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City of Yakima Planning Commission
ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
February 9, 2022
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
YPC MEMBERS:
Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice -Chair Lisa Wallace, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Al Rose, Robert McCormick, and
Mary Place
City Council Liaison: Soneya Lund
CITY PLANNING STAFF:
Joan Davenport (Community Development Director), Rosalinda Ibarra (Community Development
Administrative Asst.), Joseph Calhoun (Planning Manager), Eric Crowell (Senior Planner),
Trevor Martin (Senior Planner), Albert Miller (Assistant Planner) and
Analilia Nunez (Planning Technician)
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Staff Announcements
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2022
V. Housing Action Plan Implementation and Zoning Updates
VI. 2021 Planning Highlights
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjourn
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02-09-2022_YPC Attendee Report
Attended User Name (Original Name)
First Name
Last Name
Email
Registration Tirr Approval Join Time Leave Time
Time Country/Region Name
Yes
Joseph Calhoun (City of Yakima f City
of Yakima Planning Division
Ask. Planning@yakimawa.gov
2/9/2022 14:50 2/9/2022 16:10
80 United States
Yes
City of Yakima Planning Division
City
of Yakima Planning Division
Ask. Planning@yakimawa.gov
2/9/2022 14:52 2/9/2022 15:11
19 United States
Yes
Albert Miller (Planning)
Albert
Miller (Planning)
albert.miller@yakimawa.gov
2/9/2022 14:56 2/9/2022 16:10
75 United States
Yes
Mary Place (YPC)
Mary
Place (YPC)
placeml@charter.net
2/9/2022 14:58 2/9/2022 16:10
72 United States
Yes
Sara Watkins (Legal)
Sara
Watkins (Legal)
sara.watkins@yakimawa.gov
2/9/2022 14:58 2/9/2022 16:10
72 United States
Yes
Jacob Liddicoat (YPC Chair)
Jacob
Liddicoat (YPC Chair)
jake@3dyakima.com
2/9/2022 15:06 2/9/2022 16:10
64 United States
Yes
Leanne Hughes -Mickel (YPC)
Leanne
Hughes -Mickel (YPC)
leanne.mickel@me.com
2/9/2022 14:57 2/9/2022 16:10
73 India
Yes
Glenn Denman (Codes)
Glenn
Denman (Codes)
glenn.denman@yakimawa.gov
2/9/2022 14:57 2/9/2022 15:42
46 United States
Yes
Al Rose (YPC)
Al
Rose (YPC)
aar7040@gmaii.com
2/9/2022 14:51 2/9/2022 16:10
80 United States
Yes
Michael Tobin
MichaelTobin
mike-tobin@conservewa.net
2/9/2022 15:52 2/9/2022 16:10
18 United States
Yes
Michael Brown (YPAC)
Michael
Brown (YPAC)
michael.brown@yakimawa.gov
2/9/2022 14:59 2/9/2022 16:10
72 United States
Yes
Eric Crowell
Eric
Crowell
eric.crowell@yakimawa.gov
2/9/2022 15:40 approved 2/9/2022 15:40 2/9/2022 16:10
30 United States
Yes
Michael Tobin
Michael
Tobin
mike-tobin@conservewa.net
2/7/2022 16:34 approved 2/9/2022 14:54 2/9/2022 15:52
59 United States
Yes
15099526320
15099526320
2/9/2022 15:10 2/9/2022 15:52
43 United States
City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
via Zoom
January 12, 2021
Call to Order
Chair Liddicoat called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present: Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Mary Place, Al Rose, Rob McCormick,
Leanne Hughes -Mickel
YPC Members Absent: Lisa Wallace (excused)
Staff Present: Trevor Martin, Senior Planner
Election of the Chair and Vice -Chair of the Yakima P
some discussion amongst commissioners Commissio
Liddicoat and Vice -Chair Wallace for the year 2022.
Commissioner McCormick. The motion passed unanir
ing Commission — After further
ye,:motioned to retain Chair
Lion was seconded by
on a 5-0 vote.
Staff Announcements — Senior Planner, Martin announced the fo
• Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun will be taking a resolution to Council next week to
the Comprehensive Comp Plan process, which will come to the Yakima Planning
Commission in February and applications will be accepted in April
• The City submitted for CHIP grants and expect to hear back sometime in March or April.
December 8, 2021 Meeting Minutes — It was motioned by Commissioner Place and seconded
by Commissioner Rose to approve the meeting minutes of December 8, 2021 as presented. The
motion carried unanimously.
