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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Bill Preston, P.E., Director
Trevor Martin, AICP, Manager
Planning Division
129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor Yakima, Washington 98901
Phone (509) 575-6183 • Fax (509) 575-6105 • Email: ask.planning@yakimawa.gov
CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION
Yakima City Hall Council Chambers
129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901
May 13, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
YPC MEMBERS:
Chair Mary Place, Vice-Chair Charles Hitchcock, Jeff Baker, Roy Gondo,
Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Anne Knapp, Colleda Monick, Philip Ostriem,
Kevin Rangel, Frieda Stephens, and Shelley White
City Council Liaison: Matt Brown, Felisa Gonzalez
CITY PLANNING STAFF:
Bill Preston (Community Development Director), Lisa Maxey (Admin. Assistant), Trevor
Martin (Planning Manager), Eric Crowell (Senior Planner), Jason Radtke (Senior Planner),
Connor Kennedy (Associate Planner), Eva Rivera (Planning Technician)
AGENDA
I.Call to Order
II.Roll Call
III.Staff Announcements
IV.Approval of Minutes – April 8, 2026 Meeting
V.Public Comment
VI.Comp Plan Update: Capital Facilities —Continued from Last Meeting
VII.Other Business
VIII.Meeting Recap
IX.Adjourn
Next Meeting: May 27, 2026
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City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
April 8, 2026
Call to Order
Chair Place called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present: Chair Mary Place, Vice-Chair Charles Hitchcock, Jeff Baker, Roy
Gondo, Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Anne Knapp, Colleda Monick,
Philip Ostriem, Kevin Rangel, Frieda Stephens, Shelley White
YPC Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Trevor Martin; Planning Manager, Eva Rivera; Planning
Technician
City Council Liaison:
Staff Announcements –
The text amendments were approved at last night’s council meeting and will be effective in 30
days.
Approval of Minutes from March 25, 2026- Commissioner Baker moved to approve the meeting
minutes from March 25, 2026, Commissioner Monick seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
Public Comment – No public comment.
CPA Hearing - Trevor began by explaining these were request for consideration and would be
incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan Update.
CPA#001-25 – 3908 River Rd - Request for consideration to amend the Future Land Use map
designation for one parcel from Mixed Residential to Community Mixed Use. Staff recommends
approval.
No members of the public came forward to speak for public comment. The Commission
discussed the request.
Commissioner Hitchcock moved to approve the request to amend the Future Land Use Map
designation for one parcel from Mixed Residential to Community Mixed Use. Commissioner
Baker seconded the motion.
Roll‑call vote:
White – Yes
Stephens – Yes
Rangel – Yes
Ostriem – Yes
Monick – No
Knapp - Yes
Hughes-Mickel – Yes
Gondo – Abstain
Baker – Yes
Hitchcock – Yes
Place - Yes
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Motion passed with 9 Yes, 1 No, and 1 Abstention.
CPA#002-25 – 1105 S 72nd Ave - Request for consideration to amend the Future Land Use
map designation for one parcel from Low Density Residential to Commercial Mixed Use. Staff
recommended approval.
Chair Place opened the public hearing.
Lori Emard provided public comment.
Sharon Chard provided public comment.
Joe James provided public comment.
Chair Place closed the public hearing. The Commission discussed the request.
Commissioner Knapp moved to deny the request to amend the Future Land Use Map
designation for one parcel from Low Density Residential to Commercial Mixed Use.
Commissioner Ostriem seconded the motion.
Roll‑call vote:
White – Yes
Stephens – Yes
Rangel – Yes
Ostriem – Yes
Monick – Yes
Knapp - Yes
Hughes-Mickel – Yes
Gondo – Yes
Baker – Yes
Hitchcock – Yes
Place - Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
CPA#003-25 – 9503, 9509, 9315 Tieton Dr. - Request for consideration to amend the Future
Land Use map designation for three parcels from Low Density Residential to Community Mixed
Use. Staff recommends approval. The Commission discussed the request.
Chair Place opened the public hearing
Roberto Arteaga, the applicant, provided public comment. Chair Place closed the public hearing
and the Commission entered into discussion.
Commissioner Rangel moved to approve the request to amend the Future Land Use Map
designation for one parcel from Low Density Residential to Community Mixed Use.
Commissioner Baker seconded the motion.
Roll‑call vote:
White – Yes
Stephens – Yes
Rangel – Yes
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Ostriem – Yes
Monick – Yes
Knapp - Yes
Hughes-Mickel – Yes
Gondo – No
Baker – Yes
Hitchcock – Yes
Place - Yes
Motion passed 10 Yes and 1 No.
CPA#004-25 – 810, 812, 814 N 20th Ave - Request for consideration to amend the Future Land
Use map designation for three parcels from Low Density Residential to Community Mixed Use.
Staff recommends approval.
Chair Place opened the public hearing. The representative for the applicant, Bil Hordan,
provided public comment. The applicant, Joe Menard also provided public comment.
The Commission discussed the request.
Commissioner Knapp moved to approve the request to amend the Future Land Use Map
designation for three parcels from Low Density Residential to Community Mixed Use.
Commissioner Gondo seconded the motion. The Commission entered into discussion.
White – Yes
Stephens – Yes
Rangel – Yes
Ostriem – Yes
Monick – Yes
Knapp - Yes
Hughes-Mickel – Yes
Gondo – Yes
Baker – Yes
Hitchcock – Yes
Place – Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
Trevor explained what would happen with the denied request and what to expect for the
approved ones.
Commissioner White moved to reopen CPA#001‑25 to open the vote. Commissioner Baker
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. The Commission entered into discussion
Commissioner Ostriem motion for a reconsideration of the original vote on CPA#001-25.
Commissioner Baker seconded.
White – No
Stephens – No
Rangel – No
Ostriem – Yes
Monick – No
Knapp - Yes
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Hughes-Mickel – Yes
Gondo – Abstain
Baker – Yes
Hitchcock – Yes
Place – Yes
The motion passed with 6 Yes votes, 4 No votes, and one abstention.
Other Business – Codes and coffee will be scheduled later this month, and staff will let the
Commission know. Comp Plan information will be distributed for next meeting. In the second
meeting in May reconsideration of the cannabis buffer will be discussed. Commissioner Gondo
requested onboarding information. T Trevor responded that he will provide some information,
and he will also wait for any new members joining the Commission in July to provide additional
training.
Meeting Recap – Action Items & Decisions: None
Outstanding Action Items
• Staff will return with proposed study session dates.
• The Commission will explore green space requirements for apartments, maybe using the
county as a model.
• If the Governor signs the emergency shelter legislation, staff will provide a copy and
schedule a discussion
• A future discussion and hearings will be scheduled on city boundaries/Urban Growth
Area (UGA) boundaries.
• Study session on road standards will be held.
• Capacity analysis and setbacks will be reviewed without BERK’s participation.
• A new section for congregant living will be added to the code and reviewed by the
Commission.
Future Items
• Right of way assessments for vacant buildings will be explored.
• Staff will notify and update the Commission when the countywide policies are completed.
• Downtown Action Plan - staff will determine if the Planning Commission will be involved.
• Staff will coordinate a future roundtable with experts to discuss design standards.
