Libraries 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Museums,Art Galleries 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Public Facility(*) 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Schools
Senior High School 3 3 3 3 3 3 _ _ _ 3 3
Vocational Schools(*) 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 11
Wastewater Sprayfield(*) 3 3 3
Zoo (*) 3 3 3 3 3
Cemetery/Crematorium with Funeral Homo 3 3 3 3 3 - - - - - - - - 3 -
Funeral Home not associated with Cemetery/Crematorium 3 - - - 1- 1 - 1- 1- - 1- 1 1- 1- -
Churches, Synagogues, and Temples(*) 2 2 2 2 1- 1 1 1- .1- - 1- 1 2 2 -
Community Center(*) Meeting Halls, Fraternal Or anizations 2 2 2 2 1- 1 1 1- 1- - 1- 1 2 2 -
Community Gardens (*)(if accessory to an approved 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1-
principal use)(See YMC 15.0,1.060(G))
Community Gardens (*)(with planting area of one quarter 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- - 1- 1- 1- 1- - 1- -
acre or less)
Community Gardens (*)(with planting area of more than 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- - 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- - 2 -
one quarter and up to one half acre)
Community Gardens (*)(with planting area of more than 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- - 1- .1- 1- 1- 1- - 2 -
one half acre up to one acre)
Day Care Facilities(not home occupation): Family In Home(*) 1- 2 2 1- 1- 1 1 1 .1 - 1- 1- - - -
Day Care Center(*) 1- .1 1- 1- 1- 1 1 4- 1- - 1- 1- 1- 1- -
Public Facility(*) 3 3 3 3 1- 1 - 4 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1-
Hospital (*)Outside Institutional Overlay 3 3 3 3 3 - - - - - 3 3 - 3 -
Correctional Facilities 3 - 3 3 3 3 3
Libraries 3 3 3 2 1- 1 1 1 1 - 1- 1- 1- - -
Museums,Art Galleries - 3 3 1- 1- 1 1 1 .1 1- 1- 1- 1- - -
Schools
Elementary and Middle 3 3 3 3 3 3 - - - - 1- 3 - - -
Senior High School 3 3 3 3 3 3 - - - - 3 3 - - -
Business Schools(*) 3 3 3 3 3 3 - 1 .1 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- -
Community College/University Inside Institutional Overlay (See YMC Chapter 15.31)
Community College/University Outside Institutional Overlay 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 3 1- 1- 1- 1- -
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Vocational Schools(*) 4 4 4 4 4 - 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- -
Wastewater Sprayfield(*) 4 4 4
Zoo (*) 4 4 4 - 4 - 4 - -
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY
Congregate Living Facility 11+ 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1
Congregate Living Facility up to 10(*) 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1
Group Homes (more than six), Convalescent and Nursing _ 3 2 1 1 _ _ _ _ 3 3 _ _ _
Homes(*)
Group Homes (six or fewer),Adult Family Home (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ _ _ _ 1 1
Halfway House (*) _ _ 2 _ _ _ _ 3 3 _ _ _
Mission (*)(with Type (3) review, and development _ _ _ 2 2 _ 2 _
agreement—see definition)
Treatment Centers for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation _ _ _ _ 3 3 _ 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 _
Group Homes (six or fewer),Adult Family Home (*) 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1 - - - - 1- 1- - - -
Treatment Centers for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation - - - - 4 4 - 3 4 - 4 4 4 4 -
Congregate Living Facility up to 10(*) 4 4 4 4 1- 1- - - - - 1- 1- 1- - -
Congregate Living Facility 11+ 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - - - 1- - 1- - -
Halfway House (*) - -
Group Homes (more than six), Convalescent and Nursing - - 4 2 1- 1- - 4 4
Homes(*)
Mission (*)(with Type (3) review, and development - - - 2 2 - 2 -
agrccmcnt gee definition)
MANUFACTURING
Agricultural Product Support 1 1 1 1 1 1
Aircraft Parts 1 1 1 1
Apparel and Accessories _ _ 1 3 1 1 1 1
Bakery Products(wholesale) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Beverage Industry(*) _ _ 1 1 1 1 1 1
Canning, Preserving and Packaging Fruits,Vegetables, and _ 2 _ _ 1 1 1
Other Foods
Cement and Concrete Plants _ _ 2 _ _ _ 3 1
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Chemicals(Industrial,Agricultural,Wood, etc.) 2 3 1
Concrete, Gypsum and Plaster Products _ _ 1 _ _ _ 1 1
Confectionery and Related Products (wholesale) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Cutlery, Hand Tools and General Hardware _ _ 1 _ _ 3 1 1
Drugs _ 1 1 1 1 1
Electrical Transmission and Distribution Equipment _ _ 1 _ 1 3 1 1
Electronic Components and Accessories and Product _ _ 1 1 1 3 1 1
Assembly
Engineering, Medical, Optical, Dental, Scientific Instruments _ _ 1 _ 1 1 1 1
and Product Assembly
Fabricated Structural Metal Products 1 3 3 1 1
Food Processing _ 3 1 3 1 1
Furniture 1 3 1 1 1
Glass, Pottery, and Related Products and Assembly 1 1 1 1 1 1
Grain Mill Products 3 1 1
Heating Apparatus Wood Stoves _ _ _ _ 1 1
Leather Products _ 3 1 1 1
Leather Tanning and Finishing 1 1
Machinery and Equipment 1 1 _ 1 1
Marijuana Processing(**) 1 1
Marijuana Research (**) 1 1
Meat, Poultry and Dairy Products 1 1
Paints,Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels and Allied Products 2 _ 3 1
Paperboard Containers and Boxes 1 3 _ 1 1
Plastic Products and Assembly 1 3 1 1
Prefabricated Structural Wood Products and Containers 1 1 1
Printing Trade (service industries) 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
Printing, Publishing and Binding 1 3 2 1 1
Recycling Processing Center(*) 1 1
Rendering Plants, Slaughter Houses 3
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Rubber Products 1 1
Sawmills and Planing Mills 3 1
Sheet Metal and Welding Shops _ 1 1 1 1
Sign Manufacturing and Product Assembly(*) 1 1 1 1 1
Stone Products (includes finishing of monuments for retail _ _ _ _ _ 1 _ 1 1 1 1 3 1 1
sale)
Transportation Equipment. Including Trailers and Campers _ 1 1 _ 2 1 1
