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City of Yakima Planning Commission
PUBLIC MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
Wednesday December 14, 2016
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
YPC Members:
Chairman Scott Clark, Vice -Chair Patricia Byers,
Al Rose, Bill Cook, Peter Marinace, Gavin Keefe, Tom Trepanier
Council Liaison: Avina Gutierrez
City Planning Staff:
Joan Davenport (Community Development Director/Planning Manager); Jeff Peters
(Supervising Planner); Joseph Calhoun (Senior Planner); Eric Crowell (Assistant Planner);
Rosalinda Ibarra (Administrative Assistant); and Lisa Maxey (Department Assistant)
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Staff Announcements
IV. Audience Participation
V. Approval of Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2016
VI. Discussion on Draft Sign Code Amendments
VII. Comprehensive Plan 2040 Update: Review of the Land Use Element
VIII. Other Business
IX. Adjourn
Next Meeting: December 28, 2016
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City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) City Hall Council Chambers
Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2016
Call to Order
Vice Chair Patricia Byers called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present: Vice -Chair Patricia Byers, Al Rose, Bill Cook, Gavin Keefe,
Tom Trepanier, Peter Marinace
YPC Members Absent: Chairman Scott Clark (excused)
Staff Present: Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner; Joseph Calhoun, Senior
Planner; Lisa Maxey, Department Assistant; Sara Watkins,
Senior Assistant City Attorney
Others: Sign -in sheet in file
Staff Announcements
Peters announced that revisions to the Yakima Planning Commission bylaws will go to
City Council in January of 2017.
Audience Partici ation
None noted.
Approval of Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2016
Commissioner Cook made a motion to approve the minutes of November 16th, 2016. The
motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
Discussion on Draft Sign Code Amendments
Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney, highlighted changes made to the draft sign
code that were requested by the Commission at the last Planning Commission meeting.
Discussion ensued regarding temporary signs, illuminated signs, and carried signs. The
Commission had consensus to add language for carried signs not to impede foot traffic,
and to change the language to remove the requirement of a 15 -foot buffer from the street
intersection for carried signs at signalized intersections. After discussion, the
Commission also agreed to remove language from the draft sign code which put time
constraints on sign illumination, and to move the language about trailer signs to the
prohibited signs section. Discussion took place in relation to notifying interested parties
such as the Chamber of Commerce, sign contractors, sign manufacturing companies, etc.
of the public hearing.
Comprehensive Plan 2040 Update: I.atid. Use Draft Element
Senior Planner Joseph Calhoun went over the goals and policies for the Land Use draft
element of the Comprehensive Plan 2040 update. He informed the Commission that there
are 2 more required elements and 2 optional elements to review. Calhoun indicated that
the draft Comprehensive Plan 2040 update should be completed by March or April of
2017.
Other Business
The Commission had consensus for staff to proceed with sending notice of environmental
review for the sign code amendments. Commissioner Keefe made a motion to cancel the
Planning Commission meeting on December 28f, 2016, with the next meeting falling on
January 11th, 2017. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
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Adjourn
A motion to adjourn to January 11, 2017 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting
adjourned at 3:58 p.m.
Chairman Scott Clark dite
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, Department Assistant II
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Chapter 15.08
SIGNS
Sections:
15.08.010 Purpose.
15]08L020 Definitions.
15]}8.0t30 Development permit required.
15]08.045 ��ion.s..
15J28J050 Prohibited signs.
15.08.060 Sign standards.
15.08L070 General provisions.
1E08.075 _S1 iHUrnJnatjon.
15.08.080 Projection over right-of-vvay.
15.08.090 Roof signs.
15.}81l0} Wall signs.
2j5.08.105 Fascia signs.
15.08.110 Temporary signs.
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15.08.120 Directional signs.
15.0D8.130 Off -premises signs and billboards.
15,08,1 DigL
15.08.1£0 Multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings.
15.08150 Freeway signs.
1 5,08-155 Portable
15]08160 &ega--w!� onoonformingaign .
15.08.170 Administrative adjustment ofsign standards allowed.
15.0V8.180 Variances.
15.ID8.1{&] Violations.
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1, Minimum standards in order to
Ado nd I.IgIations which einable the fair and consistent enforcement of this
15.08.020 Definitions.
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For the purpose ofthis chapter, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and derivatives shall boconstrued
mospecified herein
"Abandoned sign" means any sign located onproperty that isvacant and unoccupied for aperiod ofsix months
or more, or any sign which pertains to any occupant, business or event unrelated to the present occupant or
use. Abandoned s atso includes
"Banner" means any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or building at one or
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wnr gµ I _Lc tau us oL�pq op ily u n vevgch true s i �c tr d c �,w b? y � a ,ar Lml in the
ur � u deaf m � aci is tl e ,r se witq sr� o ff remise ig nd which is to@@a , IL r or�LrTI c
far, Dees.
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Cu.Hdin ff ci lw'wwme ns the!! Codes Man„ er or Ns or her,des' .
"Canopy sign” means any sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy or other fabric, plastic or
structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window or outdoor service area.
"Changing message center sign" means an electron ically,gmmn°mn anti,ITgII1y, controlled sign where different automatic
changing messages are shown on the lamp bank. This definition includes time and temperature displays.
"Construction sign" means any sign used to identify the architects, engineers, contractors or other individuals or
firms involved with the construction of a building and to show the design of the building or the purpose for which
the building is intended.
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ovpff.....non i lluwirrrirnw t dw_Ib c r`oaand,
"Directional s ign"„rricans p si tp.,.!olecte forthe ffau.�r� ose of facilitating., on con rolgnr� .,�nuo i`�uµ�jqnff and side
rnr yt r erptof u, _Ogg ...gr MgL7i l thjn g mnnuf ii tenaMevMop���s�ii11,, See qs "off -premises directional
sign” and "on -premises directional sign."
"Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections, and/or fixtures are used
as part of the sign proper.
"Fascia board" means:
1. A board used on the outside vertical face of a cornice.
2. The board connecting the top of the siding with the bottom of a soffit.
3. A board nailed across the ends of the rafters at the eaves.
4. The edge beam of a bridge.
5. A flat member or band at the surface of a building.
Figure 8-1
"Fascia sign" means a sign which is attached to the fascia board of an existing building's roof structure where
the sign projects less than one foot from the fascia or parapet of the building, including the parapet to which it is
affixed, painted or attached, running parallel for its whole length to the face or wall of the building, and which
does not extend beyond the horizontal width of such building. The building's fascia board shall have a soffit and
end caps installed flush with the bottom and ends of the sign, integrating the subject sign into the building's
fascia and overall roof system.
SIGN CANNOT EXCEED
THE SIZE OF THE FASCIA
BOARD OF WHICH IT
ATTACHED. �t r ..y. Z, Ll
JOHN'S SUPER WIDGETS
FASCIA BOARD A'1UST -u , ^ '`` � '''"
EXTEND FULL WIDTH OF '" END CAPS
BUILDING ROOF
STRUCTURE AND SOFFITS ,%j ✓ F"YOU IF�d '� M#IRfI'i t;)FNC#"P REQUIRED
& END CAPS MUST BE
INSTALLED. --^ ^ HA 0A ROARD .
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;.x:.�........_ FASCIA SIGN (YMC 15.08.105)
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'i p b" i� eara gig tl cloth att c hgd to ary t with distinctive j gtgrs .p t(g, rttac uged as a national
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"Flashing sign" means an electric sign or a portion thereof (except changing message centers) which changes
light intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than
one-third of the nonconstant light source is off at any one time.
"Freestanding sign" means any sign supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces in or upon the ground.
"Freeway sign" means a freestanding sign designed and placed to attract the attention of freeway traffic.
'"�rr�nd' ope��i�a�-sign"" r��ea��w tent.�orary-��iu��sn-�:�osters; b�rY��er�, �tn�,r�gs�of��tg�W�ts; ct�:�trs.,,cif-ft�.,OapBoop�as
a� d�arot I�gials sed to an u c
-the_ open-09,44GGITII t01-y"rwyot-anterpdse�cH-4he -)p n9 -of- n-ein1erj ri a
under newµ.Mn 49enlent-
"Marquee/display case sign" means a sign typically associated with, but not limited to, movie theaters,
performing arts theaters, and theatrical playhouses. The sign is attached flat against and parallel to the surface
of the structure, or attached to a structure approved by the building official. In addition, a changeable copy area
is included where characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or
the surface of the sign. Marquee/display case signs shall be considered wall signs regulated under the
provisions of YMC 15.08.100, and all sign materials placed behind the clear/translucent material shall not be
considered a temporary sign subject to the provisions of YMC 15.08.110.
"Multiple -building complex" is a group of structures housing two or more retail, office, or commercial uses
sharing the same lot, access and/or parking facilities, or a coordinated site plan. For purposes of this section,
each multiple -building complex shall be considered a single use.
"Multiple -tenant building" is a single structure housing two or more retail, office, or commercial uses sharing the
same lot, access and/or parking facilities, or a coordinated site plan. For purposes of this section, each
multiple -building complex shall be considered a single use. (See YMC 15.08.140.)
"Npu ppn pd a uo ug� r " mean ps m,an y agn tR h q at one firne conformed to
aRmgpt �, � 11 fw w ��r („and
standards telain ajpj, iq rm�u� l�eT...pc Amb u� mr ml�d 0 b � which s b eat, -ulkdy ca_sw(¢� 5p ontol_�w'
frupia4uwgg 1psuchma �aiw-��^� 2t and starWards.
"Off -premises directional sign” means an off -premises sign with directions to a particular business.
"Off -premises sign" means a sign advertising or promoting merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment sold,
produced, manufactured or furnished at a place other than on the property where the sign is located.
"On -premises directional sign" means a sign directing pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking, entrances, exits,
service areas, or other on-site locationswwOf a i a�l,� r business.
"On -premises sign" means a sign incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, advertising
the business transacted, services rendered, goods sold or products produced on the premises or the name of
the business or name of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises.
. r an pimmugr °...iit at ... u n ppp Ned #art o ...yy a ippf resistant r q( call q intended(gr Wp fl prr r t ttAe and
that does otherwise methe of ppL y �ww�
Fo4tic lpolifical
paflly...er- a. sign airt frig aartk imW".vote on., pt�b1k;Jas ...dect ted l y llot...
"Portable sign" means a sign made of wood, metal, plastic, or other durable material that is not attached to the
ground or a structure. This definition includes sandwich boards, and portable reader boards if placed on private
property. Signs placed on public or street right-of-way, including public sidewalks, require review under
YMC 8.20.055.
"Projecting sign" means a sign, other than a wall sign, that is attached to and projects from a structure or
building face.
City ofYakima PROJECTING SIGN (YMC 15.08.080)
Figure 8-3
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"Roof sign" means any sign erected or constructed as an integral part or is essentially part of a normal roof
structure of any building design, where any portion of the face of which is situated above the roof line to which it
is attached, and which is wholly or partially supported by said building. See YMC 15.08.090.
"Sign" means fetter , igLi °p . .ya bob _ t_Eo� ,with or +ithou fliu lin tion, on any medium, including its
structural component parts, used or intended to attract attention to the subject matter that identifies, advertises,
and/or promotes an acti ty..p product, ocd service, place, L ,q0 tLrLn„ Awt���t� 6� p i ,p age rad„ h „fit
business; or,..-any-other=thio . « p,gn Na,cOcWd sanitem attac�l�ed towsi fl, tI I t��r ; , such ��9Voons
sat rra t�s ts ,rumu rtm( f1@g JnfiataWes ormm imHamr deyuces intended ..tp..attract attention.
"Sign area" means that area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the entire sign and/or
u,glrn cabinet, but excluding any support or framing structure that does not convey a message.
"Sign cabinet" means the module or background containing the advertising message but excluding sign
supports, architectural framing, or other decorative features which contain no written or advertising copy.
"Sign height" means the vertical distance measured from the grade below the sign or upper surface of the
nearest street curb, whichever permits the greatest height, to the highest point of the sign.
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Figure 8-4
"Sign setback" means the horizontal distance from the property line to the nearest edge of the sign cabineta,t
"Street frontage" means the length in feet of a property line(s) or lot line(s) bordering a public street. For corner
lots, each street -side property line shall be a separate street frontage. The frontage for a single use or
development on two or more lots shall be the sum of the individual lot frontages.