A motion to adjourn to April 22, 2026, was passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting
adjourned at approximately 4:49 p.m.
Chair Place Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. The meeting video is available at the following
link:https://videos.yakimawa.gov/internetchannel/search?channel=2&query=planning%20commission
Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Eva Rivera, Planning Technician.
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City of Yakima
Comprehensive Plan
Technical Analysis
DRAFT April 2026
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5. Capital Facilities
5.1. Overview
The GMA grants broad discretion for local jurisdictions deriving which types of capital facilities are
provided and the levels of service required to evaluate for future growth and land development. Capital
facilities include those owned by the City of Yakima and by other public entities. While transportation
facilities are covered in this capital facilities element, these facilities are covered in more detail within
the Transportation Element. Parks and Recreation facilities are included here to supplement the Parks
and Recreation Element in Volume I. Under RCW 36.70A.070 (3), the GMA requires the capital facilities
element must include the following:
An inventory of existing capital facilities owned by public entities;
A forecast of the future needs for such capital facilities;
The proposed locations and capacities of expanded or new capital facilities;
A capital facilities finance plan (covering a minimum of six-years) indicating projected funding
capacities and sources of public money; and
A requirement to reassess the land use element if probable funding falls short of meeting
existing needs and to ensure that the land use element, capital facilities plan element, and
financing plan within the capital facilities plan element are coordinated and consistent.
Prior periodic updates to the Capital Facilities Element included reference to a separate Capital Facilities
Plan document where levels-of-service and financing were separately addressed in a technical manner.
This update consolidates the basis for capital facility level-of-service and financing projections into the
Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, the Capital Facilities Element should be
updated on a regular basis to ensure consistency with city’s financial budget planning, and Land Use
Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
The following sections provide a snapshot of the GMA’s capital facility element requirements based on
long-range plans and facility programs available at the time. Funding expenditures and sources are
referenced from the City of Yakima’s 2025-2029 Capital Budget, 2026-2031 Six Year Capital
Improvement Plan, and/or 2025-2030 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
5.1.1. Inventory
Water
Water services in Yakima are provided by the City of Yakima Water/Irrigation Division and Nob Hill
Water Association. The City’s water system, owned and operated by the City of Yakima, shares
boundaries with four other water purveyors in the area, with the non-profit Nob Hill Water Association,
as the only other water purveyor located within the city limits. The City’s water system generally serves
central and eastern Yakima. Water service is extended on request, and new development pays for the
extension of infrastructure.
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Yakima Water/Irrigation Division is supplied by a surface water treatment plan on the Naches River and
four active wells that are used for seasonal emergencies and to meet peak demands. The City developed
a Water System Plan in July of 2017 to anticipate and meet the target growth and land use plan impacts
derived by this Comprehensive Plan. (Yakima, 2017)
The City of Yakima Water/Irrigation Division serves over 73,000 customers with the facilities identified
below. See Exhibit 5-1 for the numbers of fire hydrants, valves, pump stations and pipe length that move
water throughout the city’s multi-level pressurized system.
Exhibit 5-1. City of Yakima Water Facilities Inventory
FACILITY FIRE HYDRANTS PIPE (FEET) VALVES
District 1 370 227,694 1,163
District 2 519 312,140 1,637
District 3 455 293,985 1,425
District 4 333 210,240 989
District 5 629 385,817 1,821
District 6 75 53,383 272
District 7 50 27,930 146
Outside City Limits 21 56,574 84
Total 2,451 1,567,762 7,537
Source: City of Yakima, 2026; City of Yakima 2017 Water System Plan, 2016; Perteet, 2026
In 2023, the Nob Hill Water Association served a population of over 33,500 across the western side of
the City of Yakima. Approximately 11,243 customer meter connections and 12,864 equivalent
residential units were provided with water. The Association sources water from a total of nine wells, and
distributes that water through eight booster stations, five storage facilities, fifteen pressure-reducing
station, and over one million feet of mainline. (NHWA, 2024)
The City of Yakima and Nob Hill Water Association share two emergency interties assisting with
pressure and flow control. The emergency interties each share unique operating characteristics in which
one location can provide the City with additional conveyance, and the other provides Nob Hill with
added conveyance in emergency situations.
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Irrigation
Not all irrigation users within the City of Yakima are served by the City’s irrigation system. Multiple
private canal companies supplement residents with irrigation water through separate private systems.
The City’s irrigation system also operates under both its own water rights as well as purchased shares
from other nearby irrigation canal companies. Exhibit 5-2 shows irrigation facilities in Yakima.
Exhibit 5-2. City of Yakima Irrigation Facilities Inventory
FACILITY VALVES PIPE (FEET)
District 1 134 110,109
District 2 105 68,743
District 3 175 117,387
District 4 189 120,139
District 5 166 124,912
District 6 0 0.0
District 7 9 4,521
Outside City Limits 0 0
Total 778 545,810
Source: City of Yakima, 2026; City of Yakima 2017 Water System Plan, 2016; Perteet, 2026
Wastewater
The Yakima Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (YRWWTP) processes wastewater from homes and
businesses in Yakima, as well as Union Gap, Terrace Heights, and Moxee. There are pockets of land in
the City that are not served by sewers due to the land being vacant, challenging physical conditions, or
past development allowed on septic systems.
In 2023 the City of Yakima Wastewater Collection System Master Plan identified over 29,000
residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional wastewater accounts. The City provides wastewater
collection services for approximately 29,300 accounts, with approximately 339 miles of waste gravity
mains, forced mains, and industrial waste truck lines and maintains 10 lift stations (Yakima, 2023). See
Exhibit 5-3
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Exhibit 5-3. City of Yakima Wastewater Facilities Inventory
FACILITY SANITARY SEWER PIPE
(MILES)
INDUSTRIAL WASTE
PIPE (MILES) LIFT STATIONS
MAINTENANCE
APPURTENANCES
(MANHOLES, ETC.)
District 1 33.29 2.55 1 556
District 2 41.56 2.99 4 701
District 3 55.43 0 0 1,041
District 4 33.46 1.21 2 558
District 5 53.6 1.16 2 1,159
District 6 59.11 0 2 1,304
Total 357.76 7.91 11 6,734
Source: City of Yakima, 2026; City of Yakima Wastewater Collection System Master Plan, 2023; Perteet, 2026
Stormwater
Yakima’s stormwater collection area includes the City of Yakima, as well as some of the West Valley
area outside of city limits. With hot, dry summer weather and cold, dry winters, the majority of the
annual precipitation occurs between October and March. Runoff typically occurs during rapid warming
events and is tied closely to the snowfall conditions in the Cascades. In accordance with the NPDES
Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit the City requires development to provide
on-site stormwater management to mitigate these impacts. Level of service standards require
stormwater quantity and quality treatment to be consistent with the City stormwater manual.
The City possesses one stormwater source well, referred to as Naches River WTP, in which water is
treated by chlorination, filtration, fluoridation, and other methods. Exhibit 5-4 shows facilities by
districts in Yakima.
