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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 4.
For Meeting of: February 13, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Standards
SUBMITTED BY: Joan Davenport, Community Development Director
*Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager
Cynthia Hall, Chair, Historic Preservation Commission
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City of Yakima has been the recipient of three successful grants from the WA State
Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). The first two grants (2020 and
2021)were used to inventory the North and South Naches Corridors adjacent to the Naches
Median. Those inventories identified several structures that contribute to the historic integrity of
the corridor; however, it was noted that there was not enough historic significance to warrant a new
historic district but instead to develop Historic Overlay Zone (HOZ)standards to preserve the
existing historic structures.
The third grant project concluded in 2023 with the drafting of the Naches Historic Overlay Zone
standards. The purpose of these standards is to ensure that changes along Naches Avenue
within the HOZ will align with its historic and visual character. The intent of the standards is to
inform and assist property owners, developers, architects, builders, public works, public officials,
and other interested citizens when considering rehabilitation, infill, demolition or relocation, or
Naches Ave landscape feature changes. The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
recommended approval of the Naches Ave HOZ Standards at their September 27, 2023,
meeting.
Implementation of these standards will require text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (YMC
Title 15) and the Historic Preservation Ordinance for Special Valuation (YMC Ch. 11.62); which
will include study sessions and a recommendation from the Planning Commission and Historic
Preservation Commission prior to final consideration by the Council.
At the October 25, 2023, meeting the HPC finalized the included letter regarding the recent
fence construction on South Naches Avenue. The HPC acknowledged that the Naches Avenue
median is an integral part of the Naches Avenue corridor and recommends that public access be
maintained.
This information was presented to council on November 21, 2023. Council asked about density
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standards, parking, and alley access.After discussion, it was consensus to further discuss the
topic at a future study session.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
If Council desires to implement the HOZ standards for Naches Ave., direct staff to go through the
process to update relevant sections of YMC Title 15 and Ch. 11.62.
ATTACHMENTS:
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These development standards have been financed in part with federal funds from the National Park Service,
Department of the Interior administered by the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP).
However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the
Interior, DAHP, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recom-
mendation by the Department of the Interior or DAHP.
This program received federal funds from the National Park Service. Regulations of the U.S. Department of the
Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in departmental federally assisted programs on the basis of race,
color, national origin, age, or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in
any program, activity, or facility operated by a recipient of federal assistance should write to: Director, Equal
Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington,
D.C., 20240.
Prepared for: City of Yakima, Historic Preservation Commission
Prepared by: Spencer Howard, MSHP; Katie Pratt, MSHP
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Contents
Purpose and Intent 6
Applicability 6
Background 8
Historic Development Patterns 9
Period of Significance 10
Listed and Designated 10
Contributing and Noncontributing 12
Definitions 13
Review Process 13
Gertticate of Appropriateness 13
Development Permit 13
Street Trees 14
Building Permit 14
Development Standards 14
Permitted Uses 14
Building Rehabilitation 15
Infill Construction 15
Site Design and Improvement Standards 15
Off-Street Parking 23
Site screening 24
Signs 25
Special Development Standards 25
Relocation or Demolition 26
Relocation 26
Demolition 26
Incentives 27
Naches Avenue Standards 29
Median and Park Trees 29
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Roadways 30
Planting Strips and Street Trees 31
Sidewalks and Ramps 32
Signage 32
Site Furnishings 32
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List of Figures and Tables
Figure 1. Naches Avenue HOZ Boundary Map. 7
Figure 2. 1889 Map of Yakima. 9
Figure 3. Building Classification Map. 11
Figure 4. Dwelling Unit Density within the HOZ. 16
Figure 5. Lot Coverage Visualization. 17
Figure 6. Structure Setback Visualization. 18
Figure 7. Structure Setback Visualization. 19
Figure 8. Facade Break Example. 20
Figure 9. Low-rise Apartment Block Form Example. 20
Figure 10. Duplex Form Example. 20
Figure 11. Stucco Example. 21
Figure 12. Brick Example. 21
Figure 13. Wood Siding (Shingle) Example. 21
Figure 14. Gambrel Roof Example. 22
Figure 15. Hip Roof Example. 22
Figure 16. Flat with Parapet Roof Example. 22
Figure 17. Off-Street Parking Compatible Example. 23
Figure 18. Off-Street Parking Noncompatible Example. 24
Figure 19. Off-Street Parking Noncompatible Example. 24
Figure 20. Historic Naches Avenue View. 27
Figure 22. Irrigation Ditches at Planting Strips. 28
Figure 21. Central Median View. 28
Figure 23. Roadway Example. 29
Figure 26. Historic Naches Avenue View. 30
Figure 24. Planting Strip Example. 30
Figure 25. Sidewalk Example. 30
Figure 27. Light Standard A Example. 31
Figure 29. Light Standard B Example. 31
Figure 28. Light Standard B Example. 31
Table 1. Contributing Class A Buildings. 34
Table 2. Contributing Class B Buildings. 36
Figure 30. Naches Avenue HOZ Boundary Map, Large. 38
Figure 31. Building Classification Map, Large. 39
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Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone
These development standards apply to the Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone. They were developed be-
cause Naches Avenue and the adjacent half blocks are directly connected to the early 20th century community
planning, landscape architecture, and residential growth of Yakima. The corridor is significant to the city's his-
tory. The buildings adjacent to the avenue illustrate changing architectural trends and convey early approaches
to increasing residential density in proximity to the downtown core.
Historic development, for the purpose of these development standards is construction built within the period of
significance, starting ca. 1886 and ending in 1949. The period of significance is the length of time during which
the avenue and associated residential buildings were built that convey the above trends and approaches.
Purpose and Intent
The purpose of these development standards is to ensure that changes along Naches Avenue within the
Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone (e.g., landscape feature changes exterior, building rehabilitation, infill
construction, and demolition or relocation) align with its historic residential and visual character. Prioritizing the
historic residential and visual character within the HOZ can be accomplished with the following:
• Retain and increase housing density.
• Retain the integrity of design, materials, setting, feeling, and association for Naches Avenue as a land-
scape feature.
• Encourage investment in existing buildings and compatible multiple-family development that aligns with
the historic residential and visual character of Naches Avenue.
• Strengthen the historic role of the avenue and adjacent blocks as a hinge between the downtown core
and residential neighborhoods to the east.
• Prioritize rehabilitation of listed, designated, and contributing buildings.
• Prioritize rehabilitation of noncontributing buildings built during the period of significance; for buildings
that cannot be rehabilitated, prioritize replacement with compatible multiple-family residential develop-
ment.
The intent of these development standards is to inform and assist property owners, developers, architects,
builders, public works, public officials, and other interested citizens when considering rehabilitation (altering
existing buildings), infill (new) construction, demolition or relocation (of existing buildings), or Naches Avenue
landscape feature changes within the Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone (HOZ).
Applicability
The Naches Avenue HOZ encompasses the entirety of Naches Avenue and adjacent half blocks from East
Race Street to East I Street.All portions of cross streets within the HOZ are included. The HOZ north boundary
follows the north edge of parcels along East I Street. The east and west boundary follow the centerline of the
respective midblock alleys. The south boundary follows the centerline of East Race Street. The west bound-
ary segment between South Sgt. Pendleton Way and the alley (east to west) north of East Chestnut Avenue
follows the west edge of applicable tax parcels. This is within the general centerline alignment of the north to
south alley west of Naches Avenue. Refer to Figure 1 on page 7.
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Within the boundary of the Naches Avenue HOZ, the Naches Avenue HOZ development standards modify only
those portions of the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Districts overlapped by the Naches Avenue HOZ. The base
zoning district requirements must be followed, except as modified within the Naches Avenue HOZ by these de-
velopment standards. Where the underlying base zoning is modified by the Naches Avenue HOZ, the Naches
Avenue HOZ development standards supersede those of the base zoning. Base zoning district standards not
modified by these development standards shall apply within the Naches Avenue HOZ. The Yakima Urban Area
Zoning Districts overlapped by the HOZ are as follows:
• Professional Business (B-1)
• Central Business District (CBD)
• General Commercial (GC)
• Single Family (R-1)
• Two Family (R-2)
• Multi-Family (R-3)
The types of development subject to the HOZ:
• Building rehabilitation (exterior only)
• Infill construction (new construction)
• Demolition or relocation (of existing buildings)
• Naches Avenue landscape feature changes
Background
Naches Avenue and its adjacent half blocks are a unique and important corridor in the city. Incompatible devel-
opment outside the period of significance has occurred along Naches Avenue. Development pressure is antic-
ipated to increase, in part due to planned development at the former mill site to the northeast along the west
side of Interstate 82. These factors led to the creation of the Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone (HOZ).
