Application for a rezone of property includes review by the City Planning Division, a public hearing with the Yakima Urban Area Hearing Examiner and a public meeting with the Yakima City Council.  The review process is generally 14 weeks from submittal of application, but may take longer.

A written application on forms provided by the Department of Community and Economic Development's Planning Division is required to be completed and submitted with an application fee.  In addition to the required application a complete legal description of the property will need to be attached.  The following questions are also required to be answered in writing about the proposed rezone.

• Is the property suitable for land uses allowed under the proposed zoning?
• Is the rezone proposal in agreement with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan?
• Are there adequate public facilities, such as roads, sewer, and water available to serve the property?
• Will the proposed zoning and allowed uses be compatible with neighboring land uses?
• Is there a public need for the proposed change?

In addition to submittal of the land use application, narrative and complete legal description a complete State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist is also required to be submitted to the Department of Community and Economic Development's Planning Division. 

Attendance of both the public hearing and City Council meeting is mandatory by the applicant or his/her representative. If these two dates are not attended this may be considered forfeiture of the application and no refund will be issued.