Exhibit 5-4. City of Yakima Stormwater Facilities Inventory
FACILITY STORM PIPE
(MILES) CATCH BASINS UIC WELLS MANHOLES SWALES
District 1 19.3 838 29 196 2
District 2 20.8 744 79 164 4
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FACILITY STORM PIPE
(MILES) CATCH BASINS UIC WELLS MANHOLES SWALES
District 3 37.85 850 57 539 0
District 4 14.87 692 31 170 0
District 5 17.71 655 91 266 9
District 6 20.22 1099 268 224 0
District 7 28.47 1403 409 317 21
Outside City Limits 13.29 38 4 28 0
Total 172.51 6,319 968 1,904 36
Source: City of Yakima, 2026; City of Yakima Stormwater Management Program, 2024; BERK, 2026
Solid Waste / Refuse
According to Yakima County’s April 2023 Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Management Plan, the City
of Yakima serves 25,879 residential customers in the solid waste collection program. Customers are
charged weekly by the size of their bin, with additional charges incurred for items placed outside of the
bin, overfilling bins, additional collection trips, yard waste, and temporary metal bins. All refuse is
collected by refuse and recycling division staff of the department of public works or a licensed collector
or taken to the sanitary landfill for disposal. Yakima Waste System offers biweekly curbside recycling for
a fee.
The Refuse Division operates 14 daily routes with 20 drivers utilizing 14 frontline trucks and 7 spares,
totaling 21 trucks in all. Customers can pay for 96-gallon, or 32-gallon refuse carts and waste carts.
Annually, around 37,647 tons are collected, with around 90% of the tonnage categorized as garbage and
around 10% categorized as recycled yard waste. See Exhibit 5-5.
Exhibit 5-5. Refuse Facility Inventory
Facility Location/Inventory
Regional Landfills Terrace Heights Landfill
Regional Transfer Stations Terrace Heights Transfer
Station
Garbage Pickup 36,600 Residential
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Facility Location/Inventory
500 Multi-family
Curbside Recycling Pickup Yakima Waste System
Rural Recycling Centers Yakima Waste System
Source: City of Yakima Refuse Division, 2026; ACS 5-yr Estimates; Perteet, 2026
5.1.2. Other Facilities Inventory
Fire & Emergency Services
The facilities used by the Yakima Fire Department (YFD) include five active stations, two inactive
stations, a maintenance shop, and a drill facility. In total, the Department operates out of 61,755 square
feet with seven engines, one ladder truck, and various other fleet vehicles that support the
Department’s work. Administrative and support staff total 15 employees and comprise 12% of the
Yakima Fire’s total staff. At a ratio of 1.04 firefighters per 1,000 population, YFD hosted approximately
104 firefighters during the 2024 calendar year. YFD also utilizes city civilian staff and partnerships with
Yakima County Emergency Management.
For Emergency Management Services (EMS), the YFD utilizes a third-party provider contracted for all
medical incident response. Staffing for medical calls are dependent upon the assigned engine or ladder
unit and include three personnel and two personnel from the private ambulance provider. Medical calls
also include either two EMTs or a paramedic and an EMT depending on the call severity and availability.
(YFD, 2025). Exhibit 5-6 shows existing fire and emergency services facilities in Yakima.
Exhibit 5-6. City of Yakima Fire & Emergency Services Facilities Inventory
Facility Location Size (Sq Ft) Size (Sq Ft)
Station 91 401 North Front Street 12,540 1 Engine, ladder truck, rehab, 2 command,
multiple staff units
Station 92 7707 Tieton Drive 8,032 Engine, brush, utility
Station 93 511 North 40th Ave. 9,188 Engine, platform truck, brush, utility
Station 94 2404 W. Washington Ave. 6,568 Engine, tender, 2 ARFF units, MCI
Station 95 & Drill
Facility 807 East Nob Hill Blvd. 10,939
2 Engines, tech rescue, boat, raft, Tech
Rescue & HazMat Trailer, multiple staff
units
Maintenance Shop 2200 Fruitvale Blvd. 6,500 Bucket Truck, service truck, staff unit,
reserve apparatus
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Facility Location Size (Sq Ft) Size (Sq Ft)
Race Station 1216 Race Street 4,988 General storage
Fruitvale Station 2200 Fruitvale Blvd. 3,000
Total 61,755
Source: City of Yakima Fire Department, 2026
Law Enforcement
The Yakima Police Department’s (YPD) most recent annual report (2018) notes 131 commissioned
police officers serving nine separate policing districts spanning across more than 27 square miles.
Approximately 53,000 calls for service were received by the YPD, resulting in a decline of reported
crime events when compared to the prior three years. While the report notes hiring 10 new employees
in 2018, as of 2025, the YPD employs 124 commissioned officers. (Boyle, 2026)
Schools
The City of Yakima is primarily served by the Yakima School District and the West Valley School District.
Exhibit 5-7 shows the number of students and teachers, and student-teacher ratio in each School
District.
Exhibit 5-7. Yakima & West Valley School Districts Inventory
School District Students
(2023-2024)
Teachers
(2023-2024)
Student-Teacher
Ratio
(2023-2024)
Yakima School
District 15,621 1,031 15.5
West Valley School
District 5,570 323 17.2
Source: Yakima School District and West valley School District, 2026
Parks
Park inventory listed in the exhibits below here are adjusted slightly from the acreages listed in in the
adopted 2022-2027 Yakima Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan ( herein referred to as
the “Adopted Parks Plan”). This exhibit separates out parks and recreation facilities that have had
changes of ownership since the plans adoption or park types that do not count towards LOS standards.
The acreages also exclude sports fields and other recreation facilities owned by school districts. Yakima
and West Valley School Districts manage several baseball, soccer, and football, and multi-purpose fields
that are open to the public, necessary to meet service standards, but do not count towards YPR LOS
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standards despite providing recreation opportunities to Yakima Residents and Visitors. See Exhibit 5-7
and Exhibit 5-8.
Exhibit 5-8. LOS-Included Park Acres by Park Type (Exclusions Applied)
Park Type Acres
Mini Park 10.32
Neighborhood Park 47.88
Community Park (includes Fisher Golf Course and
Gloria’s Park*) 226.40
Parkway 16.38
Total 300.98
Source: 2022-2027 Adopted Parks Plan, 2021; BERK, 2026
*Gloria’s park not listed on 2022-2027 Adopted Parks Plan but has since been identified as a YPR Community Park.
Exhibit 5-9. LOS-Excluded Park Acres by Park Type including Rationale
Park name and Type Rationale for Exclusion from LOS Acres
Yakima Arboretum* - Community Park
This facility is publicly owned but capital
improvements and operations are managed by a
501(c)(3) non-profit entity
60.00
Sozo Sports Complex
The developed portion of this facility is publicly owned
but capital improvements and operations are managed
by a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity
38.50
Sunrise Rotary Park – Mini Park
Excluded
This facility is owned and operated by Yakima
Greenway, a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity 3.63
Sarg Hubbard – Community Park
This facility is publicly owned but capital
improvements and operations are managed by Yakima
Greenway, a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity
28.00
Tahoma Cemetery
This facility is publicly owned and operated by the City
of Yakima. However it is not a traditional park property
as it does not provide recreational opportunities
defined in the LOS standards and is considered a
special use property.