Woodworking: Cabinets. Shelves. etc. _ 3 1 1 1 2 1 1
Agricultural Product Support - - 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1-
Aircraft Parts 1- - - 1- 1- 1-
Apparel and Accessories - - 1- 3 1- 1- 1- 1-
Bakery Products(wholesale) 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1-
Beverage Industry(*) - - 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1-
Cmanning Preserving ar,.d Packag g Cruits Vegetables and - - - 1- 1- 1-
Other Foods
Cement and Concrete Plants 3 1-
Chemicals(Industrial,Agricultural,Wood, etc.) 3 1-
Concrete, Gypsum and Plaster Products - - - 1- 1-
Confectionery and Related Products (wholesale) 1 1 1- 1- 1-
Cutlery, Hand Tools and General Hardware 1- - - 3 1- 1-
cgs 1- 1 - 1- 1- 1-
Electrical Transmission and Distribution Equipment 1- - 1 3 1- 1-
Electronic Components and Accessories and Product - - 1- 1- 1- 3 1- 1-
Assembly
Engineering, Medical, Optical, Dental, Scientific Instrument - - 1- - 1- 1- 1- l-
and Product Assembly
Fabricated Structural Metal Product - - 1- 3 3 - 1- 1-
Food Processing - - - 3 1- 3 1- 1-
Furniture - - 1- . 1- 1- 1-
Glass, Pottery, and Related Products and Assembly - - 1- 1- 1- 1- 1-
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Grain Mill Products 3 - - 1- 1-
Heating Apparatus Wood Stoves - _ - - _ 1- 1-
Leather Products - 3 1- 1- 1-
Leather Tanning and Finishing 1- 1-
Machinery and Equipment 1- 1 - - 1- 1-
Marijuana Processing(**) 1- 1-
Marijuana Research (**) 1- 1-
Meat, Poultry and Dairy Products 1- 1-
Paints,Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels and Allied Products - 3 1-
Paperboard Containers and Boxes - 1- 3 - - 1- 1-
Plastic Products and Assembly 1- 3 - - 1- 1-
Prefabricated Structural Wood Products and Containers 1- - - - 1- 1-
Printing, Publishing and Binding 1- 3 - 2 1- 1-
Printing Trade (service industries) 1 1 1 - 1 1 2 1- 1-
Recycling Processing Center(*) - 3 - 1- 1-
Rendering Plants, Slaughter Houses - - 3
Rubber Products I - - 1- 1-
Sign Manufacturing and Product Assembly(*) 1 1- 1 - - 1- 1-
Sawmills and Planing Mills 3 1-
Sheet Metal and Welding Shops 1- 1 - - 1- 1-
Stone Products (includes finishing of monuments for retail 1 1 1- 1 1 3 1- 1-
�1e3
Transportation Equipment, Including Trailers and Campers 1- 1 - 2 1 1-
Woodworking: Cabinets, Shelves, etc. 3. 1- .1 1 2 .1 4-
MINING/REFINING/OFF-SITE HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT
Asphalt Paving and Roofing Materials, Rock Crushing 3 3 1
Mining Including Sand and Gravel Pits (*) 3 3 3
Off-Site Hazardous Waste Treatment and Storage Facilities 3 3
Stockpiling of Earthen Materials(*) 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Asphalt Paving and Roofing Materials, Rock Crushing 4 - _ - _ _ _ 4 1-
Mining Including Sand and Gravel Pits (*) 4 - _ - - _ _ 4 4
Stockpiling of Earthen Materials(*) 4 4 4 4 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- - 1- 1-
Off Site Hazardous Waste Treatment and Storage Facilities - - - - - - 4 4
RESIDENTIAL
13+ DU/NRA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
8-12 DU/NRA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Accessory Dwelling Unit(*)(See YMC 15.09.045) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1
Accessory Uses (*) See YMC 15.04.060
Attached Single-Family Dwelling. Common Wall (*) 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 _ 1 _ 1
Co-Living Housing(See RCW 36.70A.535)
Converted Dwelling(*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1
Cottage Housing(*)(See YMC 15.09.035) _ 1 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1 _ 1 _ 1
Detached Single-Family Dwelling(*) 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 3 3 _ 3 _ 3 _ _
Detached Single-Family Dwelling(zero lot line)(*)(See 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 3 3 _ 3 _ 3 _ _
YMC 15.09.040)
Existing or New Detached Single-Family Dwelling on Existing _ 1 _ 1 1
Lots of 8.000 Square Feet or Less
Middle Housing(*)(See RCW 36.70A.635) 1 1 1 1
Mixed-Use Building _ _ _ _ 1 1 _ 1 1 3 1 1 1 _ _
Mobile Home(*)or Manufactured Homes(*) See YMC 15.04.160
Mobile Home Communities(*) 3 _ _ 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ 3 _ _ _ _
Multifamily Development(*): 0-7 DU/NRA _ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Planned Development(*) See YMC 15.28
Retirement Homes(*) 1 1 3 1 3 1 1
Temporary Hardship Units(See YMC 15.04.140) 2 2 2 2 2 2 _ 2 2 2 2 2
Tiny House Communities(*) _ _ 2 1 1 1 _ 1 1 _ 1 _ _ _ _
Two-Family Dwelling(Duplex)(*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ 1
Accessory Uses (*) See YMC 15.0'1.060.
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Detached Single Family Dwelling(*) 1- 1- 1- 1- 8 8 1- 8 8 - 8 - 8 - -
Accessory Dwelling Unit(*)(See YMC 15.09.0,15) 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- - 1- - 1- 1- -
Existing or New Detached Single Family Dwelling on Existing - - - 1- - 1- 1- -
Lots of 8,000 Square Feet or Less
Detached Single Family Dwelling(zero lot line)(*)(See 1- 1- 1- 1- 8 8 1- 8 8 - 8 - 8 - -
YMC 15.09.0,10)
Attached Single Family Dwelling, Common Wall (*) 1- 1- 1- 1- 8 8 1 1 1 - 1 - 1- - -
Two Family Dwelling(Duplex)(*) 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1 1 1 1- - 1 - 1- - -
Converted Dwelling(*) 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 - - -
Cottage Housing(*)(See YMC 15.09.035) - 1- 1- 1- 1- 1 - 1 1 - 1 - 1- - -
Multifamily Development(*): 0 7 DU/NRA - 1- 1- 1- 1- 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 1- - -
8 12 DU/NRA - - 1- 1- 1- 1- - 1 1- - 1 1 1- -
13� DU/NRA - - 1- 1- 1- 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 1- -
Mixed Use Building - - - - 1- 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 1- - -
Planned Development(*) See YMC 15.28
Mobile Home Communities(*)
Tiny House Communities(*) - - 2 1- 1- 1 - 1 1 - 1 - - - -
Mobile Home(*)or Manufactured Homes(*) See YMC 15.0,1.160.
