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Commission previews incentives chapter; EV infrastructure and green building flagged for citywide review
Summary
Staff presented a new incentives chapter that consolidates Overlake rules into a citywide points system and flags EV‑ready infrastructure, green‑building mandates and anti‑displacement measures for commissioner review ahead of public hearings.
Redmond planning staff told the commission Oct. 9 they plan to move the Overlake incentive program into a new citywide incentives chapter (2.155) and expand the points‑based system to downtown, Marymoor and mixed‑use zones. Lauren Alpert said the proposal would keep a familiar points framework while adding automatic bonus categories — family‑centered, inclusive community and arts/culture — and exploring tribal housing partnerships and green‑building prioritization.
The incentives chapter will also examine electric‑vehicle infrastructure options. Staff said the council…
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