55.00
Source: 2022-2027 Adopted Parks Plan, 2021; BERK, 2026
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Streets and Sidewalks
The street network serving motorized traffic across the city and surroundings area includes the
following functional classifications; local streets, neighborhood collectors, collector arterials, minor
arterials, and primary arterials. Each street classification is defined by its intended purpose and context
within the overall transportation network and provides a range of mobility and accessibility through
specified design standards. Active transportation facilities, such as sidewalks, bike lanes, and ADA
facilities are predominantly located along the side of street rights-of-way are the most evident in the
downtown area.
The City of Yakima maintains approximately 750 miles of streets and 250 miles of sidewalk. To further
understand street classifications, reference the Transportation Element of this document, or see the City
of Yakima 2040 Transportation System Plan. (Yakima, 2025c)
Street Lights
Streetlights are one of many of Yakima's expenses each year. The City of Yakima maintains 4,925
streetlights. The approximate cost for power consumption is around $300k per year which works out to
be about $61 per light per year.
Transit
Yakima Transit serves the City of Yakima and Selah, operating under the direct responsibility of the City
Council and a Transit Manager overseeing the daily operating activities. Yakima Transit has 53
employees and contracts with private organizations for paratransit and commuter services. (Yakima,
2025c) Within the City of Yakima, fixed-route services are provided on ten different routes and two
park-and-ride lots are available.
Air Terminal
The Yakima Airport (McAllister Field) is a general aviation air facility between Washington Avenue
and Ahtanum Road in the south-central area of the City. The airport handles small passenger
aircraft that includes flights to and from SeaTac Airport in Seattle. The Yakima Airport Terminal covers
825 acres and is owned and operated by the City. There are two active runways located at McAllister
Field, which provide primary air transportation for the City and County. Other facilities at the Yakima Air
Terminal include, runway and taxiway lighting systems, visual and electronic navigation aids, aviation
hangers and tiedown aprons, a passenger terminal building, support and maintenance facilities, and
airport offices.
Public Buildings
Municipal and cultural buildings managed and maintained by the City of Yakima, including City Hall, the
Capital Theater, and the Convention & Events Center. See Exhibit 5-10 for details.
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Exhibit 5-10. Public Buildings Inventory (2026)
FACILITY Location Size (Sq Ft)
District 1
Convention Center 10 N 8th St 68,344
YPAL 602 N 4th St 10,472
District 2
ONDS Office 112 S 8th St 2,352
Probation Office 207 E Spruce 5,376
Henry Beauchamp, Jr. Community Center 1211 S 7th St 19,352
District 4
City hall 129 N 2nd St 61,230
Capital Theater 19 s 3rd St 55,700
Trolley Barn 404 S 3rd Ave 13,572
YPAC 124 S 2nd St 6,160
City Gas Island 302 N 1st St 15,000
District 5
Public Works 2301 Fruitvale Blvd 93,565
Total 351,123
Source: City of Yakima, 2026
5.1.3. Level of Service
Water
Water Demand Forecasting present in the 2017 City’s Water System Plan was based on population
estimates for 2015. Estimates and demand forecasting noted here are based on a service population of
100,000 in 2025, and projecting 107,443 in 2046. The LOS standard is based on maximum day demand
(MDD), representing the maximum demand on the system on any given day. Based on 2017 projections,
the City estimates 233 gallons per day (gpd) per equivalent residential unit (ERU) and applies that to the
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projected land use and associated population growth. By 2046, with an estimated 0.5 MGD increase per
5-year period, a reserve of 0.3 million gallons per day (MGD) is anticipated. See Exhibit 5-11.
Exhibit 5-11. Water LOS Analysis – Millions of Gallons per Day (MGD)
Year Service Area
Populations
Projected Maximum
Day Demand (MGD)
Current Water
Treatment Plant
Capacity (MGD)
Net Reserve of
Deficit
2025 100,000 19.3 21.6 2.3
2046 107,443 21.3 21.6 0.3
Source: City of Yakima, 2026; City of Yakima 2017 Water System Plan, 2016; Perteet, 2026
In 2023, the Nob Hill Water System Plan estimates approximately 344 gpd per ERU and has an average
day demand that is expected to increase from 316.7 gpd/ERU in 2023 to 345.3 gpd/ERU in 2044. Its
maximum day demand is expected to increase from 5,776 gpm in 2023 to 8,946 gpm in 2044. The
System Plan bases the ERU projections on an estimated increase of 212 ERUs per year, consistent with
maximum increase between 2015-2021.
Irrigation water
The City of Yakima Water/Irrigation Division currently serves irrigation with over 545,000 feet of pipe
for over 300 customers. The level of service standard provides for minimum design pressure of 20 psi.
Currently, there are 5,458 feet of pipe per 1,000 customers served. Assuming this is an appropriate level
of service, 40,613 feet of pipe will need to be added to maintain this level of service through the
addition of new customers by 2046. See Exhibit 5-12 for Irrigation LOS analysis.
Exhibit 5-12. Irrigation LOS Analysis
Year Service Area
Populations
Feet of Pipe to Meet
Target LOS Standard
Current Feet of Pipe
Available
Net Reserve of
Deficit
LOS Standard = 5,458 feet of pipe per 1,000 population
2025 100,000 545,800 545,810 10
2046 107,443 586,423 545,810 (40,613)
Source: City of Yakima, 2026; City of Yakima 2017 Water System Plan, 2016; Perteet, 2026
Wastewater
Yakima has a total design capacity of 21.5 million gallons per (MGD) day at the Yakima Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant (YRWWTP), which is in District 2. In 2020, the YRWWTP has an average
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flow of 8.24 MGD based on a population of 111,278, providing for long-term capacity to serve at
current levels. Based on the projected population for 2046 and 89,658 pounds of organic loading
capacity, a surplus of 52,827 pounds of organic treatment capacity will be available. (Yakima, 2023). See
Exhibit 5-13 for wastewater LOS analysis.
Exhibit 5-13. Wastewater LOS Analysis
Year Service Area
Populations*
lbs. of Organic
Treatment Capacity
Needed to Meet
Target LOS
Standard*
Organic Treatment
Capacity Available
(lbs)
Net Reserve or
Deficit (lbs.)*
LOS Standard = 342.8 pounds of maximum monthly organic loading per 1,000 population
2025 100,000 (COY)
121,838 (Actual)
34,280 (COY)
41,766 (Actual) 53,400 19,120 (COY)
11,634 (Actual)
2046 107,443 (COY)
131,127 (Actual)
36,832 (COY)
44,951 (Actual) 53,400 16,568 (COY)
11,634 (Actual)
Source: City of Yakima, 2026; City of Yakima Wastewater Collection System Master Plan, 2023; Perteet, 2026
* (COY) = City of Yakima; (Actual) = Total Service Area Population
Stormwater
Level of service is regulated by the city’s code and design standards that comply with state regulation.
All new development must meet water quality, runoff, and erosion control requirements of the local and
state regulations. In 2005, Yakima County and the Cities of Yakima, Union Gap, and Sunnyside entered
an Interlocal Governmental Agreement for compliance under the Eastern Washington Phase II Municipal
Stormwater Permit. The Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington provides the design
and management practices for facilities in compliance with federal, state, and local jurisdictional
requirements.
