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Council committee previews Redmond 2050 code package Part 3: design standards and housing amendments to return for May study sessions

3095495 · April 23, 2025
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Planning staff presented the Part 3 code package for Redmond 2050—design standard updates, zoning cleanups and housing amendments including middle housing implementation and changes to the neighborhood residential payment-in-lieu structure; staff plans study sessions in May and will return with a signed Planning Commission recommendation.

Planning Director Helland and staff updated the Parks and Environmental Sustainability Committee on April 22 about the Redmond 2050 code package Part 3, which focuses on design standards, modernization of standards and housing amendments intended to implement middle housing and comply with recent state laws.

Becky Fry (planning staff) said the draft includes a significant reformatting of design standards to support transition “from suburb to city,” added clarity on applicability and alternative design compliance, and new cross-references to the Green Building Program and incentive tools. Staff…

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