Appeals

Appeal of Land Use Decisions by the Administrative Official or the Urban Area Hearing Examiner is allowed within 14-days from the date of mailing of the Final Decision.  The completed appeal application must be submitted along with the required fee.  The application must include a written description of the specific items on which the appeal is based.  Please site the specify errors or issues upon which the appeal is based, including an explanation of why the decision is not consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan, Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, or other provision of law.  Reference the section, paragraph and page of the provision cited.  If appeal of the Administrative Official is sought a public hearing will be scheduled before the Urban Area Hearing Examiner, however if the Urban Area Hearing Examiners Decision is to be appealed a public hearing will be scheduled before city council.

Appeal Fees: (Ordinance No. 99-13)

$505    Appeal to the  Urban Area Hearing Examiner.

$295    Appeal to the Legislative Body or City Council.

Appeal Application