In 2016, the City of Yakima adopted regulations to govern the placement of retail cannabis operations as described in Ordinances 2016-08, 2016-17, and 2016-018. These regulations were enacted as a result of the Washington State voter approval of Initiative I-502 in November 2012. The Yakima City Council created license restricted areas, consistent with state law (RCW 69.50.331) that excludes all land zoned for residential uses, Professional Office (B-1), Light Industrial (M-1), Heavy Industrial (M-2), and Airport Support (AS). In addition, certain sensitive land uses are buffered with a 1,000-foot separation requirement from schools, playgrounds, home daycare and child care centers, libraries, arcades, public transit center, and other child based locations. Public lands were also excluded from the license-eligible locations.

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Caution: This map is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to change. It demonstrates the status of property as of May 1, 2017. Upon application for a retail cannabis license, the City will confirm eligible locations with respect to sensitive land use locations and buffers. This will include updated location of licensed childcare and day care centers. In addition, property with split zoning of more than one zoning district will be evaluated.