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DEPARTMENTOF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Joan Davenport, AICP, Director
Planning Division
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129North Second Street, 2Floor, Yakima, WA 98901
ask.planning@yakimawa.govwww.yakimawa.gov/services/planning/ypc/
CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION
Yakima City Hall Council Chambers
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129 N 2 Street, Yakima, WA 98901
February 28, 2024
3:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
YPC MEMBERS:
Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice-Chair Lisa Wallace, Charles Hitchcock
Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Mary Place, Colleda Monick, and Frieda Stephens
City Council Liaison:
CITY PLANNING STAFF:
Joan Davenport (Community Development Director), Lisa Maxey (Admin Assistant)
Eric Crowell (Senior Planner), Connor Kennedy (Assistant Planner), Eva Rivera (Planning
Technician), Irene Linos (Temp. Department- Assistant I)
AGENDA
I.Call to Order
II.Roll Call
III.Staff Announcements
IV.Approval of Minutes of January 24 and February 14, 2024
V.Comprehensive Plan Amendment – 2024 Process Opening
VI.Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone (HOZ) Standards
VII.Public Comment
VIII.Other Business
IX.Adjourn
Next Meeting: March 13, 2024
The meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Y-PAC website.
Visit the Yakima Planning Commission webpage for more information, including agenda packets and minutes.
City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
January 24, 2024
Call to Order
Chair Liddicoatcalled themeeting to order at3:02p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present:Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Mary Place,Colleda Monick, Charles
Hitchcock, Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Frieda Stephens
YPC Members Absent:Lisa Wallace(excused)
Staff Present:Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager, Eric Crowell, Senior Planner,
Eva Rivera, Planning Technician
Staff Announcements–Planning Manager, Calhounannounced the following:
At the City Council meeting on 01/16/2024, the resolution to initiate the Comp Plan
Amendment process for 2024 was adopted. Come February, the Planning Commission
will start the process formally and begin accepting applications, which must be
submitted by April 30, 2024.
The public hearing for the text amendment changes regarding the bond in lieu process
forfinal long and final short plats will held next meeting on02/14/2024.
January 10, 2024Meeting Minutes–It was motioned by CommissionerPlaceand seconded by
Commissioner Stephensto approve the meeting minutes ofJanuary 10, 2024,as presented.The
motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing –Rezone RZ#00-23, SEPA#010-23–Senior Planner Crowellpresented a staff
report on RZ#002-23 and SEPA#010-23–a rezone for two parcels totaling 6 acres, from B-1 to
B-2and recommended approval. Bill Almon,the applicant, agreed with the staff recommendation
and hoped that the rezone would allow for more uses of the property.Chair Liddicoat opened the
public comment portion of the hearing. Seeing there were no public comments Chair Liddicoat
closed the public comment portion of the hearing. The commission discussed the project and
agreed that the rezone would open the property up to more use.
Based on the testimony and evidence presented during this afternoon’s public hearing
Commissioner Monickmotionedthe Planning Commission draft findings of fact and forward a
recommendation of approval to the Yakima City Council. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Place. The motion carried unanimously.
Text Amendments –Mixed Use/Downtown Development and Class 1 Uses -Calhoun
continued with the proposed changes to the parking sectionto create the separation between
parking lots and adjacent sidewalks. Commissioner Hughes-Mickel asked for clarification on what
the clear view triangle is. Chair Liddicoat asked if there was a clear definition of what fencing is.
Calhoun answered there isa definition in site screening standardCbut there isn’t a specific design
standard. The commission discussed other examples of parking requirements.
Public Comment–None
Other Business–During the meeting, Commissioner Hughes-Mickelinquired about the
possibility of further work being done by the Commission to address affordable housing. In
response, Calhoun stated that the Comprehensive Plan update, which is due to be completed by
2026, would make the city eligible to receive funds from the state starting July 1st of this year.
The RFP/RFQ process for hiring a consultant will soon be initiated to ensure the city is fully
prepared for that date.Commissioner Place also commented she was concerned about the lack
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of green space in some developments. Calhoun answered that can also be addressed with the
text update and look into what other jurisdictions have done to address it.
Adjourn–A motion to adjourn to February 14, 2024,was passed with aunanimous vote. The
meeting adjourned at approximately 3:31p.m.
Chair Liddicoat Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by:Analilia Núñez
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City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
City Council Chambers
February 14, 2024
Call to Order
Chair Liddicoatcalled the meeting to order at 3:01p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present:ChairJacob Liddicoat, Lisa Wallace,Mary Place,Charles
Hitchcock, Frieda Stephens, Leanne Hughes-Mickel
YPC Members Absent:Colleda Monick (excused)
Staff Present:Joseph Calhoun; Planning Manager;Eric Crowell; Senior Planner,
Eva Rivera;Planning Technician
Staff Announcements–Planning Manager Calhoun announced the following:
The next meeting on February 2 is the official opening of the Comp Plan Amendment
process of 2024. Applications can be submitted through April 30.
During the City Council study session held last night, a few important decisions were
made. Firstly, the Naches Avenue Overlay Zone was presented, and it was decided to
move forward with it. This will involve some changes to Title 15. Secondly, the council
directed the staff to make some ordinance changes that will increase the commission
membership to 11, with two City Council liaisons. Additionally, the Historic Preservation
Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and Tree Board will be
subcommittees of the Planning Commission.
Public Hearing –TXT#001-24–.At the meeting, Calhoun presented the findings of the staff
regarding the TXT#001-23 proposal. This proposal suggests some changes to the subdivision
ordinance, and it is a non-project minor amendment to YMC Title 14. The City Engineering
Department, after some discussion with the Legal Department, proposed these changes to ensure
clarity and consistency between the two sections in the code regarding subdivisions. No
comments were received from the public before the drafting of the staff report. The Department
of Community Development recommends the approval of these text amendments.There were no
questions raised by the Commission or the public.
Commissioner Hughes-Mickel based on the testimony and the evidence presented in this
afternoon’s hearingmoved the Planning Commission to draft findings of fact and forward the
recommendation of approval to the Yakima City Council. Commissioner Placeseconded. The
motion passed
ADU Pre-Approved Plans –Revised RFP Discussion–Calhoun included in the packet a copy
of the RFQ/RFP that had gone out in August of last year. He asked the commission for some
input to outline any changes they would like to make for the new RFQ/RFP. Chair Liddicoat asked
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Nathan Poel, 214 S. 17Avenue,the owner of Inversion Design to provide public comment on
the RFP.He gave the commission some input on the old RFP that went out in August of last year
and some suggestions on changes for the new onefor a better response.The commission asked
him questions and discussed possible changes.
Public Comment–None
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Other Business–None
Adjourn–A motion to adjourn to February 28, 2024,was passed with aunanimous vote. The
meeting adjourned at approximately 3:42p.m.
Chair Liddicoat Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Eva Rivera, Planning Technician.
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NACHESAVENUE
Development Standards
HISTORICOVERLAYZONE
August 18, 2023
PREPAREDBY
Northwest Vernacular
NachesAvenueHistoricOverlayZone
Development Standards
These development standards have been financed in part with federal funds from the National Park Service,
Department of the Interior administered by the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP).
However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the
Interior,DAHP,nordoesthementionoftradenamesorcommercialproductsconstituteendorsementorrecom-
mendation by the Department of the Interior or DAHP.
ThisprogramreceivedfederalfundsfromtheNationalParkService.RegulationsoftheU.S.Departmentofthe
Interiorstrictlyprohibitunlawfuldiscriminationindepartmentalfederallyassistedprogramsonthebasisofrace,
color, national origin, age, or handicap.Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in
any program, activity, or facility operated by a recipient of federal assistance should write to: Director, Equal
Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington,
D.C., 20240.
Preparedfor:CityofYakima,HistoricPreservationCommission
Prepared by: Spencer Howard, MSHP; Katie Pratt, MSHP
Northwest Vernacular, Inc.
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Contents
PurposeandIntent6
Applicability6
Background8
HistoricDevelopmentPatterns9
PeriodofSignificance10
ListedandDesignated10
ContributingandNoncontributing12
Definitions13
ReviewProcess13
CertificateofAppropriateness13
DevelopmentPermit13
Street Trees14
BuildingPermit14
DevelopmentStandards14
PermittedUses14
BuildingRehabilitation15
InfillConstruction15
SiteDesignandImprovementStandards15
Off-StreetParking23
Sitescreening24
Signs25
SpecialDevelopmentStandards25
Relocation or Demolition26
Relocation
26
Demolition26
Incentives27
NachesAvenueStandards29
MedianandPark Trees29
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Roadways30
PlantingStripsandStreetTrees31
SidewalksandRamps32
Signage32
SiteFurnishings32
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ListofFiguresandTables
Figure1.NachesAvenueHOZBoundaryMap.7
Figure2.1889MapofYakima.9
Figure3.BuildingClassificationMap.11
Figure4.DwellingUnitDensitywithinthe HOZ.16
Figure5.LotCoverageVisualization.17
Figure6.StructureSetbackVisualization.18
Figure7.StructureSetbackVisualization.19
Figure8.FacadeBreakExample.20
Figure9.Low-riseApartmentBlockFormExample.20
Figure10.DuplexFormExample.20
Figure11.StuccoExample.21
Figure12.BrickExample.21
Figure13.WoodSiding(Shingle)Example.21
Figure14.GambrelRoofExample.22
Figure15.HipRoofExample.22
Figure16.FlatwithParapetRoofExample.22
Figure17.Off-StreetParkingCompatibleExample.23
Figure18.Off-StreetParkingNoncompatibleExample.24
Figure19.Off-StreetParkingNoncompatibleExample.24
Figure20.HistoricNachesAvenueView.27
Figure22.IrrigationDitches at Planting Strips.28
Figure21.CentralMedian View.28
Figure23.RoadwayExample.29
Figure26.HistoricNachesAvenueView.30
Figure24.PlantingStripExample.30
Figure25.SidewalkExample.30
Figure27.LightStandardAExample.31
Figure29.LightStandardBExample.31
Figure28.LightStandardBExample.31
Table1.ContributingClassABuildings.34
Table2.ContributingClassBBuildings.36
Figure30.NachesAvenueHOZBoundaryMap,Large.38
Figure31.BuildingClassificationMap,Large.39
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NachesAvenueHistoricOverlayZone
These development standards apply to the NachesAvenue Historic Overlay Zone. They were developed be-
causeNachesAvenueandtheadjacenthalfblocksaredirectlyconnectedtotheearly20thcenturycommunity
planning, landscape architecture, and residential growth of Yakima. The corridor is significant to the city’s his-
tory.Thebuildingsadjacenttotheavenueillustratechangingarchitecturaltrendsandconveyearlyapproaches
to increasing residential density in proximity to the downtown core.
