HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2020-015 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Opening ProcessRESOLUTION NO. R-2020-015
A RESOLUTION opening the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment process
pursuant to RCW 36 70A.130, and YMC Ch 16.10
WHEREAS, The City of Yakima is a First Class City fully planning under the
Washington State Growth Management Act RCW 36 70A and WAC 365-196, and
WHEREAS, RCW 36 70A.130 and YMC 16 10 030 requires the Yakima City
Council to consider annually opening the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, and
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2020, at its regular business meeting, the Yakima City
Council had discussion regarding the merits of opening the 2020 Comprehensive Plan
Amendment Process, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment process for 2020 should be opened, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA.
The City of Yakima hereby opens the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process
for the year of 2020, and directs both staff and the Planning Commission to hold the
required public meeting in February announcing the opening of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment process and acceptance of applications Furthermore, Council directs both
staff and Planning Commission to proceed with processing of all submitted applications
and City amendments
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 4th day of February, 2020
ATTEST
Sonya car Tee, City Clef
Patricia Byers, llylayor
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 6.J.
For Meeting of: February 4, 2020
Resolution opening the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
process pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 and YMC Ch. 16.10
Joan Davenport, Al CP, Community Development Director
Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager (509) 575-6042
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
As required by Chapter 36.70A RCW, the City of Yakima is required to develop a comprehensive
land use plan, map, goals and policies, and accompanying development regulations. On June 6,
2017, Council approved the City of Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040 and development
regulations update for consistency with GMA.
To facilitate potential requests to amend the comprehensive plan, YMC Ch. 16.10. requires the
Council to consider annually whether or not to open the amendment process, and if so, adopt the
accompanying resolution giving direction to staff and the Planning Commission to hold the
required public meeting in February announcing the opening of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment process and acceptance of applications.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
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