As the City grows, developments will be required to install new conveyance and stormwater
management systems. Maintaining level of service through 2046 will require maintaining the existing
system and ensuring new facilities are constructed in accordance with the Municipal Stormwater Permit.
Solid Waste / Refuse
The Solid Waste and Recycling Division operates under the mission of protecting the public health and
safety of the City of Yakima and its residents through providing solid waste services that are efficient,
cost effective, and environmentally responsible.
If the current rate of garbage per household is about 1.05 tons per household and if there is an increase
of about 4,818 households by 2046, there would be an increase of garbage of 4,924 tons, a 13%
increase. See
Exhibit 5-14.
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Exhibit 5-14. Refuse LOS Analysis
Year Yakima Households*
Total Tons Removed to
Meet Target LOS
Standard
Approx. Amount
Removed in 2025
Percent Increase from
Current Refuse
Tonnage Removed
LOS Standard – 1.04 Tons per Household Per Year
2025 35,726* 37,512 37,647 1%
2046 40,544* 42,571 13%
Source: City of Yakima Refuse Division, 2026; ACS 5-yr Estimates; Perteet, 2026
* Based on 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year Estimates for number of households and average household size
(2.65).
Other Facilities
Fire & Emergency Services
Fire facilities have capital needs based on facility location and staffing. These two factors feed into a
unit’s response time, which is how LOS is generally measured. Response time is defined as the amount
of time between the initial call for assistance and the arrival of the full first alarm response to an
incident. Response time is evaluated based on meeting the 90th percentile for all calls for each fire
station. The department also measures turnout times (the time between a call and when apparatus is
mobilized) and travel times (the time before the first engine company arrives) (YFD, 2025). The length of
response time is mitigated by distributing stations throughout the city strategically, the type of
equipment available at each of the facilities, and the level of staffing.
The current targeted total response time for fire calls is less than six/seven minutes, 90% of the time.
The target total response time consists of a 60-second call processing, 60/80-second turnout time
(dependent upon day or night), and a four-minute travel time for the first arriving engine. These
benchmarks serve as operational targets, not fixed requirements. Geography, staffing levels, and traffic
patterns can affect whether these targets are consistently achieved.
YFD relies on the EMS third-party provider to respond to all medical calls within the city in ten minutes
or less to 90% of the calls. The City of Yakima accounts for approximately 50% of the calls that AMR
responds to within Yakima County. See Exhibit 5-15.
Exhibit 5-15. Yakima Emergency Response Times
Measure Policy
2024 Average Across
all Stations
(Seconds)
% of Time Policy Was
Met in 2024 Across All
Stations
Fire Suppression
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Measure Policy
2024 Average Across
all Stations
(Seconds)
% of Time Policy Was
Met in 2024 Across All
Stations
Call Processing
(Dispatch) ≤ 60 seconds N/A N/A
Turnout Time*
(Day/Night)
≤ 120/140 seconds,
met 90% of the time 223 49%
Travel Time ≤ 240 seconds,
met 90% of the time 424 54%
First Full Alarm
Assignment
≤ 360-420 seconds,
met 90% of the time 576 51%
Source: City of Yakima Emergency response Division, 2026
Law Enforcement
The Yakima Police Department’s LOS is 1.8 officers per 1,000 residents resulting in a deficit of 56
officers under the current population of approximately 100,000 residents. This deficit is based on
budgeted employment of 124 commissioned officers as of 2025. However, a deficit of 69 officers is
projected for 2046 if current employment levels remain the same. (Boyle, 2026). See Exhibit 5-16.
Exhibit 5-16. Yakima Police Department LOS Analysis
Year Yakima Population
Officers Needed to
Meet Target LOS
Standard
Current Officers
Available
Net Reserve or
Deficit
LOS Standard = 1.8 Officers per 1,000 population
2025 100,000 180 124 -56
2046 107,443 193 124 -69
Source: City of Yakima Police Department, 2026
Schools
In 2016, service levels for the Yakima School District was based on a student-teacher ratio estimated at
18.3 students per teacher. Within the 2024-2025 school year, Yakima School District had 15,621
students enrolled and 1,031 teachers (OSPI, 2026), estimating a 15.5 student to teacher ratio. Assuming
that the current student-teacher ratio of 15.5 is maintained, and if a similar student enrollment to total
population ratio of 15% is anticipated by 2046, 16,116 students are anticipated for enrollment resulting
in a need 3-8 additional teachers. See Exhibit 5-17.
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Exhibit 5-17. Yakima School District LOS Analysis
Year Yakima
Population
Student
Enrollment
Teachers
to meet
LOS
Net Reserve or Deficit (Teachers)
2024 LOS Standard = 15.5 Student-Teacher Ratio
2025 100,000 15,621 1,031 0
2046 107,443 16,116 1064 33
Source: Yakima School District and West valley School District, 2026, Perteet 2026
In 2016, service levels for the West Valley School District was based on a student-teacher ratio
estimated at 17.2 students per teacher. Within the 2024-2025 school year, Yakima School District had
5,570 students enrolled and 323 teachers (OSPI, 2026), estimating a consistent 17.2 student to teacher
ratio. Assuming that the current service level of a student-teacher ratio of 17.2 is maintained, and if a
similar student enrollment to total population ratio of 6% is anticipated by 2046, 16,116 students are
anticipated for enrollment resulting in a need 3-8 additional teachers.. See Exhibit 5-18.
Exhibit 5-18. West Valley School District LOS Analysis
Year Yakima
Population
Student
Enrollment
Teachers
to meet
LOS
Net Reserve or Deficit
2024 LOS Standard = 17.2 Student-Teacher Ratio
2025 100,000 5,570 323 0
2046 107,443 5,984 347 24
Source: West Valley School District, 2026, Perteet, 2026
Parks
The Yakima Parks and Recreation Department does not currently have an officially adopted level of
service standard but has instead adopted the NRPA recommendations as a placeholder when adopting
the 2022-2027 Adopted Parks Plan. Exhibit 5-19 shows the level of service standards from this plan.
Exhibit 5-19. Yakima Adopted Parks Standards
Facility Type Level of Service Standard
Community Park 5 Acres per 1,000 residents
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Facility Type Level of Service Standard
Neighborhood Park & Mini Parks 2 Acres per 1,000 residents
Softball Fields 1 per 5,000 residents
Lit Baseball Fields 1 per 30,000 residents
Unlit Baseball Fields 1 per 5,000 residents
Soccer Fields 1 per 10,000 residents
Football Fields 1 per 20,000 residents
Tennis courts 1 per 2,000 residents
Sources: 2022-2027 Adopted Parks Plan, 2021; BERK, 2026.
Yakima Parks and Recreation denoted these park standards with the knowledge that they are met
through a coordinated effort from public entities with public parks facilities. YPR is highly dependent on
the Yakima and West Valley school districts to meet service needs for softball, baseball, soccer, football,
and tennis and has noted the following coordination efforts in the 2022-2027 Adopted Parks Plan.
Yakima Parks and recreation is the main provider of neighborhood and community parks to Yakima
residents and a majority of YPRs investments are to improve or expand these facilities.
