Yakima City Zoning Code

The hearing examiner may, under the provisions of this chapter and upon petition by the administrative official or the legislative body, revoke or modify any permit, zoning decision, variance, home occupation permit, temporary hardship permit, or other permit or approval previously made or granted under this title.

Such revocation or modification shall be made only on one or more of the following grounds:

The hearing examiner shall hold a public hearing prior to the revocation or modification of any permit. Prior notice of such hearing and its purpose shall be given to the permit holder and the legal title holder of the property at least ten days prior to the hearing. If the subject property is not occupied, notice of the hearing shall be posted on the property in a conspicuous place and mailed to the last known address of the permit’s applicant.

Within ten days of the conclusion of the hearing, unless a longer period is agreed to on the record or in writing by the applicant, the examiner shall issue a written decision to approve or deny the request for permit revocation. His or her written decision shall include the following considerations:

Copies of the examiner’s decision shall be mailed to the permit holder, legal title holder, and the official or body petitioning for permit revocation no later than three days following the decision’s filing.

This chapter is completely supplemental to other provisions of this title. Provisions herein are neither an exclusive remedy nor a prerequisite for any other administrative or judicial action authorized under this title.

Any decision of the hearing examiner hereunder shall be final unless appealed in accordance with YMC Chapter 15.16.

Continued use or occupancy of land or structures after the effective date of any revocation, and with knowledge that a permit or approval has been revoked under this chapter, constitutes a special violation of this title and is punishable under YMC § 15.25.020(B).