Historicdevelopment,forthepurposeofthesedevelopmentstandardsisconstructionbuiltwithintheperiodof
significance,startingca.1886andendingin1949.Theperiodofsignificanceisthelengthoftimeduringwhich
the avenue and associated residential buildings were built that convey the above trends and approaches.
PurposeandIntent
The purpose of these development standards is to ensure that changes alongNachesAvenue within the
NachesAvenue Historic Overlay Zone (e.g., landscape feature changes exterior, building rehabilitation, infill
construction,anddemolitionorrelocation)alignwithitshistoricresidentialandvisualcharacter.Prioritizingthe
historic residential and visual character within the HOZ can be accomplished with the following:
Retainandincreasehousingdensity.
Retaintheintegrityofdesign,materials,setting,feeling,andassociationforNachesAvenueasaland-
scape feature.
Encourageinvestmentinexistingbuildingsandcompatiblemultiple-familydevelopmentthatalignswith
the historic residential and visual character of Naches Avenue.
Strengthenthehistoricroleoftheavenueandadjacentblocksasahingebetweenthedowntowncore
and residential neighborhoods to the east.
Prioritizerehabilitationoflisted,designated,andcontributingbuildings.
Prioritize rehabilitation of noncontributing buildings built during the period of significance; for buildings
thatcannotberehabilitated,prioritizereplacementwithcompatiblemultiple-familyresidentialdevelop-
ment.
The intent of these development standards is to inform and assist property owners, developers,architects,
builders, public works, public officials, and other interested citizens when considering rehabilitation (altering
existingbuildings),infill(new)construction,demolitionorrelocation(ofexistingbuildings),orNachesAvenue
landscape feature changes within the NachesAvenue Historic Overlay Zone (HOZ).
Applicability
The NachesAvenue HOZ encompasses the entirety of NachesAvenue and adjacent half blocks from East
RaceStreettoEastIStreet.AllportionsofcrossstreetswithintheHOZareincluded.TheHOZnorthboundary
follows the north edge of parcels along East I Street. The east and west boundary follow the centerline of the
respective midblock alleys. The south boundary follows the centerline of East Race Street. The west bound-
ary segment between South Sgt. Pendleton Way and the alley (east to west) north of East ChestnutAvenue
follows the west edge of applicable tax parcels. This is within the general centerline alignment of the north to
south alley west of NachesAvenue. Refer to Figure 1 on page 7.
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Figure1.NachesAvenueHOZBoundaryMap.
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WithintheboundaryoftheNachesAvenueHOZ,theNachesAvenueHOZdevelopmentstandardsmodifyonly
those portions of the Yakima UrbanArea Zoning Districts overlapped by the NachesAvenue HOZ. The base
zoningdistrictrequirementsmustbefollowed,exceptasmodifiedwithintheNachesAvenueHOZbythesede-
velopment standards. Where the underlying base zoning is modified by the NachesAvenue HOZ, the Naches
Avenue HOZ development standards supersede those of the base zoning. Base zoning district standards not
modifiedbythesedevelopmentstandardsshallapplywithintheNachesAvenueHOZ.TheYakimaUrbanArea
Zoning Districts overlapped by the HOZ are as follows:
ProfessionalBusiness(B-1)
CentralBusinessDistrict(CBD)
GeneralCommercial(GC)
SingleFamily(R-1)
TwoFamily(R-2)
Multi-Family (R-3)
Thetypesofdevelopment subjecttotheHOZ:
Buildingrehabilitation(exterioronly)
Infillconstruction(newconstruction)
Demolitionorrelocation(ofexistingbuildings)
NachesAvenuelandscapefeaturechanges
Background
NachesAvenueanditsadjacenthalfblocksareauniqueandimportantcorridorinthecity.Incompatibledevel-
opment outside the period of significance has occurred along NachesAvenue. Development pressure is antic-
ipated to increase, in part due to planned development at the former mill site to the northeast along the west
side of Interstate 82. These factors led to the creation of the NachesAvenue Historic Overlay Zone (HOZ).
Utilizing Certified Local Government grant funding from the Washington State Department ofArchaeology and
Historic Preservation (DAHP) and the National Park Service, the City ofYakima commissioned two reconnais-
sance-level surveys along the NachesAvenue corridor to understand its history and determine its potential
eligibilityforlistingintheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlacesand/ordesignationtotheYakimaRegisterofHis-
toricPlaces.Thesurveys,andthesupportinghistoriccontext,identifiedadistinctresidentialandvisualcharac-
teralongNachesAvenue;however,theadjacentblocksdidnothaveenoughpotentiallycontributingproperties
(i.e., properties retaining physical integrity to convey historic significance) within the survey boundary to be
eligibleforlistingordesignationasahistoricdistrict.NachesAvenueasalandscapefeatureseparatefromthe
adjacent blocks is eligible for Yakima Register of Historic Places designation.
The Historic Overlay Zone (HOZ) provides a way for the City to protect some of the residential and visual
character of the historic corridor and increase housing density without the more prescriptive design review re-
quirements of a historic district designated to theYakima Register of Historic Places.The HOZ recognizes the
valuablerolehistoricpreservationcanplayinestablishingcommunityvaluetosupportcityinvestment.Historic
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preservation provides a tool to support housing density, quality of life, and walkable neighborhoods. Utilizing
historic development patterns, documented through previous surveys, to inform and guide compatible infill
developmentallowsforchangewhilerespectingexistingcharacter.Historicinfillpatternsestablishedwithinthe
period of significance utilize multiple family building forms (i.e., duplexes, bungalow courts, apartment blocks).
The historic context and two reconnaissance-level surveys completed in 2020 and 2021 (under DAHP project
numbers 2020-02-01472, 2021-01-00498) inform these development standards for the HOZ.
Historic Development Patterns
Historic development patterns within the NachesAvenue HOZ are unique within Yakima as they illustrate the
shiftfromgrandhousestomiddleclasssingleandmultiple-familydwellings.Bothdwellingtypesbenefitedfrom
the role and design of NachesAvenue as shared open space. Historic infill during the period of significance
utilized multiple family building forms (i.e., duplexes, apartment blocks) compatible with existing single-family
forms toincrease housing density. NachesAvenue—providing access to open space and a quality design—re-
flects philosophic values of the City Beautiful Movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which pro-
moted beautifying the urban landscape to improve quality of life.
Figure2.1889MapofYakima.
Lookingsouthwest.NachesAvenueoutlinedinyellow.Formerprincipalirrigationcanalsshowninblue.Basemapcourte-
sy Yakima Valley Museum. Overlays by Northwest Vernacular, Inc.
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NachesAvenue is significant for the early 20th century building forms constructed along it. The buildings,
primarily single-and multiple-family residences, reflect a variety of building forms. The scale of the buildings,
frequency of multiple-family residences (duplexes and apartments), and their range of architectural detailing
reflecttheearlyeconomicdiversitywithintheneighborhood.ManyofNachesAvenue’sbuildingsdonotclearly
align with a single architectural style. These modest buildings may only have one or two applied stylistic ele-
ments, further underscoring the economic diversity among early residents of NachesAvenue. However, these
resources, particularly as a collection, are significant as representations of key architectural forms rather than
styles.Manyofthebuildingsalongtheavenue,includingthosewithoutareadilyidentifiablearchitecturalstyle,
areclear examples of early 20th century building forms. These forms include bungalow, duplex, courtyard
apartment, apartment block, foursquare, gable front and wing, I-house, and workingman’s foursquare.
NachesAvenueisalsosignificantasauniqueroadwayandlandscapefeaturewithinthecity.Inclusionof
the avenue in the 1885 North Yakima Plat, and its subsequent vision for development as a grand residential
thoroughfare forYakima, convey the philosophic values of the nationwide City Beautiful Movement influencing
design and development from the 1890s to 1900s.The avenue’s design both beautifies a basic transportation
featurethroughthelandscapedmedianandplantingstripsandintroducesmonumentalgrandeurviatreesand
openspacewithinanurbansetting.Landscapefeaturesdevelopedovertime,inresponsetolocalpreferences
and functional requirements. The trees, grass median, roadways, sidewalks and ramps, light standards, and
planting strips convey the residents’ early 20th century design preferences.
PeriodofSignificance
Historic development for the purpose of these development standards is construction built within the period
ofsignificance,ca.1886–1949,withintheNachesAvenueHOZ,whichwasestablishedinDAHPProjectNos.
2020-02-01472, 2021-01-00498.
ThisperiodbeginswiththeestablishmentofNachesAvenueandtheearliestattributionoftreeplantingalong
the median; it ends with the construction of the apartments ca. 1949 at 113 South NachesAvenue. During
this period 85% of the resources within the HOZ were built.This spans four of the city’s development periods
between1885and1949,asidentifiedinthe2016CityofYakimaHistoricPreservationElement.Duringthese
decades,therewasaperiodofsingle-familyconstruction,followedbyduplexandapartmentconstructionand
finally single-family to multiple-family conversions. Buildings built during the 1940–1949 development period
generally continued the use of traditional architectural features that were characteristic of earlier historic de-
velopment within the HOZ. Construction from the 1950s through to 2023 brought an increase in commercial
andprofessionalofficedevelopment,theclearingofseveralblocks,andashifttomodernarchitecturalstyles,
forms, and materials.