Retirement Homes(*) 1- 1- 8 1- 8 - 1- 1-
Temporary Hardship Units(See YMC 15.0'1.1'10) 2 2 2 2 2 2 - 2 2 - 2 2 -
RETAIL TRADE,AND SERVICE
Adult Business Uses See YMC 15.09.200
Animal Clinic/Hospital/Veterinarian (*) 3 _ _ _ 1 1 _ 1 1 1 1 1 _ 1 _
Auction House for Goods(*) 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
Auction House for Livestock(*) 3 1 1
Automotive: Car Wash/Detailing 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bail Bonds 1 1 1
Beauty and Barber Shops _ _ _ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _
Boats and Marine Accessories 1 11 1 11
Butcher Shop _ _ _ 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 _
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Commercial Services (*) 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1
Communication Towers(*) (See YMC Chapter 15.29)
Convenience Store 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Extended Stay Hotel/Motel* 1 1 1 1 3 3 _ _
Farm and Implements,Tools and Heavy Construction _ 1 2 _ 3 1 1
Equipment
Farm Supplies 1 1 1 1 1 1
Financial Institutions 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Fuel Oil and Coal Distributors 1 1 1 1
Furniture, Home Furnishings,Appliances 1 _ 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ _
General Hardware, Garden Equipment, and Supplies 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
General Retail Sales(not otherwise regulated)(*) _ _ _ _ 1 1 _ 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 _
Heating and Plumbing and Electrical Equipment Stores _ _ _ _ 1 1. 1 1 1 1 1 1 _
Heavy Equipment Storage, Maintenance and Repair 1 _ 1 1
Kennels(*) 2 2 2
Laundries, Laundromats and Dry Cleaning Plants 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ 1
Liquor Stores 1 _ 1 1 _ 1 1 1 _ _
Locksmiths and Gunsmiths 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Lumber Yards 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1
Marijuana Retail (**) 1 _ 1 1 _ 1 1 1 _ _
Massage Therapy/Spa (*) _ _ _ _ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ _
Mobile Vendor See YMC Ch. 5.57
Motels and Hotels 1 1 1 1 1 1
Night Clubs/Dance Establishments 1 1 _ 1 1 1 1
Nursery(*) 1 1 _ 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1 _
Office Contractor Building and Trade (Plumbing, Heating _ _ _ 3 1 1 _ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _
Electrical, and Painting)
Offices and Clinics 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Outdoor Advertising(Billboards) See YMC 15.08.130
Pet Day Care/Animal Training(*) 1 _ _ _ _ 1 _ 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1 _
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Radio/TV Studio 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Recycling Drop-Off Center(*) 1 1 1 _ 1 1 1 1
Rental: Heavy Equipment(except automotive)with Storage 1 1
Rental: Heavy Equipment(except automotive)without _ _ 1 1 3 1 1
Storage
Repairs: Reupholstery and Furniture 1 _ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _
Repairs: Small Appliances.TVs. Business Machines.Watches, 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _
etc.
Repairs: Small Engine and Garden Equipment 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ 1
Restaurant(*) _ _ _ _ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _
Shooting Ranges (indoor) 3 3 3 3 1
Short Term Rental (*) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 _ 3 1
Signs. Printed. Painted or Carved 1 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1
Taverns(*)and Bars 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _
Technical Equipment Sales (*) _ _ _ _ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _
Waste Material Processing and Junk Handling(*) 3 1
Adult Business Uses See YMC 15.09.200
Animal Clinic/HospitalNeterinarian (*) 3 - 1- - 1 1 1- 1 1 - 1- -
Auction House for Goods(*) 3 - - - 1- 1- 1 2 1- 1-
Auction House for Livestock(*) 3 1- 1-
Automotive
Automotive Dealer New and Used Sales 3. 3 3 - 1- 3 1- 1- -
Weekend Automobile and Recreational Vehicle(RV)Sales 1- - 1 - 1- - -
Automotive: Car Wash/Detailing 1- 4 1- 1- 1- - 1- 1- -
Parking Lots and Garages - - - - 1- 1- - 4- 1 1- 1 1 1- 1- -
Maintenance and Repair Shops - - - - 2 - 1- 2 1 2 3 1- 2
Paint and Body Repair Shops 2 2 1 - 1 - 3 1- 2
Parts and Accessories (tires, batteries, etc.) 2 1 1- 1- 1 1 1- 1- -
Towing Services 1- 4 - 4 1- 1-
Wrecking and Dismantling Yard (*)and Hulk Haulers (*) - - - - _ 3 1-
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Bail Bonds - - - 1- 1- 1- - -
Beauty and Barber Shops - - - 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- -
Short Term Rental (*) 3 3 3 3 3 - - 3 3 - 3 1- - - -
Boats and Marine Accessories 1- 1- .1- - 1- - 1- 1- -
Butcher Shop 1- 1- 1- - 1- 2 2 1- -
Commercial Services (*) - - - - 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- - 1- 1- 1- 1- -
Communication Towers(*) (See YMC Chapter 15.29)
Convenience Store 1- 1- 1- .1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- -
Pet Day Care/Animal Training(*) 1- - - - - 1- - 1- 1- 1- 1- - 1- 1- -
Farm and Implements,Tools and Heavy Construction - - 1- 2 - 3 1- 1-
Equipment
Farm Supplies 1 .1 1- 1 - 1- 1- -
Financial Institutions - - - 1- 1- - 1 1 1- 1 1 1- - -
Fuel Oil and Coal Distributors - 1- 1- - - 1- 1-
Furniture, Home Furnishings,Appliances 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- - -
General Hardware, Garden Equipment, and Supplies 2 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- -
General Retail Sales(not otherwise regulated)(*) - - - 1- 1- - 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 3 -
Heating and Plumbing and Electrical Equipment Stores 1 4 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- -
Heavy Equipment Storage, Maintenance and Repair - - 1- - - - 1- 1-
Kennels(*) - - - - - 2 2
Laundries, Laundromats and Dry CI aning Plants - 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- - 1- -
Liquor Stores 1- 4 1- - 1- 1- 1- - -
Locksmiths and Gunsmiths 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- - 1- -
Lumber Yards 1- -1- 1- 1- - - 1- 1-
Marijuana Retail (**) - - - - 1- - 1- 1- - 1- 1- 1- - -
Massage Therapy/Spa (*) - - - - 1- 1- 1- 1- .1- 1- 1- 1- 1- - -
Mobile Vendor See YMC Ch. 5.57
Motels and Hotels 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- - -
Extended Stay Hotel/Motel* 1- 1- 1- 1- 3 3 - -
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Night Clubs/Dance Establishments 1- 1- - 1- 1- 1- 1- -
Nursery(*) 1- - - - - 1- - 1- 1- 1- 1- - 1- 1- -
Offices and Clinics - - - 3 1- 1- - 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- -
Office Contractor Building and Trade (Plumbing, Heating. - - - 3 1- 1- - 1- .1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- -
Electrical, and Painting)
Outdoor Advertising(Billboards) See YMC 15.08.130
Radio/TV Studio 3 - - - 1- 1- - 1- 1- - 1- 1- - 1- -
Recycling Drop Off Center(*) 1- 1 -1- - 1- 1- 1- 1- -
Rental:Auto,Truck,Trailer, Fleet Leasing Services with - - - - 3 1- - - 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- .1- 1-
Storage
Rental: Heavy Equipment(except automotive)with Stora 1- 1-
Rental: Heavy Equipment(except automotive)without - 1- 1- 3 1- 1-
Storage
Repairs: Small Appliances,TVs, Business Machines,Watches, 1- 1- 1- .1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- -
etc.
