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
Sarah Pyle
Manager, Community Development and Implementation
Planning and Community Development
Kimberly Dietz
Senior Planner
TITLE:
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Redmond Zoning and Municipal Code - Annual Cleanup
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The proposed amendments, included as Attachment A, are recommended by the Redmond Planning Commission to provide a periodic cleanup to portions of the Redmond Zoning Code (RZC) and Redmond Municipal Code (RMC). The amendments provide for clarity and conciseness; ensure accuracy between code sections and references; and account for new conditions including previously adopted amendments to functional plans, technical manuals, and State and Federal regulations.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Zoning Code, Redmond Municipal Code, Redmond Comprehensive Plan
* Required:
o WAC 365-196-800
o Comprehensive Plan policies PI-11 and PI-12
o RZC 21.76.070.AE and 21.76.050.K
o Individual amendments also identify relevance based on the City's adopted plans including the Community Strategic Plan and relevance based on State and Federal regulations
* Council Request:
Councilmembers identified two discussion topics: sign standards and affordable housing during their December 8, 2020 Committee of the Whole, Planning and Public Works meeting. These are included in the attached Council issues matrix. Staff will seek additional questions and comments during a staff report at the City Council's January 5, 2020 business meeting.
* Other Key Facts:
This proposal represents an annual process through which the City addresses minor amendments to the City's Zoning and Municipal Cod...
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