Figure 8-5
„Temporary sign" means any si9nNw_ o .c h and . gt lae h pm rsn.. u�tt�m n l,p g mmirnmtli .g Lind ilt ori ret .
p w n h or q1 ar s tri rovidaIT,,, ; valance; or
advertising display constructed of cloth, paper, canvas, cardboard, or other light nondurable materials, used
Lern a ...pt � ua< urwpw w rt t r or try r ani P u rpt cath rwiseaffixed to a pn"�u�r� anent r�ucture or bu ildirrg
�m tvnWo, r"r _.pint s T py RN e made of mjon rlu arable l�rnatedal in lu�t!i ). taut rt e Nin ifted tp,.t g it
; o rri _lexible tall nr u µ rrnr o sa i oafd arudfosm su Iq_p intrad with watmmec u� I�u�� e p i its oirchaks.... i jnegjg
r f.,other material _ shall cotf idered r]t �Mo mgITgigmgct to_!2g p��u�n aLlgllt Nairn �a�� �algLrtrl _pfmtlj
,h�rh ,tor"i"-yp s -of sp 6,4 event, and
wa.. ....sal `na-
_dwralle.red ig a irp pr �M ri sugnt gocated on or affixed to:..p �n u�gr �a� tri �ncln r��aunu l �...lu.pnu�p aim ley k�� m t tp a
tuanler oa anuy ttfaltnal tt wl appal u r n ,mllo (qr Lom .or affixed to wheels pta h ww�a�_ pru a�e��
toutronau Nqq.anpratp liotua,wu . �muulirrt_pngra argotil upul a,_q_ntWtaL@u PuR%j be ind trpPrul .but bulli.
§jgOaj a are located on or affixed to wheels,
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"Wall sign” means any on -premises sign attached to or painted directly on, or erected against and parallel to,
the wall of a building. See YMC 15.08.100,.
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"Window sign" means any sign, pictures, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information
about an-a(MNRyg business, porssa, a cea°aa °a odaty amc" dg , event, sale or service, placed inside a window or upon
the window panes or glass and visible from the exterior of the window. ''°undw sag'smma�tlw�aewtnotadedi
deter���iari��g,.;s.saga",�ta�tal-r�a�rr�be�'ot�l��l�s--ierr��lt'ie o��eM�o�ve..,slg�^�re�, n�1-.;s��allnot-be ��.���ted-as-w�N�.,.o
tea a o°y ssg� a ,,as egg later l° �' " l C m _ grad in ) a�lraa9' w sa w i V exceeds -fifty 2040,.m rd 40( 93 -46,-§
15.08.030 Development permit required.
No sign governed by this title shall be erected, structurally altered or relocated after the adoption without first
receiving a development permit from the building official.~ Alla alI �atwa n s to ley � taa ara pa rn;l „a rt r h�
i t tl Sl iu t a eytl, wv., L fq,[ tl 11 y Mh the standards , ��1�� ��a�d �t� 1 n�j gttjg ,,@p 1 e ml'iap i q�
the Y@!p arri, Munk 1 od; ,u ac a d It �t L i and„ptt ea 1 @ gi
1. For New Uses. All on -premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Class (1)
uses requiring Type (1) review. On -premises signs not meeting the standards shall follow the procedures
of YMC 15.08.170, and are otherwise not permitted. Off -premises signs and billboards are permitted as
identified in YMC 15.08.130.
2. For Changes or Replacement of an Existing Sign. Structural changes to, or replacement of, an
existing sign requires Type (1) review and approval by the building official aan (.g t ttN;y tie ow, ipy
of a siqLn.pj'ovidedsuchr��ro ��±, a no! !rL tip at��Geawd)r (sr1 �a16�s [gin_ urs aid �dy
vmftl mJ the 1y�.la not ro rwiro l ne IT (Ord, 201-5-0 § l�icfr:- )
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2. On -premises directional signs;
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15.08.050 Prohibited signs.
The following signs are prohibited:
1. Signs on any vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property and visible from a public right-of-
way for the purpose of circumventing the provisions of this chapter. This provision shall not prohibit signs
painted on or magnetically attached to any vehicle operating in the normal course of business,, -
2. Signs purporting to be, imitating, or resembling an official traffic sign or signal Rey Gp _!r�_n
could cause confusion with any official sign, or which obstruct the visibility of any
traffic/street sign or signal. pir jaggjg iar L@ wt? g-iefliod of Numir
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3. Signs attached to utility, streetlight and traffic -control -staf,,+da,rd poles or facM"pg,,..Attpu is attached to
feflces owned
4. Swinging projecting signs:,.
5. Signs in a dilapidated (i.e., having peeling paint, major cracks or holes, and/or loose or dangling
materials) or hazardous condition,,,,
6. Abandoned signs-,.
7. Signs on doors, windows or fire escapes that restrict free ingress or egress,, -,arid,
8. Any other sign not meeting the provisions of this chapter. (Q4, 2016-00"®§.4
Ord,- 2,00-46--§ 4 - (paft)-,_2008, -Ord-- 93-8,14 34,21-99& 0, fd 2947-§-1 (paft)49,861-�
i4,t good -order- and rep xair-at atkWies so -that, they. -do -not
ror stltwrle ar°ry danger c a l r arrt ta..t rrd6wc r ata ty„-am a9 arae freer f.., is g 1 atr�t r o °a i a and -loose -end
dangling., rnateriai& -Siqn64hat aT�& rilot, irot ibited-sig+is;
B,- NGn,( the-owrgeror_user of_a4ega1
frorn-the
pr w o , f tl �sM.sea tao�! c e� g safety n eint � ance, r�pai � r(,"ova et...signs (Se -YV
(04,-40'145-0074 4
Sign . standards
5,.08 060 e
The provisions of this chapter and the requirements in Table 8-1, "Type and Number of Signs Permitted," Table
8-2, "Maximum Sign Area," and Table 8-3, "Sign Height and Setbacks," are established for all signs in the
zoning districts indicated. All permitted signs are subject to the review procedures of this title and the standards
of this section. Signs for Class (1), (2) and (3) uses shall be subject to the same procedural and review
requirements as the principal use.
SIGN TYPE
PERMITTED SIGNS
On- Nameplate
Premises Subdivision
Signs Identification/Project
Identification2
Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted
ZONING DISTRICTS
SR I R-1 I R-21 R-3 I B-1 I HB I B-2 I SCC I LCC I CBD I GC I A
Permitted as an Accessory Use to an Approved or Existing Use
Roof/Portable Signs Not Permitted (Class (1) Use
1---...- . ... .........
Freestanding' Subdivision/Prof. I.D. Only IOn-premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are
Projecting Not Permitted (1) uses requiring Type (1) review. On -premises signs not me
of this chapter shall follow the procedures of YMC 15.08.170,
not permitted.
Freeway See YMC 15.08.150
Off- - � nNotuu.............. Class (2) Use
Premises i Permitted
Signs
Not Class (2) Use
Permitted
Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted
ZONING DISTRICTS
SIGN TYPE SR R-1 R -3B-1 B-2 SCC LCC I CBD GC
NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED
On- Nameplate
Premises Subdivision
Signs Identification/Use
Identification
Freestanding,
Projecting
Wall/Roof/Portable
Signs
Freeway
;e3i�l
Premises
rtus4i
Signs
tllN��aar
in ,,ll,�u,l,um
billboards
NOTES:
1 Per Dwelling
1 Per Street Frontage
Not Permitted
1 Per Street Frontage
1. Wall: YMC 15.08.100/Roof: YMC 15.08.06_
2. Portable: YMC 15,08155W
e ce a f a rani bamw ed a tal.of 32 s ltkare feet
l ;r l e E; e f t- S�gr s..tot tic g..mou s4han " 2m..squl rro
ft�i.a.sere-frit-of.sl��aet�er.la�-�,1« o��or..t1�r
sl,grr par I ar Ael, f to -m em
of faur signs,
Freeway: See YMC 15.08.150
Directional: See YMC 15.08.120(B)
Not Permitted 1 Sign Per Parcel (Also See YMC 15.08.130)
1. YMC 15.08.140 has freestanding sign provisions for multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings.
2. Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts may be placed on a wall—
See Table 8-2.
Table 8-2. Maximum Sign Area
ZONING DISTRICT
SR, R-1, R-2, and R-3
Freestanding and Projecting Signs
Sign is set back 15 ft. or Sign is set back 15 ft. or WALL
less from required right -of- more from required right -of- SIGNS
way w.ay
......................_-
Nameplates up to 2 sq. ft. and subdivision/project identification up to 32 sq.
ft.
FREEWAY
SIGNS
NOT
PERMITTED
HB and B-1
......
24 sq. ft.
............................................ ................ ........ .
40 sq. ft.
B-2
40 sq. ft.
60 sq. ft.
SCC
Frontage
1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal
1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per
is less
ft. of frontage up to 100 sq. ft.
lineal ft. of frontage up to 150
than 400
sq. ft.
ft. long
Frontage
1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal
1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per
is more
ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft.
lineal ft. of frontage up to 200
WHERE
SIZE OF
than 400
sq. ft.
PERMITTED:
WALL TO
ft. long
UP TO 300
................................
.....
WHICH
LCC
Frontage
1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal
1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per
ATTACHED
SQUARE
is less
ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft.
lineal ft. of frontage up to 200
FOOT
than 400
sq. ft.
ft. long
Frontage
1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal
1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per
is more
ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft.
lineal ft. of frontage up to 250
than 400
sq. ft.
ft. long
CBD
1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal
ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft.
Table 8-2. Maximum Sign Area
Freestanding
and Projecting Signs
ZONING DISTRICT
Sign is set back 15 ft. or
Sign is set back 15 ft. or
WALL
FREEWAY
less from required right -of-
more from required right -of-
SIGNS
SIGNS
way
way
GC
Frontage
1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal
1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per
is less
ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft.
lineal ft. of frontage up to 200
than 400
sq. ft.
ft. long
Frontage
1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal
1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per
is more
ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft.
lineal ft. of frontage up to 250
than 400
sq. ft.
ft. long
AS
Frontage
1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal
1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per
is less
ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft.
lineal ft. of frontage up to 200
than 400
sq. ft.
ft. long
Frontage
1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal
1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per
is more
ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft.
lineal ft. of frontage up to 250
than 400
sq. ft.
ft. long
RD
Frontage
1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal
1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per
is less
ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft.
lineal ft. of frontage up to 200
than 400
sq. ft.
ft. long
Frontage
1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal
1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per
is more
ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft.
lineal ft. of frontage up to 250
than 400
sq. ft.
ft. long
M-1
Table 8-2. Maximum Sign Area
Freestanding and Projecting Signs
ZONING DISTRICT Sign is set back 15 ft. or Sign is set back 15 ft. or WALL FREEWAY
less from required right -of- more from required right -of- SIGNS SIGNS
way way
M-2 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per
1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal
lineal ft. of frontage up to 150
ft. of frontage up to 100 sq. ft.
sq. ft.
MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN = 2 TIMES THE MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN FACE
Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks
ZONING DISTRICTS
M- M_
SIGN STANDARDS SR R-1 R-2 R-3 B-1 HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD 1 2
MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT
Freestanding' Sign is set 5 ft. 10 ft. 15 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft.
back 15 feet ft.
or less from
required
right-of-way
Sign is set 10 ft. 15 ft. 20 35 ft. 40 ft. 30 ft. 40 ft.
back more ft.
than 15 feet
from required
right-of-way LL ............
Projecting Not permittedz See YMC 15.08.080
........ ......._ ......................... ... . .__. ._....�.......................
1. W ......._... .. 1. Top of wall to which attached (YMC 1&08100)
Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks
ZONING DISTRICTS
M- M.
SIGN STANDARDS SR R-1 R-2 R-3 B-1 HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD 1 2
2. Fascia 2. Horizontal and vertical limits of fascia board to which
attached (YMC 15.08.105)
Freeway Where permitted: 70 ft.
SETBACKS
Minimum front yard Edge of right-of-way
setbacks
Minimum side yard Required setback standards for each zoning district (Table 5-1)
setbacks
......... .................................... .. ........ ................................_......__.....__ .....
Notes:
1 YMC 15.08.140 has special freestanding sign provisions for multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings.
2 Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts may be placed on a wall. (See
Table 8-2.)
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15.08.070 General provisions..
All signs i its l xq µt lu uu� tq rho f „ u�tu1,, ,: shall comply with the following provisions:
A. Construction shall satisfy the requirements of the building codeii,pmtlmgrmn�nmomlgm)m,
irrr rrufactuir d of durable irnatedals that Wthstand„the effects of water n d wIn as well as meet the Poll a�wiri
d p.pmatmsjgtp urlum�turuutgmmrdmnmw9-rmm._plm>,t aurnl...a(pNurrW wand a d nuy Is are riot,
,flowed, Q,~Immrnmy4 glm v�m��yBm i nrr Inti t be, d �wpmWp,' ��qg,.