Zoninq Updates for 2022 — Martin presented proposed zoning changes related to the HAP
implementation which includes reducing redundancy and conforming to current building codes.
The commissioners discussed the definition of a pool and considered how our current standards
applies to pools and ponds. Martin will follow up with Planning Manager Calhoun and an update
will be provided to the commissioners at the next meeting. Martin explained proposed changes to
side yard setback for the construction of single-family homes, duplexes and common -wall
structures, subdivision requirements and changes in variance requirements. The commissioners
provided comments and feedback on suggested verbiage for the proposed changes. Martin
informed the commissioners that councilwoman, Soneya Lund will be the City Council liaison, and
Mayor Janice Deccio will serve as an alternate.
Other Business — No other business.
Adjourn — A motion to adjourn to January 26, 2022 was passed with unanimous vote. The
meeting adjourned at approximately 3:38 p.m.
Chair Liddicoat
Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Analilia Nunez
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1. Next Steps
a. SEPA Environmental Review (20-day public comment period)
b. YPC public hearing and recommendation (Target date in March)
c. City Council public hearing to finalize Ordinance (Target date in April)
2. YMC Code Changes — Summary of Changes
YMC Code Changes — Summary of Changes
15.02.020 Definitions.
"Cottacie hguq�si" means �r of three or more clustered sin le®famil dwellin units with
common o ens ace and shared arkin facilities meetin the standards listed in YMC S 15.09.035.
"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 men-.,
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 "Cottgg@JjggatagLa�_���
1502.020.
"Tin house'° and Tin house with wheels" means a dwellin to e used as anent housipg, with
permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation built in accordance with the
state buildino code.
"Tin house communities" means real ro ert rented or held out for rent to otbgLq for the placement
of tiny houses with wheels or tiny houses utilizing the binding site plan process in RCW
58.17.030/YMC Ch 1435.
5�04�W74016)0f�oermitted land use&�
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
SR
�R-�R-�R-113-1113
1
2
3
1
_
2�HBjSCCjLCCjAS�GCjCBD�RDj
M_�M_
1
2
RESIDENTIAL
Accessory Uses
See YMC 15,04.060
Detached Single -Family Dwelling
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
Accessory Dwelling Unit (*) (See YMC 15,09.045)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Existing or New Detached Single -Family Dwelling on Existing
Lots of 8,000 Square Feet or Less
1
1
1
Detached Single -Family Dwelling (zero lot line) (*) (See
YMC 15,09.040)
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
Attached Single -Family Dwelling, Common Wall
2
2
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (*)
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (*) on Corner Lots in a New
Subdivision
1
1
Converted Dwelling
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
gotta e Housin *h(See YMC 15.09.035
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Multifamily Development (*): 0-7 DU/NRA
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
8-12 DU/NRA
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
13+ DU/NRA
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Mixed -Use Building
12
1
1
1
1
Planned Development
See YMC 15.28
Mobile Home Parks (*)
2
1
121
1
1
1
1
1
1 2
1
1
1
1
Mobile Home (*) or Manufactured Homes
See YMC 15,04.160
Retirement Homes (*)
2
3
1
3
1
1
Temporary Hardship Units (See YMC 15.04.140)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
0 0 0
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards and criteria for development and
expansion of mobile/manufactured home pafks-pDd tiny home communities within the urban area.
These standards are provided to ensure uniform, coordinated development of mobile/manufactured
home and tiny home parks -communities and to ensure the general health, welfare and safety of the
occupants of mobile/manufactured and —tiny homes that may be located within a community
developed under these standards. These standards shall be applied in a manner that stresses
minimizing costs. Alternatives that reduce costs and meet the intent of these standards will be
encouraged.
B. Site Plan Requirements. All proposals for mobile/manufactured home and tiny hom
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engineer or surveyor and shall include the following information in addition to the standar'i
information required for site plans:
1. All spaces shall be clearly delineated on the site plan and include dimensions and square
footage for each space;
7. The location ofall solid waste containers and screening ofoontaine
8. All facilities, utilities, improvements and amenities shall be shown on the site pla
including pathways, sidewalks, and recreational facilities. I
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3. Off -Street Parking. Two paved eff street parking spaGeS shall be provided for each unit in
accordance with this title, YMC Chapter 15,06.
4. Street Lighting. A street light shall be provided at each street intersection within the
6. Street Signs and Internal Directional Signs. All streets within the park shall be named
utilizing blue street signs consistent with the appropriate jurisdiction's public street signs.
