HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-005 Ordinance to remove fees from the Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 15.26 Land Development Fees to be consistent with the Master Fee Schedule Resolution adopted by City CouncilAN ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-005
amending Yakima Municipal Code Title 15 — Yakima Urban Area Zoning
Ordinance to incorporate text amendments recommended by the City of
Yakima Planning Commission
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Yakima has considered
amendments to modify Chapter 15.26 of YMC Title 15 — Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held one study session for this amendment on
November 9, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an open record public hearing on December
14, 2022, pursuant to notice and has received and considered all evidence and testimony
presented; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, having conducted such public hearing, found,
determined, and recommended that the City Council approve such amendments as indicated in
the signed recommendation dated December 20, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on January 17, 2023 pursuant to
notice to consider such amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima, having considered the record herein,
the testimony provided at the public hearing, and the recommendation from the Planning
Commission, hereby finds and determines that approval of these amendments is in the best
interests of residents of the City of Yakima and will promote the general health, safety and
welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Amendments to Replace and Supersede. The proposed amendments to
YMC Ch. 15.26, as contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and fully incorporated herein, shall
replace and supersede previous versions of the referenced documents.
Section 2. Adoption of Planning Commission Findings. The findings within the
December 20, 2022 Signed Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation, regarding this
proposed text amendments are hereby adopted by the Yakima City Council as its findings in
support thereof pursuant to YMC § 15.23.020, and are incorporated herein by this reference as
if fully set forth herein.
Section 3. SeverabilityNaliditv. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence,
clause or phrase of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority, and prior to the
effective date of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
ATTEST:
Sonya a 5. Tee , City Clerk
Publication Date: January 20, 2023
Effective Date: February 19, 2023
Section 5. Authorization to File. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
file a certified copy of this ordinance with the Yakima County Auditor.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days
after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 17th day of January, 2023,
Janice Deccio, Mayor
*
Exhibit "A"
Chapter 15.26
LAND DEVELOPMENT FEES
Sections:
15.26.010 Land development fees.
15.26.010 Land development fees.
A. Intent. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide land use development fees for YMC
Chapter 6.88 and Titles 14, 15, 16, and 17, and consolidate the fees of these titles into one fee
schedule.
B. Land Use Application Fees. The City shall assess and collect fees for land use applications and
permits. Land use application fees for YMC Ch. 6.88 and Titles 14, 15, 16, and 17 shall be adopted
by City Council resolution. Land use fees for zoning applications under YMC Title 15 and shoreline
permits under Title 17 are consolidated using the highest fee only.
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 8.
For Meeting of: January 17, 2023
Public Hearing and Ordinance to remove fees from the Yakima
Municipal Code Chapter 15.26 Land Development Fees to be
consistent with the Master Fee Schedule Resolution adopted by
City Council
Joan Davenport, Al CP, Community Development Director
*Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager (509) 575-6042
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
On December 6, 2022 the Yakima City Council adopted Resolution No. R-2022-169 which
implemented the Master Fee Schedule for the City. Land use and building fees are included in
the existing Master Fee Schedule. All future changes in fees will be amendments to Resolution
R-2022-169.
On December 14, 2022, the Yakima Planning Commission for the City of Yakima conducted an
open -record public hearing regarding the proposed text amendments. No comments were
received during the open record public hearing. On December 20, 2022, the Yakima Planning
Commission issued a Recommendation to approve the proposed amendments. Council, please
bring your copy of the Complete Record which was distributed at the January 3, 2023 Council Meeting
or access here https://www.yakimawa.gov/council/agendas-and-minutes/.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Pass Ordinance
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