_—_ 14tf8 s,irr o c,ct ir�iyl uiMruVawR,a�,�riiVfiwt army;'
t mal4ne tt � ton t � ttr� r� k rnn .nlmrtp t In tm. nlrcw t r �r trr r ll irrr map a ltngt Ct a o l e �u
cQf�ipg piy
B. Except for and temporary signs, all signs shall be permanently attached to a building
or the ground;
C. Signs attached to a building shall not exceed the height of the building, except under the provisions of
YMC 15.08.080(1) and15.08.090;
D. All signs shall comply with the setback requirements in Table 8-3, except when the side or rear yard is a
street frontage, then the front setback shall apply;
E. In addiflon, to the sk��„uVlrarVr�tr���� c�quwi��gts asc�io�w 1,��8',0;�IWCt.ighting directed on or internal to
any sign shall be shaded, screened, or directed so that the light's intensity or brightness shall not adversely
affect neighboring property or motor vehicle safety;
F. All signs together with their supports, braces, and guys shall be maintained in a safe and secure manner;
G. The ratio of the area of the sign support, framing structure, and/or other decorative features which contain
no written or advertising copy to the sign cabinet shall not be greater than 1:1;
t.. ciesrv�ew t i wng�e...s aadV Sae u�u to ne f et i� d�ma eways' a� d �-rte cuts.for- s ora-safety-pLif oses (see
YMCITff49).n
VT. No 4eefMalndir,i9 signs shall be placed in the clear view triangle oafLgOdW y � Liy(- (iLc lr` cut m as
established in YMC 15.05.040; and
JIB. In additionw to, tt _irrn w1)!�r rtrrnot�tnn twtntt nnr nw �wnt o pOo .15m08,0f5,,,Ony exterior lighting must be
shielded and directed away from adjoining streets or residential uses.
d'he construction of ten pf mn§ us„fini ted to O'ie m teritd s descrOed un the dpf inionp1 'Lqu��fay
nrn;'w herein tnWttLg_n to gfjg r _ J must Wso conform to them ggire dents of tN cha t f'Jitnctrw 1m , pj
�Y .. ... g9m m'91 Wo t N'rNfl4r"W,ed , 4onne m4,mM1�d to , ta. gdR..4I'p ti !.wAm,�9�nm'lct, 4AY bA� N.9 �d.,. a?4 �M1":a tt C'�k �5.:� tae,+'. ALN M,YN,..�&�. �4..O
l ilM1 WB a�l.rnu4d N..l>A�!4,8t n 4wt�''Y Ii 4Nt 4Aw &'MNd 1Rkn�wl G,y t�+��PVpg, �gtlll�ty M.,A„!Md' gt� Lwfen es,o streetm iq F.L . w� h uu�0 ���1'»n?...” fll b re,Coub vee %WY
ftgl w m yr e wagLb Tell hair h&�,—kkuw w t t! q`gba uw Wgr.,k g w r rit f d9�ws e�w...I
w-. kap. tgwca.r� Wwlw�wuNirww.
L ww k swkw n c ed wfthin the w Alk � �r� w:.�� h��fi m a k � ca�kw �w�q �j;�rn�q�� u
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&ner f. o ierw� i u ��.��_ r l wsi wnj r j�umVIIT inatew Nosl�r� � c� td in
r r aid a W.. ..it r r r a n m u ..l r l u W us in I e. �u'eater Si s
u�ur�rrrw�wt neces f r Illi w l nor �V ,l 1 �r°r r� u
gig. ,haw i mu � e r ,m .mm .._ jt
i3A LI e-¢ w l 2ip!@.E.rj a a uNl uuzu a Muminated .� lu�hernaI N; llit fixtures, haLq
rlgrurrIirig a externW indirect ul a rr'nrr� tr�r�� a iMe a tl er l ���� ��1 � w
__�.�..,.�,..s,,g� �,w �..�� ,_m.....__._��__.
B. External W urinlrw led a rr .
ggptw, ded uurr this ution t rin ll w111 ir��urs 0 u r� lro ql
ullu minatedµOrup w u l u t r a. u p m� V': �i lu ll llli i ul � w i r + ur rtiLl l' Mu b I
without ., it Sbg,_gl re r lug �u ed um qm�m muw��muµu. khat teas lu,? r L, qhs sourcei not w�l r lu
1 rw
11 1~ a ices, a d shall ensure that the 1amp r ht source is not vusible l)gyori � V'i
p. wrse!s and shallUrfl uer; IISUI m that them fight is wmain within, �he sigrii fwd...
L it, fa tunt.rnounted above ih uA( ��� ¢ , ....installed, with it Mor o
pLj a rte_. jv
a bg 0 w ir�iir� s�qa klhu Ilii Irro��'�'o�c�u�r l ill �U;r n
.._.__ .� . ��_. � ._._.
laa ( MMQ9a rgwrarr wir lfrr r �p a� ir�c�.,.�Ilc l�EII t1�
rw 1 r w �r�ue Luc ti.l,,, li u ripg,j stat untHs fashon shafl the considered
fall lhii l ..
ry ,,,. 4iterrj@VIy iltUrningted 1q,:.
t. linterir� _ ...min shall lice constructed with i i Irk lea u�irl IT ire
._....._._._ ._ _., u ® o7ro a ite s
tranS cent text an ...If tII u� (..ownw u_dsires to, hiave the_ nti Si g face visible at
o ii n�ula y,N NugLiam re � ... a! ' to Mu r uu taw ,8 auxu�ijp t to thischap, w
._... lin ino case°ie a iutiris�Illl.iiwlllluu,�.. i Liwwii iitll i u� r I tll.i"..ice.
�ex.ceed a ii umt rs f nits s�tm ideinfiW gpng R� r IIN a qu n �r��min nion .
residential one(LiLrrtg6 t:ttime hours.
.....................
... .on i .nliih n ..ill d in non . zones only i
I. .tip. §:_per cEL f a u e:
_. Time �wsir prt to U GVmi6Yuuc tir to , ; � �w a tl Vit " Q yk .r feet .� area ..�,.�. . . �
�dn s u.0 re t u ru re t i ri°1: ..
g[ �? .,. ? ..hgn he nes � oses 8� gbg er is later. S�u�� ar apt time
� ����w �"ir ��� 'the business s .�,.m�,.,..
., ._...._ mm mm_..._.e fumm ng prg?@, _ mmi .. � �.u° u�tu s i Mau er
uu ut to �uw r u sum t m I � u�w t� um _and r ua R m L� u�ste m �utogiatic sl, . , ..,�
.._. _e l mill a ...._ This Slectionwdo s ru � r t 1q'w r ic war,g a u p UnderSection
-.._.
08.080 ro ection over right-of-way.
Projecting and freestanding signs shall comply with the following provisions:
1. No more than one-third of the height of any projecting sign shall exceed the height of the building to
which it is attached.
2. All signs projecting over the public right-of-way shall conform to the following standard _ rI Lit.
McJ11LVUa L WHL, p e ak ru.1td r 20,
Clearance
Above Grade Maximum Projection
Less than 8 feet Not permitted
8 feet to 9 feet 1 foot
9 feet to 10 feet 2 feet
Over 10 feet 2/3 the distance from building to
curb line or a maximum of 10
feet
.............. No sign shall project within two feet of the curb line.
4. in 11 v afd'uin VII Ike allowed pow fpinin sfyace ofgu�diin firoinl:a ....1
07 -fl.. (E -*h,:_ )-(part); 201 &m.0ird.,.016.4 (part) 200& -Or(i301-9-§ 3 i 7. 04 -2947- ... , 986),.
..
15.08 090 Roof suns.
................. ....... .... .... .
All roof signs shall comply with the following provisions:
1. Roof signs shall be constructed upon the roof of a building.
2. Roof signs shall be integrated into the roof system of an existing building, or be erected so as to
appear from all sides as a wall sign applied to an existing penthouse which appears to be a part of the
building itself.
3. Roof signs must not exceed the maximum allowable height of the building within the district in which
it is located.
4. All roof signs shall be installed or erected in such a manner that there is no visible support structure.
1-51.08.109 Wall signs.
All wall signs shall conform to the following provisions:
1. Wall signs may be painted upon, attached flat to, or pinned away from the wall, but shall not project
more than twelve inches from the wall.
2. The number of wall signs is not regulated; provided, the total area of the wall sign(s) may not
exceed the area of the wall to which attached.
3. Wall signs shall not extend above the height of the wall to which attached..
4. Marquee/Display Case Signs.
a. Marquee/display case signs shall have:
i. A changeable copy area where characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or
rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign;
ii. The sign face shall be made of a translucent durable material;
iii. The sign cabinet/display case shall be lockable and capable of preserving the sign
material inside from the elements. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1
(part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 38, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).
15.08.105, Fascia signs.
A fascia sign is a sign which is attached to the fascia board of an existing building's roof structure.
1. Fascia signs may be painted upon, attached flat to, or pinned/projecting from the fascia board, but
shall not project more than twelve inches from the fascia board.
2. The number of fascia signs is not regulated; provided, the total area of the sign(s) may not exceed
the area of the fascia board to which it is attached.
3. Fascia signs shall not extend beyond the horizontal and vertical limits of the fascia board to which it
is attached. (0(44-0-1 B-047- §4-(Exh-,A) -(part)7-20145y,
1 0 Temporary signs.
No —review temporary signs shall conform to the following:
A1-. No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, or clearview triangle.
B2. No temporary sign may be placed
raerrnftted-by4he city/wuntygtj d )L - Lit(rL ltAiq 2
gcarr ljunction With an appL .Y94 - %PL L-AI_�YQLILNK pt 1tMI? 9 t,md io
ssn frorn the
_-pLk�,y_L�5e _ g[LMt qL�I_j er
C�h.
L) Le�f:@p gzy sa hal . j) aggo , dv�g�L
..qL _91L�M_J-�E L _jaIbLIp.I_
D, Tea)RocarysiM—Lonn the Cily ighj� �f-wa p aced outside the rogitffgay iaH comply Y�n ltlg_LQLL w �1,
L� — J _L _ j_ _gL_PjY. Q -d --- g
Egggirements:
Location. Allowe on b twe n he,
e _p[gpgL,
& e ft,jine and the back of the nearest cUrbqpm AM[g
no, c r 0WJL Xist�
.�.0
,Aray ±LLp,airid the n,eare
ftq.p� vqqieg nL,
_jigLia.njay
._fLgL-bq
pj sidewalks djj�IqWg
_4ced on sidewa S _I ehicular use,
yed areas desi� destrians or v
—.—I.- L �— ---L . 9 LI IS4-q
M
.....-.. � ppiroval q �Ih aIbu�tftiiirn J�rrod�rv�ir� r its ire u�..
u ;r ungt l�r� ,,.that can;..,;b ray nnrra t& ,,,1 d � la un mer dmmunto_th .. r��aaa�amd are d llowed._....All
otter tIO5,gr mtnr]jbut d, unless,ri gata 1p °... gl a a aL. rigat f cm n r..... mit
4. ._5tMq- wlr limited to four 4 s�t._twot l grad three C t t urr Ihi Pit, ffire�irD tlha�_. rg&und tea
tlir tra _naf Llk qm
5 An in the uJa rit�y t� j�t q „dilap ua� t cin M LjL�un h�,�4q t�a� ��u�ro�� a� t,� .
tli P- q u r r ra P�Lac, an t o m,
_... t..% Cit W. , gla rntt a , u r .,.uua tut ,rl I!L,— ,. °i h ar qtt of r r rnaut...
, Residential zo�rn12Lau ark„ �r� a ��uw��a igwjzoned in a ijgg
rrtf um ,d nur a n rnt of t-h.r - tion and Lfj _LQL �im
mn„ tear r a� man R m a rm _a a uat wntii gmc rad; runt toexceed t t u_..t4 n u feet is, allowed,..
