Planning Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS UPDATES

Due to COVID-19, the Planning Commission's monthly meetings will be held virtually until further notice.  When social distancing restrictions are lifted and work returns to a typical schedule, this website will be updated.  

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


Charles (Doug) Mayo, Chair, District 1                                Kyle Curtis, Vice-Chair, District 2                                             
Term expires: December 31, 2023                                      Term expires: December 31, 2024
                                                                                   
Jerry Craig, District 1                                                             Michael Shuttleworth, District 3       
Term expires: December 31, 2021                                      Term expires: December 31, 2023
       
Vacant Position                                                                      Jerry Mellen, District 1
Term expires:                                                                          Term expires: December 31, 2021

Vacant Position 
Term expires:
      
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:

  1. Planning Commission Appointment Opportunities

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.
    • Physical Location: Yakima County Resource Center 2403 South 18th Street, Union Gap, WA 98903
    • Online Location: Link to the meeting will be posted below for each meeting date.
  • 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 Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
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October 13, 2021 Hearing, 6:00 P.M.

  1. Oct 13 Hearing Agenda

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

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

LRN2019-00004/SEP2021-00040

  1. Proposed Hearing Examiner Text Amendments - Yakima County Code

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

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

  1. September 8, 2021 - Hearing and Meeting Minutes
  2. Sep 8 Hearing Agenda
  3. UGA_Staff Report_Naches Emergency UGA Amendment_PC Hearing_w_Attachments
  4. Exhibit 1_Request for Comment_Combined Neighbors Comments
  5. Exhibit 2_Naches UGA Letter_Capital Facilities Addendum
  6. Exhibit 3_Department of Commerce Comment Letter
  7. Exhibit 4_Department of Ecology Comment Letter
  8. Exhibit 5_Mills Comment
  9. LRN21-001 SEP21-010 Notice of Open Record Hearing and Threshold Determination
  10. SEP21-010 SEPA Checklist

LRN2021-00003 - Short Term Rentals

  1. LRN2021-00003 STR-Staff Report
  2. STR-Draft Text

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

LRN2021-00001/SEP2021-00010 Naches Emergency UGA Amendment

  1. Aug 11 Meeting Agenda
  2. PC Study Session_Staff Report
  3. SEP21-010 SEPA Checklist

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

  1. July 14 Hearing Agenda
  2. LRN21-002 SEP21-015 Notice of Open Record Hearing and Threshold Determination
  3. PC Hearing Draft_16C Text Amendments-Flood Hazard Chapters
  4. 2021-07-14 18.04 Yakima County Planning Commission Hearing Video - Title 16C Text Amendments

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

  1. June 9 Meeting Agenda CANCELED

May 12, 2021 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

  1. Final_16C CAO Flood Chapters Text Amendments
  2. SEPA Environmental Checklist
  3. May 12 Meeting Agenda

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

  1. April 14 Meeting Agenda CANCELED

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

  1. March 10 Meeting Agenda

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

  1. Feb 10 Planning Commission Agenda
  2. PC Rules Updates

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

  1. January 13 Planning Commission Agenda

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

  1. 2021-01-13 Planning Commission Jan meeting Video

December 9, 2020 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M. - Canceled

  1. 12-9-2020 Meeting Agenda

November 18, 2020 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

Location: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/951754501 You can also dial in using your phone. (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 951-754-501 

  1. 11-18-2020 Meeting Agenda

More information on the SMP project can be found here: https://www.yakimacounty.us/2447/Shoreline-Master-Program-2021-Periodic-R

October 14, 2020 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M. - CANCELED 

  1. 10-14-2020 Meeting Agenda CANCELED

September 9, 2020 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

Location: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/750329237
You can also dial in using your phone.  (669) 224-3412, Access Code: 750-329-237

  1. 9-9-2020 Meeting Agenda
  2. 2020 Biennial Amendment Findings

August 12, 2020 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.

Location: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/833679509
You can also dial in using your phone: (224) 501-3412  Access Code: 833-679-509

  1. 8-12-2020 Meeting Agenda

July 8, 2020 Public Hearing, 6:00 P.M.

Location: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/764350861
You can also dial in using your phone. (571) 317-3112  Access Code: 764-350-861

  1. 7-8-2020 Hearing Agenda
  2. 7-8-2020 Public Hearing Video (Part 1 of 2)
  3. 7-8-2020 Public Hearing Video (Part 2 of 2) - advance to 17:40 to continue from the end of Part 1

For more information and staff reports regarding the major rezones applications please follow this link: https://www.yakimacounty.us/2073/2020-Biennial-Comp-Plan-Amendments

  1. LRN2020-00005 Table 19.13.030-1 Rear Setback 6/30/2020
  2. LRN2020-00006 Residential Accessory Structure 6/30/2020
  3. LRN2020-00010 Table 19.14.010 Residential Uses 6/30/2020
  4. LRN2020-00008 Table 19.36-1 Zoning District consistency 6/30/2020