In response to the community's request for increased availability of on-street parking, the City of Redmond monitors time-limits for approximately 300 downtown Redmond on-street parking spaces during weekdays.

Parking Area

The affected area in downtown Redmond is bounded roughly by NE 90th St., Cleveland St., 164th Ave. NE, and the Sammamish River. A map of the parking area is available here.

Time Restrictions

2-hour parking designations, with some exceptions including 1-hour or 15-minute load/unload, are in effect from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Scooters, motorcycles and handicap on-street parking is available all-day and does not require an all-day parking permit.

All-Day Parking Permits

A limited number of paid parking permits, allowing all-day parking in designated zones, are available for sale on a monthly basis. A map of the permit parking zones is available here. To purchase a permit for $50 per month, call 425-556-2433 ext 1 or purchase online at https://secure.diamondparking.com/monthlyParking/location.aspx?id=807.

Parking Violations

Parking time limits are actively enforced by Redmond's contracted parking enforcement agency. Tickets are issued to vehicles exceeding the maximum parking time. Parking violations are $29 and payable to the King County Municipal Court. Moving a vehicle and re-parking within the same day on the same street is subject to violation.

Parking Ordinances and Resolutions

Below are parking ordinances and resolutions that affect parking within Redmond. For more information, contact 425-556-2433 or email parking@redmond.gov.

Section 10.52.135 - Authority to establish parking regulations.

To get to section 10.52.135 follow the link above, and then select the "+" symbol next to the Municipal Code. A full listing of the titles should expand below the Municipal Code heading. Then select the "+" symbol next to "Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," and then click on the text for "Chapter 10.52 STOPPING, STANDING, PARKING." Section 10.52.135 is located on this page.

Ordinance 2490 - Amending RMC 10.12.010 and 10.12.020, Clarifying the Authority of the Police Chief to Appoint Specially Commissioned Persons to Enforce Traffic Regulations, and the Authority for Adopting Penalties for Traffic Infractions; Adding RMC 10.52.105, Making it Unlawful to Park a Vehicle on a City Street in Violation of a Posted Time Limit.

Ordinance 2476 - Amending RMC 10.52.135, Allowing Traffic Engineer's Designee to Establish Regulations Governing Parking on City Streets, to Revise the Maximum Penalty for Parking Violations to be Consistent with State Law, and to Provide Authority for Parking Permits.

Resolution 1308 - Adopting a Penalty Schedule for Civil Traffic Infractions Pursuant to RMC 10.12.020.

FAQ's

Review a list of frequently asked questions.

R-TRIP

R-TRIP, the Redmond Trip Resource & Incentive Program, provides assistance to Redmond residents and employees for choosing alternatives to driving alone. The program promotes biking, walking, carpooling, vanpooling, riding the bus, working from home and combining errands. Some of the resources available to you through R-TRIP and the City of Redmond include:

• Free one-month transit ticket
• $300 vanpool subsidy
• Online commuter resource links at www.GOrtrip.com
• Transit and bike route map
• Bike racks throughout downtown Redmond
• Brand new transit center
• Personalized commute assistance
• Downtown employer resources
• Online ride matching program
• Additional resources, benefits and incentives

Visit www.GOrtrip.com for more details.

Parking Contact Information
425-556-2433
parking@redmond.gov
To purchase a permit: https://secure.diamondparking.com/monthlyParking/location.aspx?id=807.