Repairs: Reupholstery and Furniture 1 1- A1- 1- 1 .1 1- 1- -
Repairs: Small Engine and Garden Equipment 1 1 1 1 1- 1 1 - 1- -
Restaurant(*) - - - - 1- 1- 1- -1 -1 1- 1 1 1- 1- -
Service Station (*) - - - - 1 - 1 1 1- 1 1 1- 1- -
Shooting Ranges (indoor) 3 3 - 3 3 - 1- -
Signs, Printed, Painted or Carved 1 1 1- 1 1 - 1- 1-
Taverns(*)and Bars - - - - 1 1 1 1 1- 1 1 1- 1- -
Technical Equipment Sales (*) - - - 1- 1- 1 1 1 1- 1 1 1- 1- -
Truck Service Stations and Shops - 3 - 1- 1- 1-
Truck(Large), Manufactured Home and Travel Trailer Sales - .1 - 3 1- -
Waste Material Processing and Junk Handling(*) 3 1-
TRANSPORTATION
Air, Rail,Truck Terminals(for short-term storage. office. etc.) _ 1 _ 1 _ 1 1
Airport Landing Field 1
Airport Operations(*) 1
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Bus Storage and Maintenance Facilities _ _ _ _ 1 1
Bus Terminals 1 1 1 1 1 1
Contract Truck Hauling. Rental of Trucks with Drivers _ 1 1 1
Railroad Switch Yards. Maintenance and Repair Facilities, etc. 1 1
Taxicab Terminals. Maintenance and Dispatching Centers, 3 _ 3 _ _ 1 _
etc.
Transportation Brokerage(*)Offices,with Truck Parking 1 _ 1 _ 1 1
Bus Terminals - 1- 1 1 1- 1- 1-
Bus Storage and Maintenance Facilities 1- 1-
Transportation Brokerage(*)Offices,with Truck Parking 1- - 1 - - 1- 1-
Contract Truck Hauling, Rental of Trucks with Drivers - 1 - - 1- 1-
Air, Rail,Truck Terminals(for short term storage, office, etc.) - 1- - 1 - 1- 1-
Railroad Switch Yards, Maintenance and Repair Facilities, etc. 1- 1-
Taxicab Tor.,-inal� Maintena, n d Dispatching Centers - - 3 - - 1-
-
Airport Landing Field
Airport Operations(*)
UTILITIES
Power Generating Facilities 3 1 1
Utility Services (substations, etc.) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1
WHOLESALE TRADE—STORAGE
Parking Lots and Garages _ _ _ _ 1 1 _ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _
Residential Mini-Storage(*) _ _ _ 3 _ 3 _ _ _ 1 3 _ 3 1 1
Residential Mini-Storage, Outdoor(*) _ 3 _ 3 _ 1 3 _ _ 1 1
Storage Facilities, Bulk(*) _ 1 2 _ _ 1 1
Storage Facilities, Commercial (*) 3 1 3 _ 3 1 1
Storage Facility, Commercial Outdoor(*) 3 1 3 _ _ 1 1
Warehouses(*) 3 1 2 2 1 1
Wholesale Trade(*) 2 1 1 2 1 1
Warehouses(*) - - - - 3 1- 2 2 - 1- 1-
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Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses:
R-R-R-B-B- M-M-
SR 1 2 3 1 2 HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD 1 2
Wholesale Trade(*) - 2 1- 1- 2 - 1- 1-
Storage Facilities, Bulk(*) - - 1- 2 - - 1- 1-
Storage Facilities, Commercial (*) - 4 1- 4 - 4 1- 1-
Storage Facility, Commercial Outdoor(*) - 3 1- 3 - - 1- 1-
Residential Mini Storage(*) - - - 3 - 3 - 1- 3 - 3 1- 1-
Residential Mini Storage, Outdoor(*) - - - 3 - 3 - - - 1- 3 - - 1- 1-
Parking Lots and Garages _ _ _ 1- 1- _ 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1-
* Refers to a definition in YMC Chapter 15.02.
** See YMC for general development requirements for marijuana uses.
x = Not Permitted
1 =Class(1) Permitted Use
2 =Class(2) Requires an Administrative Review by the Administrative Official
3 =Class(3) Requires a Public Hearing by the Hearing Examiner
15.04.080 Drive-through facilities.
A. Review Required.Any commercial use having a drive-through service window or booth shall
require one higher level of review than shown in Table 4-1, except:
1. Those noted as a Class (3) use requiring a Type (3) review shall remain a Type (3)
review;
2. Financial institutions; and
3. Properties that do not abut residential zones.
B. Purpose. Such review is required in recognition of the potential impacts of drive-through
uses on adjoining residential uses and the transportation system.
C. Elements of Review. Review is intended to modify or mitigate negative impacts upon
adjoining residential uses and the transportation system. The review of a drive-through facility
shall include consideration of impacts from the following: noise from the drive-through speaker
and/or car radio, glare from vehicle headlights and exterior lighting fixtures, fumes to
residential uses, and impacts to transportation traffic flow and carrying capacity of the arterial
street system. The proposed site will require an on-site interior parking circulation plan as
defined by YMC 15.06.030 and 15.06.080.