ListedandDesignated
Although the HOZ is not a listing in, or designated to, a historic register, there are buildings within the overlay
zonethatarealreadylistedintheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,andtheWashingtonHeritageRegister.
Buildings identified within these development standards that are listed and/or designated to a historic register
include the following registers.As of 2023, there are no resources within the HOZ designated to the Yakima
Register of Historic Places. Refer to Figure 3 on page 11.
Yakima Register of Historic Places designated buildings, structures, sites, objects, or districts are
at least 40 years old or have documented exceptional significance. They retain integrity of location,
design, setting, materials, workmanship, association, and feeling. They have documented historical
significanceassociatedwithYakimathatisgenerallyestablishedbasedonmeetingatleastoneofthe
10 evaluation categories (YMC 11.62.045).Acertificate of appropriateness is required for changes to
thedistinguishinghistoriccharacteristicsofapropertythataresubjecttodesignreview,typicallyexte-
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Figure3.BuildingClassificationMap.
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rior only (YMC 11.62.050(2)). There are exemptions including for maintenance and in-kind work (YMC
11.62.050.B.).ThislanguageisincludedforbuildingswithintheHOZthataredesignatedtotheYakima
Register of Historic Places.
National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) listed buildings, structures, sites, objects, or districts
areatleast50yearsoldorhavedocumentedexceptionalsignificance.Theyretainintegrityoflocation,
design, setting, materials, workmanship, association, and feeling. They have documented historical
significance that is generally established based on meeting at least one of the four National Register
Criteria for Evaluation (36 CFR Part 60.4). Properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places
arenotsubjecttocertificateofappropriatenessrequirementsforchangesunderYMC11.62.050.These
properties are included as ClassAbuildings for the purpose of these development standards, see Con-
tributing and Noncontributing below.
Washington State Heritage Register (WHR) listed buildings, structures, sites, objects, or districts are
at least 50 years old or have documented exceptional significance. They retain integrity of location,
design, setting, materials, workmanship, association, and feeling. They have documented historical
significance that is generally established based on meeting at least one of the four National Register
CriteriaforEvaluation(SenateBill363,RCW27.34.200,WAC25-12).PropertieslistedintheWashing-
ton Heritage Register are not subject to certificate of appropriateness requirements for changes under
YMC 11.62.050. These properties are included asClassAbuildings for the purpose of these develop-
ment standards, see Contributing and Noncontributing below.
ContributingandNoncontributing
Buildingsidentifiedwithinthesedevelopmentstandardsascontributing(ClassAandB)totheNachesAvenue
HOZ are built within the period of significance and retain architectural integrity. Buildings identified as non-
contributing within the HOZ are either built outside the period of significance, or no longer retain architectural
integrity. The development standards include different requirements depending on class.
TwoclassescomprisecontributingbuildingswithintheHOZ:
ClassA: Buildings constructed within the period of significance and identified as potentially eligible or
listedtotheYakimaRegisterofHistoricPlaces,NationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces(NRHP),and/orthe
Washington Heritage Register (WHR). These buildings, as of 2023, are identified in Figure 3 on page
11. They are identified in the survey reports recorded in WISAARD for the two reconnaissance level
surveys completed in 2020 and 2021 under Washington State Department ofArcheology and Historic
Preservation project numbers 2020-02-01472 (Table 9, page 42), and 2021-01-00498 (Table 10, page
36).BothtablesincludepropertiesrecommendedasalsoindividuallyNationalRegisterofHistoricPlac-
es eligible. Refer to Table 1 on page 34for consolidated table listing these resources.
Class B: Buildings identified as historic contributing within the historic district analysis area identified
in Figure 3 on page 11. These are buildings built within the period of significance that retain archi-
tectural integrity, but are not recommended as individually eligible for theYakima Register of Historic
Places, National Register of Historic Places, or Washington Heritage Register. Collectively they con-
vey architectural features characteristic of and supporting the visual character of the HOZ. This map
isbasedonthesurveyreportMap7,page55,DAHPprojectno.2021-01-00498.RefertoTable2on
page 36for consolidated table listing these resources.
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Definitions
DefinitionsfortermsandphasesusedinthesedevelopmentstandardsandnotincludedinYMCsections
8.77.020Definitions,11.62.030Definitions,or15.02.020followbelow:
Demolition,eitherfullorpartial,istheprocessofdestroying,throughremoval,theimprovement(s)
(building, structure, site, object) on a lot or parcel.
Infill is new construction within, and in relation to, the setting and context of existing buildings.An ex-
ampleisanewbuilding(infill)onavacantlotbetweentwoexistingbuildings.Thiscanreplaceexisting
development (building, structure, site, or object) or occur on a vacant lot(s).
Rehabilitation, per WAC 458-15-015(15), is the process of returning a property to a state of utility
throughrepairoralteration.Thismakespossibleanefficientcontemporaryusewhilepreservingthose
portions and features of the property which are significant to its architectural and cultural values.
ReviewProcess
Thesedevelopmentstandardsoverlapmultiplecityreviewprocesses.Theseprocessesareidentifiedbelowby
the permit and/or certificate issued, and in one instance by the feature(s) subject to review. Most of the review
is anticipated through development permits.As a result, the organization and structure of the development
standards is intended for use inconjunction with the applicable Yakima Municipal Code titles.
CertificateofAppropriateness
ReviewtoobtainacertificateofappropriatenessappliesonlytopropertiesdesignatedtotheYakimaRegister
of Historic Places and is conducted by the Yakima Historic Preservation Commission (YMC 11.62.025).
No change or additional requirements to the review process or to the application for a certificate of ap-
propriatenessisneededfortherelocationordemolitionofYakimaRegisterofHistoricPlaces-designat-
ed properties (YMC 11.62.050). For references to this process, refer to the Building Rehabilitation and
Relocation and Demolition sections of these development standards.
Development Permit
ReviewtoobtainadevelopmentpermitisaddressedunderYMCTitle15YakimaUrbanAreaZoningOrdi-
nanceandisconductedbythecityadministrativeofficial.
Nochangetothereviewprocessorapplicationrequirementsrequiredfordevelopmentpermitsunder
YMC 15.11 through YMC 15.15.
ModificationstotherequirementsofYMC15fordevelopmentwithintheHOZareidentifiedwithinthese
development standards.
Additionalrequirementsunderthesedevelopmentstandardsfordevelopmentrequiringapermit(YMC
15.12.020) are addressed under the following sections of these development standards: Off-Street
Parking, Sidewalks and Ramps, and Relocation.
Whenabuildingpermitisservingasadevelopmentpermit,thesedevelopmentstandardsshallapply
equally (YMC 15.12.020.A).
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StreetTrees
ReviewfortheselectionandplantingofstreettreesisaddressedunderYMCChapter8.77PublicTreeOrdi-
nance and is conducted by the city arborist and city tree board.
NochangetoreviewprocessorapplicationrequirementsunderYMC8.77.
Additionalrequirementsunderthesedevelopmentstandardsareaddressedunderthefollowingsec-
tions of these development standards: Median and Park Trees, Planting Strips and Street Trees.
BuildingPermit
ReviewtoobtainabuildingpermitisaddressedunderYMCTitle11Buildingsandisconductedbythecity
buildingofficial.
Nochangetothereviewprocessorapplicationrequirementsisrequiredforabuildingpermitapplica-
tion.
Whenbothabuildingpermitandadevelopmentpermitarerequiredandthebuildingpermitisserving
as the development permit, these development standards shall apply equally (YMC 15.12.020.A).
Nochangetotherevieworapplicationrequirementsisrequiredforademolitionpermitapplication.
Additionaldemolitionpermitrequirementsunderthesedevelopmentstandardsareaddressedunderthe
following section of these development standards: Relocation and Demolition.
Nochangetotherevieworapplicationrequirementsrequiredforaparkinglotpermitapplication.
Additionalparkinglotpermitrequirementsunderthesedevelopmentstandardsareaddressedunder
thefollowingsectionofthesedevelopmentstandards:Off-StreetParking.
Development Standards
DevelopmentstandardswithintheNachesAvenueHOZmaydifferfromthoseoftheunderlyingzone.These
differences are addressed below and supersede those of the underlying zone.
PermittedUses
The NachesAvenue HOZ modifies the underlying zoning districts to preserve and establish mid-to high-den-
sity residential use by excluding activities not compatible with residential uses. Commercial development has
increasedoutsideoftheperiodofsignificance,withresultingadversechangestoNachesAvenueandresiden-
tial and visual character of the HOZ.
ResidentialistheuseconsistentwiththeintentandhistoricdevelopmentpatternsoftheNachesAve-
nue HOZ.
Mixed use development within those portions of zoning districts B-1, GC, and CBD within the Naches
AvenueHOZisconsistentwiththeintentandcompatiblewithhistoricdevelopmentpatternsoftheNa-
ches Avenue HOZ.
Newdetachedsingle-familydwellingconstructionwithintheNachesAvenueHOZ(YMC15.04.030
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Table4-1PermittedLandUses)isinconsistentwiththeincreasedresidentialdensityintentandconsid-
ered a Class (3) use (YMC 15.04.020) within the HOZ. Class (3) uses are generally not permitted.
New zero-lot-line construction—single-family dwellings, and retirement homes—within the NachesAv-
enueHOZ(YMC15.04.030Table4-1PermittedLandUses)areinconsistentwithhistoricdevelopment
patterns and considered a Class (3) use (YMC 15.04.020) within the HOZ.
Those portions of zoning districts B-1, GC, and CBD within the NachesAvenue HOZ will comply with
zoning district intent statements under YMC 15.03.020 and associated development standards for
Multifamily Residential District (R-3) except as modified by these development standards. The nonres-
idential intents of these zoning districts (YMC 15.03.020.E, K, and L.), except for mixed use, are not
compatiblewithhistoricdevelopmentpatternswithintheHOZandareconsideredaClass(3)use(YMC
15.04.020).
BuildingRehabilitation
Therehabilitationofexistingbuildingsprovidesanimportanttoolformaintainingexistingbuildingsinactiveuse
and adaptively reusing buildings for residential or higher dwelling unit density. Building rehabilitation supports
the retention of historic development that defines the visual and residential character of the NachesAvenue
HOZ. The HOZ does not create new design review for existing buildings.