Internal directional signs indicating unit/space numbers shall be placed at all street
intersections within the park.
8. Minimum Unit Separation. Units shall be separated by a minimum of ten feet, measur&#"-
Irom the furthest extremity of each unit, including stairways.
10. Stormwater Drainage. All stormwater drainage shall be retained on site and a drainage
plan shall be approved by the appropriate jurisdiction.
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wall and access gate.
12. Play-AreaOpen Space Requirement. Each unit shall provide
afea-foF-Gh4d-Fe-n-contained within the unit's space, consisting of a minimum size of s4-four
hundred square feet and a minimum width of tenfiftee44 feet.
a. t includes
b. Gravel. naver- ---halt or other non -vegetative surface shall not be included in the oDen
space requirement
D. Expansion of Existing 1Tlobile/iTlanufacture&Mome and Tiny Home ra*sCommunities. All
standards of this section shall apply to expansion of existing mobile home pa"�qgmmurflties. The
standards shall not apply to existing areas of a park_��uhitnot being expanded. The examiner
may, at his or her discretion, reduce one or more standards of this section for newly expanded areas
of a paj*_gqMMunity if expansion plans also include improvements to the existing pa_rk_��uhy
area.
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maintenance of landscaping and recreation a I/ope n is areas that would normally require
gation.
F. Planned Development Under the Provisions of This Title. Development of a
mobile/manufactured home_pLjby_�� park���uhy may be accomplished under the planned
development provisions of this title.
1. Residential Accessory Structures Requiring a Building Permit. The minimum setback
for residential accessory structures in the residential districts shall be at least five feet from
the side property line, five feet from the rear property line, and up to, but not within, the
required front yard setback; provided, that the accessory structure(s) shall not encroach
on a public easement and applicable street setbacks are observed.
2. Residential Accessory Structures Not Requiring a Building Permit. The minimum
setback for a residential accessory structure in a residential district shall be at least five
feet from all side and rear pFoperty lines, existing structures, zero feet from the side and
rear property lines, and up to, but not within, the required front yard setback; provided, that
the accessory structure shall not encroach on an easement.
K. Swimming Pools. Swimming pools, as defined by the Washington State Residential Code,
are permitted as an accessory use to: dwellings, hotels/motels, bboarding1ho use-sgcognng Lreg ate
t!y��, retirement homes, other residential uses, schools, and recreational facilities
when all of the following provisions are met:
a. Front yard: The swimming pool, apron, and pump house meet the required front
yard setback in Table 5-1
b. Side and rear yard: The swimming pool and pump house are set back at leal
three feet from the property line. The swimming pool apron may extend up to the
property line. I
c. From an easement: The swimming pool, apron, and pump house may extend uf
to, but shall not encroach upon, an easement.
2. Fer�gSecurity. The area around the pool is -shall be enclosed by a protective fenct
not less than four feet in heigh
Washington State Residential Code.
A. Table of Subdivision Requirements. The provisions of this section and the requirements set
forth in Table 5-2 are hereby established for all subdivisions in the zoning districts indicated. In
the case of conflict between the text and tables, the text shall govern. Additional subdivision
requirements are established in YMC Title 14.
MINIMUM
1. Assure that residential densities in new subdivisions, multifamily developments, or
planned residential developments are compatible with the existing or planned level of publ
services and the density of the zoning district;
2Permit the clustering of dwelling units (when clustering occurs, open space shall be
provided in accordance with YMC 15.09.030); and
3. Permit a variety of residential dwelling types within a development.
The following formula shall be used to determine the maximum number of dwelling units
permitted for any particular subdivision, short subdivision, mobile home park, multifamily
development or planned residential development: I
THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF UNITS PERMITTED ON A SITE = (the total site
area in acres) - (the area •of streets, rights -of -way, and access easements, in
acres) x (the maximum number of dwelling units permitted per net residential
acre).
half or over or down to the next whole number if less than one-half. Once approvet.
under the provisions of this title, no subdivision, resubdivision, or short subdivision
shall be further modified or divided in a manner that will raise the density of the
subdivision beyond the maximum number of dwelling units permitted per net
residential acre by Table 5-2; provided, that development exceeding the maximum
number of dwelling units per net residential acre may be allowed
distr'wAs-as-a-Glass��in accordance with Table 4-1. This4iiGher_��
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1. The lots created meet the lot size and lot width requirements established in Table
5-2;
2. The existing structures meet the building area and setback requirements in Table
5-1; and
3. The new density is consistent with the district intent statement and YMC Table 4-
1.-N,G--ReW--dWeIliRg units are -built-.