Utilizing Certified Local Government grant funding from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and
Historic Preservation (DAHP) and the National Park Service, the City of Yakima commissioned two reconnais-
sance-level surveys along the Naches Avenue corridor to understand its history and determine its potential
eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/or designation to the Yakima Register of His-
toric Places. The surveys, and the supporting historic context, identified a distinct residential and visual charac-
ter along Naches Avenue; however, the adjacent blocks did not have enough potentially contributing properties
(i.e., properties retaining physical integrity to convey historic significance) within the survey boundary to be
eligible for listing or designation as a historic district. Naches Avenue as a landscape feature separate from the
adjacent blocks is eligible for Yakima Register of Historic Places designation.
The Historic Overlay Zone (HOZ) provides a way for the City to protect some of the residential and visual
character of the historic corridor and increase housing density without the more prescriptive design review re-
quirements of a historic district designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places. The HOZ recognizes the
valuable role historic preservation can play in establishing community value to support city investment. Historic
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preservation provides a tool to support housing density, quality of life, and walkable neighborhoods. Utilizing
historic development patterns, documented through previous surveys, to inform and guide compatible infill
development allows for change while respecting existing character. Historic infill patterns established within the
period of significance utilize multiple family building forms (i.e., duplexes, bungalow courts, apartment blocks).
The historic context and two reconnaissance-level surveys completed in 2020 and 2021 (under DAHP project
numbers 2020-02-01472, 2021-01-00498) inform these development standards for the HOZ.
Historic Development Patterns
Historic development patterns within the Naches Avenue HOZ are unique within Yakima as they illustrate the
shift from grand houses to middle class single and multiple-family dwellings. Both dwelling types benefited from
the role and design of Naches Avenue as shared open space. Historic infill during the period of significance
utilized multiple family building forms (i.e., duplexes, apartment blocks) compatible with existing single-family
forms to increase housing density. Naches Avenue—providing access to open space and a quality design—re-
flects philosophic values of the City Beautiful Movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which pro-
moted beautifying the urban landscape to improve quality of life.
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Naches Avenue is significant for the early 20th century building forms constructed along it. The buildings,
primarily single- and multiple-family residences, reflect a variety of building forms. The scale of the buildings,
frequency of multiple-family residences (duplexes and apartments), and their range of architectural detailing
reflect the early economic diversity within the neighborhood. Many of Naches Avenue's buildings do not clearly
align with a single architectural style. These modest buildings may only have one or two applied stylistic ele-
ments, further underscoring the economic diversity among early residents of Naches Avenue. However, these
resources, particularly as a collection, are significant as representations of key architectural forms rather than
styles. Many of the buildings along the avenue, including those without a readily identifiable architectural style,
are clear examples of early 20th century building forms. These forms include bungalow, duplex, courtyard
apartment, apartment block, foursquare, gable front and wing, I-house, and workingman's foursquare.
Naches Avenue is also significant as a unique roadway and landscape feature within the city. Inclusion of
the avenue in the 1885 North Yakima Plat, and its subsequent vision for development as a grand residential
thoroughfare for Yakima, convey the philosophic values of the nationwide City Beautiful Movement influencing
design and development from the 1890s to 1900s. The avenue's design both beautifies a basic transportation
feature through the landscaped median and planting strips and introduces monumental grandeur via trees and
open space within an urban setting. Landscape features developed over time, in response to local preferences
and functional requirements. The trees, grass median, roadways, sidewalks and ramps, light standards, and
planting strips convey the residents' early 20th century design preferences.
Period of Significanc(:
Historic development for the purpose of these development standards is construction built within the period
of significance, ca. 1886-1949, within the Naches Avenue HOZ, which was established in DAHP Project Nos.
2020-02-01472, 2021-01-00498.
This period begins with the establishment of Naches Avenue and the earliest attribution of tree planting along
the median; it ends with the construction of the apartments ca. 1949 at 113 South Naches Avenue. During
this period 85% of the resources within the HOZ were built. This spans four of the city's development periods
between 1885 and 1949, as identified in the 2016 City of Yakima Historic Preservation Element. During these
decades, there was a period of single-family construction, followed by duplex and apartment construction and
finally single-family to multiple-family conversions. Buildings built during the 1940-1949 development period
generally continued the use of traditional architectural features that were characteristic of earlier historic de-
velopment within the HOZ. Construction from the 1950s through to 2023 brought an increase in commercial
and professional office development, the clearing of several blocks, and a shift to modern architectural styles,
forms, and materials.
Although the HOZ is not a listing in, or designated to, a historic register, there are buildings within the overlay
zone that are already listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and the Washington Heritage Register.
Buildings identified within these development standards that are listed and/or designated to a historic register
include the following registers. As of 2023, there are no resources within the HOZ designated to the Yakima
Register of Historic Places. Refer to Figure 3 on page 11.
• Yakima Register of Historic Places designated buildings, structures, sites, objects, or districts are
at least 40 years old or have documented exceptional significance. They retain integrity of location,
design, setting, materials, workmanship, association, and feeling. They have documented historical
significance associated with Yakima that is generally established based on meeting at least one of the
10 evaluation categories (YMC 11.62.045). A certificate of appropriateness is required for changes to
the distinguishing historic characteristics of a property that are subject to design review, typically exte-
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rior only (YMC 11.62.050(2)). There are exemptions including for maintenance and in-kind work (YMC
11.62.050.B.). This language is included for buildings within the HOZ that are designated to the Yakima
Register of Historic Places.
• National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) listed buildings, structures, sites, objects, or districts
are at least 50 years old or have documented exceptional significance. They retain integrity of location,
design, setting, materials, workmanship, association, and feeling. They have documented historical
significance that is generally established based on meeting at least one of the four National Register
Criteria for Evaluation (36 CFR Part 60.4). Properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places
are not subject to certificate of appropriateness requirements for changes under YMC 11.62.050. These
properties are included as Class A buildings for the purpose of these development standards, see Con-
tributing and Noncontributing below.
• Washington State Heritage Register(WHR) listed buildings, structures, sites, objects, or districts are
at least 50 years old or have documented exceptional significance. They retain integrity of location,
design, setting, materials, workmanship, association, and feeling. They have documented historical
significance that is generally established based on meeting at least one of the four National Register
Criteria for Evaluation (Senate Bill 363, RCW 27.34.200, WAC 25-12). Properties listed in the Washing-
ton Heritage Register are not subject to certificate of appropriateness requirements for changes under
YMC 11.62.050. These properties are included as Class A buildings for the purpose of these develop-
ment standards, see Contributing and Noncontributing below.
Buildings identified within these development standards as contributing (Class A and B) to the Naches Avenue
HOZ are built within the period of significance and retain architectural integrity. Buildings identified as non-
contributing within the HOZ are either built outside the period of significance, or no longer retain architectural
integrity. The development standards include different requirements depending on class.
Two classes comprise contributing buildings within the HOZ:
• Class A: Buildings constructed within the period of significance and identified as potentially eligible or
listed to the Yakima Register of Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and/or the
Washington Heritage Register (WHR). These buildings, as of 2023, are identified in Figure 3 on page
11. They are identified in the survey reports recorded in WISAARD for the two reconnaissance level
surveys completed in 2020 and 2021 under Washington State Department of Archeology and Historic
Preservation project numbers 2020-02-01472 (Table 9, page 42), and 2021-01-00498 (Table 10, page
36). Both tables include properties recommended as also individually National Register of Historic Plac-
es eligible. Refer to Table 1 on page 34 for consolidated table listing these resources.
• Class B: Buildings identified as historic contributing within the historic district analysis area identified
in Figure 3 on page 11. These are buildings built within the period of significance that retain archi-
tectural integrity, but are not recommended as individually eligible for the Yakima Register of Historic
Places, National Register of Historic Places, or Washington Heritage Register. Collectively they con-
vey architectural features characteristic of and supporting the visual character of the HOZ. This map
is based on the survey report Map 7, page 55, DAHP project no. 2021-01-00498. Refer to Table 2 on
page 36 for consolidated table listing these resources.
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Definition
Definitions for terms and phases used in these development standards and not included in YMC sections
8.77.020 Definitions, 11.62.030 Definitions, or 15.02.020 follow below:
• Demolition, either full or partial, is the process of destroying, through removal, the improvement(s)
(building, structure, site, object) on a lot or parcel.
• Infill is new construction within, and in relation to, the setting and context of existing buildings. An ex-
ample is a new building (infill) on a vacant lot between two existing buildings. This can replace existing
development (building, structure, site, or object) or occur on a vacant lot(s).