NochangetothedesignreviewprocessforchangestoYakimaRegisterofHistoricPlaces-designated
properties(YMC11.62.050).
NoadditionalrequirementsforalterationsandadditionstoabuildingwithintheHOZthatisnotdesig-
nated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places.
Consider rehabilitation incentives when planning or undertaking alterations or additions to buildings
designatedtotheYakimaRegisterofHistoricPlaces,listedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,
and/or contributing buildings (ClassAand B). Incentives can reduce development costs enabling the
retention and continued use of buildings. Refer to Incentives below.
InfillConstruction
Infill construction consists of new development. This may occur on a vacant lot or involve the demolition or
relocation of an existing building as part of the new development. Requirements related to infill construction
includesitedesignandimprovementstandards;off-streetparking;sitescreening;signs;andspecialdevelop-
ment. Managing infill construction within the HOZ will allow new infill to complement and enhance the visual
and residential character of the Naches Avenue corridor.
SiteDesignandImprovement Standards
Thissectionestablishesbasicminimumdevelopmentrequirements.
Dwelling Units
All existing underlying zoning districts within the HOZ allow for residential uses. Most allow for high density.
Thosethatallowforhighdensityalsoallowforotherusesincompatiblewiththehistoricdevelopmentpatterns
andcharacteroftheNachesAvenueHOZ.Increasedhousingdensityiscompatiblewithhistoricdevelopment
patterns within the HOZ.
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Development standards:
R-1 zones: Increase maximum dwelling unit per net residential acre (DU/NRA) from seven to 12. The
R-1zoningdistrictallowsduplexandmultiple-familydevelopmentofuptosevendwellingunitspernet
residentialacreinaccordancewithYMC15.04.030Table4-1PermittedLandUses.Atypicalhalfblock
within the HOZ is 1 acre with eight lots per half block. Some lots are split resulting in up to 11 lots per
half block. Most half blocks contain one or more duplex, single-to multiple-family converted dwelling,
bungalow court, or apartment. These existing historic development patterns exceed R-1 dwelling unit
density levels. This increased density is consistent with the R-2 maximum DU/NRA.
R-2 zone: No change in dwelling units. This zone allows clustering of units and duplexes with a typi-
cal DU/NRAof seven to 12. The zoned area can go up to 18 DU/NRAper YMC 15.04.030 Table 4-1
PermittedLandUses.Thisisconsistentwithexistinghistoricdevelopmentpatternsandtheincreased
residential density intent of the HOZ.
R-3 zones: No change in dwelling units. This zone allows for attached or clustering of multiple-family
dwellingswithaDU/NRAgreaterthan12.Thisisconsistentwithexistinghistoricdevelopmentpatterns
and the increased residential density intent of the HOZ.
B-1 zone: No change in dwelling units. This zone allows for attached or clustering of multiple family
dwellingswithaDU/NRAgreaterthan12.Thisisconsistentwithexistinghistoricdevelopmentpatterns,
the increased residential density intent of the HOZ.
GC zone: No change in dwelling
units. This zone allows for high
densityresidentialwithaDU/NRA
greaterthan12.Thisisconsistent
withexistinghistoricdevelopment
patterns,theincreasedresidential
density intent of the HOZ.
CBDzone:Nochangeindwelling
units. This zone allows for high
densityresidentialwithaDU/NRA
greaterthan12.Thisisconsistent
withexistinghistoricdevelopment
patterns,theincreasedresidential
density intent of the HOZ.
MinimumLotSize
Reduceminimumlotsizefortwo-family
dwellings to 6,000 square feet for R-1,
R-2, and R-3 zones. This is consistent
with historic development patterns and
supports increased housing density.
Alot is a division of land; in this case it
Figure4.DwellingUnitDensitywithintheHOZ.
includes both the units of division within
blocks established in the 1885 plat of
Theimageshowsanexampleoftheduplex(red)andbungalowcourt
NorthYakimaandaYakimaCountypar-
(blue) development that has contributed to dwelling unit density.
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cel(YMC15.02.020).Aparcelmayalsospanmultipleunitsofdivisionwithinablock.
The1885platofNorthYakimaestablishedunderlyinglotsizesas7,000squarefeet(50feetwideand140feet
deep). The main exception to this are the half blocks fronting East YakimaAvenue (west of NachesAvenue),
which have their original lot layout oriented to YakimaAvenue rather than NachesAvenue. These have 3,250
square foot lot sizes (25 feet wide and 130 feet deep).
Existing lots (parcels) often span multiple lots. Lots within the NachesAvenue HOZ tend to remain around
theunderlying7,000squarefootlotsize,rangingfromjustover6,800tounder8,000squarefeet.Lotswithin
the bungalow court range from 2,614 to 3,049 square feet in size. Duplexes occur on single lots and parcels
spanningmultiplelots,ranginginsizefrom6,970to11,019squarefeet.Therearetwoduplexesonthe6,970
square foot lot at the southwest corner of East E Street and North NachesAvenue. Within the R-2, R-3, B-1,
CBD, and GC zones much of the development extends over multiple lots.
Development standards:
R-1 zones within the HOZ: Decrease minimum lot size from 7,000 to 6,000 square feet for two-family
dwellings(YMC15.05030Table5-2SubdivisionRequirements).Thiswillenableinfilldevelopmentwith-
in the HOZ on existing lots of record within R-1 zones with duplex development (YMC 15.19.040).This
is consistent with historic development patterns within the HOZ.
R-2zonewithintheHOZ:Decreaseminimumlotsizefrom7,000to6,000squarefeetfortwo-family
dwellings (YMC 15.05030 Table
5-2 Subdivision Requirements).
Thiswillenableinfilldevelopment
within the HOZ on existing lots of
record with duplex development.
This is consistent with historic
development patterns within the
HOZ.
R-3 zones within the HOZ: De-
crease minimum lot size from
7,000 to 6,000 square feet for
two-family dwellings (YMC
15.05030Table5-2Subdivision
Requirements).Thiswillenablein-
filldevelopmentwithintheHOZon
existing lots of record with duplex
development. This is consistent
with historic development patterns
within the HOZ.
MaximumLotCoverage
No change in lot coverage percentages
for zones R-1, R-2, R-3, and B-1. In-
creaselotcoveragepercentagesto80%
Figure5.LotCoverageVisualization.
for R-1 and R-2. Reduce lot coverage
percentages to 80% for zones GC and
Theimagegeneralizeslotcoveragetoprovideageneralreferencescale
CBD.
for60%and80%lotcoverage.
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Alotisadivisionofland;inthiscaseitincludesboththeunitsofdivisionwithinblocksestablishedinthe1885
plat of North Yakima and a Yakima County parcel (YMC 15.02.020).Aparcel may also span multiple units of
division within a block.
MaximumlotcoverageperYMC15.05.020.C.“isthepercentageofnetlandareaofasitethatcanbecovered
with structures and other impervious surfaces.”This includes onsite parking. Within the HOZ, existing sin-
gle-familyandduplexdevelopmentlotcoveragepercentagestendtobelow.Lotswithapartmentbuildingsbuilt
within the period of significance tend to be around 80% coverage. Lots with noncompatible commercial devel-
opment tends to be around 100% coverage.
Development standards:
R-1 zones: Increase lot coverage percentages from 60% to 80% in YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1. This is
compatible with historic development patterns and the increased residential density intent of the HOZ.
Staying at 60% in conjunction with lot size reductions for duplex construction to 6,000 square feet
wouldmake60%difficulttoachieve.ThisisalsoconsistentwiththeR-3andB-1percentageswithinthe
HOZ.
R-2 zone: Increase lot coverage percentages from 60% to 80% in YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1. This is
compatible with historic development patterns and the increased residential density intent of the HOZ.
Staying at 60% in conjunction with lot size reductions to 6,000 square feet for duplex construction
wouldmake60%difficulttoachieve.ThisisalsoconsistentwiththeR-3andB-1percentageswithinthe
HOZ.
R-3 zones: No change in lot
coveragepercentagesinYMC
15.05.030Table5-1.Thisiscom-
patible with historic development
patterns and the increased resi-
dential density intent of the HOZ.
B-1 zone: No change in lot
coveragepercentagesinYMC
15.05.030Table5-1.Thisiscom-
patible with historic development
patterns and the increased resi-
dential density intent of the HOZ.
GC zone: Reduce lot coverage
percentagesfrom100%to80%
(YMC15.05.030Table5-1).
This is compatible with historic
developmentpatternsandthein-
creasedresidentialdensityintent
of the HOZ.
CBD zone: Reduce lot cover-
agepercentagesfrom100%to
Figure6.StructureSetbackVisualization.
80%(YMC15.05.030Table5-1).
Thisiscompatiblewithhistoric
Theimageshowsexistingfront(NorthNachesAvenue)andside(EastE
development patterns and the
Street) setback amounts at duplex dwellings.
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increasedresidentialdensityintentoftheHOZ.
StructureSetbacks
Structuresetbacksarespecifictobuildingformbasedonhistoricdevelopmentpatterns.Contextualsingle-fam-
ily dwellings built within the period of significance tend to have a 12-to 30-foot setback from property lines
along NachesAvenue.A20-foot setback is the most common. Buildings built at the back of lots are depar-
tures from the typical pattern.Apartments are generally built at or near the property line.Aconsistent setback
distance allows for infill construction to blend with neighboring historic buildings and maintains a harmonious
sense of place along the avenue.
Development standards:
Duplex (two-family dwelling): Reduce minimum structure setback from property lines along arterials,
collectorarterials,andlocalaccessrightofwaysatthefrontandsideto15feet(YMC15.05.030Table
5-1). This is consistent with historic development patterns of duplexes built within the period of signif-
icance within the HOZ. Extant examples have between 12-and 30-foot front setbacks from Naches
Avenueandcrossstreets.Nochangetorearsetbacksfromthealley.Nochangefromsidesetbacksat
alleys or property lines.