C. Minimum Lot Size. Iflinimurn lot size is the smallest lot size permitted in a particular zoning
district when land is subdivided, short platted, resubdivided, or when lot lines are adjusted. No
lot shall be created that is smaller than the applicable minimum lot size standard established in
Table 5-2.
1 . In residential districts, this standard is intended to maintain the residential
character of the area and will vary by dwelling type, the suitability of the land for
development, and the type of water and sewer system. The following are the
minimum lot size requirements in the residential districts, except when the Yakima
health district determines that a larger area is necessary for the safe installation of
approved water supply and sewage disposal systems:
2. The smaller lot size for zero lot line, attached, and multifamily dwellings does not
permit an increase in the maximum number of dwelling units per net residential acre
established in subsection B of this section. Any lots created for zero lot line, attached,
and multifamily dwellings shall be so designated on the face of the plat or short plat.
3. In the local business district, the minimum lot size is intended to maintain the
character of the district and provide adequate space for off-street parking and
landscaping.
4. The minimum lot sizes in the small and large convenience center districts and
industrial districts are intended to accommodate the large uses permitted in these
districts and maintain vacant land in relatively large parcels that can be easily
assembled when development is proposed.
D. Standard Lot TTidth. Standard lot width is the minimum lot width generally permitted in a
particular zoning district. The intent of this standard is to prevent irregularly shaped lots along,
and to control access to rights -of -way.
E. Concurrent Subdivision and Zoning Review Required. Any application for a long
subdivision which proposes a use or configuration of land or improvements requiring QassType
LIL(2) or (3) review under this title shall, at or prior to the filing of such application, also file an
application for such review under this title. Such application shall be heard by the hearing
examiner concurrently with the subdivision application using the procedures for GlassType (3)
review.
Table 5-1. Design Requirements and Standards
SITE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
ZONING DISTRICTS
SR
R-1
JR-2
JR-3
11-11113
jB-1
JB-2
ISCC
JLCC
ICBDIGCIASIRDIM-11M-2
DEVELOPMENT ON EXISTING LOTS OR PARCELS
See YMC 15.05.020 and 15,19.040
LOT COVERAGE,
60%
80%
185%
190%
1 100%
STANDARD
FRONT
Arterials 2
60
40
STRUCTURE
6
SETBACKS
(in feet)
Collector ArteriaIS2
50
30
Local Access 2
45
Private Road 2
37.50
Private Access Easement 3
10
SIDE
Arterials 2
50
40
Collector Arterials 2
40
30
LocalAcceSS2
Private Road 2
32.50
Private Access Easement 1,
Alley, or Property Line 7
5
1 W
0
Residential District 4
5
20
1730
or 1/2 building height, whichever is greatest
REAR 6
Alley or Property Line
15
15
0
Residential District 4
15
20
30
or 1/2 building height, whichever is greatest
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT (in feet)
35
50
35
1 50
1 N/A
50
STANDARD FENCE HEIGHT 6
See YMC 15.05.020(G)
STANDARD
In Required Front Setbacks
Not Permitted
SCREEN HEIGHT
Behind Required Front Setbacks
15
1 11111!111 1111
2. The setback is measured from the centerline of rights -of -way (or access easement, in the case of private roads). In the
residential • the minimum front yard •r shall •' twenty feet from the front property line and the minimum side
yard setbacks shall be ten feet from the side property line abutting the right-of-way.
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6. The rear setback from arterials, collectors, and local access streets shall be the same as the front yard setback
requirements from arterials, collectors, and local access streets, provided the required rear setbacks shall not be less thar
the required •r from the property line. (See also Note 3.)
7. Zero lot line dwelling units are allowed a zero -foot setback from one side property line not abutting a right-of-way. (See
YMC Ch. 15.09.)
8. The minimum common -wall structures
shall be five -feet from property line.
Table 5-2. Subdivision Requirements
Zoning Districts
Subdivision Requirements
SR
JR-1
JR-2
JR-31HBIB-IIB-21SCC
JLC
JCBD
JGC
JAS
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units Permitted per Net
See YMC Ch. 15.04, Table 4-1
Residential Acre
Detached S.F.
