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Redmond Zoning Code Rewrite Phase 2
About Phase 2
From 2021 - 2023, Phase 2 of the Redmond Zoning Code Rewrite, in collaboration with REDMOND 2050, will continue to streamline the City's development regulations and reorganization.
This phase involves relocating portions of the code, amending provisions for alignment with citywide priorities, and focusing all updates through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
LAND-2023-00112/SEPA-2023-00113: Amendments for Annual Code Clean Up
The Planning Commission will being its review of the following minor amendments in September. Their review includes a briefing on Sept. 13 and a public hearing on Sept. 27. View the hearing notice below for information regarding participation, location, and timing:
- Public Hearing Notice for Sept. 27
- Overview of amendments (Dec. 2022 Open House)
- Tree Wells: RZC 21.10.150
- Table Formatting, Setbacks, and Common Regulations: RZC 21.13.120 and RZC 21.14
- Fences: RZC 21.06 and RZC 21.24
- Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG): RMC 13.04
- Beekeeping in Nonresidential Zoning Districts: RMC 7.04.154
- Cross-References to 21.64 Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas restricted uses/activities: RZC 21.10, RZC 21.13.120, RZC 21.14
- Marijuana to Cannabis (terminology change only): RZC 21.41 , RMC 5.04.140, RMC 5.22.070, RMC 9.14
- Family Day Care: RZC 21.08.340
- Notice of Technical Committee Recommendations: RZC 21.76
- General Clean Up: RZC 21.13.150 and RZC 21.16 @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
Project Components
Component Coordination with Redmond 2050 and Overlake Amendments
The following are being coordinated with Redmond 2050. Several will be discussed by the Redmond Planning Commission under the heading of Redmond 2050 and Overlake, beginning May 24, 2023. Refer to the coordination matrix for additional information and scheduling.
Learn about individual components at the City of Redmond YouTube channel.
- REDMOND 2050 coordination
- Code Format, Structure, and Mechanics
- Development and Housing
- Economic Development and Business
- Transportation (video)
- High Capacity Transit Corridor Preservation
- Parking Ratios: Off-Street Parking Requirements
- Other Parking Requirements
- Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Transit Facilities
- Street and Access Standards
- Code References to Marymoor Village
Actions and Milestones
Time | Milestone | Description |
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Winter 2023 / 2024 | City Council | City Council review of and action on amendments |
Nov. 1, 2013 | Planning Commission | Code Cleanups report approval |
Oct. 25, 2023 | Planning Commission | Code Cleanups study session and recommendation |
Sept. 27, 2023 | Planning Commission | Overlake regulations study session and recommendation; Code Cleanups study session and public hearing (hearing notice). Public hearing held open for written comments only through Oct. 25, 2023 5:00 p.m. |
Sept. 13, 2023 | Planning Commission | Overlake regulations study session; Housing regulations report approval; Code Cleanups study session |
Aug. 30, 2023 | Planning Commission | Overlake regulations study session and public hearing; Housing regulations study session and recommendation |
Aug. 23, 2023 | Planning Commission | Overlake regulations study session and public hearing; Housing regulations study session and public hearing |
Aug. 9, 2023 | Planning Commission | Overlake regulations study session and public hearing; Housing regulations study session and public hearing |
July 26, 2023 | Planning Commission | Study session with Redmond 2050 for Development and Housing including Public Art, Solid Waste Management, Definitions including for Legislative Conformance, and minor amendments for clarity. Refer to the Planning Commission's agenda for meeting information. |
July 26, 2023 | Technical Committee | Introduction and SEPA for LAND-2023-00112 and SEPA-2023-00113. View posted Determination of Nonsignificance |
June 7, 2023 | Project Initiation (Type VI Permit) | Project status for LAND-2023-00112 and SEPA-2023-00113 |
May 24, 2023 | Planning Commission | Briefing on amendments, coordination with Redmond 2050, and proposed discussion schedule |
Q4 2022 | Communication on Staff Proposed Amendments | Communication and involvement with project stakeholders including developers, businesses, and property owners, and the community on staff's proposal. November/December Open House events and Technical Testing. RSVP to kdietz@redmond.gov to receive event material. |
Q3 2022 | Amendment Refinement | Staff's refinement of conceptual amendments |
Q3 2022 | Communication on Conceptual Proposed Amendments | City staff will host virtual office hours from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 for community members to discuss the RZC Rewrite Phase 2. RSVP to kdietz@redmond.gov to receive event material. |
Q1-Q2 2022 | Rough Amendment Drafting | Staff's preliminary drafting and refining of conceptual amendments |
Q2 to Q4 2021 | Scoping | Project and component scoping to identify individual amendments |
Component Lifecycle
Individual components and associated amendments are provided for reference and review below.