------ _.Freestanduu t ojung, aru din�n t, a neat m 't 4 p -pu r tuN b nare, allowed as follows,
�..... ...................__ In in le-fi mo�uup maid nfialm on t m, r , ..f�a� wst ndGru ug V� g[!,notxceedmfo four
Uare feet in sire and five feat in Lit t, if;,th,Lgqjsw d r ntl. e_gLrq gid a nd not,..to exceed
hrp,k egt aura qn u�W�t i,t �trc-. �. i stake -mounted ' artable
�i _,....,._ Ilia.,irnulltiijarnwt r ii gljLu,«� zQjjq§.jLgrnpa�ir tir %._ a��o,� ,.�� u� ,�tlu, OV notexceedsix,
glLgre feet rn size an lnvfeet iru hei paw �q� a; n a u of t ira� �nr� rt rangy ttmaa r�ra rnrnul„ crud rna�t t exceed
three feet „Hina t gjqj'3,� of t .., ig n -,state niot.i ated a. pruAB,Ag
- �aa��r�ar�u• �lrr-t�a1 �au�._tla�..�ruu�a�l.-u�gduw.�w�gm�utd-tr�uaa�,u�x��ra-rid drt �aa�-ra..t�.
fb- r t ' gas;4' ,
..e.ntia.l m.ne ....i, r N .u.dl" . ins, are im a,r�w non-residential _ ............._.._e
IF. I�rara-r�;�ud.,.,........... � gall zain� aro ���rdra��,
rct aw d°� Wr uuiir_ u�u r k fwttlau _ � to auv ndflie folloina .
l Window.wii ut w r wwNa r Gta»atwwttafiufi4 ..t �r nL,gf th Wndow air -ea.
. reestw dar%si rms ar iuwtwr in , i m.ar t r t V rpt g t t l .. Yc ri;. rr Iimited to fou I,
,g a t ea dot ti met t ±r m m i�Bt,mut Na .ter r r° a as tod arm tl e �r wr maty and not to eneed
tl tw mme tar t_imuµtim IgM ITtf tial t rnp ryas wi stake rno ,tar�rt��c.�ww� r at t ,
3,.. rjr ccee-Mogy) a1 9. a t..9arr alt 4c nr feet and! r ur i tLaflfE
on-sitewfence,w Rher facingIll inward to _ thesubjLtL,�.
G. .)..t r�YY t rw� YM [1,;_ � Doli .t�.i"o .�.ttae_�„ ith r etre sid nt 4 or_n n-resiidenti 4 zoned, o �, than
sc a B rYCirr .W_._ _.
two c res irm"na )le nn .1 t rtc m_ hdlmmr otw msr) ® L�r xm r t t and arht feet above
tc Yid �qveL.. to m„ a tnm, 6V tt; .hereinis io it ra,a tGkr 9� rtlY,rn t � w) fako tr o)it ru' e..�t addrfion to
rj mttre(nc t rta r sjgn IQ eq tfim section.
4. tit A temporary sign shaltbe durs t mimed rr m re ttme um..fm tet ro rto , .. m armt kd a fat , , after the event
for which it is intended. ((.)rtt,r- X1-5- ; _'t (t imv- (pat-,t).F, 0t5. r4-,,-,L)009§_-.(,.(Pert);- 0 -0r6
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m �er�rr gat. e cirri not
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-_ ...._Area..... I him sign waker,s sign shaft not exceed eigj Lt.care 'feet in area n
srii riot exceed ei; ht , feet i"r hey G�a� ���ae� � dew
, Zone a@kers are ermined is non re d nfialw ��n .:
E Diesi � .r t r illuminateda walkerszshaH b,
limited to the hours from dawn until drat rg.Lit ike�'s4am cannot inckidITc
nLEm m L.E.. ibit ..siW,,g§i,,dg§cdbed .i ti"o 0�..... . .......
.._.............._ �r t of _ i� r waak r are rest0 ted do r it imurn of fiftee,,. I �Ele I to 1;I
strata oir dra ew iiniter�eetion fneamsured from the ed e �'� khe ot�arb abarttin
rogrdw riy r_fid e f th rrje t i a`� 1 Carries exdsts arldshall ube located 411
1� _ _..:O ar tmms r �ti uuo k ;t
walkers are ll nliio Ade l'
iirr pLLKq]q,, isles or .st rft-,
3, In plrivuunu l' n
4. Oin fgnc s,,_wlII ,,,.,Il�Ou�l er larod irs ,eDl eir ii �� Ir��cles ��lllil �a iillirdi
or otherstructyLes�,gr
,ate lire a l ad on or maniner hat resultsin a�l�r�mw a6' m r Fr �,u�� VU _Lr' L(@ ��p� r'm
Directional signs.
A. On -Premises Directional Signs. On -premises directional signs readable from the public right-of-way may
be permitted in accordance with Table 8-1. On -premises directional signs may contain both directions and the
business name or logo, provided the business name or logo shall not exceed fifty percent of the sign area. All
on -premises directional signs shall meet the general provisions of this section, and shall not exceed ten square
feet per sign face.
B. Off -Premises Directional Signs. Off -premises directional signs are permitted where indicated in
YMC 15.08.130(B); provided, that:
1. Each use located in a district where off -premises directional signs are allowed is permitted one off -
premises directional sign;
2. The off -premises sign contains only directional information and does not exceed thirty-two square
feet in area nor twenty-five feet in height;
3. The off -premises signs are permanently installed on private property;
4. Only one off -premises sign is permitted on a parcel. A) (part), 204 Ori .,
2408-46, §.' (part) ,-2008 04 -n-4-7-§ I_(pert);-1988:)...
'15.08.125 Tirailered sl u S.
"railered signs diefined in sedon 15 08 0210, ra pt.Olual fte;
Off -premises slgrrs snd billboards.
15.08.130.
A. Billboards are:
1. Class (1) uses in the M-1 and M-2 districts; and
2. Class (2) uses in the CBD, GC, and RD districts.
B. Billboards may be permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they meet the
provisions of this chapter and all of the following criteria:
1. The maximum sign area does not exceed three hundred square feet per sign face;
2. There is no more than one product displayed per sign face„
3, There are no side-by-side panels,, inner horizontaH or verfi a I
4. Required front yard setbacks are met;
5. Billboards between a one -hundred -fifty- and three -hundred -foot radius of a residential district shall
be restricted to one hundred sixty square feet per sign face and may not be lighted;
6. No billboard shall be located within one hundred fifty feet of a residential district;
7. The billboard is not within five hundred lineal feet of another billboard having the same street
frontage;
8. Billboard height standards shall not exceed that permitted for freestanding signs as provided in
Table 8-3;
9. The total number of combined freestanding signs, off -premises signs and billboards does not
exceed the number of freestanding signs allowed for the property.
C. Off -premises signs are:
1. Class (1) uses in the M-1 and M-2 districts;
2. Class (2) uses in the B-2, CBD, GC, and RD districts.
Off -premises signs may be permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they
meet the provisions of this chapter and the specific standards for the district in which they are located.
'i pat++r 18. Gc6_..93-84+40„ W93-04
Ord,,
947........4 (. ir t),1986)
A. IMaArrnurn snare. _lens maximum emery , jMtq _ sg is thiE �4 �..�a !lure;.. .
II.I[)ensj INh u�mMa oine 6gLLall siq i . it Dias h un r fe , cf tU(--#rot firoptag
,.
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ri„� ,, __.
ice...a iMU inn inla fo!Jif a9 simW rr a � � � urn � _ ..L .
__9 'un ung ..11� ,Kq,!jg,.ir�nmofioir�s othglr..th an the cm��gmR IT f„���.... ! .g.g.,
IWw ........ �� ua�iiriiirtt��rnmlll Ib�vwn ����ml ngjLjMsecor,nds,
G.„,,. ensu r .. that a AliilLai sigEj..il pr r o�� m and in iiinues t p r t air i Iq
control a[ ocjLa ui.
5.08.140Multiple-building”complexes and multiple -tenant
i dings.. .
A. Purpose. The following provisions shall apply to multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings
in the SCC, LCC, GC, and RD districts.
B. Number of Freestanding Signs pPor able jM. Each multiple -building complex shall be allowed one
freestanding f,..pp!C! j aha sign on each street frontage in accordance with Table 8-2. When the street frontage is
longer than four hundred feet:
1. One additional freestanding_Af.gN , sign shall be permitted for each additional four hundred feet
of street frontage or part thereof; or
2. A single, larger freestanding_tg,pgjgtk sign can be erected in accordance with Table 8-2.
If option 1, as set forth in subsection (B)(1) of this section, is selected, no freestanding,j.rIgLIgLlip sign shall be
placed closer than two hundred feet to any other freestanding.K� crtgkjtp, sign or exceed the standards in Table
8-2. These provisions shall also apply to each multiple -tenant building, unless it is a part of a multiple -building
complex.
The allowable freestandingor oirtablle sign(s) may be used to advertise one or more of the uses in the
multiple -building complex or multiple -tenant building. QOr o � Lx �;.W A)�(p rt)a �gm �W4-00-46
0 Freeway signs.
15.08 15.., . r+e _.. ... _.. � _. .. ..._..:.... ,.r., .. w .... ...
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit wceatias armI�f��t
stands -con er W o a q�qL pn , .near the freeway a larger on -premises sign to inform freeway travelers of
their services.
B. Location. A freeway sign may be used to substitute an allowable freestanding sign where there is more
than one street frontage, when the use:
Has frontage on Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights Drive, North 1 st Street, North 16th
Avenue, or North 40th Avenue and all or a portion of the lot is within one thousand feet of a freeway
interchange; or
2. Is within two hundred fifty feet of the freeway right-of-way.
C. Number of Freeway Signs. Only one freeway sign is permitted on each parcel, multiple -building complex
or for each development, whichever is more restrictive.
D. Uses with Only One Frontage. Uses within the area described in subsection B of this section with only one
street frontage may install a freeway sign in addition to the permitted freestanding sign.
E. Sign Height. The maximum height for freeway signs is shown in Table
(Pa d,)d 20.:1.0 Or fl.n.20 93.,84...§ 4'Tr 1. 9-'- Orli,
5.,08;,1 55 Portable, Sj ria,
Portable signs rro lu dinq_sandwich:..board an .. p
le rqe 1 6� wI��11 M� ilk
the fo1HoMng,_ g� jdaW&
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; N r m &E m m and idential ones S � t tui 1�r�_p[gv!spoa in SectJoin 15.0811 O.
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otherwise the M bre e Ulated as, t rs under S tion n w08,,1101 , PN
MU st �1 u�ia twithstandnwind and r1-r�iTu.jr. a emu ��w�� ��a��r q tea f 1 jrjogj"�ta All
ann . a,. gpyy J 1!t s i �r n etweerr t o,t� karma faces of a sandwich �a q[L,� G
i - ns cannot be illuanii t ,
Srz ai d„Hen qut 11gt !q a ar sh li be a irna nrni um of fouir ti t nn hei ht and maximurn
of three feet lin Wdth.
Number, rrtraro rt more than two
�..Dgrtr i 9tr i r c'i r b u qui ,f terlant.
are t IT,u i q c t & 3 u�t shaH ri e Lie ugrty-M „2) r in h
event two are
IE Loc��tion. Portalb ,s ins must be for i ..n further than t wl�� ��_ � t t "u tarn �� liw
t ui8 ion the, amu, iur sL.prJfA1ga i.9-1 a uk ^ X111g_t4jsiness ot, tenant �� a�r�wk a ��� t � q
llocated not farther than ten,J Ohfg t from uwwthe site's rn w . mtra � , li � lab! si r rrnru:” ,,. e
locate!d on tbg it���� r tw a � �ngratr in-ckwu ip.s..he �ia"�e ar wq!i�� u i u�;� r mus qit ref -wad u�� � al
�r t reu ru i uit allowirr�u��� u� a w� i utu �i —bl r :4
". tut 1p rine Portatrdle a u" §mow a 9t untg.. uxrr�u n r ut r� ,,,�u�t , ruin JJ§A@ L
�uj%.Lj, u!Asiness o Li(!)�.. r u.rr�,,,
15.08.160 t-..611q..onconforming signs, Mai terra cr Ii a
Enforcernent of this Cidej
.
