TO: Members of the City Council
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
TITLE:
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Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Redmond Zoning Code for the 2025 Annual Code Cleanup
a. Ordinance No. 3226: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Title 21 of the Redmond Municipal Code, Known as the Redmond Zoning Code, to Complete the 2025 Annual Code Cleanup, Providing for Severability, and Establishing an Effective Date
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council adopt an ordinance amending the Redmond Zoning Code as part of the Annual Code Cleanup (see Attachment B). The three items in this package are:
* Clarifying when a change of use triggers compliance with off-street parking requirements.
* Correcting an error in a table concerning public hearing requirements for Type V permit applications.
* Adding a definition for culvert.
The Planning Commission recommended Council approve these amendments on June 11, 2025 (see Attachment A). The Council reviewed the Commission's recommendation at its August 4, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Comprehensive Plan policy PI-17 calls for clear development regulations.
* Required:
Ordinance adoption requires Council approval.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The outcome of the annual code cleanup is development regulations that are clear to customers, staff, and the community.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
Q2 2025.
* Outreach Methods and Results:
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