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Council approves rezone from R-1 to Small Convenience Center for lots near North Fortieth Avenue
Summary
After a closed-record public hearing, the Yakima City Council adopted an ordinance rezoning parcels near 103–107 N. Fortieth Ave and 3902 Summit View Ave from single‑family residential (R-1) to Small Convenience Center (SCC). The planning commission had recommended approval; the council voted 7–0.
The Yakima City Council, sitting in a quasi‑judicial capacity, voted 7–0 to adopt an ordinance rezoning multiple parcels in the vicinity of 103–107 North Fortieth Avenue and 3902 Summit View Avenue from single‑family residential (R‑1) to Small Convenience Center (SCC). The planning commission had unanimously recommended approval and the council limited its review to the planning record for the non‑project rezone.
Why it matters: The rezone changes the allowable underlying zoning classification for the parcels; staff emphasized tonight that the council was only deciding whether to rezone the land — not approving any specific development. Any future development would…
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