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D. Definition. For purposes of this section, "drive-through"facilities means a window or station
for providing service to customers who remain in their vehicle to conduct a business
transaction, excluding gas stations and car washes.
E. Drive-through facilities shall be designed in accordance with YMC 15.06.135.
15.06.010 Purpose.
The following parking standards are intended to establish adequate off-street parking,.ped-u-Ge.
encourage on-street parking, increase traffic safety, maintain smooth traffic flow, and reduce
the visual impact of parking lots.
15.06.030 General provisions.
A. The off-street parking and loading facilities required by this chapter shall be established
prior to any change in the use of land or structures and/or prior to the occupancy of any new or
enlarged structure.
B. Required off-street parking spaces shall provide vehicle parking only for residents,
customers, patrons, and employees. Required parking shall not be used for the storage of
vehicles or materials; the parking of company or business vehicles used in conducting the
business; or for the sale, repair or servicing of any vehicle.
C. Any area once designated for required off-street parking shall not be used for any other
purpose unless and until equal facilities are provided elsewhere and a site plan has been
approved to reflect the change, or the primary use of the property is changed to a use requiring
less off-street parking.
D. The required front yard in the R 3 district shall not be used for off street parking for four or
more cars unless the three foot strip nearest the front property line is landscaped and a two
foot high concrete, masonry, or decorative block wall, wood fence, or solid landscaping screen
is provided. (For corner lots see YMC 15.05.0'10.)
E. A parking circulation plan is required for parking lots and the associated vehicular travel
ways for multifamily and nonresidential uses that have five or more required off-street parking
spaces. The required off-street parking shall be designed in a manner that eliminates a need for
backing and maneuvering from or onto streets, sidewalks, pedestrian ways, or bikeways in
order to exit a property or maneuver out of parking spaces. Furthermore, the parking lot and
associated travel ways shall be designed in a manner that provides for safe and adequate traffic
flow.
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1. Loading spaces and truck maneuvering areas shall be included in the parking
circulation plan.
2. Drive-through lanes and related facilities shall be clearly shown on the parking
circulation plan.
3. Driveway locations and specifications shall be shown on the parking circulation plan
and are subject to review for safety and traffic flow. The location of the driveways shall
conform to YMC 15.06.065.
4. The parking circulation plan is a site plan requirement. Recommendations regarding
adequate circulation may be received from the traffic engineering staff, city engineering
staff, fire department, and other reviewing agencies.Additional mitigation or redesign
may be required if the proposed circulation pattern creates safety conflicts.
15.06.035 Electric vehicle charging stations.
A. Electric vehicle charging stations, as defined by RCW 36.70A.695(5), or as amended, shall be
allowed as follows, except for on resource lands or in critical areas:
1. An accessory use to an approved principal use in the B 1, B 2, HB, SCC, LCC, CBD, GC,
411_1, M_2, RD, and °Call zoning districts.
2. As a right-of-way use permit in public parking lots and/orwhen located within on-
street public parking areas.
15.06.040 Off-street parking standards.
A. Table of Required Off-Street Parking.The parking standards in Table 6-1,Table of Off-Street
Parking Standards, are established as the parking standards for the uses indicated. Thesc
parking rem iirements are based on gross floor area -Gross floor area" means the total square
footage of all floors in a structure as measured from the interior surface of each exterior wall of
the structure and including halls, lobbies, enclosed porches and fully enclosed recreation areas
and balconies, but excluding stairways, elevator shafts, attic space, mechanical rooms, storage
areas, restrooms, uncovered steps and fire escapes, private garages, carports and off-street
parking and loading spaces. storage areas are included in gross floor area However the
required off street parking for storage areas shall be calculated at the rate of one space per five
hundred square feet rather than the specific parking standard established in Table 6 1; except
when the parking standard for the principal use would require fewer parking spaces (i.e., one
space per six hundred square feet). All required off-street parking shall be subject to the
procedures of this title and the standards of this section.
B. Uses Not Specified. Off-street parking requirements for uses not specifically listed in Table
6-1 shall be determined by the reviewing official based upon the requirement for similar uses.
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C. Downtown Business District Exemptions from Table 6-1. The downtown business district of
Yakim> x shown in Fig ire 6_1 and herebyy adopted as a part of this chanter following shall be
exempt from the provisions of this chapter as they their uses relate to the number of parking
spaces required, except that this exemption shall not apply to property that is used for
residential purposes; and further provided,that all the other requirements of this chapter shall
apply to any parking provided by the applicant_
1. Development within the downtown business district of Yakima, as shown in Figure 6-1
and hereby adopted as a part of this chapter.
2. Dwelling units under 1,200 sq. ft.
3. Commercial spaces under 3,000 sq. ft.
4. Affordable or low-income housing, as defined by RCW 36.70A.030. At the time of land
use application submittal, the applicant must submit documentation demonstrating that the
housing units will be used for the intended population for a minimum of ten years. Such
documentation may include, but is not limited to, an application form submitted to receive
subsidy from the city or state. Upon a change in occupancy from subsidized housing to another
use, the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces is as required for the new use.
5. Ground level nonresidential spaces in mixed-use buildings.
6. A building undergoing a change of use if the footprint of the building is not being
expanded.
D. Subsidized Low Income Housing Parking.
1. At the time of land use application submittal, the applicant must submit
documentation demonstrating that the housing units will be used for the intended
meted t8 ncat�on frr foorrm subbmitted to recei ie bsidy from the rite,or state
2. Upon a change in occupancy from subsidized housing to another use, the minimum
number of required off street parking spaces is as required for the new use.