N ng,c r1oli rningp � �s.mmm r y �rgn ugj lawfully existing under all codes and ordinances in effect at the
time this title is enacted or amended may continue to be maintained and operated as a legal nonconforming
sign so long as it remains otherwise lawful; provided, that:
1. No sign shall be changed in any manner that increases its noncompliance with the provisions of
this title; and
1. If the sign is structurally altered or moved, its legal nonconforming status shall be voided, and the
sign will be required to conform to the provisions of this title. Nothing in this section shall be construed to
restrict normal structural repair and maintenance; and
3C. The sign is not a hazardous or abandoned sign,-,, rr .(f .rd 2 0 mr, . .-i (--xhV A)- (fM )gyp 4,6
rd, 20G -, .g..§ .i_tp r t t3fr . Ord,4447,. 4...(parl)-. 4 ,:
4 .. ,... TheSig!! is not IT� rtabl ugri,,, �pBnpgrji�ssrr ti mfr aL tkgg seri,
B. Maintenance of iir n it i u nl furl int �trtV...p npu pt tµp� c.� '....gip r, !p �m t7mrpm�sq r of gjbpt pu���ow
bp cLw elssession ormcontrol over gi.buildirw.(1,. trnipturp orp�r gr ..i f 1_pnri to fail to, rnwr�"a
mitain y., upri Orl
tiia k ntldu tt tQuMottnr p q ��II inn �nnl iianc e wit tints k�i� ,lit r and the zonAu��uovi ions of thi�� �s��
tiLagQ. fi inl iug ,r n pun nel'� IT4c_ a Pr per_ 91 a a u dr tkiiri � ..leulSI.Q.,pwrier..Faflure to rna,J lain
uga , nm tG lrk m nrti ttC llof tNs,wt� uptt u r in nfdw uvjlajt , g �:l�for sent under YM 1: , 5.
C' Re mmi no al tit snr �.w An fi _andlor UVIuwc n: dsiairPtl unr a erl!9p� nth _ f trjd
s�qp, w inat in a t t� ttnnitat Yn t t in �.p ,_pr a ° aI_gt. n�ro r; ,t r iiiiiiiediatereLme slialll tine ue�n' oved,.. qnn addffi n tta
the rertnledi_q.s ffit Titlet� � t L�tt��a � rw lv UtLamtl,@,LkL Q.LeSl_alr Ih nre,La ur m ntan�anc tar'.
r r°rnoval ofrny, shit � �rrm f� Lrq� ,knwjr@ wtichn has become ddla
5„pidate or rer'ar s ruts a hazard to the s°,ifgt health
a � if r u11S nnl 9� - t_thcost of Ui i n _ nth c u_pLppgdy wowner,
m.........._._._._.IErdomlrcgirnelnt of tN 1 t r ww "w la ngtns of the nrCLwL orn of hip 6° @. er - ialB be enforc, r aenccadin �t
0 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed
A. Comprehensive Design Plan. A comprehensive design plan is required whenever adjustment of one or
more of the sign design standards of this chapter is proposed or when required as part of a detailed sign plan.
The comprehensive design plan shall include a narrative and site plan, including but not limited to the following:
1. Site plan which includes the physical components of the sign including sign size, height, shape,
color, location and associated landscaping;
2. A description of how the sign relates to the immediate surroundings, including existing and proposed
structures, other signs, neighboring land uses and the character of the zoning district;
3. An explanation of why the existing sign standards are not adequate and require adjustment; and
4. For multiple -tenant buildings and multiple -building complexes, a description of how the available
sign area will be allocated between tenants or leasable spaces.
B Adm inistn atnv'p Adlna biient.for Siga Location, A nnkii kra tive li tl the 1' noode noodleto allow
ddnnt tt� nm n ou nknu: gw. a ,mzones and locations not otherwise authorized r nay b wv llowed t lnrn ne ,urs k f r an
a
pfnauini tfp a e tla tgjq
,.ILLqhall contain the fmtllo wtl
n p.�gmli WaW�1V �wn 9rnr �n t�n"wp� polndk6mCd-gt..n�iil! �rnl;n�taAr18n nZe
u tVe9g? n lR�n
p i!gtL IQgL0 n and, associated la ndsr°at�ai�.
2. Adoscr on of howwth !�� �a�Rat s to the irnmcdiat urro�n img ': pad p�� i �� SfirlOIT IQ J COt�p e
qUi 10 L itad
8Adve I ion ifr VAC ..���o � �prt � c� rpp�rN �a �u r �u t m ��tl �� �� arc _t � LunWt ��a t np,t�p
C.B. Review Procedures. The administrative official shall review the�pretmns�vet��e11r��ota,r
administrative ad est, rwent in accordance with the provisions of YMC Chapter 15.10 and may either approve or
disapprove the plan. The administrative official shall approve the comprehensive design plan and/or
adjustments in the standards of this chapter when he ..or....ll„n�^, finds that such approval would be consistent with
the character of the zoning district, compatible with neighboring land uses, and create visual harmony between
the sign, structure, and the site where it is located. The administrative official may also attach conditions to this
tha pprovW in order to accomplish the objectives of this section ,q,h p p[_and YMC mm15,10.030,,
tm .. �p w.2,01t ad. 201 .p iMt.�..it. 2011: OW 2008-46 41 i -Ord,,
15.08.180 Variances.
Except as allowed by YMC 15.08.170, no reduction of the standards in this chapter is allowed except pursuant
to YMC Chapter15.21. (Ord -2,014-01,07,§-4 tl i (part), 2008.
(part')•;= --1°085)-
15.08.190 Violations.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter is a violation and punishable under YMC Chapter 15.25.
1.0 LAND USE ELEMENT
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1.1 Introduction
The Land Use Element is central to all other elements by providing for the distribution of land use
meeting Yakima's needs for housing, employment, recreation, public facilities and other land uses in
development patterns that support the City's vision for the future. This element also addresses how land
use and supporting infrastructure and facilities are developed and maintained, particularly the image and
character of Downtown and Yakima's neighborhoods, the quality of its buildings, streets, and public
spaces, and the community's emphasis in honoring of the City's history. The element includes policies
that support a mixture of housing options, preservation and enhancement of neighborhoods, pedestrian -
friendly design, community gathering spaces, environmental stewardship, and healthy living.
The requirement for a Land Use Element in comprehensive plans is one of the key components of the
Growth Management Act (GMA). The GMA requires cities to show how they will be able to
accommodate 20 years of growth through sufficient buildable land that is zoned appropriately. In
DRAFT Yakima Comprehensive Plan - Land Use Element 1-1
addition to managing growth, the Land Use Element also sets goals and policies to shape the design and
layout of cities.
This Land Use Element draws from the Existing Conditions Report for the background data and analysis
that provide the foundation for the Land Use Element goals and policies.
1.2 Conditions and Trends
Yakima is an urban city with a rural character
With a population of 93,410 (2016 OFM), the City of Yakima is the eleventh largest city in the State of
Washington. However, given this status the city still retains its rural character due to a strong
agricultural base and a vibrant natural setting.
Low density residential is predominant
Low Density Residential accounts for 37% of the existing land use in Yakima, and 44% of the Future Land
Use Map. Since 2010, 585 new single-family homes have been permitted totaling over $131 million in
valuation (Nov 2016). Furthermore, single family housing accounts for around 60 percent of structures —
see Housing Element.
DRAFT Yakima Comprehensive Plan - Land Use Element
Land Use Goal- Growth
Management Act
Designate the proposed general
distribution and general location
and extent of the uses of land,
where appropriate, for agriculture,
timber production, housing,
commerce, industry, recreation,
open spaces, general aviation
airports, public utilities, public
facilities, and other land uses. The
land use element shall include
population densities, building
intensities, and estimates of future
population growth. Provide for
protection of the quality and
quantity of groundwater used for
public water supplies. Consider
utilizing urban planning
approaches that promote physical
activity. Review drainage,
flooding, and storm water run-off
in the area and nearby
jurisdictions and provide guidance
for corrective actions to mitigate
or cleanse those discharges that
pollute waters of the state. (RCW
36.70A.020(1)J
Yakima is an increasingly diverse city
About 79 percent of Yakima's growth in population between 2010 and 2014 was Hispanic; with overall
Hispanic population making up 44 percent of the City in 2014. This Comprehensive Plan intends to
address the cultural needs of the whole community.
Downtown Yakima is revitalizing, but there's a long way to go
Downtown Yakima has suffered from a high retail vacancy rate and competition from other commercial
centers with big box retail formats and strip maps inside and outside the city limits. However, retail
demand is estimated to grow by 200,000 square -feet per year in the city as a whole. Within the past ten
years, streetscape improvements combined with private investments including the Yakima Mall's
redevelopment, several new and renovated building projects and multiple tasking rooms have helped to
improve the character and liveliness of Downtown. The recent Downtown Plan identifies investments in
the "heart of Downtown" and catalyst sites to capture a share of this retail growth. The plan's key
actions intend to spur private investment focused around a multipurpose public plaza that provides a
year-round gathering space. Further Yakima Avenue enhancements prioritize pedestrians and emphasize
intersection improvements. Additional greenery is proposed to help humanize the street.
Yakima has development potential
Yakima has several areas that contain large tracts of vacant land including the Cascade Mill Site, Congdon
Properties, and North 16th/SR-12 to name a few. These areas all offer a significant opportunity for
Yakima to create new destination development(s) and create key economic development nodes.
Considering new design standards or incentivizing new development in specific industries will be
important for the long-term success of these areas.
There are also several redevelopment opportunities along key corridors such as North Vt Street, East
Nob Hill Boulevard, and the West Washington/Ahtanum corridors around the Airport.
DRAFT Yakima Comprehensive Plan - Land Use Element
Yakima is agriculturally driven
Agricultural processing, packing, and storage is a key industry in the City of Yakima. Since 2010, the city
issued permits for over 4.8 million square -feet of new/renovated structures for the AG industry. Farmers
from all over the Yakima Valley depend on the facilities in the City for their processing, packing and
storage needs.
Yakima's east -west arterial corridors are critical
Yakima has largely grown westward from Downtown. As a result, the city's east -west corridors have
taken on an increasing importance over the years. First, they function as essential transportation
connections from residential areas to Downtown, other employment and shopping areas, and to
Interstate 82. Second, they provide a wide array of commercial services. A combination of increasing
growth, access management challenges due to the patterns or commercial development along the
corridor, and rights-of-way width limitations are posing increased traffic challenges. Furthermore, since
these corridors are so heavily used, the design of these corridors are very important. The lack of design
standards or guidelines are visible in the quality and character of development that has occurred along
these corridors.
DRAFT Yakima Comprehensive Plan - Land Use Element 4
1.3 Challenges and Opportunities
Yakima is home to a wide variety of land uses. From single family homes to cold storage warehouses,
restaurants to service establishments Yakima is a city where all residents' needs can be met. There is
tremendous growth potential in Yakima that spans all sectors: Residential, Commercial, and Industrial.
With opportunities for large-scale development on vacant land and infill development throughout the
city, the future growth potential for Yakima is high.
Promoting additional types of housing to accommodate evolving population needs is a key component of
this plan. As noted previously, the vast majority of residential uses are single family homes. This plan
includes several policies to encourage more multi -family and non-traditional residential development
while stabilizing and enhancing older neighborhoods.
Modern redevelopment downtown, new local breweries and wineries, and enhanced regional sports
facilities have made Yakima a year-round destination for tourists. To keep up with demand, Yakima
needs to promote tourism by implementing an enhanced design character that will attract investment
and retain/attract talent.
Below are some key land use challenges and opportunities facing Yakima in the next twenty -plus years:
Providing a greater mix of housing sizes and types to accommodate Yakima's evolving population.
Enhancing design character of the City to promote tourism, attract investment and talent.
B Stabilizing and enhancing older neighborhoods.
Mitigating land use incompatibilities.
Coordinating land use and transportation efforts to enhance walkability and circulation.
Planning for underutilized commercial and industrial lands.
Yakima Revenue Development Area (Cascade Mill)
The Yakima Revenue Development Area (YRDA) consists of 556 acres in census tract 02 of Yakima's
Federal Reserve Renewal Community. The YRDA is adjacent to Interstate 82 from the US 12/North 1St
Street Interchange through the Yakima Avenue/Terrace Heights exit. The YRDA is located entirely within
DRAFT Yakima Comprehensive Plan - Land Use Element 5
the city limits and in one of the earliest plats of the City of Yakima. The primary development zone is
approximately 211 acres which were formerly used as the Boise Cascade Sawmill and Plywood Plant.
g
The City supports continued development of the YRDA and on September 23, 2008 was awarded LIFT
financing through a competitive award process which considered sites state-wide. State law requires
g
that in order for LIFT funding to be applied to the YRDA local governments must ensure that all proposed
projects are identified within their Comprehensive Plans and other supporting documents.
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1.4 Goals & Policies
IN
GOAL 1.1. ESTABLISH A DEVELOPMENT PATTERN C ISTE T ITIS THE COMMUNITY'S VISION.
Policies
1.1.1. Designate the general distribution, location and extent of the uses of land for housing,
commerce, recreation, open spaces, public utilities and facilities and other land uses.