• Rehabilitation, per WAC 458-15-015(15), is the process of returning a property to a state of utility
through repair or alteration. This makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those
portions and features of the property which are significant to its architectural and cultural values.
Review
These development standards overlap multiple city review processes. These processes are identified below by
the permit and/or certificate issued, and in one instance by the feature(s) subject to review. Most of the review
is anticipated through development permits. As a result, the organization and structure of the development
standards is intended for use in conjunction with the applicable Yakima Municipal Code titles.
Review to obtain a certificate of appropriateness applies only to properties designated to the Yakima Register
of Historic Places and is conducted by the Yakima Historic Preservation Commission (YMC 11.62.025).
• No change or additional requirements to the review process or to the application for a certificate of ap-
propriateness is needed for the relocation or demolition of Yakima Register of Historic Places-designat-
ed properties (YMC 11.62.050). For references to this process, refer to the Building Rehabilitation and
Relocation and Demolition sections of these development standards.
Review to obtain a development permit is addressed under YMC Title 15 Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordi-
nance and is conducted by the city administrative official.
• No change to the review process or application requirements required for development permits under
YMC 15.11 through YMC 15.15.
• Modifications to the requirements of YMC 15 for development within the HOZ are identified within these
development standards.
• Additional requirements under these development standards for development requiring a permit (YMC
15.12.020) are addressed under the following sections of these development standards: Off-Street
Parking, Sidewalks and Ramps, and Relocation.
• When a building permit is serving as a development permit, these development standards shall apply
equally (YMC 15.12.020.A).
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Street Trees
Review for the selection and planting of street trees is addressed under YMC Chapter 8.77 Public Tree Ordi-
nance and is conducted by the city arborist and city tree board.
• No change to review process or application requirements under YMC 8.77.
• Additional requirements under these development standards are addressed under the following sec-
tions of these development standards: Median and Park Trees, Planting Strips and Street Trees.
Review to obtain a building permit is addressed under YMC Title 11 Buildings and is conducted by the city
building official.
• No change to the review process or application requirements is required for a building permit applica-
tion.
• When both a building permit and a development permit are required and the building permit is serving
as the development permit, these development standards shall apply equally (YMC 15.12.020.A).
• No change to the review or application requirements is required for a demolition permit application.
• Additional demolition permit requirements under these development standards are addressed under the
following section of these development standards: Relocation and Demolition.
• No change to the review or application requirements required for a parking lot permit application.
• Additional parking lot permit requirements under these development standards are addressed under
the following section of these development standards: Off-Street Parking.
Development Standards
Development standards within the Naches Avenue HOZ may differ from those of the underlying zone. These
differences are addressed below and supersede those of the underlying zone.
The Naches Avenue HOZ modifies the underlying zoning districts to preserve and establish mid- to high-den-
sity residential use by excluding activities not compatible with residential uses. Commercial development has
increased outside of the period of significance, with resulting adverse changes to Naches Avenue and residen-
tial and visual character of the HOZ.
• Residential is the use consistent with the intent and historic development patterns of the Naches Ave-
nue HOZ.
• Mixed use development within those portions of zoning districts B-1, GC, and CBD within the Naches
Avenue HOZ is consistent with the intent and compatible with historic development patterns of the Na-
ches Avenue HOZ.
• New detached single-family dwelling construction within the Naches Avenue HOZ (YMC 15.04.030
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Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses) is inconsistent with the increased residential density intent and consid-
ered a Class (3) use (YMC 15.04.020) within the HOZ. Class (3) uses are generally not permitted.
• New zero-lot-line construction—single-family dwellings, and retirement homes—within the Naches Av-
enue HOZ (YMC 15.04.030 Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses) are inconsistent with historic development
patterns and considered a Class (3) use (YMC 15.04.020) within the HOZ.
• Those portions of zoning districts B-1, GC, and CBD within the Naches Avenue HOZ will comply with
zoning district intent statements under YMC 15.03.020 and associated development standards for
Multifamily Residential District (R-3) except as modified by these development standards. The nonres-
idential intents of these zoning districts (YMC 15.03.020.E, K, and L.), except for mixed use, are not
compatible with historic development patterns within the HOZ and are considered a Class (3) use (YMC
15.04.020).
Building Rehabilitation
The rehabilitation of existing buildings provides an important tool for maintaining existing buildings in active use
and adaptively reusing buildings for residential or higher dwelling unit density. Building rehabilitation supports
the retention of historic development that defines the visual and residential character of the Naches Avenue
HOZ. The HOZ does not create new design review for existing buildings.
• No change to the design review process for changes to Yakima Register of Historic Places-designated
properties (YMC 11.62.050).
• No additional requirements for alterations and additions to a building within the HOZ that is not desig-
nated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places.
• Consider rehabilitation incentives when planning or undertaking alterations or additions to buildings
designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places, listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
and/or contributing buildings (Class A and B). Incentives can reduce development costs enabling the
retention and continued use of buildings. Refer to Incentives below.
Infill Construction
Infill construction consists of new development. This may occur on a vacant lot or involve the demolition or
relocation of an existing building as part of the new development. Requirements related to infill construction
include site design and improvement standards; off-street parking; site screening; signs; and special develop-
ment. Managing infill construction within the HOZ will allow new infill to complement and enhance the visual
and residential character of the Naches Avenue corridor.
Site Design and Improvement Standards
This section establishes basic minimum development requirements.
Dwelling Units
All existing underlying zoning districts within the HOZ allow for residential uses. Most allow for high density.
Those that allow for high density also allow for other uses incompatible with the historic development patterns
and character of the Naches Avenue HOZ. Increased housing density is compatible with historic development
patterns within the HOZ.
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Development standards:
• R-1 zones: Increase maximum dwelling unit per net residential acre (DU/NRA) from seven to 12. The
R-1 zoning district allows duplex and multiple-family development of up to seven dwelling units per net
residential acre in accordance with YMC 15.04.030 Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses.A typical half block
within the HOZ is 1 acre with eight lots per half block. Some lots are split resulting in up to 11 lots per
half block. Most half blocks contain one or more duplex, single- to multiple-family converted dwelling,
bungalow court, or apartment. These existing historic development patterns exceed R-1 dwelling unit
density levels. This increased density is consistent with the R-2 maximum DU/NRA.
• R-2 zone: No change in dwelling units. This zone allows clustering of units and duplexes with a typi-
cal DU/NRA of seven to 12. The zoned area can go up to 18 DU/NRA per YMC 15.04.030 Table 4-1
Permitted Land Uses. This is consistent with existing historic development patterns and the increased
residential density intent of the HOZ.
• R-3 zones: No change in dwelling units. This zone allows for attached or clustering of multiple-family
dwellings with a DU/NRA greater than 12. This is consistent with existing historic development patterns
and the increased residential density intent of the HOZ.
• B-1 zone: No change in dwelling units. This zone allows for attached or clustering of multiple family
dwellings with a DU/NRA greater than 12. This is consistent with existing historic development patterns,
the increased residential density intent of the HOZ.
• GC zone: No change in dwelling �� • ` '-
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A lot is a division of land; in this case it 41:.__ y y Win, ff t T�_,��_, t l
includes both the units of division within Figure 4. Dwelling Unit Density within the HOZ.
blocks established in the 1885 plat of The image shows an example of the duplex(red) and bungalow court
North Yakima and a Yakima County par- (blue) development that has contributed to dwelling unit density.
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cel (YMC 15.02.020). A parcel may also span multiple units of division within a block.
The 1885 plat of North Yakima established underlying lot sizes as 7,000 square feet (50 feet wide and 140 feet
deep). The main exception to this are the half blocks fronting East Yakima Avenue (west of Naches Avenue),
which have their original lot layout oriented to Yakima Avenue rather than Naches Avenue. These have 3,250
square foot lot sizes (25 feet wide and 130 feet deep).
Existing lots (parcels) often span multiple lots. Lots within the Naches Avenue HOZ tend to remain around
the underlying 7,000 square foot lot size, ranging from just over 6,800 to under 8,000 square feet. Lots within
the bungalow court range from 2,614 to 3,049 square feet in size. Duplexes occur on single lots and parcels
spanning multiple lots, ranging in size from 6,970 to 11,019 square feet. There are two duplexes on the 6,970
square foot lot at the southwest corner of East E Street and North Naches Avenue. Within the R-2, R-3, B-1,
CBD, and GC zones much of the development extends over multiple lots.
Development standards:
• R-1 zones within the HOZ: Decrease minimum lot size from 7,000 to 6,000 square feet for two-family
dwellings (YMC 15.05030 Table 5-2 Subdivision Requirements). This will enable infill development with-
in the HOZ on existing lots of record within R-1 zones with duplex development (YMC 15.19.040). This
is consistent with historic development patterns within the HOZ.
