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Council hears staff proposal to modernize municipal code chapters on water, sewers, buildings and construction
Summary
Public‑works staff proposed modernizing Redmond Municipal Code chapters on water, wastewater and building code at the Oct. 21 meeting, including updated terminology, separation of stormwater and wastewater rules, fee adjustments and clarified administrative authority.
City public‑works staff presented proposed updates to Redmond Municipal Code Title 13 (water and sewer) and Title 15 (building and construction) at the Oct. 21 meeting, seeking council direction to continue public review and to prepare ordinances for formal adoption in 2026.
Scope and purpose: Staff said the update is part of a broader effort to align code with contemporary public‑works practice, address outdated language and fees, and support the city’s American Public Works Association accreditation. The review will also separate wastewater and stormwater code sections for clarity and remove obsolete sections such as a 1916 water‑conservation ordinance and a…
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