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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/07/2026 08.A. Distributed at the Meetinged at Meeting: em# AN ORDINANCE CORRECTED ORDINANCE NO. 2026- amending Yakima Municipal Code Title 15 to incorporate text amendments associated with drive -through and parking standards, and middle housing 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. SeverabilityNalidity. 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. 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 lbarra, City Clerk Publication Date: Effective Date:.