Historic Preservation in Yakima County, WA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Yakima County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Yakima County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
A designated historic landmark in unincorporated Yakima County can get a more intensive use than its zoning district allows only through a discretionary Historic Landmark Allowable Use Permit under YCC § 19.18.230. Qualifying requires National Register eligibility, state DAHP recognition, or documented local historic significance.
Yakima County Historic Landmark Permit Rules
Significant RestrictionsYakima County Code § 19.18.230
Historic Landmark Allowable Use Permits as defined in Section 19.01.070 are authorized by the Comprehensive Plan and this Title to ensure increased protection and provide for a variety of allowable uses for historic landmarks that will encourage rehabilitation and continued preservation of the unique qualities of these nonrenewable resources. (a) Permits. The County may authorize a Historic ...
Historic Preservation by City in Yakima County
1 cities in Yakima County have their own historic preservation rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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