1.1.2. Establish land use designations, densities and intensities as shown under Goal 1.2.
1.1.3. Carefully review proposed land use designation changes for consistency with Yakima Municipal
Code Ch. 16.10 and the following criteria:
• Does the proposal should conform to locational criteria set forth for the desired designation?
• Is the site physically suited for the proposed designation?
g Is the desired zone one of the implementing zones of the land use designation?
Is the proposal a spot zones or similar changes that may create instability with the
surrounding neighborhood?
1.1.4. Manage and maintain the City's Official Zoning Map to ensure continued consistency with the
Future Land Use Map (see Figure LU -1).
1.1.5. Implement land use designations through a clear regulatory process that ensures transparency,
fairness and predictability in the land development process.
DRAFT Yakima Comprehensive Plan - Land Use Element 6
Spot Zone: Illegal spot zoning is
arbitrary and unreasonable zoning
action by which a smaller area is
singled out of a larger area or
district and specially zoned for use
classification totally different from
and inconsistent with the
classification of the surrounding
land, not in accordance with a
comprehensive plan.
1.1.6. Adopt coordinated development regulations that facilitate Yakima's preferred land use pattern
(e.g., allowed density, uses, and site provisions).
• Refine the land use code on an ongoing basis to make it user-friendly by employing simple
language, easy to read charts, and illustrative graphics.
• Monitor and refine the land use code as needed to facilitate the preferred land use pattern
and development character.
Integrate an appropriate balance of predictability and flexibility when updating development
regulations that allow ease of administration and interpretation and offer optional ways of
meeting requirements when possible.
1.1.7. Allow new development only where adequate public services can be provided.
1.1.8. Work with other jurisdictions and agencies, educational and other organizations, and the
business community to develop and carry out a coordinated, regional approach for meeting the
various needs of Yakima County communities, including housing, human services, economic
vitality, public safety, utilities, infrastructure, parks and recreation, transportation, and
environmental protection.
DRAFT Yakima Comprehensive Plan - Land Use Element 7
YAKIMA 2040
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN UPDATE
FUWre Lend Use
Categories
M - P
Commercia. Mixed Use
industrial
Low Density Residential
Mixed Residential
Community Mixed Use
Regional Cornmercia'
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Yakima City Limits
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Land Use Designation
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Policies
1.2.1. Low Density Residential:
A. Purpose: This designation provides for low density residential development.
B. Locational criteria: Within established low density residential communities and in other parts
of the City that are inappropriate for more intensive urban development due to topography
or other land suitability challenges and/or the desire to create a lower intensity transitional
area between the city and the surrounding unincorporated rural pasture, foothills, and
agricultural land.
C. Principal uses & density: Single-family detached dwellings are the predominant dwelling
type. Other dwelling types may be allowed under certain circumstances, such as accessory
dwellings and cottage housing. The permitted density is up to seven net dwelling unit per
acre for infill development. On larger sites (over two acres), more flexibility in lot sizes are
envisioned, provided overall density standards are met. Permitted base maximum densities
on large sites is up to seven gross dwelling units per acre. Density bonuses allowing up to six
gross dwelling units may be allowed subject to conformance with traditional neighborhood
design concepts.
D. Implementing zoning distrix: SR & R-1.
1.2.2. Mixed Residential:
A. Purpose: This designation provides for areas with a mixture of housing types.
B. Locational criteria: Intended for areas now characterized by a mixture of housing types
and/or appropriate for a mixture of housing types with a close proximity to commercial
services, transit access, and/or parks and other public recreational amenities. This
designation often creates a transition from commercial and mixed-use areas to low density
residential areas.
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Net Dwelling Units/Acre: The
number of dwelling units allowed
per acre less the area for right-of-
way, streets, access easements.
Gross Dwelling Units/Acre: The
number of dwelling units allowed
per acre including the area for
right-of-way, streets, and access
easements
C. Principal uses & density: A mixture of single and multifamily dwelling units. The permitted
base maximum density is up to 13 net dwelling unit per acre. For developments electing to
conform to site and building design standards promoting pedestrian -oriented development,
density is primarily limited by allowable building height, integration of required/desired
parking, market conditions, and conformance with applicable site and building design
provisions. Specifying the maximum number of dwelling units in one building may be
appropriate in some areas to ensure compatibility and to limit building massing and density.
D. Implementing zoning districts: R-2 & R-3.
1.2.3. Community Mixed -Use:
A. Purpose: This designation is intended to allow for a mixture of neighborhood scaled retail,
commercial service, office, and high density residential uses depending on the area's context.
B. Locational criteria: Existing and planned future neighborhood center areas, sites along key
arterials and collector streets, and transitional areas between residential areas and
downtown or other mixed-use centers.
C. Principal uses&: density: A mixture of retail, commercial service, office, and residential uses
depending on the area's context. Corridors and neighborhood centers can accommodate a
greater mixture of retail and commercial service uses while some transitional areas near the
edge of residential neighborhoods are more appropriate for a mix of office and residential
uses. The permitted base maximum residential density is up to 13net dwelling unit per acre.
For developments electing to conform to site and building design standards promoting
pedestrian -oriented development, density is primarily limited by allowable building height,
integration of required/desired parking, market conditions, and conformance with applicable
site and building design provisions. Specifying the maximum number of dwelling units in one
building may be appropriate in some areas to ensure a neighborhood -friendly scale of
development.
D. Implementing zoning districts: B-1, B-2, SCC, HB & R-3
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1.2.4. Commercial Mixed -Use:
A. Purpose: This designation promotes the greater integration of mixed uses to offer greater
development choices to property owners, increase housing options, strengthen commercial
retail areas, and promote lively pedestrian -oriented development.
B. Locational criteria: Existing and planned commercial centers (except for the CBD) and major
arterial corridors.
C Prins al_ uses & density: A wide range of retail and general service uses plus residential uses
on upper floors on key retail -focused streets and single purpose residential on other streets.
This includes a mixture of apartments, townhouses, and assisted living facilities. New
residential uses should feature densities supportive to transit use.
D. Implementing zoning districts LCC, GC & AS
1.2.5. CBD Commercial Core:
A. Purpose: This designation is intended to reinforce downtown as the center of commercial,
civic, and cultural activities within the city. Downtown is expected to accommodate new
development while reinforcing and enhancing its historic pedestrian -friendly character and
scale.
B. Locational criteria: Intended for Yakima's existing Central Business District and allowing for
growth only when there is a demonstrated need for additional permitted uses and in areas
physically capable of accommodating the mix of uses.
C. Principal uses & density: Abroad mix of commercial, retail, professional office, civic and
cultural, and multifamily residential uses. Active uses are required on the ground floor along
Yakima Avenue and key side streets. Multi -story buildings and a mixture of uses are
encouraged. New residential uses must feature transit -supportive densities (at least 15 gross
dwelling units/acre).
D. Implementing zoning districts: CBD
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1.2.6. Regional Commercial:
A. Purpose: This designation is intended to promote a medium to large scale mix of retail,
service and business, and tourism/recreational establishments and complementary
multifamily. Coordinated infrastructure development and site and building design standards
are critical elements to emphasize quality development that enhances the character,
identity, and economic vitality of Yakima.
B. Locational criteria. On high visibility sites near Interstate 82 and US Route 12..
C. Prin ij2al uses & density: A wide range of retail, service and business, tourism, and
recreational establishments. Multifamily and townhouses are allowed as a secondary use to
complement and support other commercial and recreational uses and promote a healthy
pedestrian friendly environment. New residential uses feature densities supportive to transit
use (at least 12 units/acre).
D. Implementing zoning districts: RD
1.2.7. Industrial:
A. Purpose: This designation provides for manufacturing, agricultural processing/storage, and
closely related uses.
B. Locational criteria: Existing industrial designated areas with active industrial uses or featuring
adequate public utilities and land physically suited to industrial activities that are buffered
from residential and other uses that are likely to complain about industrial activities. New
industrial development should be located in areas that take advantage of access to 1-82,
Highway 12, SR -24, and existing rail and airport facilities. Additional areas may be
designated, provided they are surrounded by and characterized by industrial uses.
C. Principal uses & density: Industrial, research and development, repair, construction business,
warehouse, and distribution terminals that minimize external impacts to adjacent districts,
and accessory uses.
D. implementing zoning districts: M1, M2, AS
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Policies
1.3.1. Provide for a wide variety of housing types within the city to meet the full range of housing needs
for Yakima's evolving population.
A. Accessory dwelling units (ADU), Allow for attached and detached ADU's in all residential
districts provided size, design, and other provisions are included to promote compatibility
with surrounding uses. Considerations:
Reduce the minimum lot size for lots qualifying for an ADU.
Allow free-standing ADU's provided lots retain usable open space and units minimize
privacy impacts to adjacent properties.
Provide an owner occupancy requirement (owner must live in primary home or ADU)
B. Standard sinele family. Continue to allow for detached single family dwellings in residential
districts.
C. Small lot single farnlly. Allow for small lot single family development (lots smaller than 6,000
square feet) in special circumstances, including:
• Within master planned development on sites over two acres in size in all residential
zones, provided the development incorporates traditional neighborhood design concepts
and conformity with district density requirements.
• On infill sites in R-2 and R-3 district provided they comply with traditional neighborhood
design concepts. Consider reducing the lot size minimum for small lot single family in the
R-2 district to S,OOOsf and 4,OOOsf in the R-3 district.
D. Cottage housing. Allow the development of cottage housing (a cluster of small homes
around a common open space) in residential zones as an increasingly popular housing type,
provided special design provisions are included to ensure a pedestrian -oriented design,
inclusion of common open space, and strict cottage size limitations.
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Cottage housing is typically a
cluster of 4-12 small detached
housing units that surround a
common open space. Cottages are
typically in the 600-1,200 sf size
range and popular with singles,
couples, empty nesters, and small
families that desire a sense of
community and don't want to
maintain a large yard. They
function as a niche housing type
that would be popular among a
smaller percentage of the
population.
E. Duplexes. Continue to allow duplexes in residential zones, provided density standards are
met. Consider incorporating design standards that emphasize a pedestrian -oriented design
and the inclusion of usable open space.
F. Townhouses. Encourage the development of townhouses in the R-2 and R-3 zones and
commercial/mixed-use zones as an efficient and popular form of housing for a large
demographic of Yakima's population. Design standards emphasizing pedestrian -oriented
design, fagade articulation, and usable open space are particularly important.
G. Senior and assisted housing. Encourage these housing types in the R-2 and R-3 zones and
zones and commercial/mixed-use zones. Design standards emphasizing pedestrian -oriented
design, fagade articulation, and usable open space are particularly important.
H. Walk up apartments and stacked flats. Encourage these housing types in the R-2 and R-3
zones and commercial/mixed-use zones. Design standards emphasizing pedestrian -oriented
design, fagade articulation, and usable open space are particularly important.
Live -work units. Promote opportunities to combine live and work spaces in commercial and
mixed-use zones.
1.3.2. Preserve and enhance established residential neighborhoods. Specifically:
A. Ensure that new development is compatible in scale, style, density, and aesthetic quality to
an established neighborhood.
B. Protect the character of single family neighborhoods by focusing higher intensity land uses
close to commercial and community services and transit.
C. Prioritize the upkeep and improvement of streets, sidewalks, landscaping, parks, utilities, and
community facilities in established neighborhoods.
D. Maintain neighborhood upkeep through strict City code compliance.
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E. Carefully review proposed land use designation changes to more intensive residential
designations, mixed-use, or industrial. Specifically:
Proposals should conform to locational criteria set forth for the desired designation in the
applicable policies under Goal 1.2.
• Is the site physically suited for the proposed designation?
• Is the desired zone one of the implementing zones of the land use designation (per
applicable policies under Goal 1.2).
it Avoid spot zones or similar changes that may create instability with the surrounding
neighborhood.
F. Discouraging the conversion of single-family detached structures to multi -family structures
except where they conform to density, design, and parking standards for the applicable
zoning district.
G. Allow home occupations that would not generate excessive traffic, create parking problems,
or degrade the livability or appearance of the neighborhood.
Also see the goals and policies of the Historic Preservation element.
1.3.3. Create walkable residential neighborhoods with safe streets and good connections to
schools, parks, transit, and commercial services.
A. Construct sidewalks along all new residential streets.
B. Provide streetscape standards that create safe and walkable streets within residential
developments.
C. Provide for small block sizes to ensure good connectivity and reduced walking distances
between residences and schools, parks, and services. Specifically:
Low density residential: Blocks between 400- 800 feet long are appropriate.
Mixed residential: Blocks between 300-660 feet long are appropriate.
