Yakima City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 15
13 TYPE 1 REVIEW
§ 15.13.010 Purpose.
This chapter establishes procedures for issuance of a development permit for uses requiring Type (1) review.
(Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986; Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)
§ 15.13.020 When required.
Class (1) uses not requiring Type (2) or (3) review are permitted; provided, that district standards are met. The administrative official shall use the procedures in YMC Chapter 15.13 to review Class (1) uses and associated site improvements for compliance with the provisions and standards of the zoning district in which they are located, unless exempt under YMC § 15.13.025. Class (1) uses require Type (2) review when:
A.
All or part of the development, except for agricultural buildings, single-family dwellings, and duplexes, is in the floodplain or greenway overlay districts;
B.
All or part of a development is in the airport overlay (AO);
C.
All or part of a development is in an institutional (IO) or master planned development overlay (PD) and is identified in a development agreement as requiring Class (2) approval;
D.
The proposed use includes hazardous material;
E.
The applicant requests adjustment of one or more of the specific development standards pursuant to YMC § 15.10.020; or
F.
All or part of the development requires a development plan and/or master plan.
(Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986; Ord. 3019 § 49, 1987; Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016; Ord. 2023-026 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
§ 15.13.025 Type (1) review exemptions.
A.
Change of use proposals for commercial uses within existing buildings shall be exempt from Type (1) review when the proposed new use is a Class (1) use for the zone in YMC § 15.04.030, Table 4-1. New construction, expansion of existing buildings, or alteration of parking lots shall follow the Type (1) review or modification process, as applicable.
B.
The following residential uses listed as Class (1) uses in Table 4-1 shall be exempt from Type (1) review when a compliant site plan is submitted with the building plans:
1.
Detached single-family dwelling.
2.
Attached single-family dwelling, common wall.
3.
Two-family dwelling (duplex) and converted dwelling.
4.
Accessory dwelling unit.
5.
Multifamily development up to six dwelling units.
(Ord. 2023-026 § 2 (Exh. B), 2023; Ord. 2025-017 § 1 (Exh. A), 2025)
§ 15.13.030 Development permit application – Type (1) review.
Applications for permits for Class (1) uses permitted outright in the district shall be made in writing to the administrative official on forms supplied by the department. A general site plan conforming to the provisions of YMC § 15.11.030 shall accompany the application. The administrative official may request any other information necessary to clarify the application or determine compliance with, and provide for the enforcement of, this title.
(Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986; Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)
§ 15.13.040 Review procedures.
The administrative official shall review all Class (1) uses for compliance with this title. The administrative official shall forward all Class (1) uses requiring Type (2) review under YMC § 15.13.020 to the planning division for processing under YMC Chapter 15.14. The administrative official shall notify the applicant of the approval or denial of the application, request additional information, or forward the application to the division for review.
(Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986; Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)
§ 15.13.050 Approval.
The administrative official shall issue a Type (1) zoning decision when it has been determined that:
A.
The proposed use is a Class (1) permitted use under YMC Chapter 15.04;
B.
That the proposed development complies with the standards and provisions of this title;
C.
That the proposed development complies with other building codes in effect and administered by the administrative official;
D.
That proposed development complies with traffic engineering standards and policies established by the appropriate jurisdiction to protect the function and satisfactory level of service of arterial and collector streets; and
E.
That any new improvements or expansions of a structure comply with the standards of this title.
(Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986; Ord. 3019 § 50, 1987; Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)
§ 15.13.060 Denial.
When an application is denied, the administrative official shall state the specific reasons and shall cite the specific chapters and sections of this title upon which denial is based. The administrative official may also refer the applicant to the division to determine if relief from such denial is available through other application.
(Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986; Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)
§ 15.13.070 Appeals.
Any decision by the administrative official to deny issuance of a permit for a Class (1) use may be appealed to the hearing examiner under the provisions of YMC Chapter 16.08. An approval with a condition of approval is not considered a denial for purposes of this section.
(Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986; Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016; Ord. 2024-035 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
