Planning

Yakima County Public Services has moved temporarily 

Effective Monday, August 21, 2023 

Starting Monday, August 21, please visit us in Courthouse Room 110

Immediately inside the Courthouse Main Entrance

This is a temporary move while the fourth-floor offices are remodeled.

Questions?

Monica Beltran, Public Services Public Information Officer

monica.beltran@co.yakima.wa.us 

(509)574-2300

Thomas Carroll - Planning Official

The Planning Division is currently OPEN to the Public. Staff is available via in person, phone and email to assist you.  

Online Application Submittal Information

You can submit online applications through the Citizens Access Portal by visiting www.yakimacountypermits.us

Instructional video's are available to guide you through the process

Creating an Online Account Registration              https://www.awesomescreenshot.com/video/830649?key=24f797d0b6a89378f5aa05486da6a436

Submitting a New Application

https://www.awesomescreenshot.com/video/830694?key=3fd2ad4e991e648eb434d47096f488e1

Attaching Documents to a Record

https://www.awesomescreenshot.com/video/830694?key=3fd2ad4e991e648eb434d47096f488e1

Paying Application Fees Online

https://www.awesomescreenshot.com/video/5097053?key=ab50ec5dc0b325a8e41d31afbc699e19

Checking your Application Status

https://www.awesomescreenshot.com/video/830797?key=6e67aee1d462eee004979c239f854976

Land Use and Environmental Applications can also be submitted by mail, email, in person at our drop boxes located in our lobby or faxed to the following contacts:

Yakima County Planning

128 N. 2nd Street 4th Floor Courthouse

Yakima, Washington 98901

Email: Planning_Info@co.yakima.wa.us

Fax: (509) 574-2301

Upon receipt of your application, a notification will be sent with instructions on payment

Please make sure your contact information is on the application materials and includes both daytime phone number and email

Purpose
Our purpose is to help our community define and achieve its preferred future. Planning is engaged in a wide range of community development service activities related to subdivision, zoning, environmental, long range comprehensive planning, special projects, intergovernmental coordination, grants, and public involvement.

Yakima County Planning Commission News

Planning Commission meeting agenda information can be viewed at: 
​ http://www.yakimacounty.us/AgendaCenter

Planning Division Sections

Code Compliance & Enforcement

Environmental

The Environmental Section of Planning administers the Yakima County Critical Areas Ordinance, Regional Shoreline Master Program and the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)

Zoning & Subdivision

The Zoning & Subdivision Section works with the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations by administering Title 19

Long Range Planning

The Long Range Planning Section is responsible for the maintenance of the Yakima County Comprehensive Plan and the formulation and amendment of county land use regulations

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