Softball – YPR owns and maintains 10 softball fields in the city with several additional softball fields
located on school facilities throughout the city. Softball is a popular sport for adults and youth in
Yakima and the plan highlights a deficiency in meeting its LOS standards and the demand for
programming through either YPR facilities or coordination with external providers.
Baseball – YPR owns and maintains one unlit, adult baseball field and four unlit, youth baseball
fields at Elks memorial park. All other public lit and unlit baseball fields are provided at public school
facilities.
Soccer – YPR owns and maintains four soccer fields at Chesterley Park, one at West Valley
Community Park. Additional fields are owned and operated either by the West Valley School
District, the Yakima School District, or the Sozo Sports Complex. The 2022-2027 Adopted Parks
Plan highlights the popularity of soccer in the City and the consistent growth in the need for
additional YPR facilities or coordination with external providers.
Football – YPR does not own or maintain any dedicated football fields but instead relies on public
fields owned and maintained by the West Valley School District and the Yakima School District
Tennis – YPR owns and maintains 26 tennis courts in parks including Lion’s Park and Kiwanis Park.
While this number technically is not above the NRPA standard as listed in the 2022-2027 Adopted
Parks Plan, School-district owned tennis courts
Park Acres – the following table shows YPR Community, Neighborhood, and Mini Parks inventory,
LOS, and deficiencies
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See Exhibit 5-20 for parks and recreation facilities needs and deficiencies in Yakima.
Exhibit 5-20. Yakima Parks and Recreation Facility Needs and Deficiencies – 2025-2046
Park Type Inventory 2025 Needs 2025 Deficit 2046 Needs 2046 Deficit
Neighborhood Parks /
Mini Parks/
Parkways
74.58 200 125.42 248.52 173.94
Community Parks 226.40 500 273.60 621.30 394.90
Sources: 2022-2027 Adopted Parks Plan, 2021; BERK, 2026
In 2025, Yakima was deficient in park land by approximately 125.42 acres of neighborhood parks , mini
parks, and parkways. and another 273.60 acres of Community Parks based on the estimated 2025
population of 100,000 residents. It is estimated that Yakima will reach a population of 124,259 by 2046
and without significant investment in parks acquisition, improved coordination with external providers,
or a lower level of service standard for these park facilities, deficits are expected to reach 173.94 acres
for neighborhood parks , mini parks, and parkways and 394.90 acres for community parks based on the
unofficial NRPA LOS that is mentioned in the 2022-2027 Adopted Parks Plan.
Despite the current and projected deficits, YPR asserts that public recreation access near Yakima
provides ample recreational opportunities to residents and a combination of future improvements and
LOS adjustments for YPR facilities will help meet demand for YPR owned and operated facilities.
“Even with lower numbers presented above, Yakima citizens do have the advantage of being
close to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities with easy access to the Cascades
Mountains to the west and multitude of river and lake access to the east. In addition, generally
favorable climate in the spring, summer and fall months provide greater opportunity to
recreate outside than other cities west of the mountains which receive a substantially greater
amount of rain.”
- Ch. 7; 2022-2027 Adopted Parks Plan
Streets and Sidewalks
Projected traffic volumes are used to derive average daily traffic (ADT) forecasts. ADT forecasts are also
deduced down to estimate AM and PM peak hour traffic volumes. ADT forecast and peak hour traffic
volumes are then used to quantify the degree of comfort, known as LOS, presented when traveling
along a segment of roadway or through an intersection. To further understand traffic capacities and
volumes assessed across the City of Yakima, reference the Transportation Element of this document, or
see the City of Yakima Transportation System Plan. (Yakima, 2025c)
Non-motorized transportation systems do not have an adopted level of service standard established, but
will be evaluated for implementation in the future. Alternatively, practices such as Reduced Speed Limit
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Zones around schools and signalized intersections provide non-motorized users improving safety and
comfort in areas prone to higher volume traffic areas.
Street Lights
The City is in the process of converting street lights to energy-saving LED lights. There is no adopted
level of service standard.
Transit
A level of service methodology has not been established by the City or related agencies (Yakima, 2025c)
Air Terminal
The Master Plan identifies the mission of developing and maintaining an airport that serves the region
with reliable and safe air service at a facility that is compatible with the community. According to the
2020 Update of the Airport Master Plan a total of 81,600 enplaned passengers were forecasted for the
2025 and 92,600 are forecasted in 2040. Overall, the Yakima Airport Terminal anticipates a one to two
percent increase annually through 2040. The Airport Safety Overlay ordinance as adopted by the City of
Yakima and Union Gap addresses land use compatibilities surrounding the Yakima Airport Terminal, to
prevent obstruction of operations.
Public Buildings
The City does not have a level of service standard for public buildings, and facilities are anticipated to be
adequate to meet the needs of current population and future growth. The City can designate an LOS
standard for capital facilities deemed necessary for the operations of the City. Alternatively, a LOS of
2,400 square feet per 1,000 persons was established in 2017 based on the population and total public
building square footage at the time. The Capital Theater and Convention & Event Center are not
included in the previous LOS standards due to the separate capital funds used for maintaining these
facilities. Current LOS is approximately 2,270 square feet per 1,000 persons. To maintain this ratio
through 2046 the City would result in 2,110 square feet per 1,000 persons. See Exhibit 5-21.
Exhibit 5-21. Public Buildings LOS Analysis
Year Yakima
Population
Square Feet Needed
to Meet Target LOS
Standard
Current Square Feet
Available
LOS Standard = XX square feet per 1,000 population
2025 100,000 2,270 227,079
2046 107,443 2,110 227,079
Source: City of Yakima; BERK, 2026
5.2. Needs and Financing
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Project planning is crucial for capital facilities management as it ensures that resources are allocated
effectively and that the projects align with the community’s needs and long-term goals. Proper planning
helps in identifying upgrades and enhancements, setting priorities based on urgency and feasibility,
coordinating resources when collaborations are available, and ensuring outcomes lead to long-term
value and sustainability.
Natural hazards threaten the long-term value and sustainability of Yakima’s capital facilities due to
possible service interruptions, required emergency interventions, and increased maintenance and
improvement costs. Coordinating resources and understanding natural hazards will ensure that future
and existing city facilities are resilient to observed and well-documented increased risk and impacts of
extreme weather events. Extreme weather events that impact Yakima includes extreme heat, extreme
precipitation (including drought), and regional wildfires. Additional analysis on vulnerability of and risk to
key capital facilities in Yakima can be found in Appendix A alongside possible strategies to increase their
resilience to natural hazards.
Each of the following subsections addresses each facility’s commitment to long-term success,
enhancement of the Yakima community, and resilience to natural hazards.
5.2.1. Water
The City of Yakima’s 2025-2029 Capital Budgets Plan notes multiple funded improvement projects on
new and existing facilities as well as updates to the Water System Master Plan. Examples of funded
projects range from coordinated replacements and upgrades related to ongoing transportation
improvement projects, conversion of metering and data collection systems, pump station updates in
anticipation of future domestic demands, condition/leak assessments, and replacement of system
components like chlorine generator cells, and variable frequency drives, The Terrace Heights Water
System Distribution Improvements project, planned for approximately 2027, includes improving
capacity. The CIP also includes five unfunded projects to construct new wells to improve water quality
and keep up with increasing system demands (Yakima, 2025a).