• R-2 zone within the HOZ: Decrease minimum lot size from 7,000 to 6,000 square feet for two-family
dwellings (YMC 15.05030 Table
5-2 Subdivision Requirements).
This will enable infill development
within the HOZ on existing lots of
record with duplex development.
This is consistent with historic
development patterns within the
HOZ.
• R-3 zones within the HOZ: De-
crease minimum lot size from
7,000 to 6,000 square feet for
two-family dwellings (YMC
15.05030 Table 5-2 Subdivision
Requirements). This will enable in-
fill development within the HOZ on •
-
existing lots of record with duplex '
development. This is consistent I
with historic development patterns ' - Lot coverage
within the HOZ. ice" .�t•' 60%lot coverage
JVlaximum Lot Covera 80%lot coverage
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for zones R-1, R-2, R-3, and B-1. In- o _; 2021 aerial photograph,Yakima GIS
crease lot coverage percentages to 80% OMB&
for R-1 and R-2. Reduce lot coverage Figure 5. Lot Coverage Visualization.
percentages to 80% for zones GC and The image generalizes lot coverage to provide a general reference scale
CBD. for 60% and 80% lot coverage.
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A lot is a division of land; in this case it includes both the units of division within blocks established in the 1885
plat of North Yakima and a Yakima County parcel (YMC 15.02.020). A parcel may also span multiple units of
division within a block.
Maximum lot coverage per YMC 15.05.020.C. "is the percentage of net land area of a site that can be covered
with structures and other impervious surfaces." This includes onsite parking. Within the HOZ, existing sin-
gle-family and duplex development lot coverage percentages tend to be low. Lots with apartment buildings built
within the period of significance tend to be around 80% coverage. Lots with noncompatible commercial devel-
opment tends to be around 100% coverage.
Development standards:
• R-1 zones: Increase lot coverage percentages from 60% to 80% in YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1. This is
compatible with historic development patterns and the increased residential density intent of the HOZ.
Staying at 60% in conjunction with lot size reductions for duplex construction to 6,000 square feet
would make 60% difficult to achieve. This is also consistent with the R-3 and B-1 percentages within the
HOZ.
• R-2 zone: Increase lot coverage percentages from 60% to 80% in YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1. This is
compatible with historic development patterns and the increased residential density intent of the HOZ.
Staying at 60% in conjunction with lot size reductions to 6,000 square feet for duplex construction
would make 60% difficult to achieve. This is also consistent with the R-3 and B-1 percentages within the
HOZ.
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• R-3 zones: No change in lot
coverage percentages in YMC
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15.05.030 Table 5-1. This is com- --
Existing lot line setback -C
patible with historic developmentro
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patterns and the increased resi-
dential density intent of the HOZ. E
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• B-1 zone: No change in lot
coverage percentages in YMC
15.05.030 Table 5-1. This is com- .
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patible with historic development q I
patterns and the increased resi-
dential density intent of the HOZ.
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• GC zone: Reduce lot coverage
percentages from 100%to 80%
(YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1).
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development patterns and the in- G -
creased residential density intent b '
of the HOZ.
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• CBD zone: Reduce lot cover-
age percentages from 100%to
80% (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). Figure 6. Structure Setback Visualization.
This is compatible with historic The image shows existing front(North Naches Avenue)and side (East E
development patterns and the Street) setback amounts at duplex dwellings.
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increased residential density intent of the HOZ.
Structure Sr:
Structure setbacks are specific to building form based on historic development patterns. Contextual single-fam-
ily dwellings built within the period of significance tend to have a 12- to 30-foot setback from property lines
along Naches Avenue. A 20-foot setback is the most common. Buildings built at the back of lots are depar-
tures from the typical pattern. Apartments are generally built at or near the property line. A consistent setback
distance allows for infill construction to blend with neighboring historic buildings and maintains a harmonious
sense of place along the avenue.
Development standards:
• Duplex (two-family dwelling): Reduce minimum structure setback from property lines along arterials,
collector arterials, and local access right of ways at the front and side to 15 feet (YMC 15.05.030 Table
5-1). This is consistent with historic development patterns of duplexes built within the period of signif-
icance within the HOZ. Extant examples have between 12- and 30-foot front setbacks from Naches
Avenue and cross streets. No change to rear setbacks from the alley. No change from side setbacks at
alleys or property lines.
• Bungalow courts (cottage hous-
ing): Reduce minimum structure - Low-rise Apartment Example
setbacks from property lines along
arterials, collector arterials, and
local access right of ways at the E M L•K �riled
front and side to 15 feet (YMC
15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is con-
sistent
with historic development
patterns of the bungalow court
built within the period of signif- 5,setback _ T
icance within the HOZ. Extant 111
examples have a 10-foot setback •
from Naches Avenue. No change -z (174
to rear setbacks from the alley. z . - • _ ,F
No change from side setbacks at ;r
alleys or property lines. N
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• Low-rise apartment blocks and
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apartment courts (multiple family •
development): Reduce minimum
structure setbacks from property
lines to the sidewalk edge along
arterials, collector arterials, and
local access right of ways at the J Yakima County parcel(lot)
building front and side (YMC
-
15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is con- i Existing lot line setback
•
sistent with historic development Figure 7. Structure Setback Visualization.
patterns of low-rise apartment The image shows existing front and side setbacks at a low-rise apart-
blocks and apartment courts built ment
within the period of significance
within the HOZ. Extant examples
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range from an 8-foot setback to buildings built to the sidewalk edge at the front. Building sides along
streets are built out to the sidewalk. No change to rear setbacks from the alley. No change from side
setbacks at alleys or property lines.
JVlaximum Building Height
t
Building height within the Naches Avenue HOZ ranges from one ?
to three stories; approximately 15 to 45 feet tall. Most single-fam-
ily
dwellings built within the period of significance are one to one ;<T `
and-a-half stories with some having two stories. Most low-rise , ,
apartment blocks are two to three stories; most duplexes are one
story tall. '
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Development standards:
• R-1 zones: No change in maximum building height of 35
feet (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible with Figure 8. Facade Break Example.
historic development patterns. 15 North Naches Avenue(ca. 1934), front west
facade showing the middle facade portion re-
• R-2 zone: Increase maximum building height from 35 to cess.
45 feet (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible
with historic development patterns and the increased resi-
dential density intent of the HOZ. •
• R-3 zones: No change in maximum building height of 50
feet (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible with rhi
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the increased residential density intent of the HOZ and ,^ INC
historic development patterns. ��
• B-1 zone: Increase maximum building height from 35 to woo I •� ��
45 feet (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible ® '''"i -
with historic development patterns and the increased resi- _ wl�
dential density intent of the HOZ. Figure 9. Low-rise Apartment Block Form
Example.
• GC zone: No change in maximum building height of 50 415 North Naches Avenue (ca. 1925), front west
feet(YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible with facade.
the increased residential density intent of the HOZ and
historic development patterns.
• CBD zone: Set the maximum building height at 50 feet
(YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible with the ;,4,
increased residential density intent of the HOZ and histor- _
is development patterns. L
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Massing .
Massing is the unified composition of three-dimensional volumes
that convey the impression of a building's weight, density, and Figure 10. Duplex Form Example.
bulk.
515 North Naches (ca. 1930), front northwest
Development standards: corner showing the separate entrance on each
facade.
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• The width of any unbroken facade may not exceed the building height.
• Breaks in facades can consist of recessed or projecting wall planes (minimum 8 foot width, minimum
0.5 foot offset; examples include 15 North Naches Avenue, ca. 1934; and 115 North Naches Avenue,
ca. 1930), recessed central entrances with decorative sur-
rounds (examples include 415 North Naches Avenue, ca.
1925; 211 South Naches Avenue, ca. 1930; and 15 North
Naches Avenue, ca. 1934), projecting bays at entrances .
(an example is 503 East Chestnut Avenue, ca. 1925); J fi
or pilasters (minimum 1.5 feet wide). Material variations �.. — --
alone are not adequate.
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• Utilize building forms compatible with building forms for = _
comparable functions built within the period of significance
within the HOZ. The distinctive housing forms identified in _
the reconnaissance-level surveys completed in 2020 and ��
Figure 11. Stucco Example.
2021 under DAHP project numbers 2020-02-01472 and
2021-01-00498 are characteristic of historic development 604 South Naches Avenue (ca. 1920), front
within the HOZ. These forms communicate prevailing east facade.
trends in construction and housing density and include
bungalow, duplex, courtyard apartment, apartment block,
foursquare, gable front and wing, I-house, and working-
man's foursquare.
