HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2024-021 Resolution opening the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendment process pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 and YMC Ch. 16.10 RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-021
A RESOLUTION opening the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendment process
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130, and YMC Ch. 16.10.
WHEREAS, The City of Yakima is a First Class City fully planning under the
Washington State Growth Management Act RCW 36.70A and WAC 365-196; and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.130 and YMC 16.10.030 requires the Yakima City
Council to consider annually opening the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process; and
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2024, at its regular business meeting, the Yakima City
Council had discussion regarding the opening of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan
Amendment Process; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment process for 2024 should be opened, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City of Yakima hereby opens the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process
for the year of 2024, and directs both staff and the Planning Commission to hold the
required public meeting in February announcing the opening of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment process and acceptance of applications. Furthermore, Council directs both
staff and Planning Commission to proceed with processing of all submitted applications
and City amendments.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 16th day of January, 2024.
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YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 8.
For Meeting of: January 16, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Resolution opening the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
process pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 and YMC Ch. 16.10
SUBMITTED BY: Joan Davenport,AICP, Community Development Director
*Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager(509)575-6042
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Per Chapter 36.70A RCW, the City of Yakima is required to develop a comprehensive land use
plan, map, goals and policies, and accompanying development regulations. On June 6, 2017,
Council approved the City of Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040 and development regulations
update, consistent with the GMA.
To facilitate potential requests to amend the comprehensive plan, YMC Ch. 16.10. requires the
Council to consider annually whether or not to open the amendment process, and if so, adopt the
accompanying resolution giving direction to staff and the Planning Commission to hold the
required public meeting in February announcing the opening of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment process and acceptance of applications.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
D Resolution 1/3/2024
D Comp Plan Background 1/5/2023