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12 Provide for through public through block connections for large residential blocks.
Commercial and mixed-use designations: Configure development to provide pedestrian
connections at 300 to 660 feet intervals. Configure development to provide vehicular
connections at 600 to 1,320 feet intervals. Allow flexibility for private internal streets to
meet connectivity objectives.
D. Provide for usable publicly accessible parkland within walking distance (1/2 mile) of all new
residences.
1.3.4. Adopt design standards for small lot single family development to gracefully integrate these uses
into existing neighborhoods in ways that maintain general neighborhood scale and character.
Key concepts to consider in the design standards:
a A covered entry facing the street.
a Minimize the impacts of garages and driveways on the streetscape.
Provide usable open space on all single family lots.
Consider a maximum floor area ratio to better ensure that homes are proportional to lot
sizes.
Minimum amount of fagade transparency to promote more "eyes on the street" for safety
and to create a welcoming streetscape.
1.3.5. Adopt design standards for new multifamily development to promote neighborhood
compatibility, enhance the livability of new housing, and enhance the character of residential
and mixed-use areas.
Key concepts to emphasize in the design standards:
• Emphasize pedestrian oriented building frontages.
• Emphasize fagade articulation consistent with neighborhood scale.
• Integrate high quality durable building materials and human scaled detailing.
• Provide for usable open space for residents.
• Provide compatible site edges and sensitive service area design.
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Provide for vehicular access and storage while minimizing visual and safety impacts of
vehicles.
a Integrate landscaping elements to soften building elevations, enhance neighborhood
compatibility, and improve the setting for residents.
1.3.6. Allow some compatible nonresidential uses in residential zones, such as appropriately scaled
schools, parks and other public/community facilities, home occupations, day care centers, and
other uses that provide places for people to gather. Maintain standards in the zoning code for
locating and designing these uses in a manner that respects the character and scale of the
neighborhood.
1.3.7. Explore the development of zoning incentives to help meet housing diversity and affordability
goals.
Examples could include residential density bonuses, variations in allowed housing type, or
flexibility in regulations, if a proposal meets community goals for affordable, senior, size -limited
or other types of innovative housing. If not permitted outright or through discretionary review
processes, consider providing for these incentives through pilot programs or other innovative
measures.
Policies
1.4.1. Reestablish the historic core of downtown as the heart of the City. Key concepts for the historic
core:
A. Yakima Plaza: Establish a central gathering space for community activities. Specifically:
a Design to accommodate numerous year-round activities and provide for an 18 -hour
active, vibrant, and distinctive space.
Strengthen and build upon existing assets, including the Capitol Theater, the Federal
Building, the existing Millennium Plaza art installment, and Yakima Avenue storefronts.
Provide a focus for new ground floor retail and upper floor housing or offices on
surrounding infill sites
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B. Chestnut Main Street: Emphasize Chestnut Avenue between Front and Fourth Streets as a
destination for retail shopping and entertainment. Streetscape elements include:
Reduce travel lane widths to widen sidewalks and reduce pedestrian crossing distances.
Provide curbside parking adjacent to retail.
• Eliminate turn lane pockets and prohibit/eliminate driveways.
• Bury power lines and emphasize/plant canopy street trees.
• Provide pedestrian scale lighting, benches, shade structures, and public art.
Incorporate landscaped curb extensions and specially paved crosswalks at intersections.
Feature specially paved sidewalks similar in material to the plaza and market paving.
C. Parking: Implement a phased parking strategy, including:
Temporary retail parking lot —the parking displaced by the plaza should be replaced by
acquiring parcels south of the alley between First and Second Streets east of Chestnut
Avenue.
Retail parking structure — as demand grows, construct a municipal parking structure
between First and Second Streets east of Chestnut Avenue. Reserve ground level block
frontages for active uses and construct a separate mixed-use building along the Second
Street block frontage.
Supplemental parking — to supplement retail customer parking, partner with the Yakima
Mall to lease space for retail, special event, and downtown employee parking. Consider
access and design improvements to facilitate better utilization of the Yakima Mall parking
garage.
D. Public Market: Construct a regional retail anchor at the western edge of Front Street
between Chestnut and Yakima Avenue. Encourage a mixture of uses downtown, including
restaurants and taverns, retail, office, civic, cultural, lodging, and residential uses to support
day and evening activities for all ages.
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1.4.2. Land Uses -Maintain and strengthen downtown as the center for civic, retail, cultural, dining and
entertainment activity in Yakima.
A. Emphasize storefronts with active uses (retail, food and drink, and entertainment) along
strategic downtown core block frontages.
B. Promote new mixed-use development on vacant or underutilized parcels. Upper floor
apartments, condominiums, and office uses are encouraged.
C. Prohibit new auto -oriented uses and other uses that are space intensive and facilitate
minimal pedestrian activity.
D. Retain and strengthen government uses.
E. Promote adaptive reuse of Yakima Mall, emphasizing active ground floor uses, government,
museum or art gallery uses, and residential and office uses on upper floors.
F. Deemphasize long term surface parking.
G. Within the District Center Mixed -Use area (see Exhibit 1-3):
Promote retail development at key intersections.
Allow more flexibility in the range of allowed uses.
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1.4.3. Community Design — craft and apply design standards for downtown. Key concepts:
A. Reinforce the historic storefront pattern on Yakima Avenue and key side streets. This
includes storefronts built to the sidewalk edge and containing generous transparent window
area, entries facing the street, and weather protection elements (particularly on west facing
facades).
B. Accommodate a variety of pedestrian -friendly building frontages on side streets.
C. Minimize untreated blank walls facing the street.
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D. Promote the continued preservation and restoration/rehabilitation of historic and
contributing buildings.
E. Promote facade massing and articulation that complements historical context.
F. Integrate high quality durable building materials and human scaled detailing.
G. Provide compatible site edges and sensitive rooftop and service area design.
H. Locate and design off-street parking to minimize impacts to the retail and pedestrian
environment.
1.4.4. Streetscape & Circulation — reestablish all downtown roadway corridors as complete streets
where the needs of all travel modes (motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians) are provided
for in a balanced manner. Key concepts:
A. Boulevard — Enhance Yakima Avenue between Front and Naches Streets to prioritize
pedestrian access. Key elements include a wide landscaped median, reduced travel lanes
(from four to two), integration of left turn lanes at intersections, protected bicycle lanes,
additional curbside landscaping, enhanced intersections, and provisions for a future trolley.
B. Parkway - Enhance other segments of Yakima Avenue as a _andscaped parkway. The concept
is similar to the Boulevard, except the center turn lanes remain (no landscaped median) and
additional planting strips are provided on each side of the travel lanes.
C. Downtown Street Standards —Update the street design standards for all downtown streets
emphasizing the complete streets approach. The standards should include general
requirements and design elements addressing roadway sidewalk design as suggested in the
2013 Downtown Master Plan.
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Policies
1.5.1. Allow for a mixture of compatible land uses along corridors and within mixed-use designated
areas. This includes the integration of multi -family residential and office uses with retail and
service commercial uses. Provide zoning and design standards to maintain compatibility
between different uses and zones.
A. Avoid placing land uses that create excessive noise, unless the noise level can be mitigated,
in locations that are close to residences or other noise -sensitive land uses.
B. See Policy 1.3.5 regarding the establishment of design standards for multifamily
development.
C. Update zoning and design provisions to promote compatibility between different uses and
zones. Examples include building setbacks, building massing, landscaping buffers, fencing,
service element location, and design provisions, and vehicular parking and access provisions.
Landscape buffers are particularly important elements that can effectively mitigate impacts
of commercial uses on adjacent residential uses. Commercial development adjacent to Low
Density Residential designated areas warrant the greatest compatibility design protections.
D. Improve standards for public and private development to reduce noise and keep light
pollution out of residential neighborhoods.
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1.5.2. Craft and adopt design standards for Yakima's most visible corridors and centers, with the
highest priority being First Street, Regional Commercial designated areas, Summitview Avenue,
Nob Hill Boulevard, and select Commercial Mixed -Use centers. Key design elements:
A. Provide for pedestrian -friendly block frontages (i.e., entries visible from street, pedestrian
access, minimize blank walls, landscaping elements).
B. Promote facade massing and articulation that adds visual interest and reduces perceived
scale of large buildings.
C. Integrate high quality durable building materials and human scaled detailing.
D. Emphasize landscaping elements as a major character defining feature of the City.
E. Provide good internal pedestrian and vehicular circulation.
F. Minimize impacts of service elements, mechanical equipment, and utilities on the pedestrian
environment.
G. Design compatible site edges or buffers, particularly when adjacent to residential zones.
H. Develop special standards and guidelines for large site development that incorporate open
space and landscaping as a unifying element, provide a connected system of pathways,
integrate safe internal vehicular circulation, demonstrate sensitivity to the surrounding
context, and take advantage of special on-site and nearby features.
1. Integrate opportunities for flexibility in the design standards by allowing multiple ways of
achieving standards and allowing strategic design departures provided the project meets the
design intent.
Also see Policy 1.3.5 regarding design standards specific to multifamily development.
1.5.3. Utilize strict access management standards to enhance safety and maintain the arterial
traffic functions of the corridor (see the Transportation Element for more details).
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Side:
1.5.4. Prioritize streetscape improvements for the most visible corridors and centers. Possible
improvements include lighting, landscaping, sidewalk, underground utilities, bicycle, and
pedestrian furniture. Emphasize landscaping elements as one of the character defining
features of the City.
1.5.5. Commercial Mixed -Use area centered on W. Nob Hill Boulevard & S. 64th Avenue — Promote
coordinated master planned development that integrates a mixture of uses, and the
following land use & design principles:
A. Includes an identifiable neighborhood center feature (i.e., main street or central plaza
space).
B. Integrates a well-connected grid of streets, lanes, and internal walkways and trails. Prioritize
the development of trails that provide a framework for development to orient around and
provide functional connections between uses and amenities.
C. Accommodates a variety of housing types within walking distance of neighborhood center
retail and amenities.
D. Provides attractive arterial block frontages with a strong emphasis on pedestrian access,
landscaping elements, and building facades featuring transparent window areas, articulation
treatments that add visual interest and reduce the perceived scale of large buildings, high
quality durable building materials, and an integration of human scale design details.
E. Integrate a phasing plan that makes optimal use of initial phases.
F. Carefully consider the location of parking lots to minimize impacts on the streetscape
environment.
G. Integrate a range of on-site open spaces to serve residential uses and make the center
attractive to neighborhood residents and visitors.
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H. Promote the use of sustainable design techniques to enhance the environmental quality of
the area. Low impact development techniques shall be emphasized to the extent
feasible and incorporated into street, trail, and lot design/layout. Opportunities for
natural system restoration should also be considered.
L Edge treatment and compatibility. Treatments along the edges need to consider
current and possible future conditions on adjacent sites. Rather than simply walling
off edges, master plans should include design treatments that allow for better
integration of the various developments and phases.
1.5.6. Cascade Mill redevelopment— Promote coordinated development that integrates a mixture
of uses, and the following land use & design principles:
A. Includes an identifiable tourism oriented feature(s) (i.e., greenway trail access,
brewery/winery district, year-round recreation).
B. Promote and incentivize large-scale industrial park, business park, light manufacturing or
other economic development that integrates with planned retail and recreation uses.
C. Encourage the integration of retail that serves the Northeast Yakima Neighborhood and
regional market. Complementary office uses are encouraged to be mixed with retail uses
both vertically (on upper floors above retail) or horizontally (in separate buildings to the side
or rear of retail).
D. Encourage a range of housing types (including townhouses, apartments, and senior housing)
in locations complementary to retail activities, trails, and existing Northeast Yakima
Neighborhood uses.
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E. Configure retail and tourism uses to create a pedestrian -oriented focal point. This could
include a "main street" concept with storefronts and a pedestrian -friendly street, a central
plaza or commons surrounded by storefronts, or other concept that integrates public
gathering space with retail/tourism uses in a memorable and character -defining built
environment.
F. Integrates a well-connected grid of streets, lanes, and internal walkways and trails. Continue
to plan for and construct the East-West Corridor, freeway access improvements, and the
north -south oriented Cascade Mill Parkway. Prioritize the development of trails that provide
a framework for development to orient around and provide attractive connections between
uses and amenities.
G. Provides attractive arterial block frontages with a strong emphasis on pedestrian access,
landscaping elements, and building facades featuring transparent window areas, articulation
treatments that add visual interest and reduce the perceived scale of large buildings, high
quality durable building materials, and an integration of human scale design details.
