Agritourism

Yakima County is conducting a review of the Development Code (Yakima County Code Title 19) regarding the permitting of wineries, breweries, and distilleries (WB&D), agricultural tourism operations, special occasion event permits associated with these land uses, and outdoor festivals. This review process intends to determine if the Yakima County Code adequately addresses these land uses, primarily when located within the Agricultural zoning district. The goal is to add more clarity to the current regulations, which were adopted when Yakima County’s wine and craft beverage industry was in its infancy. 

Agritourism Advisory Group 

The County wants your thoughts on the way forward regarding the permitting of wineries, breweries, and distilleries (WB&Ds), agricultural tourism operations, special occasion event permits associated with these land uses, and outdoor festivals.  We invite you to contact us if you are interested in joining the advisory group.  This group will consist of agencies of interest and subject matter experts within the WB&D and ATO industry to provide feedback to staff on proposed changes to goals, policies, and any regulations. 

Meeting 1  April 7, 2021 2:00 P.M.

  1. Agritourism Advisory Group Meeting 1 Agenda
  2. Agritourism Advisory Group- Meeting 1 Recording

Meeting 2 May 5, 2021 2:00 P.M.

  1. Agritourism Advisory Group Meeting 2 agenda
  2. Agritourism Advisory Group- Meeting 2 recording

Meeting 3 May 19, 2021 2:00 P.M.

  1. Agritourism Advisory Group Meeting 3 agenda
  2. Agritourism Advisory Group- Meeting 3 Recording

Meeting 4 June 2, 2021 2:00 P.M.

  1. Agritourism Advisory Group Meeting 4 Agenda
  2. Agritourism Advisory Group- Meeting 4 Recording

Meeting 5 June 16, 2021 2:00 P.M. POSTPONED until June 23

Meeting 5 June 23, 2021 2:00 P.M.

  1. Agritourism Advisory Group Meeting 5 Agenda
  2. Agritourism Advisory Group Meeting 5 Recording

Meeting 6 July 7, 2021 2:00 P.M.

  1. Agritourism Advisory Group Meeting 6 Agenda
  2. Agritourism Advisory Group Meeting 6 Recording

Advisory Group Comment Letters

  1. Advisory Group Comment letters

Advisory Group DRAFT Text Changes

  1. YCC 8.10 Outdoor Festivals and Events - AAG DRAFT
  2. YCC 19.01 Definitions - AAG DRAFT
  3. YCC 19.14-1 Allowable Land Use Table - AAG DRAFT
  4. YCC 19.18 Special Uses and Standards (WBD) - AAG DRAFT
  5. YCC 19.18 Special Uses and Standards (ATO) - AAG DRAFT

Staff Report

  1. LRN2019-00010 - Agritourism -Staff Reoprt

Staff DRAFT Text Changes

  1. YCC 8.10 Outdoor Festival - Staff DRAFT
  2. YCC 19.01 Definitions - Staff DRAFT
  3. YCC 19.14-1 Allowable Land Use Table - Staff DRAFT
  4. YCC 19.18 Special Uses and Standards (WBD) - Staff DRAFT
  5. YCC 19.18 Special Uses and Standards (ATO) - Staff DRAFT

Planning Commission

Planning Commission is a citizen advisory group assembled of citizens.  Among other tasks, they review any changes proposed to the development code.  We anticipate a few meetings with the Planning Commission to get through all the proposed changes.  After their review of the proposed changes, they will hold a public hearing and make a final recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.

Work session 1 October 13, 2021 6:00 P.M.

  1. Planning Commission Work Session 1 Agenda
  2. Planning Commission Worksession 1 Recording

Work session 2 November 10, 2021 6:00 P.M.

  1. Planning Commission Work session 2 Agenda
  2. Planning Commission Work session 2 Recording

Work session 3 December 8, 2021 5:30 P.M.

  1. Planning Commission Work session 3 Agenda
  2. Planning Commission Work session 3 Recording

Work session 4 January 12, 2022 5:30 P.M.