The Nob Hill Water Association 20-year CIP list improvement categories comprised of water main,
pressure zone, pressure reducing valve, facility, miscellaneous, and developer-funded improvements. Of
these categories over 85 improvement projects are listed but do not include expected timelines for
executions in order to provide flexibility to coordinate them with other road projects as well as the
uncertainty of the timing of other developer-led improvement projects. Projects are awarded with
prioritization scores so that the implementation schedule can be prepared in alignment with the annual
water budget.
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Exhibit 5-22. Water System Improvements and Funding
PROJECT NAME YEAR
Source: Yakima 2025-2029 Capital Budget, 2024; BERK, 2026.
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Irrigation water
The City’s Irrigation Improvement Fund provides capital funding for all irrigation water supply,
distribution, transmission, storage, pumping stations, and control systems. The primary source of funding
is services rate charges with some grants and bond proceeds also contributing. The rate charge is
comprised of an operations and maintenance components and a capital improvement component.
Projected expenses based on the City’s Capital Budget include pump station improvements and
irrigation main replacements.
5.2.2. Wastewater
The City funds wastewater capital improvement projects through one operating fund and three
additional funds encompassing improvements, rehabilitation, and professional services related to
construction activities associated with the Facility Plan, Biosolids Management Plan, and other planning
documents associated with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit
compliance. Funding is received from capital and connection charges and transfers form the Wastewater
Operating Fund. Example projects from the City’s Capital Budget include coordinated replacements and
upgrades related to ongoing transportation improvement projects, conversion of automated metering
infrastructure, and replacement or rehabilitation of dewatering, grit, clarifier, and ultraviolet systems
(Yakima, 2025a).
Exhibit 5-23. Wastewater System Improvements and Funding
PROJECT NAME YEAR
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PROJECT NAME YEAR
Source: Yakima 2025-2029 Capital Budget, 2024; BERK, 2026.
5.2.3. Stormwater
The City completed an update to its Stormwater Collection System Master Plan in 2024. The plan
identified over $100 million in capital improvement needs that would be funded through the City’s
Stormwater Operating Fund. Examples of funded expenditures include Drainage Improvement District
Integration, Street Flood Hazard Reduction through the post-construction inspection program, and
Urban Stream Flooding Mitigation that are comprised of box culvert installation and debris removal to
increase stream conveyance. Other items paid from this fund include professional services, repairs and
maintenance (Yakima, 2025a).
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Exhibit 5-24. Stormwater System Improvements and Funding
PROJECT NAME YEAR
Source: Source: Yakima 2025-2029 Capital Budget, 2024; BERK, 2026.
5.2.4. Other Facilities
Solid Waste / Refuse
Planned capital projects over the 2025 – 2046 period for the Solid Waste and Recycling Division are not
yet identified. The Solid Waste and Recycling Division is an enterprise fund, so rates are set to ensure
reliable, competitively priced service for the customers. An operating reserve is maintained and reserves
allow for replacement of trucks without interruption of service. At this time, no new trucks are planned
to be purchased. Existing trucks will be replaced with newer trucks in accordance with their
replacement schedule.
Fire & Emergency Services
As the number of calls increases and the city continues to increase population in the Western areas of
the city the department could experience pressure on its ability to provide the same level of service in
those affected areas. The city should enhance training and recruitment for firefighter and paramedic
staffing, and modernize its response times and data management. Additionally, with 70% of emergency
responses involving EMS, the city should consider strong oversight of contractual compliance within the
city. (YFD, 2025b)
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The YFD’s General Fund supports a wide variety of services, assets, and payroll with goals to use
expenditures for vacancy recruitment, pursuing grants, station improvements, and fire alarm monitoring
upgrades. A Fire Capital Fund covers cost associated with fire apparatus and station equipment and
firefighter gear, while a separate Emergency Services Fund, served by a tax levy, supports medical
training, supplies, tools and equipment for emergency medical technicians. The Public Safety
Communication Fund aids with 911 emergency dispatch and record keeping processes along with public
safety radio communication alerts. (Yakima, 2025b) Planned capital projects include training equipment,
back-up generators, siding and roof replacements, dorm remodeling, and sidewalk/driveway
replacements. (Yakima, 2025a)
Exhibit 5-25. Fire System Improvements and Funding
PROJECT NAME YEAR
Source: Yakima 2025-2029 Capital Budget, 2024; BERK, 2026.
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Law Enforcement
The Police Department continues it’s commitment to recruitment, evaluating, training, and allocating
resources in order to foster a positive community through trusted communication and evidence-based
policing. (YPD, 2018) The Law & Justice Fund (PD - Fund 333) serves as the primary funding source for
the YPD equipment and technology expenses, as well as technical equipment for SWAT. Some of the
Law & Justice funds also support facility maintenance expenses such as the Law & Justice Center
security upgrade, carpet replacement, and parking lot resurfacing. The REET 1 Fund (RT – Fund 342)
also provides funding for capital improvements including the YDP Zais Center and SAU Building and
projected expenses for the YPD Annex Building. (Yakima, 2025a)
Schools
Based on projected student enrollment and estimated household sizes, by 2046 the Yakima School
District will need 33 teachers, and the West Valley School District will need 24 teachers to meet student
enrollment needs.
Parks
Future park investments in the City of Yakima are identified by Yakima Parks and Recreation and based
on level of service standards set for in the 2022-2027 adopted Parks Plan. Currently the Yakima
residents have sufficient access to recreation facilities, but as identified in Section 5.1.3. of this
document, recreation facilities owned and operated by Yakima Parks and Recreation facilities are
technically below the LOS standard for acres needed for Community Parks, Neighborhood Parks, and
Mini Parks.
Parks projects have been identified in the 2022-2027 Adopted Parks Plan to help close these gaps. The
plan also includes strategies to efficiently use capital funds and improve the overall service provision
through additional coordination with nearby parks providers such as Washington State Parks, Non-
profit organizations, private landowners, and school districts that serve Yakima students. A list of funded
future parks projects can be found in Exhibit 5-26 below as well as the LOS impacts that they will have
based on the 2025-2029 Capital Budget.
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Exhibit 5-26. Future Yakima Parks Projects; Funded, Budgeted, or Identified 2025-2029
Project Cost External Funding
Source
Estimated
completion LOS Benefit
Aquatic center at Martin Luther
King (MLK) JR. Park - Funded $11,000,000
Commerce Grant
– 1,000,000
Donations –
3,300,000
2025 N/A
Gloria’s Park Development -
Funded $250,040 Commerce Grant
- $225,840 2025 32 Acres of
Community Park
Harman Center / Gailleon Park
Irrigation System Upgrade –
Budgeted/Unfunded
$40,000 Yet unfunded - N/A
Elks Park Playground & Picnic
Shelter – Budgeted/Unfunded $200,000 Yet unfunded - N/A
Miller Spray Park Upgrade –
Budgeted/Unfunded $15,000 Yet unfunded - N/A
West Valley Community Park
Pedestrian Bridge –
Budgeted/Unfunded
$900,000 Yet unfunded - N/A
Kissel Park Basketball Court and
Walkways – Unbudgeted/
Identified need
- - - N/A
Larson Park New Picnic Shelter
and Playground – Unbudgeted/
Identified need
- - - N/A
McGuinness Park Playground –
Unbudgeted/ Identified need - - - N/A
Milroy Park Playground –
Unbudgeted/ Identified need - - - N/A
Southeast Community Park
Basketball Court – Unbudgeted/
Identified need
- - - N/A
Source: Yakima 2025-2029 Capital Budget, 2024; BERK, 2026.
