Urban Area Comp Plan Amendment Process Opens February 23rd

Under the Washington State Growth Management Act, local governments in the state have to adopt, regularly amend, and periodically update an Urban Area Comprehensive Plan. The plan helps guide long-range land use policy in urban areas by establishing a community vision for effectively managing growth over a 20-year period. State law allows community members to … Continued

Proceso de Enmienda al Plan Integral de Yakima Comienza el 23 de febrero

Bajo la ley estatal Growth Management Act, los gobiernos locales del estado deben adoptar, enmendar regularmente y actualizar periódicamente un Plan Integral del Área Urbana. El plan ayuda a orientar la política de uso terrenal a largo plazo en áreas urbanas al establecer una visión comunitaria para gestionar eficazmente el crecimiento durante un periodo de … Continued

Traffic Signal Upgrade to Impact 40th Ave and Fruitvale Blvd

A traffic signal upgrade will impact the intersection of 40th Avenue and Fruitvale Boulevard for about two hours tomorrow morning, Wednesday, February 9th. The 40th Avenue and Fruitvale Boulevard traffic signal will be out from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Wednesday so City crews can add battery backup capabilities to the cabinet at the intersection. … Continued

City Council to Receive Parks Comp Plan

During its regular meeting next Tuesday, February 15th, the Yakima City Council is scheduled to receive Yakima Parks and Recreation’s 2022-2027 Comprehensive Master Plan. The plan, a draft, will be presented during a public hearing at 6:00 pm on February 15th. The draft document is available online at 2022-2027 Comprehensive Master Plan | Yakima Parks … Continued

Traffic Signal Maintenance to Impact Intersections

Starting Monday, February 7th, City of Yakima crews will perform annual maintenance on all traffic signals in the city. During the next eight weeks, drivers may encounter routine traffic signal cabinet maintenance during project work hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. While undergoing maintenance, each signal will flash red in all … Continued

Yakima City Council Feb. 1st Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 1st. Action taken by the Council included: Receiving a report from the Yakima County Development Association Receiving a briefing regarding the 2022 session of the Washington State Legislature Rescinding the motion from the Dec. 7, 2021 City Council meeting that the City designate safe … Continued

Feb. 2022 Issues Brief e-Newsletter

Click the following link for the February 2022 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.

Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on E. Nob Hill Blvd

Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on East Nob Hill Boulevard between 15th Street and 17th Street starting Wednesday, February, 2nd through Friday, February, 4th. Work on the project will begin each day at around 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm.   Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions … Continued