• Infill construction shall be differentiated from the old and `% , `
shall be compatible with the massing, size, and scale of $ % 1/
comparable buildings e. duplex, low-rise apartment �rI + I'
p 9 ( 9 , p p i P,,
block) built within the period of significance for the HOZ
r
to protect the historic integrity of the HOZ and its environ- ; ; !' T 1, I1 [-
ment. 11-`- 1 �A,
Figure 12. Brick Example.
Exterior building materials have an important role in integrating 211 South Naches Avenue(ca. 1930), front
northwest corner.
infill development with existing buildings. Appropriate exterior
building materials can contribute to the overall visual character
and continuity of buildings built within the period of significance
and not serve as a focal point detracting from these buildings. ,+a,+ 0,�
Development standards: -
• Vinyl, PVC board, concrete block, stone and faux stone rim
veneer, and Marblecrete (stucco with aggregate) are pro- IP?i" _: [ - q
hibited for use as exterior materials and fencing. Refer to Q •
fiber cement board and wood siding below for additional -
prohibitions.
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▪ Exterior materials shall be consistent on all facades. Since Figure 13. Wood Siding (Shingle) Example.
historic development patterns were not zero lot line, alley 513E South Naches(ca. 1920), rear southeast
and non-street facing facades often have visibility from corner along the alley.
streets. Due in part to this, resources within the HOZ are
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characterized by continuity of exterior materials on all facades, rather than changing materials on alley
or non-street facing facades.
• Stucco is a compatible material. Examples include 11 South Naches Avenue (ca. 1909), 604 South
Naches Avenue (ca. 1920), 504-506 East Walnut Street(ca. 1910), and 415 North Naches Avenue (ca.
1925).
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• Brick is a compatible material. Examples include 115 -, , 47.
North Naches Avenue (ca. 1930), 15 North Naches • ±
Avenue (ca. 1934), 503 East Chestnut Street(ca. 1925), ^
113 South Naches Avenue (ca. 1949), 403 South Naches _�
Avenue (ca. 1937). -°- —=-
• Fiber cement board (including poly-ash material), painted, 1 I - r.�- 7 `
is a compatible material. The smooth surface side must i � ? .s��,w.
avasu ratm Atosmae@Mi��`—,.
be used, not the faux wood-grained texture side. Configu-
rations compatible with siding types must be used—these 3
are identified under wood siding below. Sheet type prod- Figure 14. Gambrel Roof Example.
ucts are prohibited. 602 North Naches Avenue (ca. 1901), front east
facade.
• Wood siding, painted, is a compatible material. Compat-
ible siding types shall be limited to shingle, clapboard, _ ; 'I
drop siding, or horizontal tongue and groove boards. ,A '
These are consistent with siding types utilized during the '
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period of significance. Vertical boards, board and batten, c --
shakes, plywood, panel siding, and T1-11 are prohibited.
• The architectural style and detailing for infill construction .,, k;, r
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within the HOZ must be compatible with surrounding sL" 1 T �- '—
buildings built within the period of significance of the HOZ. ,,:::- - , ;•
Figure 15. Hip Roof Example.
Roof form has an important role in integrating infill development 509 North Naches Avenue(ca. 1912), front
with existing buildings. Appropriate roof forms can contribute to southwest corner.
the overall visual character and continuity of buildings built within
the period of significance without serving as a focal point that
detracts from these buildings.
Development standards: owew r .
• Compatible roof forms are limited to gable, gambrel, hip, g _ • k "!
and flat with parapet. This is based on common roof forms - , , .. ; - =.ime.!r- r-
used on resources within the HOZ built within the period -
of significance.
• Gable can include any sub types, including bell cast,
clipped, cross, front, gable-on-hip, side, or parallel gables. Figure 16. Flat with Parapet Roof Example.
• Gambrel can be front or side. 115 North Naches(ca. 1930), side north facade.
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• Hip can include any sub types, including bell cast, cross hipped, hip with cross gable, hip-on-gable, or
parallel hipped.
• Flat with parapet. Flat with eaves is prohibited.
• Roofing materials visible from the sidewalk should be compatible with the roofing material used on sur-
rounding buildings. Avoid colors not already in use on the surrounding buildings (e.g., green).
The design, proportion, and placement of windows and exterior doors (fenestration) has an important role in
integrating infill development with existing buildings. Fenestration can contribute to the overall visual character
and continuity of buildings built within the period of significance and not serve as a focal point detracting from
these buildings.
Development standards:
• Vinyl is prohibited.
• Paintable window sash, trim, and frame materials are compatible. New clad or all metal or fiberglass
window systems must be compatible in design with residential painted wood window systems from the
period of significance. Finishes on metal sash, trim, and frames must be compatible with painted finish-
es and not metallic finishes (e.g., bronze, aluminum).
• Windows must be operable. Window operation types are limited to double or single hung, or casement.
Horizontal sliders, awning, hopper, and pivot are prohibited. A fixed sash can be used only in conjunc-
tion with operable sash within the same window opening (example: 9 South Naches Avenue, ca. 1930).
• Exterior door trim, doors, and frame finishes must be compatible with painted finishes and not metallic
finishes (e.g., bronze, aluminum).
• Buildings must include a main entrance on at least one street.
• Minimum fenestration on street facing facades to be 20%. Historic development patterns at low-rise
apartment blocks range between approximately 15% and 30%.
• Window systems shall be no more than one-third the
facade width without being interrupted by another building
material.
The management of off-street parking has an important role in -_ Y-4�
integrating infill development with existing buildings and manag-
ing increased pressure for parking spaces as density increases. . ,_
Appropriate off-street parking solutions are encouraged and can
contribute to the overall visual character and continuity of build- -
ings built within the period of significance and not serve as a focal -
point detracting from these buildings. The former irrigation ditches Figure 17. Off-Street Parking Compatible
along either side of the Naches Avenue HOZ historically prevent- Example.
ed front driveways. Angle parking along the cross street retaining
the planting strip along Naches Avenue.
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Development standards:
• Develop parking off the alley to the rear of buildings to
support resident parking needs. This can also include de-
velopment of angled parking along cross streets to either
side of Naches Avenue.
• Buildings in the portion of the downtown business district
within the HOZ that cannot physically provide on-site res-
idential parking may utilize permitted off-street public park-
ing (YMC 9.50.200), or off-street private parking through a
shared parking agreement. Figure 18. Off-Street Parking Noncompati-
ble Example.
• No vehicular access points (driveways) are allowed off
Naches Avenue. Historic development patterns predomi- Surface parking and added driveways along
nately utilized side street and rear alley vehicular access. Naches Avenue.
Existing driveways in violation of these standards at the
time of adoption shall not be deemed nonconforming,
but development of the property requiring a development
permit (YMC 15.12.020) will require removal of the non-
conforming driveway(s) and any new driveways to be
consistent with these standards. The intent is that long-
term, the impacts of noncompatible commercial infill will
be reversed.
• Surface parking lots and off-street parking shall not have
frontage along Naches Avenue. Existing parking lots or
off-street parking in violation of these standards at the Figure 19. Off-Street Parking Noncompati-
time of adoption shall not be deemed nonconforming, but ble Example.
development of the property requiring a development per- Surface parking and added driveways along
mit (YMC 15.12.020) will require removal of the noncon- Naches Avenue.
forming parking or off-street parking and any new parking to be consistent with these standards. The
intent is that long-term, the impacts of noncompatible commercial infill will be reversed.
• Reduce the number of parking spaces required in YMC 15.06.040 (Table 6-1) for infill development
or substantial rehabilitation of a Yakima Register-listed building within the HOZ. Surface parking lots
are not compatible with historic development patterns within the HOZ. The HOZ benefits from walking
distance proximity to the Central Business District (CBD). The intent is to reduce surface parking within
the HOZ and support dense housing within walking distance from the CBD. Infill development shall be
eligible for reduced parking standards of one space per dwelling unit. Substantial rehabilitations are
work on an existing building that would trigger code compliance that would otherwise require compli-
ance with YMC 15.06.040 (Table 6-1) parking standards. Any building designated to the Yakima Regis-
ter of Historic Places (YMC 11.62.045) shall be eligible for the reduced parking standard of 0.5 spaces
per dwelling unit. Loss of register status due to the project would result in the property needing to make
the necessary changes to comply with Table 6-1 parking standards.
Site screening is used to provide a visual buffer between streets, structures, and uses of different intensity.
Development standards:
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• No fully view-obscuring screening along the street frontage under YMC 15.07.060 and per YMC
15.07.070.4. Visibility and connectivity between residential development and Naches Avenue is charac-
teristic of historic development patterns within the HOZ.