Bungalow courts (cottage hous-
ing): Reduce minimum structure
setbacksfrompropertylinesalong
arterials, collector arterials, and
local access right of ways at the
front and side to 15 feet (YMC
15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is con-
sistent with historic development
patterns of the bungalow court
built within the period of signif-
icance within the HOZ. Extant
examples have a 10-foot setback
from Naches Avenue. No change
to rear setbacks from the alley.
Nochangefromsidesetbacksat
alleys or property lines.
Low-rise apartment blocks and
apartment courts (multiple family
development): Reduce minimum
structure setbacks from property
lines to the sidewalk edge along
arterials, collector arterials, and
local access right of ways at the
building front and side (YMC
15.05.030Table5-1).Thisiscon-
Figure7.StructureSetbackVisualization.
sistent with historic development
patterns of low-rise apartment
Theimageshowsexistingfrontandsidesetbacksatalow-riseapart-
blocksandapartmentcourtsbuilt
ment.
within the period of significance
withintheHOZ.Extantexamples
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rangefroman8-footsetbacktobuildingsbuilttothesidewalkedgeatthefront.Buildingsidesalong
streetsarebuiltouttothesidewalk.Nochangetorearsetbacksfromthealley.Nochangefromside
setbacks at alleys or property lines.
MaximumBuildingHeight
Building height within the NachesAvenue HOZ ranges from one
tothreestories;approximately15to45feettall.Mostsingle-fam-
ilydwellingsbuiltwithintheperiodofsignificanceareonetoone-
and-a-half stories with some having two stories. Most low-rise
apartmentblocksaretwotothreestories;mostduplexesareone
story tall.
Development standards:
R-1zones:Nochangeinmaximumbuildingheightof35
feet (YMC 15.05.030Table 5-1).This is compatible with
Figure8.FacadeBreakExample.
historic development patterns.
15NorthNachesAvenue(ca.1934),frontwest
facade showing the middle facade portion re-
R-2 zone: Increase maximum building height from 35 to
cess.
45 feet (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible
withhistoricdevelopmentpatternsandtheincreasedresi-
dential density intent of the HOZ.
R-3zones:Nochangeinmaximumbuildingheightof50
feet (YMC 15.05.030Table 5-1).This is compatible with
the increased residential density intent of the HOZ and
historic development patterns.
B-1 zone: Increase maximum building height from 35 to
45 feet (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible
withhistoricdevelopmentpatternsandtheincreasedresi-
dential density intent of the HOZ.Figure9.Low-riseApartmentBlockForm
Example.
GC zone: No change in maximum building height of 50
415NorthNachesAvenue(ca.1925),frontwest
feet(YMC15.05.030Table5-1).Thisiscompatiblewith
facade.
the increased residential density intent of the HOZ and
historic development patterns.
CBD zone: Set the maximum building height at 50 feet
(YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible with the
increasedresidentialdensityintentoftheHOZandhistor-
ic development patterns.
Massing
Massingistheunifiedcompositionofthree-dimensionalvolumes
that convey the impression of a building’s weight, density, and
Figure10.Duplex Form Example.
bulk.
515 North Naches (ca. 1930), front northwest
cornershowingtheseparateentranceoneach
Development standards:
facade.
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Thewidthofanyunbrokenfacademaynotexceedthebuildingheight.
Breaksinfacadescanconsistofrecessedorprojectingwallplanes(minimum8footwidth,minimum
0.5footoffset;examplesinclude15NorthNachesAvenue,ca.1934;and115NorthNachesAvenue,
ca. 1930), recessed central entrances with decorative sur-
rounds(examplesinclude415NorthNachesAvenue,ca.
1925;211SouthNachesAvenue,ca.1930;and15North
NachesAvenue, ca. 1934), projecting bays at entrances
(an example is 503 East Chestnut Avenue, ca. 1925);
orpilasters(minimum1.5feetwide).Materialvariations
alone are not adequate.
Utilize building forms compatible with building forms for
comparablefunctionsbuiltwithintheperiodofsignificance
within the HOZ. The distinctive housing forms identified in
thereconnaissance-levelsurveyscompletedin2020and
Figure11.StuccoExample.
2021 under DAHP project numbers 2020-02-01472 and
604SouthNachesAvenue(ca.1920),front
2021-01-00498arecharacteristicofhistoricdevelopment
east facade.
within the HOZ. These forms communicate prevailing
trends in construction and housing density and include
bungalow,duplex,courtyardapartment,apartmentblock,
foursquare, gable front and wing, I-house, and working-
man’s foursquare.
Infill construction shall be differentiated from the old and
shall be compatible with the massing, size, and scale of
comparable buildings (e.g., duplex, low-rise apartment
block) built within the period of significance for the HOZ
toprotectthehistoricintegrityoftheHOZanditsenviron-
ment.
ExteriorMaterials
Figure12.Brick Example.
211SouthNachesAvenue(ca.1930),front
Exteriorbuildingmaterialshaveanimportantroleinintegrating
northwest corner.
infill development with existing buildings. Appropriate exterior
buildingmaterialscancontributetotheoverallvisualcharacter
andcontinuityofbuildingsbuiltwithintheperiodofsignificance
and not serve as a focal point detracting from these buildings.
Development standards:
Vinyl, PVC board, concrete block, stone and faux stone
veneer,andMarblecrete(stuccowithaggregate)arepro-
hibitedforuseasexteriormaterialsandfencing.Referto
fiber cement board and wood siding below for additional
prohibitions.
Exteriormaterialsshallbeconsistentonallfacades.Since
Figure13.WoodSiding(Shingle)Example.
historicdevelopmentpatternswerenotzerolotline,alley
513BSouthNaches (ca.1920),rear southeast
and non-street facing facades often have visibility from
corneralongthealley.
streets. Due in part to this, resources within the HOZ are
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characterizedbycontinuityofexteriormaterialsonallfacades,ratherthanchangingmaterialsonalley
or non-street facing facades.
Stucco is a compatible material. Examples include 11 South NachesAvenue (ca. 1909), 604 South
NachesAvenue(ca.1920),504–506EastWalnutStreet(ca.1910),and415NorthNachesAvenue(ca.
1925).
Brick is a compatible material. Examples include 115
North Naches Avenue (ca. 1930), 15 North Naches
Avenue(ca.1934),503EastChestnutStreet(ca.1925),
113SouthNachesAvenue(ca.1949),403SouthNaches
Avenue(ca.1937).
Fibercementboard(includingpoly-ashmaterial),painted,
is a compatible material. The smooth surface side must
beused,notthefauxwood-grainedtextureside.Configu-
rationscompatiblewithsidingtypesmustbeused—these
Figure14.GambrelRoofExample.
areidentifiedunderwoodsidingbelow.Sheettypeprod-
ucts are prohibited.
602NorthNachesAvenue(ca.1901),fronteast
facade.
Wood siding, painted, is a compatible material. Compat-
ible siding types shall be limited to shingle, clapboard,
drop siding, or horizontal tongue and groove boards.
Theseareconsistentwithsidingtypesutilizedduringthe
periodofsignificance.Verticalboards,boardandbatten,
shakes,plywood,panelsiding,andT1-11areprohibited.
The architectural style and detailing for infill construction
within the HOZ must be compatible with surrounding
buildingsbuiltwithintheperiodofsignificanceoftheHOZ.
Roofs
Figure15.HipRoofExample.
Roof form has an important role in integrating infill development
509NorthNachesAvenue(ca.1912),front
with existing buildings. Appropriate roof forms can contribute to
southwest corner.
theoverallvisualcharacterandcontinuityofbuildingsbuiltwithin
the period of significance without serving as a focal point that
detracts from these buildings.
Development standards:
Compatible roof forms are limited to gable, gambrel, hip,
andflatwithparapet.Thisisbasedoncommonroofforms
used on resources within the HOZ built within the period
of significance.
Gable can include any sub types, including bell cast,
clipped,cross,front,gable-on-hip,side,orparallelgables.
Figure16.FlatwithParapetRoof Example.
115NorthNaches(ca.1930),sidenorthfacade.
Gambrelcanbefrontorside.
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Hipcanincludeanysubtypes,includingbellcast,crosshipped,hipwithcrossgable,hip-on-gable,or
parallel hipped.
Flatwithparapet.Flatwitheavesis prohibited.
Roofingmaterialsvisiblefromthesidewalkshouldbecompatiblewiththeroofingmaterialusedonsur-
rounding buildings.Avoid colors not already in use on the surrounding buildings (e.g., green).
WindowsandExteriorDoors
The design, proportion, and placement of windows and exterior doors (fenestration) has an important role in
integratinginfilldevelopmentwithexistingbuildings.Fenestrationcancontributetotheoverallvisualcharacter
and continuity of buildings built within the period of significance and not serve as a focal point detracting from
these buildings.
Development standards:
Vinylisprohibited.
Paintable window sash, trim, and frame materials are compatible. New clad or all metal or fiberglass
window systems must be compatible in design with residential painted wood window systems from the
periodofsignificance.Finishesonmetalsash,trim,andframesmustbecompatiblewithpaintedfinish-
es and not metallic finishes (e.g., bronze, aluminum).
Windowsmustbeoperable.Windowoperationtypesarelimitedtodoubleorsinglehung,orcasement.
Horizontal sliders, awning, hopper, and pivot are prohibited.Afixed sash can be used only in conjunc-
tionwithoperablesashwithinthesamewindowopening(example:9SouthNachesAvenue,ca.1930).
Exteriordoortrim,doors,andframefinishesmustbecompatiblewithpaintedfinishesandnotmetallic
finishes (e.g., bronze, aluminum).
Buildingsmustincludeamainentranceonatleastonestreet.
Minimumfenestrationonstreetfacingfacadestobe20%.Historicdevelopmentpatternsatlow-rise
apartment blocks range between approximately 15% and 30%.
Window systems shall be no more than one-third the
facadewidthwithoutbeinginterruptedbyanotherbuilding
material.
Off-StreetParking
The management of off-street parking has an important role in
integrating infill development with existing buildings and manag-
ing increased pressure for parking spaces as density increases.