Amendments are organized based on their formal review process (RZC 21.76.050.K., Type VI Review):
- First, the Technical Committee reviews staff's proposed amendments and makes a recommendation to the Planning Commission (RZC 21.76.060.F., Technical Committee Recommendations on Type III, IV, V and VI Reviews);
- Second, the Planning Commission reviews, holds a public hearing, and makes a recommendation to the City Council (RZC 21.76.060.L., Planning Commission Recommendations on Type VI Reviews); and
- Third, the City Council reviews, may hold a study session, and takes action on the Planning Commission's recommendation. The City Council may make changes to the recommendation, choose to deny portions or all of the recommendation, or refer the recommendation back to the Planning Commission for further proceedings (RZC 21.76.060.Q., City Council Decisions on Type VI Reviews).
Staff's refined draft amendments for the codes are included in the project portal below. Refinements, highlighted in Component Overviews, address August 2022 comments from project stakeholders and the community. To comment on the amendments, refer to Let's Connect Redmond - Redmond Zoning Code Rewrite - Phase 2. Also refer to REDMOND 2050's amendments, that are in progress for alignment between City policy and development regulations.
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Information About Redmond's Comprehensive Plan
Redmond's Comprehensive Plan establishes the City's future vision and policy direction. Redmond’s Comprehensive Plan provides a 20-year vision for how the City will grow and develop through year 2030. The Comprehensive Plan is a guide for making land use decisions and ensuring steady progress toward the future vision.
The Revised Code of Washington, per the Growth Management Act, requires that development regulations implement the Comprehensive Plan (RCW 36.70A.040).
The RZC Rewrite is coordinated with REDMOND 2050 -- a periodic update to the Comprehensive Plan - to ensure alignment between the City's policy and development regulations. Learn more about code revisions that will take place as part of Redmond 2050.
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).
Comment on the Zoning Code
Provide comments on the Redmond Zoning Code's contents, format, and functionality.
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Kimberly Dietz
Principal PlannerPhone: 425-556-2415
Thank you for helping plan the Architectural Design of Downtown's Future Buildings
The community voted for, commented on, and added ideas to our Idea Board. View the ideas at https://www.letsconnectredmond.com/redmond2050/brainstormers/downtown-building-designs/.
This input is informing updates to Downtown's design standards - requirements that are implemented in new construction and major remodels throughout the Downtown. Preliminary staff proposals will be available for comment later this fall. The recommended updates are anticipated for review by the Planning Commission and City Council in 2024-2025.
New Video Playlist for REDMOND 2050 and the Redmond Zoning Code ReWrite
View the playlist on the City of Redmond's YouTube channel.
Events and Involvement
Planning Commission Holds Public Hearing Open for Written Comments
- Written comments on the minor amendments to the Redmond Zoning Code may be made through Oct. 25, 2023 5:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will continue its review of the amendments at their study session that evening.
The meeting materials including the Commission's issues matrix will be available on the City's webpage by Friday, Oct. 20, 2013 5:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Reviews Minor Amendments Beginning September 2023
- Refer to the Planning Commission's agenda for meeting information
- Sept. 13, Planning Commission briefing
- Sept. 27, Public Hearing (hearing notice)
July 26, 2023 Planning Commission Study Session
- Refer to the Planning Commission's agenda for meeting information
- Code amendments under review include:
- Overlake Neighborhood
- Development and Housing
- Public Art
- Solid Waste Management
- Definitions for Legislative Conformance
- Minor Amendments for Clarity
July 26, 2023 Technical Committee
- Staff will present an introduction of amendments and request a determination regarding the associated SEPA checklist:LAND-2023-00112 and SEPA-2023-00113
- View posted Determination of Nonsignificance
May 24, 2023 Planning Commission Briefing
- Refer to the Planning Commission's agenda for meeting information
- The coordination matrix describes coordination of topics with Redmond 2050 and Overlake amendments as well as scheduling
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
Nov./Dec. 2022 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
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.
August 2022 comments, staff responses, and outcomes
August 1 to 22, 2022, visit Let's Connect - Redmond Zoning Code Rewrite - Phase 2 to review and comment on the preliminary, conceptual draft amendments.
Watch the August 1 video (City of Redmond YouTube channel) to learn about the project, communication tools, and for a brief overview of the individual components.
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.