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LAND USE PARKING STANDARDS
AGRICULTURE(COMMERCIAL)
Agriculturally related industries 1 space for each employee based on the maximum working at any
given shift;
1 space for each 300 500 square feetsq.ft. of gross floor area for
packing and processing areas; or
2 spaces for the first 1,000 sq.ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for
each additional 5,000 sq.ft.for CA storage,warehouse, and
refrigeration areas,whichever is deemed more appropriate by the
reviewing official
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Table 6-1.Table of Off-Street Parking Standards
LAND USE PARKING STANDARDS
AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION
Game rooms,card rooms, 1 space for each playing table,for every 3 seats or every 3 machines,
electronic game rooms whichever is greater500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
Horse racing tracks, speedways, 1 space for each 3 fixed seats or 54" of bench seating
grandstands
Bowling alleys 5 spaces for ach lane1 space for each 500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
Gymnasiums, exercise facilities 1 space for each 200 500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
Parks(public or private) 10 spaces per acre for passive recreation;
20 spaces per field for active recreation;,
None if less than 1 acre in size
Roller and/or ice skating rink 1 space for each 150 500 sq.ft. of skating surface area
Swimming pools 1 space for each 500 sq.ft.of water surface area
Movie theatres 1 space for each 4 seats
Golf courses 5 spaces per green and 1 space per 300 500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
Golf driving ranges 1 space per tee or 1 space per 15 feet of driving line,whichever is
greatest
Auditoriums, exhibition halls, 1 space for each 100 sq.ft.of gross floor area
community centers,fraternal
organization
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Churches, synagogues,temples, 1 space for each 3 fixed seats (or 5'l of bench type seating)100 sq.ft.
and funeral homes of gross floor area
1 space for each 40 sq.ft. of general reception/gathering area
Community gardens* (accessory to None
an approved principal use) (See
YMC 15.04.060(G))
Community gardens* (with planting None
area of 0.25 acre or less)
Community gardens* (with planting 2 spaces
area of more than 0.25 acre and up
to 0.5 acre)
Community gardens* (with planting 4 spaces
area of more than 0.5 acre up to 1
acre)
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Table 6-1.Table of Off-Street Parking Standards
LAND USE PARKING STANDARDS
Convalescent, nursing and group 1 space for each 2 beds1.000 sq.ft. of gross floor area
homes
Fire and police stations 1 space for each 200 500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
Halfway houses(Correctional 1 space for each 2 beds
facilitiesdetention centers)
Hospitals 1.5 spaces for each bedl space for each 5001,000 sq.ft. of gross floor
area
Schools:
Primary, elementary,junior, senior 3 spaces for each classroom, or 1 space for each 3 seats(54" bench-
type seating) in the assembly area,whichever is greater
, Same as primary/elementary and 1 space for each'I students over 16
years old
Junior or community colleges 1 space for each 490-500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
Juvenile detention centers 1.5 spaces for each bed
Libraries 1 space for each 1-9O500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
Museums, art galleries 1 space for each 100 250500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
Preschools, day care centers 1 space for each employee plus 1 space for each 6 childrenNone,
Vocational and business schools 1 space for each 494500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
MANUFACTURING (MASS PRODUCTION)
All uses listed under manufacturing 1 space for each employee per maximum shift500 sq.ft. of gross floor
in Table 4-1 area
RESIDENTIAL
Accessory dwelling units 1 spacoNone
Single-family dwelling, 2-1 spaces.
manufactured home, mobile home
Two-family dwellings 4-2 spaces
Tiny house,tiny house with wheels, 1 space
recreational vehicle
Multifamily development 0.5 spaces (none in CBD) per dwelling unit
Less than 10 2 spaces (1.5 in CBD) per dwelling
10 or more units 1.5(1 in CBD)spaces per dwelling
Retirement homes 1 space for each dwelling unitNone
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Table 6-1.Table of Off-Street Parking Standards
LAND USE PARKING STANDARDS
Subsidized low income housing(see 0.5 spaces per dwelling
YMC 15.06.0,10(D))
RETAIL TRADE AND SERVICES
Automobile and truck, 1 space for each 500 sq.ft.of showroom and 1 space for each 1,000
manufactured homes,travel trailer sq.ft. of retail sales floor area
sales
Automotive:
Automobile maintenance and 2 spaces per service area including work bays-1 space for each 500 sq.
service shops ft. of gross floor area
Car wash b spaces per wash bayl space for each 500 sq.ft.of gross floor area
Car wash, self-service 1 space for each 1,000 sq.ft. of gross floor area
Paint and body repair 2 spaces per service area including work bays-1 space for each 500 sq.
ft. of gross floor area
Specialized repair shops(battery, 2 spaces per service area including work bays-1 space for each 500 sq.
radiator, etc.) ft. of gross floor area
Wrecking and dismantling yards 1 space for each 500 sq.ft.of gross floor area
Beauty and barber shops 1 space for each 400-500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
Short term rental 1 space for each guest room
Building and contractors 1 space for each 800 sq.ft.of gross floor area
Congregate living facility 1 space for every 2 beds
Drug stores 1 space for each 200 sq.ft.of gross floor area
Employment agencies (private) 1 space for each 200 sq.ft.of gross floor area
Espresso/coffee stand with or 1 space for each 50 500 sq.ft. of gross floor area, including outside
without drive-through seating, and one space for ach employee
Farm supplies 1 space for each 800 sq.ft.of gross floor area
o s s 1 space for each 500 sq.ft.of gross floor area
Financial institutions 1 space for each 200 500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
Furniture, home furnishings, 1 space for each 800 sq.ft.of gross floor area
appliances
Heating and plumbing equipment 1 space for each 400-500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
stores
Home occupations See YMC 15.04.120(J)
Insurance agents, brokers and 1 space for each 200 sq.ft.of gross floor area
service agencies
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Table 6-1.Table of Off-Street Parking Standards
LAND USE PARKING STANDARDS
Lumber yards 1 space for each 800 sq.ft.of gross floor area of structure and covered
storage area
Nurseries 1 space for each 400-500 sq.ft. of G.F.A.gross floor area of structure
and permanent outside display and sales area
Medical and dental laboratories, 1 space for each 200 500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
officesOffices,and clinics
Motels and hotels 1.2 spaces for each guest room
Multiple use centers (3 or more
uses with shared parking)
having less than 25,000 sq.ft. of 1 space for each 300 500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
gross floor area
having 25,001 '100,000 sq.ft. of 1 space for each/100 sq.ft.of gross floor area
gross floor area
having'100,001 600,000 sq.ft. of 1 space for each 500 sq.ft.of gross floor area
gross floor area
having 600,001-,sq.ft. of gross 1 space for each 600 sq.ft.of gross floor area
floor ar a
Paint,glass, and wallpaper stores 1 space for each/100 sq.ft.of gross floor area
Professional office building for use 1 space for each 200 sq.ft.of gross floor area
by accountants, attorneys,etc.
