TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Jeff Churchill
Long Range Planning Manager
Planning and Community Development
Lauren Alpert
Senior Planner
TITLE:
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2026 Annual Code Cleanup
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Redmond Zoning Code (RZC) to clarify various requirements to improve usability of the RZC for staff, customers, and community members. See Attachment A, pp. 1-2, for a summary of the code amendments included in this package.
The Planning Commission reviewed and held a public hearing on this package of amendments and recommends approval.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
* Redmond 2050 PI-17: "Prepare and maintain development regulations that implement Redmond's Comprehensive Plan and include all significant development requirements. Ensure that the regulations are clearly written and can be efficiently and effectively carried out. Avoid duplicative or inconsistent requirements. Ensure that the development regulations can be accessed, understood, and used to the greatest extent possible by all people."
* Redmond 2050 CR-34: "Support, develop, and implement building and energy codes and policies that reduce energy waste, reduce the embodied carbon of materials, reduce stormwater runoff, phase out natural gas use, and expand clean energy."
* Economic Development Strategic plan
* Tourism Strategic Plan
* Required:
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* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
Each year City staff reviews potential amendments to the RZC and collects the "minor" amendmen...
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