Appropriate off-street parking solutions are encouraged and can
contribute to the overall visual character and continuity of build-
ingsbuiltwithintheperiodofsignificanceandnotserveasafocal
Figure17.Off-StreetParkingCompatible
pointdetractingfromthesebuildings.Theformerirrigationditches
Example.
alongeithersideoftheNachesAvenueHOZhistoricallyprevent-
Angleparkingalongthecrossstreetretaining
ed front driveways.
theplantingstripalongNachesAvenue.
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Development standards:
Develop parking off the alley to the rear of buildings to
supportresidentparkingneeds.Thiscanalsoincludede-
velopment of angled parking along cross streets to either
side of Naches Avenue.
Buildings in the portion of the downtown business district
within the HOZ that cannot physically provide on-site res-
identialparkingmayutilizepermittedoff-streetpublicpark-
ing(YMC9.50.200),oroff-streetprivateparkingthrougha
shared parking agreement.
Figure 18.Off-StreetParkingNoncompati-
ble Example.
No vehicular access points (driveways) are allowed off
Surfaceparkingandaddeddrivewaysalong
NachesAvenue. Historic development patterns predomi-
NachesAvenue.
natelyutilizedsidestreetandrearalleyvehicularaccess.
Existing driveways in violation of these standards at the
timeof adoption shall not be deemed nonconforming,
butdevelopmentofthepropertyrequiringadevelopment
permit (YMC 15.12.020) will require removal of the non-
conforming driveway(s) and any new driveways to be
consistent with these standards. The intent is that long-
term, the impacts of noncompatible commercial infill will
be reversed.
Surface parking lots and off-street parking shall not have
frontage along Naches Avenue. Existing parking lots or
Figure 19.Off-StreetParkingNoncompati-
off-street parking in violation of these standards at the
ble Example.
time of adoption shall not be deemed nonconforming, but
Surfaceparkingandaddeddrivewaysalong
developmentofthepropertyrequiringadevelopmentper-
NachesAvenue.
mit (YMC 15.12.020) will require removal of the noncon-
formingparkingoroff-streetparkingandanynewparkingtobeconsistentwiththesestandards.The
intent is that long-term, the impacts of noncompatible commercial infill will be reversed.
ReducethenumberofparkingspacesrequiredinYMC15.06.040(Table6-1)forinfilldevelopment
or substantial rehabilitation of a Yakima Register-listed building within the HOZ. Surface parking lots
are not compatible with historic development patterns within the HOZ. The HOZ benefits from walking
distanceproximitytotheCentralBusinessDistrict(CBD).Theintentistoreducesurfaceparkingwithin
the HOZ and support dense housing within walking distance from the CBD. Infill development shall be
eligible for reduced parking standards of one space per dwelling unit. Substantial rehabilitations are
work on an existing building that would trigger code compliance that would otherwise require compli-
ancewithYMC15.06.040(Table6-1)parkingstandards.AnybuildingdesignatedtotheYakimaRegis-
ter of Historic Places (YMC 11.62.045) shall be eligible for the reduced parking standard of 0.5 spaces
perdwellingunit.Lossofregisterstatusduetotheprojectwouldresultinthepropertyneedingtomake
the necessary changes to comply with Table 6-1 parking standards.
Sitescreening
Sitescreeningisusedtoprovideavisualbufferbetweenstreets,structures,andusesofdifferentintensity.
Development standards:
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No fully view-obscuring screening along the street frontage under YMC 15.07.060 and per YMC
15.07.070.4.VisibilityandconnectivitybetweenresidentialdevelopmentandNachesAvenueischarac-
teristic of historicdevelopment patterns within the HOZ.
Signs
Themanagementofpermittedsignssothattheydonotbecomeafocalpointisimportanttomaintainingthe
overall visual character and continuity of the NachesAvenue HOZ .
Development standards:
LimitpermittedsignswithintheHOZforB-1,andCBD,andGCzonestobeconsistentwiththestan-
dards for R-3 zones identified inTable 8-1,Table 8-2, andTable 8-3 ofYMC 15.08.060.These stan-
dardscanbeusedforguidanceonthetypeandnumberofsignspermitted,maximumsignarea,and
sign height and setbacks.
NochangetopermittedsignsforR-1,R-2,andR-3zones.
ThesignilluminationgeneralprovisionYMC15.08.075.(A)shallapplytoB-1,CBD,andGCzones
withintheHOZ.
Special Development Standards
Mixed-UseBuildingandDowntownBusinessDistrictMultifamilyDevelopment
Thesemixed-usebuildinganddowntownbusinessdistrictmultifamilydevelopmentstandards(YMC15.09.025)
provide a streamlined process for infill andredevelopment projects that include ground floor commercial (retail,
commercial, or professional) and upper floor residential.
Mixed-use development under YMC 15.09.025 is a compatible residential infill type within the HOZ
zonedB-1,GC,andCBDwheremixedusecanprovideanimportanttransitionrolebetweencommer-
cial and residential areas. This development pattern is similar to historic mixed-use development at
commercialnodesthatdevelopedaroundstreet-carstopsasamixofusesoccurringatlocationswith
high volumes of public street level activity.
Where the mixed use development standards (YMC 15.09.025) are applied to mixed-use development
andmixed-useredevelopmentprojectswithinthewithintheHOZinareaszonedB-1,GC,andCBDthe
NachesAvenue HOZ development standards shall apply in addition to, and supersede where there is
conflict, the design standards and guidelines -Downtown Business District (YMC 15.09.025(E)) .
Designsshouldutilizesmallergroundfloorcommercialtenantspaces(ratherthanlargecommercial
spaces) to support affordable rents for small and start-up businesses.
Ground floor use should prioritize commercial activity (e.g., retail, restaurant, coffee shop) involving
pedestrian activity and use of spaces rather than professional uses. Use of smaller office spaces
accessedfromthesidesofthebuildingareencouragedforprofessionalusesinordertoretainamore
interactive retail/commercial street front character within the HOZ.
Fortheheightbonus(YMC15.09.025(3))ratherthanprovidingadditionalon-sitelandscaping,theproj-
ectmustplantconformingstreettreeswithintheplantingstripassociatedwiththeproject.Ifconforming
street trees are already present along the frontage, the developer will contribute to a fund or purchase
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treesforadifferentsite,eitherstreettreesormediantrees,withintheHOZ.
Cottagehousing
Cottagehousing(YMC15.09.035)isconsistentwithhistoricbungalowcourtdevelopmentpatternswith-
in the HOZ and a compatible residential infill type.
Zerolotlinedevelopment
Zero-lot-line development (YMC 15.09.040) shall not be permitted within the HOZ as it is not consis-
tentwithhistoricdevelopmentpatternsorbuildingformswithintheHOZ.Theintenthereistoachieve
increased dwelling unit density through building forms compatible with historic development patterns
characteristic of the HOZ.
Accessorydwellingunits
Accessorydwellingunits(YMC15.09.045)areconsistentwithhistoricdevelopmentpatternswithinthe
HOZ and a compatible residential infill type.
RelocationorDemolition
Relocation
The management of relocation has an important role in minimizing the adverse impacts of loss of contributing
buildingswithintheHOZandtheimpacttotheoverallvisualcharacterandcontinuityofNachesAvenueHOZ.
NochangetothereviewofchangestoYakimaRegisterofHistoricPlaces-designatedproperties(YMC
11.62.050).
PrioritizeYakimaRegisterofHistoricPlacesdesignated,NationalRegisterofHistoricPlaceslisted,and
contributing buildings for preservation and rehabilitation, including adaptive reuse that provides in-
creaseddwellingunits(e.g.,single-tomultiple-familyconversion).Consideradaptivereuseandassoci-
ated rehabilitation incentives available. See Incentives below.
Relocation of ClassAor B buildings must comply with demolition requirements for the respective class
unlessthebuildingissuccessfullydesignatedtotheYakimaRegisterofHistoricPlacesatitsnewloca-
tion (YMC 11.62.045).
No additional requirements for buildings within the HOZ built outside the period of significance or not
designedtotheYakimaRegisterofHistoricPlacesorlistedtotheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces
or Washington Heritage Register.
Demolition
The management of demolition has an important role in the overall visual character and continuity of Naches
AvenueHOZ.DemolitionofYakimaRegisterofHistoricPlacesdesignatedbuildings,NationalRegisterofHis-
toric Places listed buildings, and contributing buildings (ClassAand B) is an adverse impact.
NochangetotherequiredreviewofchangestoYakimaRegisterofHistoricPlacesdesignatedproper-
ties(YMC11.62.045.E(3)).
Noadditionalrequirementsforthedemolitionofabuildingthatwasbuiltoutsideoftheperiodofsignifi-
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cancefortheHOZ.
PrioritizeYakima Register of Historic Places designated buildings, National Register of Historic Places
and Washington Heritage Register listed buildings, and contributing (ClassAand B) buildings for pres-
ervationandrehabilitation,includingadaptivereusethatprovidesincreaseddwellingunits(e.g.,single-
to multiple-family conversion). Demolition of these buildings should be avoided.
Demolition of a ClassAcontributing building requires mitigation for the loss. This will consist of an
impact fee payment. The fee consists of 10% of the assessed value of the improvement at the time of
thedemolitionpermitapplication.ThefeewillbepaidtotheNachesAvenueHOZgrantfund.Theintent
is to offset the unavoidable adverse impact of the loss of architectural character within the HOZ. The
intent is to scale the fee based on the size and prominence of the building. If the grant fund has not
been set up by the City, these funds are tobe paid into an escrow account established with the City for
transfer to the grant fund when established. The in-lieu fee mitigation, rather than permittee-responsi-
ble mitigation, is intended to be efficient for property owners and prospective developers of increased
density housing. The process is not intended to extend the permitting process. The fee is intended to
discourage speculative demolition and the removal of buildings to create vacant lots within the HOZ.
