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Redmond Zoning Code Rewrite
Tenth Anniversary of the Redmond Zoning Code
2020 marked the ten-year anniversary of the City's previous "rewrite" of its Zoning Code.
This provides an opportunity for code enhancements -- establishing a solid foundation for additional changes in the coming years.
The Zoning Code ReWrite is a collaboration with REDMOND 2050, as the implementation of Redmond's goals, vision, framework, and policies. Learn more about the periodic update to the Comprehensive Plan at www.redmond.gov/Redmond2050.
Amendments to the Redmond Zoning Code
The Zoning Code ReWrite, a collaboration with REDMOND 2050, is anticipated to involve four phases, to be drafted, provided for community involvement, and proposed for City Council's action from 2020 through 2026.
Redmond Zoning Code ReWrite -
Phase 2
The second phase of the Redmond Zoning Code ReWrite focuses on reorganizing the City's development regulations, addressing city priorities, ensuring alignment with Redmond 2050, and providing timely amendments. The annual, minor cleanup to the Zoning Code is also included in this amendment package.
Continuous Improvement and Development Services Amendments
This amendment package will introduce clarity and transparency to the City’s Development Service Center (DSC) customers and the community. The amendments will strengthen the cost recovery of DSC services, support alignment between decision making and permit types, and further streamline the permitting experience.
Redmond Zoning Code ReWrite - Phase 1
Adopted June 21, 2022
Refer to Ordinance 3083,
effective July 2, 2022.
The first phase of the Redmond Zoning Code ReWrite focuses on foundational improvement and some timely amendments. The majority of the amendments during this phase will involve improvements to the Code's format, organization, and functional aspects. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Strategic Revisions will amend key portions of the code to improve efficiency, clarity, and economic support.
Bridge Amendments
Adopted June 21, 2022
Refer to Ordinance 3083,
effective July 2, 2022.
This bridge amendment package involves regulations of the City’s growing urban center of Overlake (OV) and the newer neighborhood of the Marymoor Village (MDD):
- Marymoor Village (MDD) development incentives
- Overlake (OV) subterranean parking and building height
- Overlake (OV) building modulation
Learn more about this project.
2021 Annual Code Cleanup
Adopted June 21, 2022
Refer to Ordinance 3083,
effective July 2, 2022.
The City of Redmond periodically proposes amendments to the Redmond Zoning Code and Redmond Municipal Code as part of regular cleanup. Amendments generally include corrections such as:
- References to the Redmond Zoning Code and other regulations
- Scrivener’s errors
- Terminology for consistency with federal, state, and local laws
Setting a Foundation for the Future
A periodic update to Redmond's Comprehensive Plan is also underway to reflect the vision for 2050. Future updates to the Zoning Code will be necessary to ensure consistency with the Comprehensive Plan's policies. Additional updates will also be necessary as new policies are reflected in the City's functional plans such as the Transportation Master Plan; Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture, and Conservation Plan; Environmental Sustainability Action Plan; and other such plans.
Become a Party of Record
Submit your contact information including your name, business name, address, phone, and email Kimberly Dietz. You will receive updates regarding the Redmond Zoning Code Rewrite as it proceeds. (RZC 21.78 Definitions - Party of Record)
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Kimberly Dietz
Principal PlannerPhone: 425-556-2415
Comment on the Zoning Code
Provide comments on the Redmond Zoning Code's contents, format, and functionality (link to form).
Nov./Dec. Virtual Open House
The following displays provide information about project components and invite you to comment through Let's Connect - Redmond Zoning Code ReWrite - Phase 2 or share questions with the lead author.
- Introduction
- Code Transparency and Accessibility
- Residential Types
- Housing Action Plan
- Public Art
- Regional Retail District (Economic Development) Special Regulations
- Transportation
- Environmental Sustainability Action Plan: Green Building Program
- Solid Waste Management
- Temporary Construction Dewatering
- Annual Code Cleanup
Project Actions and Documents
Jan. 11, 2023 Developer and Business Forum
- From 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
- Contact Kimberly Dietz with your interest and for additional information
Open Houses and Technical Testing on Refined Drafts
- Open House virtual via TEAMS due to winter weather
- Nov. 30, 2022, from noon to 1:00 p.m. (view presentation slides )
- Dec. 1, 2022, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (link to TEAMS meeting)
- Open Houses at City Hall
- Dec. 7, 2022, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
- Dec. 8, 2022, from noon to 1:00 p.m.
- Technical Testing via TEAMS
- Dec. 5, 2022, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
- RSVP to work with staff leads to explore development scenarios based on draft code
- Participants will work in multiple breakout rooms during this event.
- Recordings will not be provided, though staff can be contacted directly to discuss individual development scenarios and related codes.
- Visit Let's Connect - Redmond Zoning Code Rewrite - Phase 2 to learn more and comment on draft code amendments.
- Open House virtual via TEAMS due to winter weather
- August 2022 comments, staff responses, and outcome
August 1 to 22, 2022: Review and comment on preliminary, conceptual draft amendments to the code. Visit Let's Connect - Redmond Zoning Code Rewrite - Phase 2 to review and comment on the preliminary, conceptual draft amendments.
- June 21, 2022: The City Council adopted amendments to the Redmond Zoning Code per Phase 1, Bridge, and Annual Cleanup amendments. Ordinance 3083, effective July 2, 2022. Refer to City Council meeting agenda including project materials under AM No. 22-089
Work Underway
Learn more about work underway to update the Redmond Zoning Code.
Help decide what Redmond will look like in 2050!
The next update of the Redmond Comprehensive Plan is underway. Redmond 2050 builds on the progress our city has made and - with your input - will guide the vision of our city going forward.