Yakima City Zoning Code

In the opinion of the administrative official, formal public review and comment on a proposal will assist in determining necessary and proper mitigation of impacts;

SEPA environmental review of the proposal indicates potentially significant environmental impacts that could prompt a higher type of review;

The application has more than three associated land use decisions to be considered; or

The proposed land use request has a development or master plan required by the size of the proposal or the administrative official has determined one is necessary.

Determination of Completeness. Within twenty-eight days after receiving a project permit application, the city shall mail or provide in person a written determination to the applicant which states:

Request for Additional Information. The administrative official may request any additional information necessary to clarify the application or determine compliance with the provisions of this title in accordance with YMC § 16.04.020.

Incomplete Application. If the city determines an application is not complete, the city shall follow the procedures of YMC § 16.04.030. Within fourteen days following receipt of the requested information, the city shall determine whether or not the application is then complete for processing according to the provisions of YMC § 16.04.030.

Notification to Adjacent Property Owners. A notice of application shall be provided to all applicants, designated contact persons, and property owners within three hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the development site. The notice of application will follow the notice requirements of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 16.05 and may be either a postcard format or letter size paper.

The administrative official may also, but is not required to, solicit comments from any other person or public agency the administrative official feels may be affected by the proposal.

Administrator’s Decision. After considering any comments received from other agencies, jurisdictions, or adjoining property owners, the administrative official shall issue a notice of decision regarding the applicant’s Type (2) review application and site plan in accordance with YMC Ch. 16.07.

Conditional Approval. The administrative official may attach conditions to his or her approval in order to assure the development is consistent with the intent of this title, the zoning district, the development standards, and the other provisions of this title.

Findings and Conclusions. The administrative official shall prepare written findings and conclusions stating the specific reasons, and citing the specific chapters and sections of this title, upon which the administrative official’s decision to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the issuance of a zoning decision is based. The findings shall demonstrate that the administrative official’s decision complies with the policies of the Yakima urban area comprehensive plan, the intent of the zoning district, and the provisions and standards established herein.