DemolitionofaClassBcontributingbuildingrequiresmitigationfortheloss.Thiswillconsistofanim-
pactfeepayment.Thefeeconsistsof5%oftheassessedvalueoftheimprovementatthetimeofthe
demolitionpermitapplication.ThefeewillbepaidtotheNachesAvenueHOZgrantfund.Seedemoli-
tion of a Class A building, above, for details.
Prioritize historic noncontributing buildings built during the period of significance for rehabilitation; for
buildingsthatcannotberehabilitated,prioritizereplacementwithcompatiblemultiplefamilyresidential
development.
Incentives
Financialincentivesforbuildingmaintenance,rehabilitation,andinfilldevelopmentprovideanimportanttoolto
support the retention of Yakima Register
of Historic Places designated buildings,
NationalRegisterofHistoricPlaceslisted
buildings, contributing buildings (ClassA
or B) and their setting within the Naches
Avenue HOZ.
Reduced parking requirements for
Yakima Register of Historic Places
designated buildings and infill de-
velopment—seeOff-StreetParking.
Buildingpermitfeeandplancheck
fee waiver for rehabilitation of a
Yakima Register of Historic Plac-
es designated and/or a National
Register of Historic Places listed
buildingoracontributing(Class
Figure20.HistoricNachesAvenueView.
A or B) building (YMC 13.24.020
1909 view looking along Naches Avenue showing the roadway, central
Building Code Table 1-A).Building
medianandparktrees.CourtesyYakimaValleyMuseum,no.2008-106-
permitfeesarevaluationbased.As
010.
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of2023,plancheckfeesarecalculatedat65%ofthebuildingpermitfee.Nochangetootherpermitsor
inspectionfeesrequired.
Building permit fee and plan check fee waiver for infill construction (YMC 13.24.020 Building Code
Table1-A).Asof2023,plancheckfeesarecalculatedat65%ofthebuildingpermitfee.Buildingpermit
fees are valuation based. No change to other permits or inspection fees required.
o For R3, two-family,Type VA(wood or metal stud,
one-hour fire resistant construction throughout)
construction, valued at $119.73/sq ft in the ICC
building Valuation Data, August 2015, which is
used by the City, and comparable duplex square
footagewithintheHOZ,thecosttobuildwouldbe
over $225,000. Including building permit and plan
check fee waiver, this could result in a project
savings and City investment of at least $3,300
(YMC 13.24.020 Building Code Table 1-A)
o For R2, multiple family, Type VA construction,
Figure21.CentralMedianView.
valuedat$107.72/sqftintheICCbuildingValua-
Viewlookingalongthecentralmedianshowing
tionData,August2015,whichisusedbytheCity,
the lawn and two rows of park trees.
and comparable apartment block square footage
within the HOZ, the cost
tobuildwouldbeover
$1.5. Including building
permitandplancheckfee
waiver, this could result
in a project savings and
City investment of at least
$13,200(YMC13.24.020
BuildingCodeTable1-A).
Washington State Special Tax
Valuation (STV) program is avail-
able to properties designated to
the Yakima Register of Historic
Places or listed in the National
Register of Historic Places (YMC
11.62.060.C.(1))Thisisaproperty
tax reduction incentive, based on
qualified rehabilitation expendi-
tures. For additional information:
https://dahp.wa.gov/grants-and-
funding/special-tax-valuation.
Federal Historic Tax Credits
(HTCs)areavailabletoproperties
listed in the National Register of
Figure22.IrrigationDitchesatPlantingStrips.
HistoricPlaces.Thepropertymust
be income producing. The cost of
1897Sanbornmapoverlaidona2021aerialshowingformerirrigation
the work undertaken must equal ditch locations along Naches Avenue, courtesy Library of Congress.
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orbegreaterthantheadjustedbasisvalueofthebuilding.Foradditionalinformation:https://dahp.
wa.gov/federal-historic-tax-credit.
NachesAvenueHOZgrantfundhasnotbeenestablishedbutisrecommendedtobeestablishedas
a public receiving entity for in-lieu fee mitigation. Like the DowntownAssociation of Yakima’s Facade
ImprovementGrantProgram,itisintendedtosupportbuildingownerswithinaspecificarea.Theintent
is, within the HOZ, to support upgrades to contributing buildings and rehabilitation work on buildings
built within the period of significance (but are noncontributing due to alterations) such that they are
designatedtotheYakimaRegisterofHistoricPlacesuponcompletionofwork.Designatingofreceiving
buildings (or designated status) to theYakima Register of Historic Places is a requirement of using the
grant fund. Priority is given to buildings based on the number of dwelling units to support the retention
of housing density within the HOZ. Project guidance, review, and selection is to be managed through
the Yakima Historic Preservation Commission (YMC 11.62.040).
NachesAvenueStandards
Managing change to NachesAvenue, including landscape and public right-of-way features, has an important
role in maintaining the overall visual character and continuity of the NachesAvenue HOZ. NachesAvenue is
unique within the city and eligible for Yakima Register of Historic Places designation. The following guidance
supportsretentionofthosecharacter-definingfeaturesthatmakeNachesAvenueeligiblefordesignation.Park
and street trees are public trees because they are within a city park, rights-of-way, and open spaces.
Duringthefirstseveralyearsofthe1890s,NachesAvenuebegantotakeontheappearanceassociatedwithit
today. This 1.4-mile-long, 140-foot-wide north-south circulation corridor consists of a central landscape ele-
ment—a median that is identified as a park—flanked by single lane north and south roadways. Planting strips
and sidewalks flank the outersides of the roadways. East-west running roads divide the corridor into 15 block
segments. Sidewalks associated with the east-west roads cut
across the ends of the central landscape elements. An active
railroad line runs east-west at the south side of East G Street.A
railroadbedfromaformerline,alongwithaditch,runseast-west
at the south side of East H Street.
MedianandParkTrees
Managing changes to the median and park trees within Naches
Avenue is important for maintaining the overall historic character
andfunctionoftheHOZ.TheportionoftheNorthNachesAvenue
between East H Street and East I Street was platted at the same
width but developed with only a single 40-foot roadway without a
Figure23.Roadway Example.
median.
ViewlookingalongNachesAvenueshowingthe
roadway.
Development standards:
Retain grass (lawn) within the 40-foot-wide central median (park). Retain the medianpublic access,
location, width, length, and design. No additional understory vegetation (e.g., planting beds, annuals
or perennials, ground cover, or shrubs) is allowed. Changes to drought resistant lawn type(s) is not
considered an alteration.Changestoalternativematerialsfromlawnmustbecompatiblewiththe
historiccharacterof themedianandprovideareasonablebalancebetweenimprovedsustainability
relativetodroughtconditions and the preservation of historic features, materials, and functional and
visual character.
Retainthetworowsofparktreeswithinthemedian.Treeregenerationwithcompatiblespeciesisnot
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considered an alteration since trees have a finite life
cycle. Tree regeneration should be managed to avoid
complete canopy loss at a single point in time.The rows
aregenerallycenteredintheeastandwesthalvesofthe
median and spaced around 24 feet from one another,
though distances vary.
The following are historic tree species for the purpose of
regeneration and compatibility. When these same spe-
cies cannot be planted, new species (e.g., drought and
disease resistant) should be selected based on compati-
bilitywiththestructureandvisualcharacterofthehistoric
Figure24.PlantingStripExample.
tree species. Based on trunk diameters (exceeding 40
View showing the planting strip along Naches
inches) and species theAmerican elms are attributed as
Avenue,includingstreettreesandalightstan-
theoldest and principal species for planting along the
dard.
central landscape feature. Silver maples are next oldest,
andareapotentialfast-growing—thoughbrittle—replace-
ment for theAmerican elms which are subject to Dutch
elm disease. Two other older species include sycamores
andNorwaymaples,withtrunkdiametersover40and30
inches, respectively.
Existingnonconformingtrees(duetoplacementand/or
species)shouldberemovedattheendoftheirlifespan
and not replaced.
Roadways
Figure25.Sidewalk Example.
ManagingchangestoroadwayswithintheHOZisimportantfor
Viewshowingthesidewalkandrampscrossing
maintainingtheoverallhistoriccharacterandfunctionoftheHOZ.NachesAvenueeasttowest.
Development standard:
Retainexistingroadwaylocations,
widths, and curbs. This includes
Naches Avenue, cross streets,
and alleys. Naches Avenue
consists of two single lanes with
a central crown separated by the
central landscaped median. Each
traffic lane within Naches Avenue
is24feetwidewithconcretecurbs
and asphalt paving, with storm
drains integrated into the curbs
near the intersections. Parallel
parking is on one side only, along
the outer curb. The alleys are 24
feet wide and provide access to
Figure26.HistoricNachesAvenueView.
the rear of lots along the corridor.
UndatedviewlookingalongNachesAvenueshowingtheroadway,central
Alleys allow for vehicular access
median and park trees. Courtesy Yakima Valley Museum, no. 2002-801-
and garage placement at the rear
884.
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of the lot, in place of driveways and front or side lot garage locations. Cross streets are 31 feet in width
withtwotrafficlanesandparallelparkingonbothsides.Therearethreeexceptions:EastWalnutStreet
is 40 feet wide, East LincolnAvenue is 60 feet wide with three traffic lanes and a bike lane and East
YakimaAvenue is 67 feet with four traffic lanes.All intersection signage consists of traffic signs set in
the planting strips at the intersections, except for the East YakimaAvenue intersection.
PlantingStripsandStreetTrees
Managing changes to planting strips (public right of way) and
streettreesalongNachesAvenueisimportantformaintainingthe
overall historic character and function of the HOZ. Street trees
are those trees planted within the planting strips. Planting strips
are the area between the street curb and the property line.
Development standards:
Retain planting strip location, width, lawn, and design.
Donotpaveoverwithhardscape(e.g.,concrete,pavers,
asphalt). The planting strips are former canal locations
Figure27.LightStandardAExample.
that historically functioned as open irrigation ditches
ViewshowingatypicaltypeAlightstandard.
moving water within the valley. They were infilled during
theperiodofsignificance,between1897and1920based
onSanbornFireInsuranceMapsandhistoricphotographs.Thisinfillcreated
the existing 17-foot-wide planting strips with lawn and a single row of street
trees.
