A New Development Code for the Future of Redmond
The Redmond Zoning Code (RZC) is one of the primary tools the City of Redmond uses to regulate development. All existing and new development in the City must be consistent with the requirements of the RZC. These requirements range from the land uses allowed on a property, (e.g., single family home, apartment, retail, office building) to building setbacks from the street and adjacent properties, to the amount of parking required on a site.
While the code has been modified over the years, it has not received a thorough rewrite since 1978. The goal of the rewrite is to create a document that is more understandable, simpler to administer, and more effectively achieves the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Zoning Code PDFs current as of December 6, 2011
The new Redmond Zoning Code is available at the links below. Copies may be printed from the links below (please note 11" x 17" pages are included in some chapters as well as color maps). Copies are available on CD for a cost of $7 each.
Entire Code with Appendices (does not include changes made after December 6, 2011; large file: 35MB)
Preface
Amended by Ord. 2642 (exhibits), effective 12/17/2011
Article I: Zone-Based Regulations
Chapter 21.04 General Provisions
Amended by Ord. 2639, effective 12/17/2011
Amended by Ord. 2652, effective 4/28/2012
Map 4.1 Zoning Map (17"x22")
Zoning Map Book (8.5"x11")
Chapter 21.06 Urban Recreation
Chapter 21.08 Residential Regulations
Amended by Ord. 2642 (exhibits), effective 12/17/2011
Amended by Ord. 2652, effective 4/28/2012
Chapter 21.10 Downtown Regulations
Amended by Ord. 2642 (exhibits), effective 12/17/2011
Amended by Ord. 2652, effective 4/28/2012
Chapter 21.12 Overlake Regulations
Amended by Ord. 2642 (exhibits), effective 12/17/2011
Amended by Ord. 2652, effective 4/28/2012
Chapter 21.14 Commercial Regulations
Amended by Ord. 2642 (exhibits), effective 12/17/2011
Amended by Ord. 2652, effective 4/28/2012
Chapter 21.16 Site Requirements
Amended by Ord. 2652, effective 4/28/2012
Article II: Citywide Regulations
Chapter 21.18 Adult Entertainment Facilities
Chapter 21.20 Affordable Housing
Chapter 21.24 Fences
Chapter 21.26 Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
Chapter 21.28 High Capacity Transit Corridor Preservation
HCT Corridor Preservation Map Book per RZC 21.28.020(A)
Chapter 21.30 Historic and Archeological Resources
Chapter 21.32 Landscaping
Chapter 21.34 Lighting Standards
Chapter 21.36 Open Space
Chapter 21.38 Outdoor Storage, Retail Display,
Garbage/Recycling Enclosures
Chapter 21.40 Parking Standards
Chapter 21.42 Public View Corridors and Gateways
Chapter 21.44 Signs
Amended by Ord. 2652, effective 4/28/2012
Chapter 21.46 Temporary Uses
Chapter 21.48 Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program
Chapter 21.50 Transition Overlay Areas
Chapter 21.52 Transportation Standards
Amended by Ord. 2652, effective 4/28/2012
Chapter 21.54 Utility Standards
Amended by Ord. 2652, effective 4/28/2012
Chapter 21.56 Wireless Communication Facilities
Amended by Ord. 2652, effective 4/28/2012
Article III: Design Standards
Chapters 21.58 Introduction
through 21.62 Citywide Design Standards
Urban Center Design Standards
Article IV: Environmental Regulations
Chapter 21.64 Critical Areas
Map 64.1 Fish and Wildlife
Map 64.2 Wildlife Habitat Map-Willows Rosehill
Map 64.3 Streams
Map 64.4 Wetlands
Map 64.5 Frequently Flooded Areas
Map 64.6 Wellhead Protection
Map 64.7 Landslide Hazard
Map 64.8 Erosion Hazard
Map 64.9 Seismic Hazard
Chapter 21.66 Dredging
Chapter 21.67 Green Building and Green Infrastructure
Incentive Program (created by Ord. 2642
(exhibits), effective 12/17/2011)
Chapter 21.68 Shoreline Master Program
Chapter 21.70 State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Chapter 21.72 Tree Preservation
Article V: Land Division Regulations
Chapter 21.74 Land Division Regulations
Amended by Ord. 2642 (exhibits), effective 12/17/2011
Article VI: Review Procedures
Chapter 21.76 Review Procedures
Amended by Ord. 2652, effective 4/28/2012
Article VII: Definitions
Chapter 21.78 Definitions
Amended by Ord. 2639, effective 12/17/2011
Amended by Ord. 2652, effective 4/28/2012
Appendices:
Appendix 1: Critical Areas Reporting Requirements
Appendix 2: Construction Specification & Design Standards
for Streets and Access
Appendix 3: Design Requirements for Water and
Wastewater Extensions
Appendix 4: Historic Landmarks Care and Restoration
Appendix 5: Redmond Heritage Resource Register
Appendix 6: Extraordinary Notice Requirements
Appendix 7: Overlake Village Street
Requirements
Mission Statement for the Redmond Code Rewrite
- Improves clarity, conciseness, predictability and usability for residents, development professionals and the business community;
- Maintains the integrity of code concepts adopted over time by the City Council while utilizing new ideas where appropriate to achieve these concepts; and
- Implements clearly and effectively the goals, visions and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.