H. Integrate a phasing plan that makes optimal use of initial phases.
I. Carefully consider the location of parking lots and views from 1-82 (to mitigate visual impacts
of parking lots, blank walls, and service areas and enhance the character and identity of
Yakima).
1.5.7. Consider alternative funding or redevelopment tools such as Renewal District(s) or a Port District
along Yakima's key arterial corridors and the Cascade Mill Site to aid in accomplishing the policies
above.
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GOAL 1.6. COMMUNITY DESIGN. PROMOTE COMPATIBLE HIGH QUALITY DEVELOPMENT THAT
ENHANCES THE CHARACTER AND IDENTITY OF YAKIMA.
Policies
1.6.1. Adopt and administer user-friendly design standards and guidelines commercial and multifamily
development in high visibility areas or as a density bonus incentive as referenced in the following
policies above: Evaluate the effectiveness of adopted standards and guidelines over time and
make adjustments as necessary to achieve community design goals and policies. Emphasize the
concepts referenced in the following policies:
A. Policy 1.3.4 regarding small lot residential development.
B. Policy 1.3.5 regarding multifamily residential development.
C. Policy 1.4.3 regarding downtown development.
D. Policy 1.5.2 regarding Yakima's most visible corridors and centers development.
1.6.2. Design public facilities to support and strengthen Yakima's community character and identity.
A. Recognize that the character of public rights-of-way play a role in determining community
character. Wherever feasible, promote complete streets and incorporate streetscape
improvements, such as way -finding signs, lighting, public art, enhanced landscaping and
street furniture, to enhance community character.
B. Recognize, maintain, and enhance community entry and gateway sites to enhance Yakima's
character and setting.
C. Design public facilities to serve as a model of architectural and site design for private
development in the city through use of quality building materials, human scale detailing,
design character, and landscape materials.
D. Locate and design public spaces that reflect and enhance Yakima's character and function as
welcoming formal and informal gathering spaces.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSI"IP.
Policies
1.7.1. Maintain and strengthen regulations to protect sensitive natural areas and pursue
strategies/actions to restore degraded natural areas.
1.7.2. Update development regulations to emphasize sustainable design in new developments,
including forms of Low Impact Development.
1.7.3. Encourage retrofits to existing development and infrastructure to reduce environmental impact.
Explore providing incentives to residents and businesses that improve building energy
performance and/or incorporate onsite renewable energy.
1.7.4. Develop policies and prescriptive designs to encourage property owners to landscape
unimproved right-of-way with functional Low Impact Development features (e.g., bio-swale or
rain -garden) or for use as private food gardens.
1.7.5. Emphasize sustainable design/practice in public improvements and in the design/use of public
facilities and events. Key elements:
A. Update public works standards, as necessary, to emphasize best practice sustainable
design/practice.
Incorporate consideration of physical health and well-being into the location and design of
public facilities.
1.7.6. Offer density bonus incentives for sustainable design features, including the integration of:
A. Pedestrian -oriented development.
B. Low -impact development techniques.
C. Well-connected street grid with good pedestrian connectivity between residential uses,
schools, parks, transit access, and commercial services.
1.7.7. Establish resource protection and sustainability goals, monitor development to track success in
meeting those goals, and refine the implementation strategy as needed to help meet goals.
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Please see the Natural
Environment Element for
additional guidance on the natural
environment, including
stormwater management.
AL 1.8. COMMUNITY GATHERI SPACE. PRESERVE AD DEVELOP INVITING D DISTINCTIVE
AREAS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS.
See Policy 1.4.1.A above regarding downtown gathering space.
See the Parks & Recreation Element for related goals and policies.
1.8.1 Adopt development regulations that provide for the integration of usable public open space in
large residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
1.8.2. Pursue strategic public/private partnerships with large developments to leverage high quality
public space integrated with new development.
1.8.3. Continue to encourage public participation in the design of public spaces throughout the City.
Policies
1.9.1. Develop industrial and manufacturing lands to minimize impacts on surrounding land uses,
especially residential land uses. Utilize landscape buffers (evergreen trees and shrubs) along
with open space or other design controls to mitigate noise, glare, and other impacts associated
with the uses to ensure that their location will not adversely affect the residential areas.
1.9.2. Encourage infill and promote efficient utilization of vacant land within areas that are designated
for industrial uses.
1.9.3. Encourage development of compact, small-scale high quality industrial parks through Industrial
Planned Development (Industrial PD).
1.9.4. Consider high quality industrial park or Industrial PD for light industrial uses to be located
adjacent to residential neighborhoods, with adequate buffers.
1.9.5. Encourage multiple business manufacturing development, providing a more stable economic
base through diversity, as opposed to a single large manufacturing business.
1.9.6. Limit non -industrial uses to those that are complementary to industrial activities in terms of
access and circulation, public safety, hours of operation, and other land use activities.
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1.9.7. Protect industrial and manufacturing lands from encroachment by other land uses, which would
reduce the economic viability of industrial lands.
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Policies
1.10.1. Adopt development standards that facilitate a complementary mix of uses within mixed-use
centers that encourage walking and bicycling between uses.
1.10.2. Adopt design provisions that provide for safe and attractive non -motorized connectivity between
uses and amenities, with the frequency of connections commensurate with the envisioned
intensity of land uses (e.g., housing, employment, community services, and amenities).
1.10.3. Adopt development standards that encourage the integration of recreational space with
multifamily and planned residential development.
1.10.4. Integrate public recreational amenities accessible to all Yakima residents, workers, and visitors,
with highest priority on locations, facilities, and activities that best serve the community. (also
see the Parks & Recreation Element for more details)
1.10.5. Increase access to health foods by encouraging the location of fresh food markets and
community food gardens in close proximity to multifamily uses and transit facilities through
zoning regulations.
ASSOCIATEDMINIMIZING THE ADVERSE IMPACTS
GROWTH AND EXPANSION.
Policies
1.11.1. New institutions should be placed where they are compatible with surrounding land uses, and
existing institutions should be developed to be compatible with adjoining land uses.
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1.11.2 Institutions within established commercial and industrial areas will be regulated under the codes
affecting those land use zones.
1.11.3. Institutions proposed for location in or adjacent to residential areas will be reviewed under the
"Institutional Overlay" zoning requirements, when adopted.
1.11.4. Access to institutions shall be from the nearest arterial and should not increase traffic on local
residential streets.
1.11.5. An impact analysis of how improvement to institutions will affect traffic, parking and other
qualities in surrounding areas will be prepared as part of an Institutional Overlay request.
1.11.6. Institutions that are identified as essential public facilities should meet the policy requirements
under the section "Siting Essential Public Facilities" in this Comprehensive Plan.
1.11.7. All new development or expansion of hospital and higher educational facilities can be developed
through establishing 10 districts.
1.11.8. The establishment of an Institutional Overlay (10) district on the Zoning Map will provide specific
development standards that allow for appropriate growth and development for new institutions,
or for the expansion of existing institutions within their existing or proposed development
boundaries.
A. The purpose of establishing an 10 is to reduce or eliminate land use conflicts between the
proposed use and the surrounding areas.
B. An 10 provides additional new regulations to the existing underlying zoning district
provisions.
C. An 10 district allows institutions to freely choose design and development that best suit their
facility and surrounding areas.
D. Citizen participation will be encouraged throughout the planning process.
A Public Hearing before the Hearing Examiner using the Type (3) review process will be
required prior to the approval of the establishment of an 10.
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F. Review criteria will become more restrictive the closer the institution siting gets to the
residential uses.
1.11.9. Establish boundaries for institutions to reasonably protect established residential neighborhoods
from further encroachment by institutions and allow the institutions to plan for future growth.
1.11.10. Require development and expansion of institutions to be reasonably compatible with the
adjacent residential neighborhoods, and to reasonably minimize the parking and traffic impacts
on the adjacent residential neighborhoods.
1.11.11. Encourage institutions to develop master plans for their future development to ensure that
future growth is planned and coordinated specific to the needs of the adjacent residential
neighborhoods. Master plans may allow institutions to develop more intensively to reduce the
amount of property necessary for their future growth.
Public Schools
FOR YAKIMA RESIDENTS
See the Capital Facilities Element for related goals and policies.
Policies
1.11.1. Encourage the location of new elementary and middle schools within the residential
neighborhoods the schools will serve.
1.11.2. Public schools shall be accessible by sidewalks and bikeways. Provide for through -block
connections, where necessary to reduce walking distance to schools.
1.11.3. Locate schools on relatively flat land that is in the center or on the borders of the neighborhoods
being served. Elementary schools should be located on collector streets, middle and high schools
should be located on arterial roads.
1.11.4. Locate and design schools and recreational facilities to function as an important community
resource during off -school hours.
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Siting Essential Public Facilities
Essential public facilities include those that are often difficult to place because no one wants them in or
near their community. These include airports, State education facilities, State or regional transportation
facilities, correctional facilities, solid waste handling facilities and in-patient facilities including hospitals,
substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities and group homes.
The Growth Management Act requires the Comprehensive Plan to include a process for identifying and
siting essential public facilities. The GMA also states that no local comprehensive plan for any
neighborhood may forbid the placement of essential public facilities within that neighborhood. It is
important to recognize that the location of these facilities may have negative impacts on surrounding
land use areas and different essential public facilities may have different needs in terms of their physical
location.
Policies
1.12.1. All essential public facilities shall be located and developed to be compatible with adjoining land
uses to the greatest possible extent.
1.12.2. Essential public facilities shall be located in areas where they are best able to serve the
individuals they are intended to serve.
1.12.3. All essential public facilities providing County -wide or Statewide services shall be identified
according to the requirements under the Yakima County -wide Planning Policies Section C.3.1
through C.3.2 (see Appendix F).
1.12.4. A review process for siting or the expansion of essential public facilities shall be established
according to the requirements under the Yakima County -wide Planning Policies Section C.3.3
through Section C.3.6 (see Appendix F).
1.12.5. The criteria for determining the location of essential public facilities should be coordinated and
consistent with other planning goal requirements, such as -reducing sprawl, promoting economic
development, protecting the environment, and supporting affordable housing.
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IMPACTS ON THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
Policies
1.13.1. The City will support efforts to update the airport master plan to ensure the airport's long-term
vitality as an economic asset to the community.
1.13.2. The Airport Overlay Ordinance will be amended as necessary to ensure the Yakima Air Terminal
Master Plan's success and to protect surrounding uses from airport impacts.
1.13.3. The purpose of the airport overlay is to identify compatible land uses surrounding the Yakima Air
Terminal and ensure minimized adverse impacts on the community and the airport.
1.13.4. The Ordinance should prohibit buildings, structures, or other objects from being constructed or
altered such that those buildings, structures, or other objects do not penetrate the imaginary
surface airspace.
1.13.5. The master plan must include land acquisitions and easements to ensure exclusion of non -noise -
sensitive uses.
1.13.6. The following uses will serve as examples of uses considered compatible with Yakima Air
Terminal operations:
Aviation Industries Airport Related Uses Open Spaces Other Uses
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• Air Freight Terminal
• Trucking Terminals
• Golf Courses
• Storage Facilities
• Air Cargo Forwarders
• Taxi/Bus Terminals
• Picnic Areas
• Warehouses
• Aircraft/Parts
• Parking Facilities and
• Forests
• Wholesale
Manufacturer
Auto Storage
• Landscape Nurseries
Distribution Center
• Aircraft Repair Shops
• Car Rental Agencies
• Arboretum
• Shopping Centers
• Aerial Survey
• Gas Stations
• Farming
• Banking Services
Companies
• Restaurants
• Mining and
• Office Buildings
• Aviation Schools
• Night Clubs
Excavation
• Factories
• Aviation Research and
• Cemeteries
• Large Store Retail
Testing
Sales
1.13.7. The following uses will serve as examples of uses considered incompatible with Yakima Air
Terminal operations:
Residential Institutional Sanitary Wildlife Other Uses
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• Residential
• School
• Landfill
• Water Reservoir
• Convention Centers
Developments
Church
• Sewage
• Feed Lot
•Sports Stadiums
> 1 DU/Acre
•Hospital
Pond
•Slaughter House
• Other Large
• Mobile/Manu
, Outpatient
Transfer
•Waterfowl
Assembly Facilities
factured
Surgery
Station
Production
that attract high
Home Parks
Centers
Sludge
•Wildlife
concentrations of
• Multi -Family
, Nursing Home
Disposal
Refuge/Sanctuary
People
Large
Complexes
• Day Care
• Fish Pond
Facilities
Lake/Pond
• Wetland Pond
Sanctuary
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