Yakima, WA Business Licensing & Operations: Auto Repair on Residential Property (2026)

The following uses, by the nature of their operation or investment, have a pronounced tendency, once started, to increase beyond the limits permitted for home occupations and impair the use and value of a residentially zoned area for residential purposes. Therefore, the uses listed below shall not be permitted as home occupations:

1. Auto repair;

2. Antique shop or gift shop;

3. Kennel;

4. Veterinary clinic or hospital;

5. Painting of vehicles, trailers or boats;

6. Large appliance repair including stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers;

7. Upholstering;

8. Machine and sheet metal shops;

9. Martial arts school;

10. Taxidermist;

11. Two-way radio and mobile telephone system sales and service;

12. Vehicle sign painting (except for the application of decals).

I. Denial of Application for a Home Occupation. An application for a home occupation shall be denied if the administrative official finds that either the application or record fails to establish compliance with the provisions of this chapter. When any application is denied, the administrative officer shall state the specific reasons and cite the specific provisions and sections of this title on which the denial is based.

J. Parking. The administrative official shall determine parking requirements for home occupations, as provided by YMC § 15.06.040(B). This determination may be guided by, but not restricted by, the standards of YMC Chapter 15.06.