6,000
Dwelling
S.F. Dwelling, Zero Lot
Minimum
Residential Uses
Line (4)
4,000 3,500
6,000 Where Permitted
Not
Permitted
Lot Size
See Definitions in
S.F. Dwelling,
(in
YMC Ch. 15.02
Common Wall
square
feet)(3)
Two -Family Dwelling
8,000 70001
u'
FandMultifamily Dwellings
Density May Not Exceed Maximum Number of Dwelling Units Permitted per
PD—Residential
P�
Net Residential Acre
Permitted Nonresidential Uses(,)
10,000
1 5,000
10,000
1 None
1/2 Acre
ALL Except Common
Wall Dwelling (per
60
50
None
60
Unit)
Standard Lot Width(2) (in feet)
Common Wall Dwelling
-50
(per Unit)
35
35 Where Permitted
All development within the Yakima urban growth area (UGA) must meet the urban standards of
1. Fire apparatus access roads for multiple -family residential developments and one- or
two-family residential developments shall be subject to the provisions of Sections D1 06
and D1 07, respectively, of Appendix D of the International Fire Code (21-115 r7,4;+;�
Additionally, such residential developments shall be subject to the requirements of Section
D105 of Appendix D, International Fire Code (2015 pertaining to aerial fire
apparatus roads, as applicable. All provisions of the International Fire Code referenced
above are hereby adopted and incorporated herein by this reference, as now existing or
as hereafter amended and adopted by the city. Minimum requirements for the primary and
secondary access will be at least twenty feet wide, unobstructed, paved lanes.
2. In order to promote safety for emergency access and circulation within and betweer
new developments, cul-de-sac streets (public or private) shall not exceed 600 feet.
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. These parking
requirements 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, 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.
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D. Subsidized Low-income Housing DL,i
RESIDENTIAL
Accessory dwelling units
1 space
Single-family dwelling, Manufactured Home, Mobile
Home
2 spaces
Two-family dwellings
4 spaces
Tiny House, Tiny House with Wheels,Recreational
1 space
Vehicle
Multifamily development
10 units or le&&Less than 10
More-than-44ur4s10 or more units
2 spaces J1.5 �inCBQ�per dwelling
1.5 spaces Ljin �CBD per dwelling
Retirement homes
1 space for each dwelling unit
Subsidized Low-income Housing see YMC §
0,5 s �aces per dwelling
15.0&040(D))
15.09.035 Cottggg_U Qusin
A, Purpose and Intent.
1. To rovide a housin t e that res ends to chan in household sizes and aces (e.c
retirees, small families, and single person households).
2. To encouracie creation of more usable Wen space for residents of the development
3. To ensure that the overall size includi.--. bulk and mass of Gotta e structures and
cottage housing developments, remain smaller and incur less visual impact than
standard sized single-family dwellings, particularly given the allowed intensity of cottage
dwellings.
4. To provide centrally located and functional common open space that fosters a sense of
community and a sense Of openness in cottaae housing developments.
5. To rovide rivets area around the individual dwellin s to enable diversit in landsca e
design and foster a sense of ownership.
6. To ensure minimal visual residents of
the cottage housing development as well as adjacent properties, and to maintain a
single-family character along public streets.
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Minimum Unit Size- gOO square feet
b. Maximum Unit Size: 1,500 square feet
2. Maximum Accessor Buildin( footprint for communit use: 600 re feet
I P �ar ki nq:
a. Units greater than 1,000 square- feet: 1.5 spaces per unit
b. Units less han 1 �O00 s �uare- �feet. 1 �cagoer unit
4. Common Oven space: Minimum 400square- feet
a. Shall be designed and maintained as an amenity for residents of the development,
b. Up to 30 ercent of the re aired common a ens ace ma be utilised throu h a
community building built for the use of the cottage housing residents.
5. Private Open Space: Minimum 200 square- feet per dwelling
6. Development Size: Minimum 10,000 square- feet
i. Minimum lot size shall be eguivalent to the dwelling unit size and private open space
Leuirern�r�t,.
1. -foot dwellino will he
1,400 square feet I 200-sAuare-foot dwelling 200--square-fiaafi private spans ace
1 �400 suare- uare®
ii. All commas 'common, ii: i3ens ijqg,.qamrr�ui �tbui�ldiarkii etc.) shall be
contained in a tract and include a homeowner's association or other such management
structure for the continued maintenance and uDkeeo of common facilities.
7. Maximum Height: 25 feet
8. Maximum Lot Coverage: 80 percent for the entire development site. Lot coverage for
individual lots may vary if subdivided.
