HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-18 YPC Packet111011119 M DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Joan Davenport, AICP, Director
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anning Joseph Calhoun, Manager
129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901
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City of Yakima Planning Commission
PUBLIC MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
Wednesday March 14, 2018
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
YPC Members:
Chairwoman Patricia Byers, Vice -Chair Al Rose, Bill Cook, Peter Marinace, Jacob Liddicoat,
Robert McCormick
Council Liaison: Jason White
City Planning Staff:
Joan Davenport (Community Development Director); Joseph Calhoun (Planning Manager);
Eric Crowell (Associate Planner); Trevor Martin (Associate Planner);
Colleda Monick (Assistant Planner); Rosalinda Ibarra (Administrative Assistant);
and Lisa Maxey (Planning Specialist)
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Staff Announcements
IV. Audience Participation
V. Approval of Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2018
VI. Report on Taxi Business License Regulations
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjourn
Next Meeting: March 28, 2018
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March 14, 2018
Taxicab and Home Occupation Discussion
15.02.020 Definitions.
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"Home occupation" means the accessory use of a dwelling unit for gainful employment involving the
manufacture, provision or sale of goods and/or services in the home.
"Home occupation, business administration" means the accessory use of a dwelling as an administrative office
for a licensed commercial business located in an approved commercial zoning district, or a home based
Internet business that does not involve the resale of commercial goods. The home is used for phone calls, mail,
completing paperwork, and work on a home computer associated with a business. This definition does not
include manufacturing, sales not associated with an Internet business, repair or other services.
"Home occupation, home contractor" means the accessory use of a dwelling as, but not limited to, lawn care
and/or snow removal services, building, electrical and plumbing, contractors offices for small businesses.
15.04.120 Home occupations.
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A. Purpose. The conduct of a business within a dwelling may be permitted in the residential districts under
the provisions of this section. It is the intent of this section to:
1. Ensure the compatibility of home occupations with other uses permitted in the residential districts;
and
2. Maintain and preserve the character of residential neighborhoods; and
3. Promote the efficient use of public services and facilities by assuring these services are provided to
the residential population for which they were planned and constructed, rather than commercial uses.
B. Table of Permitted Home Occupations. Table 4-2 titled "Table of Permitted Home Occupations" is
incorporated as a part of this section. Each permitted home occupation listed in Table 4-2 is designated as a
Class (1), (2) or (3) use for a particular residential zoning district. All permitted home occupations are subject to
the standards of this title, including the specific conditions of subsection C of this section and the applicable
review procedures of YMC Chapters 15.13, 15.14 and 15.15. Specific uses not permitted as home occupations
are listed in subsection G of this section.
Table 4-2. Table of Permitted Home Occupations
Zoning District
SR
R-1
R-2
R-3
B-1
Accountant
1
1
1
1
Architect
1
1
1
1
Artist, author, arts and crafts
1
1
1
1
Attorney
1
1
1
1
Barbershop, beauty parlor
2
2
2
2
Bed and breakfast*
1
2
1
1
Business administration
1
1
1
1
Cabinet, mill work, carpentry work
2
2
Catering service
2
2
2
2
2
Ceramics and sculpting
2
2
2
2
Composer
1
1
1
1
Day care, family home*
1
1
1
1
1
Dentist
1
2
2
2
Dog grooming
2
3
3
3
3
Dressmaker, seamstress, tailor
1
1
1
1
Engineer
1
1
1
1
Food preparation*
1
2
1
1
1
Home contractor*
1
1
1
2
1
Home instruction* 1-5 students
1
1
1
1
1
6-8 students
2
2
2
2
2
Table 4-2. Table of Permitted Home Occupations
C. Necessary Conditions. Home occupations are permitted as an accessory use to the residential use of a
property only when all the following conditions are met:
Zoning District
SR
R-1
R-2
R-3
B-1
Insurance agent
1
1
1
1
Locksmith
1
2
2
1
1
Photographer (not including productions studio)
1
2
2
2
Physician
1
2
2
2
Product assemblage*
1
2
2
2
1
Massage therapy/spa*
1
1
1
1
1
Music teacher
1
1
1
1
Production of small articles by hand without the use of automated or production line
equipment
1
2
2
2
Radio, television and small appliance repair
2
2
2
2
Real estate agent
1
1
1
1
Secretarial, phone answering, desktop publishing service*
1
1
1
1
Small engine repair
2
Wedding service
2
2
2
2
2
Unclassified home occupation
See YMC 15.04.120(G)
NOTES:
* Refers to definition in YMC Chapter 15.02
1 = Type (1) Permitted Home Occupation
2 = Type (2) Review and Approval by the Administrative Official Required
3 = Type (3) Review Public Hearing and Approval by the Hearing Examiner Required
IX = Not Permitted
C. Necessary Conditions. Home occupations are permitted as an accessory use to the residential use of a
property only when all the following conditions are met:
1. The home occupation is conducted inside a structure within property on which is established the
primary residence of the practitioner(s);
2. The home occupation is incidental and subordinate to the residential functions of the property. No
action related to the home occupation shall be permitted that impairs reasonable residential use of the
dwelling;
3. There are no external alterations to the building which change its character from a dwelling;
