The Yakima City Council is reviewing proposed changes to the Yakima Municipal Code that would define halfway houses and add secure community transition facilities. The City of Yakima Planning Division submitted two identical SEPA filings on August 11 and 12 for amendments to Title 15 of the code. The changes would clarify definitions and add new categories for facilities that serve people transitioning from incarceration to community living. Public comments on the proposal are due by August 26. The project, classified as a CONSULT type in the SEPA system, does not require a separate hearing. The city's planning division is handling the review process, with no further action needed from the council at this stage.
Yakima City Council considers halfway house rules
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- ⚠The Yakima City Council is reviewing proposed changes to the Yakima Municipal CodeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The proposed changes would define halfway houses“Proposed amendments to the definition of halfway houses and the addition of secure community transition facilities in the Yakima Municipal Code.”
- ✓The proposed changes would add secure community transition facilities“Proposed amendments to the definition of halfway houses and the addition of secure community transition facilities in the Yakima Municipal Code.”
- ⚠The City of Yakima Planning Division submitted two identical SEPA filingsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The SEPA filings were submitted on August 11No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The SEPA filings were submitted on August 12No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The filings are for amendments to Title 15 of the code“Project: City Planning YMC Title 15 Lead agency: Yakima City of Type: CONSULT Applicant: City of Yakima Planning Division Description: Proposed amendments to the definition of halfway houses and the addition of secure community transition facilities in the Yakima Municipal Code.”
- ⚠The changes would clarify definitionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The changes would add new categories for facilitiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The facilities serve people transitioning from incarceration to community livingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓Public comments on the proposal are due by August 26“Comments due: 2026-08-26”
- ⚠The project is classified as a CONSULT type in the SEPA systemNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project does not require a separate hearingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The city's planning division is handling the review processNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠No further action is needed from the council at this stageNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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