9. Minimum Unit Separation: 10 feet
10. Setbacks from exterior property lines:
a. Front: 20 feet
b. Side: 5 feet
c. Rear 10 feet
�. ®esi n standards and Guidelines. The followin deli n standards and elines shall ay to
all Cottaqe Housing developments.,
1. Common Open Space
a. Shall be deli ned and maintained as an amenit for residents of the develo meat.
b. Shall be centrally located and be easily accessible to all units within the development.
c. Each area of common open space shall be in one contiguous and useable pjg�qe with a
minimum dimension of 20® feet on all sides.
d. Shall abut at least 50 percent of the units in the development. A cottage is considered
to "abut" an area of common open space if there is no structure between the unit and
the common ens ace.
e. Landsca in located in comrrron o ens ace areas shall be deli ned to allow for eas
access and use of the space by all residents and to facilitate maintenance needs.
f. Common open space shall be located outside of oversteepened slo es, wetlands,
streams and other associated critical areas buffers and shall be develo ed an
maintained to provide for_passive and/or active recreational activities for the residents
of the development.
2. Private Open Space
a. Shall be located adjacent to each unit for the exclusive use of the resident(s).
b. Each area of private open space shall contain a minimum dimension of 10 feet on all
sides.
c. May be located wholly or partially under a covered patio or porch on either the front or
rear of the unit. This area shall not be included in the maximum unit size calculation.
3. Community Buildings
a. Communit buildin s shall be clean incidental in use and sire to the dwellinggnits,
b. Building height for community buildings shall be no more than oapst�or .
c. Community buildings shall be located on the same site as the cottage housing
develo meat and e common) owned b the residents.
4. Larking
a. Shared detached garage structures shall not exceed four (4) garage doors per
b. For shared detached are es the design of the structure must be similar and
compatible to that of the dwelling units within the development.
c. Shared detached garages and surface parking areas shall be screened from _public
streets and adjacent residential uses b, landsca ing or architectural screenin .
d. Storage of items which preclude the use of detached garage structures for the
of vehicles j§_prohibited.
e. Surface arkin areas shall not contain more than four 4 s es. Clusters shall be
separated by a distance of at least 10 feet.
15.09.045 Accessory dwelling units.
1. Provide property owners with an opportunity for extra income, companionship, and
5. Protect neighborhood character and stability by ensuring that ADI are compatible witr
surrounding land uses.
B. Requirements. An accessory dwelling unit is a permitted use on all parcels containing a singla
family dwelling (See YMC 15.04,030, Table 4-1, for level of review) subject to all of the following
conditions: I
2. Off-street parking shall be provided as required in YMC Chapter 15.06 for both the ADU
and the primary residence located on the lot they are intended to serve.
li. The ADU's exterior walls shall be designed so as to be similar in style, color, and buildirrg
materials to the primary detached dwelling.
7. ADUs shall not be allowed on parcels containing a duplex or multifamily dwelling, or a
commercial or industrial structure/use.
9. The primary residence and the ADU shall both be connected to public sewer and water if
available (within 200-feet).
a. If the ADU is attached to the primary dwelling unit, the two dwelling units shall shar.;'
a single sewer and water connection.
Vrshare the sewer and water connection with the primary dwelling unit consistent with
applicable code(s).
le at the site the aDDlicant shall
provide documentation from the Yakima Health District certifying that the onsite septic
and/or onsite well are adequate to provide service for both the existing single-family
residence and the ADU.
10. A lot containing an ADU shall not be subdivided, or otherwise segregated in ownershill
in a way that separates the ADU and the primary dwelling unit on different lots, except as
1413. ADU'auaes aaashort term rental shall also comply with YMC 15,09,080 and all other
applicable codes.
C . Enforcement. The city retains the right with reasonable notice to inspect the ADU for
compliance with the provisions of this section.
D. Elimination. The city retains the right with reasonable notice to withdraw occupancy approval if
any of the requirements under subsection B of this section are violated. In the event the city
withdraws occupancy, the property owner may:
2. If detached, use the building for an approved accessory use or remove the structure from
the premises.
15.10.020 Administrative adjustment of some development standard
authorized. i
The purpose of this section is to provide flexibility by allowing certain development standards
YMC Chapters 15.05 through 15.08 to be administratively adjusted. A particular standard ma
be reduced or modified so long as the administrative official determines that the adjustment
and/or reduction is consistent with the intent and purpose of the standards, and will accompli
one or more of the following objectives:
A. Allow buildings to be sited in a manner which maximizes solar access;
Coordinate development with adjacent land uses and the physical features nfthis