Based on council direction, the Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) held a study session on June 28, 2017 to consider amending the zoning ordinance to allow retail marijuana use in the M-1 zoning district. The YPC upheld its earlier conclusion that retail marijuana is not consistent with the purpose of the M-1 zoning district. The YPC approved its final findings on July 12, 2017, and the chair signed the findings on July 21, 2017.

Staff presented the YPC findings to Council on August 1, 2017. At Council's request, additional information is being provided. The Map of License Eligible Properties with M-1 Zone identifies 369 parcels currently zoned M-1 that are located outside the 1000 ft. buffer.  For comparison the Current Map of License Eligible Properties is also included. A memo from Sara Watkins that provides additional background on the YPC findings and outlines the Council's options is attached.