Planning Commission

About the Commission

The Yakima County Planning Commission is a 7 member citizen body appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to make recommendations to the board on long range planning for the unincorporated areas of the county. The Planning Commission reviews and conducts public hearings on proposed changes to Yakima County's Comprehensive Plan - Horizon 2040, development regulations, and hears public testimony prior to making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

Members

     
Doug Mayo (Chair)
District 1
Term Expires: 12/31/2023
Mike Shuttleworth (Vice-Chair) District 3
Term Expires: 12/31/2023
Jerry Craig
District 1
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Robert Tree
District 1
Term Expires: 3/22/2026
Holly Castle
District 3
Term Expires: 2/15/2026
Sergio Garcia
District 2
Term Expires: 1/31/2027
Thomas Carroll, Planning Commission Secretary

Planning Commission Appointment Opportunities

There are two positions open on the Planning Commission.  If you or someone you know are interested in volunteering to serve your community in this capacity, apply today.  More information and applications can be found at:

Meetings

  • 5:30 p.m. - Regular Agenda Meetings 
  • 6:00 p.m. - Public Hearings
  • The 2nd Wednesday of every month as noticed in our published legal ads.  
  • Meeting location may be in a  physical building, or be held online due to recent social distancing requirements.  The location of each meeting will be noted on each agenda.
  • Special Meetings - As needed, and as noticed in our published legal ads.

Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Current and Past Agendas and Minutes

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April 12, 2023 Regular Meeting/Hearing

March 8, 2023 Hearing, 6:00 P.M.

February 8, 2023 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

January 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda

December 14, 2022 Regular Meeting Canceled

November 9, 2022 Public Hearing, 6:00 P.M.

October 26, 2022 Special Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

October 19, 2022 Special Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

October 12, 2022 Regular Meeting - CANCELED

September 14, 2022 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

August 10, 2022 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

July 13, 2022 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

June 8, 2022 Hearing, 6:00 P.M.

Biennial Map Amendments

LRN22-003/SEP22-005 (Jr. Achievement) & LRN-004/SEP22-006 (Orozco). Please click on the following link and scroll down for staff reports, application materials, and SEPA documents.

https://www.yakimacounty.us/2603/Biennial-Amendments

May 11, 2022 Deliberation Meeting, 6:00 P.M.

April 13, 2022 Deliberation Meeting, 6:00 P.M.

Biennial Map Amendments

LRN22-003/SEP22-005 (Jr. Achievement) & LRN-004/SEP22-006 (Orozco). Please click on the following link and scroll down for staff reports and application materials.https://www.yakimacounty.us/2603/Biennial-Amendments

April 6, 2022 Special Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

March 9, 2022 Hearing, 6:00 P.M.

February 9, 2022 Hearing, 6:00 P.M.

January 12, 2022 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

December 8, 2021 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

November 10, 2021 Hearing, 6:00 P.M.

October 13, 2021 Hearing, 6:00 P.M.

LRN2021-00001/SEP2021-00010 - Naches Emergency UGA Amendment Cont.

LRN2019-00010 - Agritourism.  For more information:  https://www.yakimacounty.us/2500/Agritourism

September 8, 2021 Hearing, 6:00 P.M.

August 11, 2021 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

LRN2021-00001/SEP2021-00010 Naches Emergency UGA Amendment

July 14, 2021 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

June 9, 2021 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M. - Canceled

April 14, 2021 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M. - Canceled

MARCH 10, 2021 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

Location: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/175326781.You can also dial in using your phone.                                                                          United States: +1 (872) 240-3311Access Code: 175-326-781 

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

Location:https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/245894741 .You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3112 ,Access Code: 245-894-741

JANUARY 13, 2021 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

Location:  https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/256886709 ,You can also dial in using your phone.
United States:
+1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 256-886-709