Planning Division
**ANNOUNCEMENT** – LAND USE DEVELOPMENT FEES INCREASE EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2023
The Community Development Department Planning Division contracted with FCS Group to conduct a comprehensive fee analysis to determine the cost of service and set an appropriate fee schedule for land use development fees. On February 7, 2023, the Yakima City Council approved Resolution No. R-2023-024 to increase the land use development fees, effective March 1, 2023.
Any questions may be referred to the Planning Division at (509) 575-6183 or by e-mail at: ask.planning@yakimawa.gov.
ONLINE SUBMITTAL
Land use applications can be emailed to: ask.planning@yakimawa.gov. Once submitted, we will confirm receipt of the materials and guide you to our online permit center to pay the application fee. You may also mail your application (and include a check payable to the City of Yakima if you are not paying online) to: City of Yakima Planning Division, 129 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901.
In an effort to maintain a quick response time, we encourage you to submit your questions and concerns via email to: ask.planning@yakimawa.gov. Emails are checked frequently.
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Question of the Moment
Can I build, plant, or put a fence on my property within the clear view triangle?
Purpose. The vision clearance triangle, or “clear view triangle,” indicates the areas on a property where there shall not be any obstructions that may block the driver’s view. This applies to corner lots at unsignalized intersections, as well as driveways and alleyways. The Yakima Municipal Code section addressing clearview triangles is YMC 15.05.040.
Obstructions. Items that may obstruct a motorist’s view include any plantings, fences, buildings, or anything that is erected, placed, or allowed to grow within the clear view triangle that is over 2 ½ feet tall.
Clear view triangle measurements. The clear view triangle for corner lots shall measure fifteen feet by one hundred twenty feet along the perpendicular lengths formed by three points including:
1. A point at the intersection of the extended curb lines or pavement edge/travel lanes;
2. A point measured one hundred twenty feet from the first point, forming a line along the adjacent perpendicular street curb line or pavement edge/travel lane; and
3. A point measured fifteen feet from the first point, forming a line.
For driveways and alleyways, the clear view triangle shall measure fifteen feet along the perpendicular street curb lines, pavement edge, or travel lane of the public street and fifteen feet along the driveway or alley. The third side of the triangle shall be a straight line connecting the fifteen-foot sides described above. No sign or associated landscaping shall be placed within this triangle so as to materially impede vision between the heights of two and one-half and ten feet above the centerline grade of the streets.