The management of permitted signs so that they do not become a focal point is important to maintaining the
overall visual character and continuity of the Naches Avenue HOZ .
Development standards:
• Limit permitted signs within the HOZ for B-1, and CBD, and GC zones to be consistent with the stan-
dards for R-3 zones identified in Table 8-1, Table 8-2, and Table 8-3 of YMC 15.08.060. These stan-
dards can be used for guidance on the type and number of signs permitted, maximum sign area, and
sign height and setbacks.
• No change to permitted signs for R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones.
• The sign illumination general provision YMC 15.08.075.(A) shall apply to B-1, CBD, and GC zones
within the HOZ.
Mixed-Use Building and Downtown Business District Multifamily Development
These mixed-use building and downtown business district multifamily development standards (YMC 15.09.025)
provide a streamlined process for infill and redevelopment projects that include ground floor commercial (retail,
commercial, or professional) and upper floor residential.
• Mixed-use development under YMC 15.09.025 is a compatible residential infill type within the HOZ
zoned B-1, GC, and CBD where mixed use can provide an important transition role between commer-
cial and residential areas. This development pattern is similar to historic mixed-use development at
commercial nodes that developed around street-car stops as a mix of uses occurring at locations with
high volumes of public street level activity.
• Where the mixed use development standards (YMC 15.09.025) are applied to mixed-use development
and mixed-use redevelopment projects within the within the HOZ in areas zoned B-1, GC, and CBD the
Naches Avenue HOZ development standards shall apply in addition to, and supersede where there is
conflict, the design standards and guidelines - Downtown Business District (YMC 15.09.025(E)) .
• Designs should utilize smaller ground floor commercial tenant spaces (rather than large commercial
spaces) to support affordable rents for small and start-up businesses.
• Ground floor use should prioritize commercial activity (e.g., retail, restaurant, coffee shop) involving
pedestrian activity and use of spaces rather than professional uses. Use of smaller office spaces
accessed from the sides of the building are encouraged for professional uses in order to retain a more
interactive retail/commercial street front character within the HOZ.
• For the height bonus (YMC 15.09.025(3)) rather than providing additional on-site landscaping, the proj-
ect must plant conforming street trees within the planting strip associated with the project. If conforming
street trees are already present along the frontage, the developer will contribute to a fund or purchase
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trees for a different site, either street trees or median trees, within the HOZ.
Cottage housing
• Cottage housing (YMC 15.09.035) is consistent with historic bungalow court development patterns with-
in the HOZ and a compatible residential infill type.
Zero lot line development
• Zero-lot-line development (YMC 15.09.040) shall not be permitted within the HOZ as it is not consis-
tent with historic development patterns or building forms within the HOZ. The intent here is to achieve
increased dwelling unit density through building forms compatible with historic development patterns
characteristic of the HOZ.
Accessory dwelling units
• Accessory dwelling units (YMC 15.09.045) are consistent with historic development patterns within the
HOZ and a compatible residential infill type.
The management of relocation has an important role in minimizing the adverse impacts of loss of contributing
buildings within the HOZ and the impact to the overall visual character and continuity of Naches Avenue HOZ.
• No change to the review of changes to Yakima Register of Historic Places-designated properties (YMC
11.62.050).
• Prioritize Yakima Register of Historic Places designated, National Register of Historic Places listed, and
contributing buildings for preservation and rehabilitation, including adaptive reuse that provides in-
creased dwelling units (e.g., single- to multiple-family conversion). Consider adaptive reuse and associ-
ated rehabilitation incentives available. See Incentives below.
• Relocation of Class A or B buildings must comply with demolition requirements for the respective class
unless the building is successfully designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places at its new loca-
tion (YMC 11.62.045).
• No additional requirements for buildings within the HOZ built outside the period of significance or not
designed to the Yakima Register of Historic Places or listed to the National Register of Historic Places
or Washington Heritage Register.
Demolition
The management of demolition has an important role in the overall visual character and continuity of Naches
Avenue HOZ. Demolition of Yakima Register of Historic Places designated buildings, National Register of His-
toric Places listed buildings, and contributing buildings (Class A and B) is an adverse impact.
• No change to the required review of changes to Yakima Register of Historic Places designated proper-
ties (YMC 11.62.045.E(3)).
• No additional requirements for the demolition of a building that was built outside of the period of signifi-
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cance for the HOZ.
• Prioritize Yakima Register of Historic Places designated buildings, National Register of Historic Places
and Washington Heritage Register listed buildings, and contributing (Class A and B) buildings for pres-
ervation and rehabilitation, including adaptive reuse that provides increased dwelling units (e.g., single-
to multiple-family conversion). Demolition of these buildings should be avoided.
• Demolition of a Class A contributing building requires mitigation for the loss. This will consist of an
impact fee payment. The fee consists of 10% of the assessed value of the improvement at the time of
the demolition permit application. The fee will be paid to the Naches Avenue HOZ grant fund. The intent
is to offset the unavoidable adverse impact of the loss of architectural character within the HOZ. The
intent is to scale the fee based on the size and prominence of the building. If the grant fund has not
been set up by the City, these funds are to be paid into an escrow account established with the City for
transfer to the grant fund when established. The in-lieu fee mitigation, rather than permittee-responsi-
ble mitigation, is intended to be efficient for property owners and prospective developers of increased
density housing. The process is not intended to extend the permitting process. The fee is intended to
discourage speculative demolition and the removal of buildings to create vacant lots within the HOZ.
• Demolition of a Class B contributing building requires mitigation for the loss. This will consist of an im-
pact fee payment. The fee consists of 5% of the assessed value of the improvement at the time of the
demolition permit application. The fee will be paid to the Naches Avenue HOZ grant fund. See demoli-
tion of a Class A building, above, for details.
• Prioritize historic noncontributing buildings built during the period of significance for rehabilitation; for
buildings that cannot be rehabilitated, prioritize replacement with compatible multiple family residential
development.
Financial incentives for building maintenance, rehabilitation, and infill development provide an important tool to
support the retention of Yakima Register
of Historic Places designated buildings, - ^<- ' ' k
� ram'►}°'8i''ti 4 ��.�� � �. '� �.'< of
National Register of Historic Places listed ° *, ,.: ` * ;
buildings contributing buildings (Class A YE p • m ..+�A �ti ` ,g�1' ` -/*o ith 0 ti ' .,it„..,,,,.
7,047
or B) and their setting within the Naches P ' ,, t, r ,� ,. ,� � r;
Avenue HOZ. ' - r `'
• Reduced parking requirements for is
Yakima Register of Historic Places ' , i
designated buildings and infill de- t -
velopment—see Off-Street Parking. ,.,I,''; ` �` '), e irr i ... ` r Ali.,f M R' ,t,
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• Building permit fee and plan check -- :- _ _ _..^._._., �~ - +_
fee waiver for rehabilitation of a
Yakima Register of Historic Plac- , ,, .
es designated and/or a National ';:ww l2" = �'`�- ~ U ` �
Register of Historic Places listed ='. f# -- �� -�� -
building or a contributing (Class Figure 20. Historic Naches Avenue View.
A or B) building (YMC 13.24.020 1909 view looking along Naches Avenue showing the roadway, central
Building Code Table 1-A). Building median and park trees. Courtesy Yakima Valley Museum, no. 2008-106-
permit fees are valuation based.As 010.
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of 2023, plan check fees are calculated at 65% of the building permit fee. No change to other permits or
inspection fees required.
• Building permit fee and plan check fee waiver for infill construction (YMC 13.24.020 Building Code
Table 1-A).As of 2023, plan check fees are calculated at 65% of the building permit fee. Building permit
fees are valuation based. No change to other permits or inspection fees required.
o For R3, two-family, Type VA (wood or metal stud, r �� r r :,
one-hour fire resistant construction throughout) rti
construction, valued at$119.73/sq ft in the ICC " tl 4'd`'
•
building Valuation Data, August 2015, which is • r"r RK �.,
used by the City, and comparable duplex square } �.
footage within the HOZ, the cost to build would be °� ; ; ,,r •
over$225,000. Including building permit and plan , ' '' f'
check fee waiver, this could result in a project ` f-,
savings and City investment of at least $3,300
(YMC 13.24.020 Building Code Table 1-A) ,--- �-
o For R2, multiple family, Type VA construction, Figure 21. Central Median View. .__
valued at$107.72/sq ft in the ICC building Valua-
tion Data, August 2015, which is used by the City View looking along the central median showing
and comparable apartment block square footage the lawn and two rows of park trees.
within the HOZ, the cost
to build would be over
$1.5. Including building
permit and plan check fee
waiver, this could result
in a project savings and
City investment of at least
$13,200 (YMC 13.24.020
Building Code Table 1-A).