Real estate offices 1 space for each 200 sq.ft.of gross floor area
Restaurant, cafe, and drive-in eating 1 space for each 50 500 sq.ft. of indoor and outdoor public floor area
facilities and 1 space for ach 200 sq.ft. of outdoor public eating area
General Retail cstablis.hments in
Table'I 1 but not listed in this table
less than 25,000 sq.ft. of gross 1 space for each 300 500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
floor ar a
25,001 '100,000 sq.ft. of gross 1 space for each/100 sq.ft.of gross floor area
floor ar a
'100,001 600,000 sq.ft. of gross 1 space for each 500 sq.ft.of gross floor area
floor ar a
600,001-,sq.ft. of gross floor area 1 space for each 600 sq.ft.of gross floor area
Service stations 2-1 spaces.for each 500 sq.ft. of working/service area, including bays
Taverns and bars, dine, drink, and 1 space for each 500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
dance establishments
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Table 6-1.Table of Off-Street Parking Standards
LAND USE PARKING STANDARDS
Waste material processing and junk 1 space for each 500 sq.ft.of gross floor area
handling
TRANSPORTATION
Bus terminals, storage and 1 space for each 300 500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
maintenance facilities
Air, rail and truck terminals 1 space for each 300 500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
Taxicab terminals, maintenance and 1 space for each 300 500 sq.ft. of gross floor area
dispatching centers
UTILITIES
Utility services 1 space for each 800 sq.ft.of gross floor area
WHOLESALE TRADE
Wholesale trade warehouses 1 space for each employee based on the maximum working at any
given shift; or
1 space for each 300 500 square feet of gross floor area for packing
and processing areas;
2 spaces for the first 1,000 sq.ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for
each additional 5,000 sq.ft.for CA storage,warehouse, and
refrigeration areas;whichever is deemed more appropriate by the
reviewing official
Residential mini-storage 1 space for each `' S00 sq.ft. of gross floor area of office space
How to Use Table 6 1:
1. Calculate the gross floor area for the structure. (See YMC 15.06.0,10 to determine gross floor area.)
2. Determine the amount of gross floor area used for storage rooms.
3. Required off street parking for storage is one space per 500 square feet.
'1. Find the proposed use in Table 6 1.
Example:
The parking standard for storage rooms is one space per 500 sq.ft. (YMC 15.06.0,10). 1,000- 500—2 off
street parking spaces for the storage area.
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LAND USE PARKING STANDARDS
space for each 300 sq.ft. of gross floor area. 2,000 -300-6.6 or seven spaces, since fractions of parking
spaces are rounded up(YMC 15.06.050(A)).
of th a gro�s�rea)-,—ate .
15.06.070 Schedule of minimum parking dimensions.
Driveways and parking stalls shall conform to Table 6-2, which is hereby adopted as the
schedule of minimum parking dimensions. (Refer to diagram below. All dimensions are based
on a basic nine foot by nineteen foot stall.)
Table 6-2. Standard Parking Lot Dimensions
STALL CURB STALL MINIMUM LOT SQ. S.,Q-. S.,Q-. S&Q,
PARKING WIDTH LENGTH DEPTH DRIVEWAY WIDTH: 1 FT. inn i
ANGLE PER WIDTH ROW+1 ROWS +I ROWS-4-2 2 ROWS-4-2
2
ALONG CAR DRIVEWAY DRIVEWAY DRIVEWAYS DRIVEWAYS
CURB PER CAR PE RAD PE AD PE AD
0° 8' 23' 8' 12' 20' 460 28' 322 48' 368 56' 322
30° 9' 18' 17'3" 11' 28'4" 510 /15'6" /111 66'2" 3.9.7 83'6" 376
45° 9' 12'7" 19'8" 13' 32'10" 420 52'5" 3-36 79'0" 3.7.6 98'10" 315
60° 9' 10'4" 21'0" 18' 39'0" 407 601 313 95'0" 330 116'0" 306
90° 9' 9' 19' 24' 43' 387 62' 2 105' 315 12'1' 2.79.
1. I Ninety-degree parking permits two-way driveway travel. If the angle is less than
ninety degrees driveway travel shall be one-way, or the driveway width shall be
increased to 24 feet.
1,2. Residential parking shall have minimum dimensions of eight feet by twenty feet for
any parking angle, or a minimum equivalent area of 160 square feet with a minimum
width of eight feet.
15.06.090 Required landscaping of parking areas.
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A. The standard for landscaping of parking and vehicle storage lots with five or more spaces
shall be ten percent of the total parking area.This landscaping area may be included to satisfy
the lot coverage (impermeable surface) requirements of Table 5-1.
B. The planting area standard, where required, shall be a minimum of twenty-four square feet
with the exception of raised planter boxes around buildings.
C. A standard of one tree from an approved list shall be planted for every fifteen single row
parking stalls or every thirty double row parking stalls within thcfor parking and vehicle storage
lots with five or more spaces.
D. Landscaping may consist of a combination of trees, shrubs, and groundcover with careful
consideration to eventual size and spread, susceptibility to disease and pests, durability, and
adaptability to existing soil and climatic conditions.
E. Landscaping shall be located within the parking area, such as in between parking spaces or
in parking"islands," or around the perimeter of the parking lot.
F. Every parking area for a nonresidential use that abuts property in any residential district
shall be separated from such property by a solid wall,view-obscuring fence, landscaped berm,
or compact evergreen hedge at least six feet in height. The administrative official may increase
the height, depth, and content of said screening as necessary to adequately protect adjacent
single-family residential development.The screening shall be provided and maintained along
the property line of such lot.
15.06.110 Construction and maintenance.
All off-street parking lots, driveways, travel ways, parking aisles,vehicle storage, and vehicle
sales lots having a capacity of three or more vehicles shall be constructed in the following
manner:
A. A. Surfacing. Paved with two-inch-thick asphaltic surfacing on an aggregate base, or an
equivalent surfacing acceptable to the administrative official, so as to eliminate dust or
mud. Pervious asphalt or concrete materials are encouraged. If the parking space has a
curb stop, the area beyond the curb stop may be landscaped in order to meet
landscaping and/or lot coverage requirements.
00, 13.Residential Surfacing. Parking spaces may consist of grass block pavers.
-BC. Grading and Drainage. Graded and drained so all surface water is disposed of on site.
Grading and drainage facilities shall be designed according to accepted engineering standards
and the Eastern Washington Stormwater Manual, which will require review by the city engineer
or a designee.