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Streets and Sidewalks
To further understand planned transportation project and associated costs, reference the city’s Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), or see the City of Yakima Transportation System Plan.
(Yakima, 2025c) While the city has not adopted a level-of-stress method for evaluating sidewalks, bike
lanes, and trails, the city should consider using the metric in the future to prioritize active transportation
improvements.
Street Lights
When roadways are constructed or reconstructed, street illumination is commonly included in the
overall design. In some cases power or electrical energy is not available and lighting may be limited to
high congestion or high volume intersections. To further understand planned transportation projects
that include street illumination, reference the city’s Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Transit
Yakima Transit does not have any significant operating changes planned at this time. The Yakima Transit
six-year Transit Development Plan (2016-2021) addresses the future need for capital improvements
across the transit system network. In 2024, investments to fleet buses included upgrades to modems,
cameras, bus computers, and adding live streaming video capabilities. Planned improvement projects
listed include the purchase of two new fixed-route transit buses every two to three years through 2031,
and acquisition of FTA operating grants for fixed-routes. (Yakima, 2024)
Air Terminal
Many of the planned capital projects in the Master Plan address expansion and upgrades to meet FAA
criteria. The alternative analysis provided in the master plan notes the following considerations for
future facility compliance, runway extensions and reconfigurations, expansion of the existing or
construction of a new terminal, and consideration of hanger construction and aircraft parking needs. The
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Yakima Airport Terminal provides three phases of development
through 2048; Phase I – short-term (2021-2025), Phase II – mid-term (2026-2030), and Phase III – long-
term (2031-2048).
Public Buildings
The City identifies capital maintenance, replacements, and other needed investments in its City Capital
Budget (2025-2029) that help develop the capital improvement program and identify available
revenues. The Capital Theater and Convention & Event Center are not included in the previous LOS
standards due to the separate capital funds used for maintaining these facilities. All other public
buildings are budgeted for or have estimated costs projected through the City’s REET 1 Fund (RT – Fund
342), projected examples include, City Hall restroom renovation, Public Works facility equipment
upgrade, and the Henry Beauchamp, Jr. Community Center fire alarm system update.
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Option 1: Horizontal Disaggregation
Zone
Incorporated
City Vacant Agricultural Partially-used Redevelopable
SR 1,227 543 104 580 0
R-1 3,319 1,388 373 1,558 0
R-2 1,231 333 149 0 749
R-3 303 114 40 0 149
B-1 36 16 0 0 19
B-2 85 24 8 0 53
HB 0 0 0 0 0
SCC 124 68 37 0 20
LCC 10 1 0 0 9
CBD 33 8 0 0 25
GC 360 204 3 0 152
M-1 763 392 87 0 283
M-2 17 11 0 0 6
RD 145 114 0 0 31
AS 94 94 0 0 0
Total 7,747 2,246 395 827 2,047
Zone Yakima UGA Vacant Agricultural Partially-used Redevelopable
SR 1,227 543 104 580 0
R-1 3,319 1,388 373 1,558 0
R-2 1,231 333 149 0 749
R-3 303 114 40 0 149
B-1 36 16 0 0 19
B-2 85 24 8 0 53
HB 0 0 0 0 0
SCC 124 68 37 0 20
LCC 10 1 0 0 9
CBD 33 8 0 0 25
GC 360 204 3 0 152
M-1 763 392 87 0 283
M-2 17 11 0 0 6
RD 145 114 0 0 31
AS 94 94 0 0 0
Total 7,747 2,246 395 827 2,047
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Development Potential Acres (Buildable -Deductions)Net Residential Development Capacity Net Employment Capacity
Vacant Agriculture Partially-used Redevelopable Total Primary HUs ADUs Total HU Capacity Employment Sqft Jobs
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R-1 429 85 419 0 933 5,882 1,213 7,095 0 0.
R-2 222 47 0 678 948 6,494 449 6,944 0 0.
R-3 87 40 0 137 264 3,169 104 3,273 0 0.
B-1 16 0 0 19 35 178 9 186 187,224 374
B-2 19 8 0 41 68 418 8 426 323,985 648
HB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,654 11
SCC 16 37 0 19 71 514 2 516 300,087 600
LCC 1 0 0 9 10 74 0 74 28,016 56
CBD 8 0 0 25 33 187 0 187 1,278,754 2,558
GC 183 3 0 144 330 1,265 36 1,301 2,112,237 4,224
M-1 225 44 0 170 438 0 0 0 8,336,812 8,337
M-2 11 0 0 6 17 0 0 0 334,468 334
RD 114 0 0 31 145 1,060 2 1,062 998,469 1,997
AS 94 0 0 0 94 0 0 0 0 0
Total 1,516.2 266.44 516.98 1,279.22 3,579 19,895 1,832 21,728 13,905,706 19,140
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R-1 959 288 1,139 0 2,386 15,578 198 15,776 0 0.
R-2 111 102 0 70 283 3,326 2 3,327 0 0.
R-3 27 0 0 12 39 612 4 617 0 0.
B-1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1,270 3
B-2 5 0 0 12 17 115 1 116 86,411 173
HB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SCC 52 0 0 1 53 396 0 396 295,880 592
LCC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CBD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
GC 21 0 0 8 30 145 0 145 203,152 406
M-1 167 43 0 114 324 0 0 0 6,313,426 6,313
M-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
AS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 1,793.97 536.05 1,621.28 216.47 4,168 23,877 211 24,087 6,900,139 7,487
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SR 543 104 580 0 1,227 4,359 15 4,375 0 0.
R-1 1,388 373 1,558 0 3,319 21,459 1,412 22,871 0 0.
R-2 333 149 0 749 1,231 9,820 451 10,271 0 0.
R-3 114 40 0 149 303 3,781 109 3,890 0 0.
B-1 16 0 0 19 36 178 9 187 188,494 377
B-2 24 8 0 53 85 533 9 541 410,396 821
HB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,654 11
SCC 68 37 0 20 124 910 2 912 595,967 1,192
LCC 1 0 0 9 10 74 0 74 28,016 56
CBD 8 0 0 25 33 187 0 187 1,278,754 2,558
GC 204 3 0 152 360 1,410 36 1,445 2,315,389 4,631
M-1 392 87 0 283 763 0 0 0 14,650,238 14,650
M-2 11 0 0 6 17 0 0 0 334,468 334
RD 114 0 0 31 145 1,060 2 1,062 998,469 1,997
AS 94 0 0 0 94 0 0 0 0 0
Total 3,310.18 802.49 2,138.26 1,495.69 7,747 43,772 2,043 45,815 20,805,845 26,627
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