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Yakima County Seeks Input on River Buffer Work

Sunday, July 19, 2026

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Yakima County Planning Division received a request from Equity Acquisitions, LLC to remove 2,470 cubic yards of graded fill from a 100-foot vegetative buffer along the Yakima River at 2500 Emerald Rd in Sunnyside. The fill was placed within the buffer zone, and the request seeks permission to move it outside the buffer on the same property. The County is accepting public comments until July 30, 2026.

The city of Yakima is also reviewing a separate proposal from HOGBACK WEST YAKIMA LLC for a 16-lot development in the GC zoning district at 905 S 72nd Ave. A preliminary binding site plan is being considered, with public comments due by July 28, 2026. This project is managed by the city, not the County.

The County and city are both seeking community input on these projects. Residents can submit comments to the County or city offices before the deadlines to provide feedback on the proposed changes.

📄 Source: WA Ecology SEPA — Yakima County — https://data.wa.gov/resource/mmcb-z6jf.json?countyname=YAKIMA

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Yakima County Planning Division received a request from Equity Acquisitions, LLC“The Yakima County Planning Division has received a request to authorize the removal of 2,470 cy of graded fill that was placed in the 100-foot vegetative buffer of the Yakima River in Shoreline jurisdiction on the subject property.”
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Equity Acquisitions, LLC requested to remove 2,470 cubic yards of graded fill“The Yakima County Planning Division has received a request to authorize the removal of 2,470 cy of graded fill that was placed in the 100-foot vegetative buffer of the Yakima River in Shoreline jurisdiction on the subject property.”
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The graded fill was to be removed from a 100-foot vegetative buffer along the Yakima River“The Yakima County Planning Division has received a request to authorize the removal of 2,470 cy of graded fill that was placed in the 100-foot vegetative buffer of the Yakima River in Shoreline jurisdiction on the subject property.”
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The removal is at 2500 Emerald Rd in Sunnyside“Location: 2500 Emerald Rd, Sunnyside”
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The fill was placed within the buffer zone“The Yakima County Planning Division has received a request to authorize the removal of 2,470 cy of graded fill that was placed in the 100-foot vegetative buffer of the Yakima River in Shoreline jurisdiction on the subject property.”
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The request seeks permission to move the fill outside the buffer on the same property“This material will be removed and evenly placed outside the 100-foot buffer on the same property within Shoreline jurisdiction.”
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The County is accepting public comments until July 30, 2026“Comments due: 2026-07-30”
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The city of Yakima is reviewing a separate proposal from HOGBACK WEST YAKIMA LLC“--- SEPA #202602959 --- Project: HOGBACK WEST YAKIMA LLC Lead agency: Yakima City of Type: CONSULT Applicant: HLA ENGINEERING & SURVEYING INC- MIKE HEIT Location: 905 S 72nd Ave, Yakima Description: Preliminary Binding site plan for 16 lots in the GC zoning district.”
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HOGBACK WEST YAKIMA LLC proposed a 16-lot development in the GC zoning district“Preliminary Binding site plan for 16 lots in the GC zoning district.”
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The development is at 905 S 72nd Ave“Location: 905 S 72nd Ave, Yakima”
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A preliminary binding site plan is being considered“Preliminary Binding site plan for 16 lots in the GC zoning district.”
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Public comments are due by July 28, 2026 for the city projectNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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This project is managed by the city, not the CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The County and city are both seeking community input on these projectsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents can submit comments to the County or city offices before the deadlinesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents can provide feedback on the proposed changesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.