4. The portion of the structure or facilities in which a home occupation is to be sited must be so
designed that it may be readily converted to serve residential uses;
5. The business is conducted in a manner that will not alter the normal residential character of the
premises by the use of color, materials, lighting and signs, or the emission of noise, vibration, dust, glare,
heat, smoke or odors;
6. The home occupation does not generate materially greater traffic volumes than would normally be
expected in the residential neighborhood; the frequency of deliveries should be comparable to that of a
single-family home without a home business;
7. There is no outside storage or display of any kind related to the home occupation;
8. The home occupation does not require the use of electrical or mechanical equipment that would
change the fire rating of the structure;
9. The home occupation does not require the use of electrical equipment that exceeds FCC standards
for residential use;
10. The home occupation does not increase water or sewer use so that the combined total use for the
dwelling and home occupation is significantly more than the average for residences in the neighborhood;
11. A business license is purchased where required;
12. The home occupation is conducted only by immediate family members residing in the dwelling;
13. All stock in trade kept for sale on the premises is produced on site by hand without the use of
automated or production line equipment.
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In granting approval for a home occupation, the reviewing official may attach additional conditions to ensure the
home occupation will be in harmony with, and not detrimental to, the character of the residential neighborhood.
Any home occupation authorized under the provisions of this title shall be open to inspection and review at all
reasonable times by the building and enforcement official for purposes of verifying compliance with the
conditions of approval and other provisions of this title.
D. Materials and Storage. The storage of equipment, materials, or goods shall be permitted in connection
with a home occupation provided such storage complies with the following standards:
1. All equipment, materials, or goods shall be stored completely within the space designated for home
occupation activities and not visible from the public right-of-way.
2. Only those materials or goods that are utilized or produced in connection with the home occupation
may be stored within the dwelling unit or accessory building.
3. All flammable or combustible compounds, products, or materials shall be maintained and utilized in
compliance with fire code.
4. The frequency of home deliveries should be comparable to that of a single-family home without a
home occupation associated with the residence.
5. A home occupation permit application (including a site plan) shall be supplied to and approved by
the City of Yakima Planning Division prior to operation of any home occupation.
E. Nameplates. Only one nameplate shall be allowed. It may display the name of the occupant and/or the
name of the home occupation (e.g., John Jones, Accountant). The nameplate shall be attached to the dwelling,
but shall not exceed two square feet in area or be illuminated
F. Application Fee and Review Period. Application for a home occupation shall be made in accordance with
the provisions of YMC Chapter 15.11, except as noted, and shall be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee
The administrative official may waive part or all of the requirements for a site plan for Class (1) home
occupations.
G. Unclassified Home Occupation—Review by the Hearing Examiner. Home occupations not listed in Table
4-2 shall be reviewed by the hearing examiner in accordance with the provisions of YMC Chapter 15.22;
provided, any unclassified home occupation permitted after review and decision by the hearing examiner in a
particular district shall be allowed only as a Class (2) or (3) use.
H. Home Occupations Not Permitted. The following uses, by the nature of their operation or investment, have
a pronounced tendency, once started, to increase beyond the limits permitted for home occupations and impair
the use and value of a residentially zoned area for residential purposes. Therefore, the uses listed below shall
not be permitted as home occupations:
1. Auto repair;
2. Antique shop or gift shop;
3. Kennel;
4. Veterinary clinic or hospital;
5. Painting of vehicles, trailers or boats;
6. Large appliance repair including stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers;
7. Upholstering;
8. Machine and sheet metal shops;
9. Martial arts school;
10. Taxidermist;
11. Two-way radio and mobile telephone system sales and service;
12. Vehicle sign painting (except for the application of decals);
13. Firearm sales and/or gunsmith.
I. Denial of Application for a Home Occupation. An application for a home occupation shall be denied if the
administrative official finds that either the application or record fail to establish compliance with the provisions of
this chapter. When any application is denied, the administrative officer shall state the specific reasons and cite
the specific provisions and sections of this title on which the denial is based.
J. Parking. The administrative official shall determine parking requirements for home occupations, as
provided by YMC 15.06.040(6). This determination may be guided by, but not restricted by, the standards of
YMC Chapter 15.06. (Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 2015-036 § 4, 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1
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(part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 19, 1993: Ord. 3245 § 6, 1990; Ord. 3019 §§ 15-17, 1987; Ord. 2947 § 1 (part),
1986. Formerly 15.04.090).