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€C. Border Barricades. Any parking,vehicle storage, or motor vehicle sales area abutting the
street property line shall provide a concrete curb at least six inches in height and located at
least two feet from the street property line. The curb shall be securely anchored. No curb shall
be required across any driveway or entrance to the parking area, or if the parking lot is
separated from the street by a fence or hedge.
ICLE. Markings.All parking spaces (except motor vehicles sales areas) shall be marked by
durable painted lines at least four inches wide and extending the length of the stall or by curbs
or other means approved by the administrative official to indicate individual parking stalls.
Signs or markers located on the parking lot surface shall be used as necessary to ensure safe
and efficient use of the parking lot. In addition, when required, all accessible parking spaces
shall be marked and signed in compliance with the currently adopted International Building
Code.
I F. The owner or lessee of a required parking area shall maintain the paved surface, drainage
facilities, landscaping, and irrigation facilities in conformance with the standards of this chapter
and the approved site plan.
15.06.135 Drive-through standards.
Any use having a drive-through service window or booth shall comply with the following
standards:
A. Drive-Through Dimensions. The drive-through shall be of adequate length to prevent
vehicles from backing up into the right-of-way or cause conflicts with off-street
circulation and parking. Each drive-through lane shall have the minimum dimensions of
twelve feet in width and one hundred twenty feet in length, measured from each
entrance of the drive-through lane to the midpoint of the first service window or booth.
04B. Drive-Through Location.The drive-through lane shall not serve as sole access to
off-street customer parking, except for additional spaces intended to serve drive-
through customers located beyond the last service window or booth.
15.06.140 Nonconforming parking.
A. Any use which, on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section or any
amendments hereto, is nonconforming in terms of required off-street parking facilities may
continue in the same manner as if they were conforming; however, the number of existing off-
street parking spaces shall not be reduced.
B. When an existing structure with nonconforming parking is expanded and additional
parking is required, the additional parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter; however, the number of additional spaces shall be computed only to
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the extent of the enlargement, regardless of whether or not the number of previously existing
spaces satisfies the requirements of this chapter.
C. When the use of an existing lot or structure with nonconforming parking is changed to
another use listed in Table 4-1, the nonconformity existing parking shall cease and the new use
shall provide all the required off street parking in accordance with the provisions of this
chaptersuffice. However, this requirement may be waived by the administrative official for
existing buildings and/or lots within the B 1, CBD or GC zoning districts, containing insufficient
ar a to provide parking, provided the following factors are taken into consideration:
1. New use has similar parking requirements to the previously approved use;
2. The availability of on street parking;
3. The availability of nearby off street parking or other opportunities to conform to the
parking standard, such as a shared parking agreement; and
/1. Location of the business in proximity to the downtown business district exempt area
(YMC 15.06.0/10(C)).
15.09.025 Mixed-use buildings.
A. Purpose and Intent.
1. To provide a streamlined process for new development or redevelopment projects
that include a mixture of high density residential along with complementary retail,
commercial, or professional uses at a scale that is compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood.
B. Level of Review—Mixed-Use Building.
1. A new or redeveloped mixed-use building is a Class (1) permitted use, requiring Type
(1) review, in applicable zones and is determined to be the appropriate level of review for
any combination of Class (1) and Class(2) uses listed in those zones.
2. Any combination of uses which includes a Class (3) permitted use shall undergo Type
(2) review.
3. The mixed-use building/development shall not contain any use which is otherwise not
permitted in the zone.
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4. A new mixed-use building that does not meet the layout requirement of subsection
(D)(1) of this section shall undergo Type (2) review or be reviewed based upon its
particular uses as listed in Table 4-1, whichever is higher.
5. A new mixed-use building located in the downtown business district shall also comply
with YMC 15.09.026.
C. Prohibited Uses. The following uses are prohibited in a mixed-use building/development
project:
1. All wholesale trade—Storage uses.
2. All transportation uses.
3. All utilities uses.
4. All automotive sales, maintenance and repair, carwash/detailing, paint and body,
parts and accessories, and towing uses.
5. Boats and marine accessories.
6. Farm and implements, tools and heavy construction equipment.
7. Farm supplies.
8. Fuel oil and coal distributers.
9. Lumber yards.
10. Nurseries.
11. All rental uses.
12. Repairs: reupholstery and furniture.
13. Repairs: small engine and garden equipment.
-c-e-sat, tions,
15. Truck sore stations and s
D. Development Standards.
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1. Layout.A mixed-use building should not have any residential dwelling units located
on the ground floor, whenever feasible. A minimum of fifty percent of the total floor area
shall be residential dwelling units, and at least sixty percent of the ground floor shall be
dedicated for community facility or commercial use.
2. Height Bonus. In the B-1, B-2, and SCC zoning districts, the maximum height of the
building (YMC 15.05.030,Table 5-1) may be increased to fifty feet if all of the following are
met:
a. The majority of the additional building height is used to increase the number of
dwelling units;
b. The additional building height is necessary to accommodate on-site parking
requirements;
c. Additional on-site landscaping is provided equaling fifteen percent of the parking
area, at a minimum.
E. Design Standards.
1. Entrances. Primary pedestrian entrances to the building shall face the street frontage
or face common open space which is oriented toward the street.
2. Transparency.
a. There shall be windows on all sides of the building facing streets and pedestrian
ways.
b. Within the downtown business district, the ground floor of a mixed-use building
shall contain transparency for the majority of the wall between three and twelve feet
above ground level, including both doors and windows, as measured along street but
excluding alleys. Ground floor transparency shall be visually distinct from the above
floors by not repeating the exact dimensions and placement of windows.
15.11.020 Application requirements.
All applications shall comply with the following requirements:
A. Applications shall be submitted either online or in writing on forms provided by the
department;
B. Each submitted land use application shall be completed in its entirety, and contain all
narratives, supplemental narratives, site plans, or other required attachments as specified by
the pertinent application. For all planning applications, the application shall include a site plan
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in print or digital form in conformance with YMC 15.11.030; provided, the administrative official
at their discretion may require additional information to clarify the application or determine
compliance with the provisions of this title;
C. All applications, including a Type(1) review, shall be signed by the property owner or his
agent authorized in writing to do so;
D. Applications shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as established by ordinance;
E. An application is not complete unless it includes all required information, attachments and
fees. No application shall be considered officially filed until accepted as complete by the
division; and
F. All applications shall include a minimum eleven-inch by seventeen-inch reproducible copy
of the site plan in print or digital form. In the event of expanded review, additional copies may
be required at the applicant's expense. Site plans shall be developed in accordance with YMC
15.11.030
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