Existing hardscapewithin planting strips in violation of these standards at
the time of adoption shall not be deemed nonconforming, but development
of the property requires removal of the nonconforming hardscape and re-
plantingoflawntobeconsistentwiththesestandards.Theintentisthatover
time, the impacts of noncompatible alterations will be reversed.
Retainstreettrees.Treeregenerationwithcompatiblespeciesandincompli-
Figure28.Light Stan-
ancewithYMC8.77isnotconsideredanalterationsincetreeshaveafinite
dardBExample.
lifecycle.
Viewshowingatypicaltype
B light standard
Select compatible species in consultation with the City
Arborist and/or City Tree Board using the list of approved
streettreespeciesforthecity(YMC8.77.080)maintained
by the City of Yakima Public Works Department. The his-
toric tree species identified under Median and ParkTrees
provides the list for the purpose of regeneration and de-
terminingcompatibility.Whenthesesamespeciescannot
be planted, new species (e.g., drought-and disease-re-
sistant) should be selected based on compatibility with
spacing, distance from curb to sidewalk, distance from
street corners and fire hydrants, utilities, mature canopy
size, structure, and visual character compatibility with the
Figure29.LightStandardBExample.
historictreespecies.Thelong-termintentistorestorethe
Ca.1920view,courtesyYakimaValleyMuseum,
historic tree canopy corridor along the sidewalks, illumi-
No. 2002-801-887.
natedbylightstandards.Thistreecanopyisdocumented
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inca.1909historicphotographs,seePhotos1,2,and3.Theplantingstripshadanapproximately
6-foot-wideirrigationditch,offsetfromtheroadwaybyanarrowplantingstrip.Streettreeswereplanted
in the planting strip between the irrigation ditch and the sidewalk. This planting strip measured approx-
imately 8 feet wide. The second row of trees planted along the outer side of the sidewalk is within the
private lots and not subject to these standards.
Existingnonconformingtrees(duetoplacementand/orspecies)shouldberemovedattheendoftheir
lifespanandnotreplaced(YMC8.77.180).
SidewalksandRamps
ManagingchangestosidewalksandrampswithinNachesAvenueisimportantformaintainingtheoverallhis-
toric character and function of the HOZ.
Development standards:
Originalalignmentsofsidewalksandrampsshallbemaintainedandnotreconfigured.Theoriginal
6-foot-wideconcretesidewalksrunparalleltothetrafficlanes.Sidewalksattheendsofthecentral
landscape elements function as an extension of the sidewalks along the crossing streets and provide
pedestrian access between the two sides of the corridor.These 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalks ramp
slopedowntothestreetgrade.Theroadwaycurbswrapthecornersandcontinueforacoupleoffeet
along the sidewalk as it ramps slopes down to the street grade.
Existing sidewalks and ramps in violation of these standards at the time of adoption shall not be
deemed nonconforming, but development of the property requiring a development permit (YMC
15.12.020) requires removal of the nonconforming sidewalks and ramps and any new sidewalks and
rampstobeconsistentwiththesestandards.Theintentisthat,overthelong-term,theimpactsofnon-
compatible infill resulting in the reconfiguration of sidewalks will be reversed.
Changessupportinguniversalaccessimprovementsarenotconsideredalterations.
Signage
ManagingchangestosignagewithinNachesAvenueisimportantformaintainingtheoverallhistoriccharacter
and function of the HOZ.
Development standard:
Theadditionofsignagebeyonddirectionalandwayfindingrequirementsisstronglydiscouraged.
SiteFurnishings
ManagingchangestositefurnishingswithinNachesAvenue(includingtheplantingstripsandmedian)isim-
portant for maintaining the overall historic character and function.
Development standards:
RetainandmaintainexistingoriginalTypeAandBlightstandards.Therearetwomaintypesoforiginal
light standards, both are cast iron pedestrian-oriented lights placed within the planting strips along the
sidewalk. Each block originally had four per side, a light standard at the outer corners and two equally
spaced mid-block lights. See Photos3 and 4.
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o TypeAlightstandardsconsistofaflutedcolumnwithminimalbase.
o TypeBlightstandardsconsistofahexagonalshaftwithaprominentplinth.
RestoremissingTypeAandBlightstandardswhereoriginallocationsareavailable.
Restoremissing(e.g.,thosereplacedwithdriveways)TypeAandBandnoncompatiblelightstandards
andrelocateoriginalTypeAandBlightstandardstotheiroriginallocation(e.g.,405ELincolnAvenue)
in coordination with property development requiring a development permit (YMC 15.12.020).
Theadditionofmemorials,plaques,orotherformsofpublicdisplayforthepurposeofmemorial,recog-
nition, or award are not allowed. NachesAvenue contains three memorials:
o Aconcrete memorial dedicated to Colonel H. D. Cock. He is attributed with planting the first
treesalongNachesAvenuein1886.ThememorialwasdedicatedbytheDaughtersofPioneers
of Washington, Yakima Valley Chapter No. 3
o AconcreteHatfieldMemorialParkwaymemorialdedicatedin1984bytheYakimaLionsClub
o AstonememorialinmemoryofthefallenCompanyEintheSpanish-AmericanWardedicatedin
1902andmovedtothislocationinthe1940s
Theadditionofnewsitefurnishingswithoutprecedentduringtheperiodofsignificanceisstronglydis-
couraged. This includes the addition of artwork, benches, play structures, and exercise equipment.
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Table1.ContributingClassABuildings.
Property IDAddressYearBuilt(ca.)Class
50645503EastChestnutStreet1925A
721472409East D Street1910A
721473410-12EastEStreet1925A
596138504 East E Street1930A
616947504EastLincolnAvenue1935A
1251415NorthNachesAvenue1934A
12515101NorthNachesAvenue1917A
12622115NorthNachesAvenue1930A
600633307NorthNachesAvenue1925A
600634311NorthNachesAvenue1905A
600637401 North NachesAvenue1915A
600643411NorthNachesAvenue1918A
600645413NorthNachesAvenue1918A
539013415NorthNachesAvenue1925A
600647416NorthNachesAvenue1925A
617785501 North NachesAvenue1930A
600648503NorthNachesAvenue1918A
600649505NorthNachesAvenue1905A
600651509NorthNachesAvenue1912A
600654515NorthNachesAvenue1930A
12627602NorthNachesAvenue1901A
12628604NorthNachesAvenue1910A
600665612NorthNachesAvenue1901A
600671706NorthNachesAvenue1918A
600675710NorthNachesAvenue1910A
506435SouthNachesAvenue1889A
506449SouthNachesAvenue1930A
1263011SouthNachesAvenue1909A
50646102SouthNachesAvenue1930A
600717111SouthNachesAvenue1948A
539018113SouthNachesAvenue1949A
12633204SouthNaches Avenue1910A
539022211SouthNachesAvenue1930A
539023214-216SouthNachesAvenue1930A
12636306 SouthNachesAvenue1915A
12637308South Naches Avenue1901A
600732401SouthNachesAvenue1935A
617800403SouthNachesAvenue1937A
600734404 South Naches Avenue1910A
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Property IDAddressYearBuilt(ca.)Class
600736406 South NachesAvenue1920A
600739409South Naches Avenue1915A
600740410SouthNachesAvenue1915A
617801411SouthNachesAvenue1910A
724409411-1/2SouthNachesAvenue1921A
600742413SouthNachesAvenue1915A
600744415SouthNachesAvenue1910A
600745416SouthNachesAvenue1929A
600746501SouthNachesAvenue1920A
600750505SouthNaches Avenue1925A
600752507SouthNachesAvenue1925A
600753508SouthNaches Avenue1905A
600754509South Naches Avenue1910A
600755510SouthNachesAvenue1915A
617647511SouthNachesAvenue1920A
600723511ASouthNachesAvenue1920A
600756512SouthNachesAvenue1915A
613463513SouthNachesAvenue1920A
600737513ASouthNachesAvenue1920A
618451513BSouthNachesAvenue1920A
600758604 SouthNachesAvenue1920A
600762610SouthNachesAvenue1910A
600764612SouthNachesAvenue1910A
613689504-506EastWalnutStreet1910A
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Table2.ContributingClassBBuildings.
Property IDAddressYearBuilt(ca.)Class
721474502EastEStreet1925B
617786505EastGStreet1940B
617781205NorthNachesAvenue1918B
600628207 North NachesAvenue1910B
700999209NorthNachesAvenue1910B
600630211NorthNachesAvenue1901B
617782215NorthNachesAvenue1901B
600631301 NorthNachesAvenue1915B
617783303NorthNachesAvenue1910B
600635313NorthNachesAvenue1925B
600636315NorthNachesAvenue1915B
600638402NorthNachesAvenue1910B
600639404NorthNachesAvenue1910B
600640405NorthNachesAvenue1925B
617784407NorthNachesAvenue1928B
600642410NorthNachesAvenue1910B
12626412NorthNachesAvenue1915B
600650507NorthNachesAvenue1915B
600652511NorthNachesAvenue1910B
600653513NorthNachesAvenue1910B
600655601NorthNachesAvenue1918B
600659606NorthNachesAvenue1910B
600667614NorthNachesAvenue1910B
617786701NorthNachesAvenue1910B
600668703 NorthNachesAvenue1918B
600669704NorthNachesAvenue1910B
600672707NorthNachesAvenue1910B
600677713NorthNachesAvenue1939B
600679715NorthNachesAvenue1910B
600680716NorthNachesAvenue1910B
600681801 NorthNachesAvenue1911B
12629808NorthNachesAvenue1905B
12634205SouthNachesAvenue1901B
12635207-209SouthNachesAvenue1910B
600726309 South Naches Avenue1905B
12638407SouthNachesAvenue1910B
617803601SouthNachesAvenue1901B
600767615SouthNachesAvenue1915B
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Property IDAddressYearBuilt(ca.)Class
617646503East Spruce Street1920B
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Figure30.NachesAvenue
HOZ Boundary Map, Large.
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Figure31.BuildingClassi-
ficationMap,Large.
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