• Washington State Special Tax
Valuation (STV) program is avail-
able to properties designated to
the Yakima Register of Historic
Places or listed in the National
Register of Historic Places (YMC
11.62.060.C.(1))This is a property
tax reduction incentive, based on
qualified rehabilitation expendi-
tures. For additional information:
https://dahp.wa.gov/grants-and-
funding/special-tax-valuation.
' Q Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone(HOZ) _
• Federal Historic Tax Credits
(HTCs) are available to properties /1 , +' i Sanborn map overlay.las7,Sheet 5
listed in the National Register of 2f1z1aeria photo Yakima Gls
Historic Places. The property must Figure 22. Irrigation Ditches at Planting Strips.
be income producing. The cost of 1897 Sanborn map overlaid on a 2021 aerial showing former irrigation
the work undertaken must equal ditch locations along Naches Avenue, courtesy Library of Congress.
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or be greater than the adjusted basis value of the building. For additional information: https://dahp.
wa.gov/federal-historic-tax-credit.
• Naches Avenue HOZ grant fund has not been established but is recommended to be established as
a public receiving entity for in-lieu fee mitigation. Like the Downtown Association of Yakima's Facade
Improvement Grant Program, it is intended to support building owners within a specific area. The intent
is, within the HOZ, to support upgrades to contributing buildings and rehabilitation work on buildings
built within the period of significance (but are noncontributing due to alterations) such that they are
designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places upon completion of work. Designating of receiving
buildings (or designated status) to the Yakima Register of Historic Places is a requirement of using the
grant fund. Priority is given to buildings based on the number of dwelling units to support the retention
of housing density within the HOZ. Project guidance, review, and selection is to be managed through
the Yakima Historic Preservation Commission (YMC 11.62.040).
Naches Avenue Standarc _
Managing change to Naches Avenue, including landscape and public right-of-way features, has an important
role in maintaining the overall visual character and continuity of the Naches Avenue HOZ. Naches Avenue is
unique within the city and eligible for Yakima Register of Historic Places designation. The following guidance
supports retention of those character-defining features that make Naches Avenue eligible for designation. Park
and street trees are public trees because they are within a city park, rights-of-way, and open spaces.
During the first several years of the 1890s, Naches Avenue began to take on the appearance associated with it
today. This 1.4-mile-long, 140-foot-wide north-south circulation corridor consists of a central landscape ele-
ment—a median that is identified as a park—flanked by single lane north and south roadways. Planting strips
and sidewalks flank the outer sides of the roadways. East-west running roads divide the corridor into 15 block
segments. Sidewalks associated with the east-west roads cut
across the ends of the central landscape elements. An active
railroad line runs east-west at the south side of East G Street. A
railroad bed from a former line, along with a ditch, runs east-west
at the south side of East H Street.
Median and Park t► °`` 4 may,_
Managing changes to the median and park trees within Naches -
Avenue is important for maintaining the overall historic character
and function of the HOZ. The portion of the North Naches Avenue ,, ;, 41
between East H Street and East I Street was platted at the same ,., ""r '-= y
width but developed with only a single 40-foot roadway without a Figure 23. Roadway Example.
median. View looking along Naches Avenue showing the
roadway.
Development standards:
• Retain grass (lawn) within the 40-foot-wide central median (park). Retain the median public access,
location, width, length, and design. No additional understory vegetation (e.g., planting beds, annuals
or perennials, ground cover, or shrubs) is allowed. Changes to drought resistant lawn type(s) is not
considered an alteration. Changes to alternative materials from lawn must be compatible with the
historic character of the median and provide a reasonable balance between improved sustainability
relative to drought conditions and the preservation of historic features, materials, and functional and
visual character.
• Retain the two rows of park trees within the median. Tree regeneration with compatible species is not
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considered an alteration since trees have a finite life r -* , ' ;,
cycle. Tree regeneration should be managed to avoid • t
complete canopy loss at a single point in time. The rows
are generally centered in the east and west halves of the .
median and spaced around 24 feet from one another, j , i
though distances vary. !.
• The following are historic tree species for the purpose of - �"'
regeneration and compatibility. When these same spe- e_ Olt - --
cies cannot be planted, new species (e.g., drought and
disease resistant) should be selected based on compati-
bility with the structure and visual character of the historic Figure 24. Planting Strip Example.
tree species. Based on trunk diameters (exceeding 40 View showing the planting strip along Naches
inches) and species the American elms are attributed as Avenue, including street trees and a light stan-
the oldest and principal species for planting along the dard.
central landscape feature. Silver maples are next oldest,
and are a potential fast-growing—though brittle—replace .�,., _ :616, ' g, g '
ment for the American elms which are subject to Dutch ¶ � .� y
elm disease. Two other older species include sycamores - -` = —
and Norway maples, with trunk diameters over 40 and 30 _ . . -
inches, respectively. ``' "
• Existing nonconforming trees (due to placement and/or - _.te il
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species) should be removed at the end of their lifespan
and not replaced. 4
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Figure 25. Sidewalk Example.
Managing changes to roadways within the HOZ is important for View showing the sidewalk and ramps crossing
maintaining the overall historic character and function of the HOZ. Naches Avenue east to west.
Development standard:
• Retain existing roadway locations, ~~\t,:'l r
widths, and curbs. This includes 4� • ,
1i •
Naches Avenue, cross streets, - ri ',as
and alleys. Naches Avenue t4 Q A.�'�_" : t ''
consists of two single lanes with �4 `'Aik � --- :i
a central crown separated by the �,if 7 1..y 4 ° , :,>° :
central landscaped median. Each 1 p 4�`'j `��f� t a ....,i � , '4 4
traffic lane within Naches Avenue _. !j'
is 24 feet wide with concrete curbs ! t.WI N.
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and asphalt paving, with storm ,_71t4;
drains integrated into the curbs
near the intersections. Parallel : - — =
parking is on one side only, along
the outer curb. The alleys are 24 LA A ii
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feet wide and provide access to Figure 26. Historic Naches Avenue View.
the rear of lots along the corridor. Undated view looking along Naches Avenue showing the roadway, central
Alleys allow for vehicular access median and park trees. Courtesy Yakima Valley Museum, no. 2002-801-
and garage placement at the rear 884.
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of the lot, in place of driveways and front or side lot garage locations. Cross streets are 31 feet in width
with two traffic lanes and parallel parking on both sides. There are three exceptions: East Walnut Street
is 40 feet wide, East Lincoln Avenue is 60 feet wide with three traffic lanes and a bike lane and East
Yakima Avenue is 67 feet with four traffic lanes. All intersection signage consists of traffic signs set in
the planting strips at the intersections, except for the East Yakima Avenue intersection.
Planting Strips and Street Tree.
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Managing changes to planting strips (public right of way) and Y xt
street trees along Naches Avenue is important for maintaining the , 6
overall historic character and function of the HOZ. Street trees s _•� `' °° -
are those trees planted within the planting strips. Planting strips i " "•
{<;;,
are the area between the street curb and the property line. ;� � �, ` , 1 * J:
Development standards: .- _ r�"'' i
• Retain planting strip location, width, lawn, and design.
Do not pave over with hardscape (e.g., concrete, pavers,
asphalt). The planting strips are former canal locations Figure 27. Light Standard A Example.
that historically functioned as open irrigation ditches
moving water within the valley. They were infilled during View showing a typical type A light standard.
the period of significance, between 1897 and 1920 based
on Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and historic photographs. This infill created
the existing 17-foot-wide planting strips with lawn and a single row of street ss
trees.
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• Existing hardscape within planting strips in violation of these standards at 1, • ,t.
the time of adoption shall not be deemed nonconforming, but development
of the property requires removal of the nonconforming hardscape and re-
planting of lawn to be consistent with these standards. The intent is that over --
time, the impacts of noncompatible alterations will be reversed. --
• Retain street trees. Tree regeneration with compatible species and in compli- Figure 28'. Light Stan-
ance with YMC 8.77 is not considered an alteration since trees have a finite dard B Example.
life cycle.