  1. Planning Commission Work session 4 agenda
  2. Planning Commission Work session 4 Recording

Public Hearing  February 9, 2022, 6:00 P.M.  - Hearing was left open to receive public comment until February 25th at 5:00 P.M.

  1. YCC 8.10 Outdoor Festivals - Staff DRAFT PC Public Hearing
  2. YCC 19.01 Definitions - Staff DRAFT PC Public Hearing
  3. YCC 19.14-1 Allowable Land Use Table - Staff DRAFT PC Public Hearing
  4. YCC 19.18 Special Uses and Standards WBD - Staff DRAFT PC Public hearing
  5. YCC 19.18 Special Uses and Standards ATO - Staff DRAFT PC Public Hearing
  6. Planning Commission Public Hearing Agenda
  7. Planning Commission Public Hearing Recording
  8. Planning Commission Public Hearing - Open Until 2.25.22
  9. Planning Commission Public Hearing Exhibit List - Public Comment
  10. Exhibit 1 - Gloria Gilbert
  11. Exhibit 2 - Felip Holbrook
  12. Exhibit 3 - Paul Beveridge
  13. Exhibit 4 - Sal Leone
  14. Exhibit 5 - Wendy King
  15. Exhibit 6 - Jane Gutting
  16. Exhibit 7 - Eduardo Oliveira
  17. Exhibit 8 - Erin Walsh
  18. Exhibit 9 - Jana Isaac
  19. Exhibit 10 - Julie Bosma
  20. Exhibit 11 - Richard Boushey
  21. Exhibit 12 - Janet Beck
  22. Exhibit 13 - Cody Beebe
  23. Exhibit 14 - Carolina Martinez
  24. Exhibit 15 - Jaxon Jett
  25. Exhibit 16 - Emily Fergestrom
  26. Exhibit 17 - Allyn Perkins
  27. Exhibit 18 - Derrick Nordberg
  28. Exhibit 19 - Ron Pelson
  29. Exhibit 20 - Eric Patrick
  30. Exhibit 21 - John Cooper
  31. Exhibit 22 - Sarah Fewel
  32. Exhibit 23 - John Glover
  33. Exhibit 24 - Pepper Fewel
  34. Exhibit 25 - Patrick Rawn
  35. Exhibit 26 - Maria Jett
  36. Exhibit 27 - Public Hearing Chat Log

Deliberation 1 - March 9, 2022 6:00 P.M.

  1. Planning Commission Deliberation Agenda
  2. Planning Commission Deliberations 1 Recording

Deliberation 2 - April 13, 2022 6:00 P.M.

  1. Planning Commission Deliberations 2 Agenda
  2. Planning Commission Deliberations 2 Recording

Deliberation 3 - May 11, 2022 6:00 P.M.

  1. Planning Commission Deliberations 3 Agenda
  2. Planning Commission Deliberations 3 Recording

Deliberation 4 - June 8, 2022 6:00 P.M.

  1. Planning Commission Deliberations 4 Agenda
  2. Planning Commission Deliberations 4 Recording
  3. Planning Commission Findings

SEPA Process

  1. LRN2019-00010/SEP2022-00003 Agritourism - SEPA Checklist
  2. LRN2019-00010/SEP2022-00003 Agritourism - Threshold Determination
  3. LRN2019-00010/SEP2022-00003 Agritourism - Final DNS

Board of County Commissioners

Work Session - Date TBD.  For access to the work session binder that will be provided to the BOCC, click the link below.

https://www.yakimacounty.us/2734/BOCC-Work-Session-Binder

Review Schedule

The review will begin in early 2001 and will continue for approximately one year. It will conclude when the Board of County Commissioners adopts the revised development regulations and Horizon 2040 Comprehensive Plan Goals if needed.

Step 1 Visioning and Community Outreach                                                                     

Step 2 Planning Commission Study Session(s) and Hearing(s)                                          

Step 3 Board of County Commissioners Hearing(s)                                                        

Step 4 Implementation                                                                                                 

Environmental Review                                                                                                  


Where Are We Now

Step 3 Board of County Commissioners Review 

Contact Olivia Story at: 509-574-2300 or longrangeplanning@co.yakima.wa.us