Planning
The Planning Division is currently OPEN to the Public. Staff is available via in person, phone and email to assist you. Masks are required.
| You can submit online applications through the Citizens Access Portal by visiting www.yakimacountypermits.us. |
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
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Yakima Valley Mountain View
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Tieton River Yakima Valley
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Yakima Valley Apples
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Yakima Valley Views
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Yakima Valley Hop Field
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Beautiful Yakima Valley River
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
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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Active Applications
View active applications on the Yakimap website.
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Applications & Forms
Peruse forms and applications in the Planning Division.
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Boundary Review Board
Boundary Review Boards are mandated by state legislation.
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Calendar
Yakima County Planning Division Calendar of Events, Hearings and Meetings
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Environmental & Natural Resources
The Environmental and Natural Resources Planning Section administers the Yakima County Critical Areas Ordinance, Yakima County Regional Shoreline Master Program, and the Washington State Environmental Policy Act.
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Fee Schedule (PDF)
Land Use Fee Schedule (PDF)
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Hearing Examiner
Yakima County regulations provide that certain types of local land use permit hearings be conducted by a Hearings Examiner.
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Horizon 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Yakima County’s currently adopted Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that guides County decisions related to growth and development in unincorporated Yakima County.
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Links
View helpful link on local/state agencies, Yakima County municipalities, and more.
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Long Range Planning
Yakima County 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 to implement Plan 2015.
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Parcel Information
To obtain information on your land parcel in Yakima County, please visit the following websites.
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Photo Gallery
View photos taken by Yakima staff and Memory Montage Photography online.
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Planning Commission
The Yakima County Planning Commission is a seven member citizen body appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to make recommendations to the board on long-range planning for the unincorporated areas under County land use jurisdiction.
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Plans and Policies
View comprehensive plans, guidance documents, and more from the Planning Department online.
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Yakima County Code
View a codification of the General Ordinances of Yakima County, Washington.
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Voluntary Stewardship Program VSP
The Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) is a new approach for counties to participate in a watershed-based, collaborative stewardship planning process. VSP uses incentives to promote agricultural and environmental stewardship. The program passed into Washington law in 2011 (ESHB 1886) as the result of an ongoing effort to advance common goals for environmental protection and agricultural viability using regulation as a last resort.
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Zoning & Subdivision
The Zoning and Subdivision Section works with the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations through the administration of public and private land use proposals to enhance the county’s built environment and quality of life.
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2020 Biennial Comp Plan Amendments
Provides information on 2020 Biennial Comp Plan Map, Comp Plan and Development Regulation Text Amendments, process, procedures, forms, submitted applications, agendas, and staff reports.
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Citizens Access Portal
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Shoreline Master Program: 2021 Periodic Review
Yakima County is conducting a periodic review of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) as required by RCW 90.58.080. "The Shoreline Management Act (SMA) is intended to protect shoreline natural resources including land, vegetation, wildlife, and aquatic habitats against adverse environmental effects. All allowed uses are required to offset adverse environmental impacts as much as possible and preserve the natural character and aesthetics of the shoreline." The SMA requires each SMP to be reviewed and revised, if needed, on an eight-year schedule established by the Legislature. The deadline for this review is June 30, 2021.
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