View showing a typical type
• Select compatible species in consultation with the City B light standard
Arborist and/or City Tree Board using the list of approved •f' '
street tree species for the city (YMC 8.77.080) maintained ,,��•; �� `" , . �
by the City of Yakima Public Works Department. The his- :{
toric tree species identified under Median and Park Trees � i ,t t r;t'
provides the list for the purpose of regeneration and de- ;rt ,. ,
•
termining compatibility. When these same species cannot k. . I
be planted, new species (e.g., drought- and disease-re-
sistant) should be selected based on compatibility with ', - jet.t -!�.
spacing, distance from curb to sidewalk, distance from '_ •
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street corners and fire hydrants, utilities, mature canopy
size, structure, and visual character compatibility with the -
historic tree species. The long-term intent is to restore the Figure 29. Light Standard B Example.
historic tree canopy corridor along the sidewalks, illumi- Ca. 1920 view, courtesy Yakima Valley Museum,
nated by light standards. This tree canopy is documented No. 2002-801-887.
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in ca. 1909 historic photographs, see Photos 1, 2, and 3. The planting strips had an approximately
6-foot-wide irrigation ditch, offset from the roadway by a narrow planting strip. Street trees were planted
in the planting strip between the irrigation ditch and the sidewalk. This planting strip measured approx-
imately 8 feet wide. The second row of trees planted along the outer side of the sidewalk is within the
private lots and not subject to these standards.
• Existing nonconforming trees (due to placement and/or species) should be removed at the end of their
lifespan and not replaced (YMC 8.77.180).
Sidewalks and Ramp.
Managing changes to sidewalks and ramps within Naches Avenue is important for maintaining the overall his-
toric character and function of the HOZ.
Development standards:
• Original alignments of sidewalks and ramps shall be maintained and not reconfigured. The original
6-foot-wide concrete sidewalks run parallel to the traffic lanes. Sidewalks at the ends of the central
landscape elements function as an extension of the sidewalks along the crossing streets and provide
pedestrian access between the two sides of the corridor. These 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalks ramp
slope down to the street grade. The roadway curbs wrap the corners and continue for a couple of feet
along the sidewalk as it ramps slopes down to the street grade.
• Existing sidewalks and ramps in violation of these standards at the time of adoption shall not be
deemed nonconforming, but development of the property requiring a development permit (YMC
15.12.020) requires removal of the nonconforming sidewalks and ramps and any new sidewalks and
ramps to be consistent with these standards. The intent is that, over the long-term, the impacts of non-
compatible infill resulting in the reconfiguration of sidewalks will be reversed.
• Changes supporting universal access improvements are not considered alterations.
Managing changes to signage within Naches Avenue is important for maintaining the overall historic character
and function of the HOZ.
Development standard:
• The addition of signage beyond directional and wayfinding requirements is strongly discouraged.
Site Furrtr tim
Managing changes to site furnishings within Naches Avenue (including the planting strips and median) is im-
portant for maintaining the overall historic character and function.
Development standards:
• Retain and maintain existing original Type A and B light standards. There are two main types of original
light standards, both are cast iron pedestrian-oriented lights placed within the planting strips along the
sidewalk. Each block originally had four per side, a light standard at the outer corners and two equally
spaced mid-block lights. See Photos 3 and 4.
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o Type A light standards consist of a fluted column with minimal base.
o Type B light standards consist of a hexagonal shaft with a prominent plinth.
• Restore missing Type A and B light standards where original locations are available.
• Restore missing (e.g., those replaced with driveways) Type A and B and noncompatible light standards
and relocate original Type A and B light standards to their original location (e.g., 405 E Lincoln Avenue)
in coordination with property development requiring a development permit (YMC 15.12.020).
• The addition of memorials, plaques, or other forms of public display for the purpose of memorial, recog-
nition, or award are not allowed. Naches Avenue contains three memorials:
o A concrete memorial dedicated to Colonel H. D. Cock. He is attributed with planting the first
trees along Naches Avenue in 1886. The memorial was dedicated by the Daughters of Pioneers
of Washington, Yakima Valley Chapter No. 3
o A concrete Hatfield Memorial Parkway memorial dedicated in 1984 by the Yakima Lions Club
o A stone memorial in memory of the fallen Company E in the Spanish-American War dedicated in
1902 and moved to this location in the 1940s
• The addition of new site furnishings without precedent during the period of significance is strongly dis-
couraged. This includes the addition of artwork, benches, play structures, and exercise equipment.
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Table 1. Contributing Class A Buildings.
Property ID Address Year Built(ca.) Class
50645 503 East Chestnut Street 1925 A
721472 409 East D Street 1910 A
721473 410-12 East E Street 1925 A
596138 504 East E Street 1930 A
616947 504 East Lincoln Avenue 1935 A
12514 15 North Naches Avenue 1934 A
12515 101 North Naches Avenue 1917 A
12622 115 North Naches Avenue 1930 A
600633 307 North Naches Avenue 1925 A
600634 311 North Naches Avenue 1905 A
600637 401 North Naches Avenue 1915 A
600643 411 North Naches Avenue 1918 A
600645 413 North Naches Avenue 1918 A
539013 415 North Naches Avenue 1925 A
600647 416 North Naches Avenue 1925 A
617785 501 North Naches Avenue 1930 A
600648 503 North Naches Avenue 1918 A
600649 505 North Naches Avenue 1905 A
600651 509 North Naches Avenue 1912 A
600654 515 North Naches Avenue 1930 A
12627 602 North Naches Avenue 1901 A
12628 604 North Naches Avenue 1910 A
600665 612 North Naches Avenue 1901 A
600671 706 North Naches Avenue 1918 A
600675 710 North Naches Avenue 1910 A
50643 5 South Naches Avenue 1889 A
50644 9 South Naches Avenue 1930 A
12630 11 South Naches Avenue 1909 A
50646 102 South Naches Avenue 1930 A
600717 111 South Naches Avenue 1948 A
539018 113 South Naches Avenue 1949 A
12633 204 South Naches Avenue 1910 A
539022 211 South Naches Avenue 1930 A
539023 214-216 South Naches Avenue 1930 A
12636 306 South Naches Avenue 1915 A
12637 308 South Naches Avenue 1901 A
600732 401 South Naches Avenue 1935 A
617800 403 South Naches Avenue 1937 A
600734 404 South Naches Avenue 1910 A
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Property ID Address Year Built(ca.) Class
600736 406 South Naches Avenue 1920 A
600739 409 South Naches Avenue 1915 A
600740 410 South Naches Avenue 1915 A
617801 411 South Naches Avenue 1910 A
724409 411-1/2 South Naches Avenue 1921 A
600742 413 South Naches Avenue 1915 A
600744 415 South Naches Avenue 1910 A
600745 416 South Naches Avenue 1929 A
600746 501 South Naches Avenue 1920 A
600750 505 South Naches Avenue 1925 A
600752 507 South Naches Avenue 1925 A
600753 508 South Naches Avenue 1905 A
600754 509 South Naches Avenue 1910 A
600755 510 South Naches Avenue 1915 A
617647 511 South Naches Avenue 1920 A
600723 511A South Naches Avenue 1920 A
600756 512 South Naches Avenue 1915 A
613463 513 South Naches Avenue 1920 A
600737 513A South Naches Avenue 1920 A
618451 513B South Naches Avenue 1920 A
600758 604 South Naches Avenue 1920 A
600762 610 South Naches Avenue 1910 A
600764 612 South Naches Avenue 1910 A
613689 504-506 East Walnut Street 1910 A
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Table 2. Contributing Class B Buildings.
Property ID Address Year Built(ca.) Class
721474 502 East E Street 1925 B
617786 505 East G Street 1940 B
617781 205 North Naches Avenue 1918 B
600628 207 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
700999 209 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
600630 211 North Naches Avenue 1901 B
617782 215 North Naches Avenue 1901 B
600631 301 North Naches Avenue 1915 B
617783 303 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
600635 313 North Naches Avenue 1925 B
600636 315 North Naches Avenue 1915 B
600638 402 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
600639 404 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
600640 405 North Naches Avenue 1925 B
617784 407 North Naches Avenue 1928 B
600642 410 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
12626 412 North Naches Avenue 1915 B
600650 507 North Naches Avenue 1915 B
600652 511 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
600653 513 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
600655 601 North Naches Avenue 1918 B
600659 606 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
600667 614 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
617786 701 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
600668 703 North Naches Avenue 1918 B
600669 704 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
600672 707 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
600677 713 North Naches Avenue 1939 B
600679 715 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
600680 716 North Naches Avenue 1910 B
600681 801 North Naches Avenue 1911 B
12629 808 North Naches Avenue 1905 B
12634 205 South Naches Avenue 1901 B
12635 207-209 South Naches Avenue 1910 B
600726 309 South Naches Avenue 1905 B
12638 407 South Naches Avenue 1910 B
617803 601 South Naches Avenue 1901 B
600767 615 South Naches Avenue 1915 B
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Property ID Address Year Built(ca.) Class
617646 503 East Spruce Street 1920 B
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