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Kirkland City Council adopts minor Houghton Village zoning amendments, directs property sale in 2026

This Week in Kirkland (podcast) · February 6, 2026

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Summary

At its Feb. 3 meeting the Kirkland City Council adopted minor zoning code amendments tied to the Houghton Village development plan (allowing up to five stories under the adopted plan), directed the city manager to put the Houghton Village property up for sale in 2026 and received updates on transportation and municipal court matters.

The Kirkland City Council adopted minor zoning code amendments related to the Houghton Village development plan at its Feb. 3 business meeting and directed the city manager to list the Houghton Village property for sale in 2026, hosts reported on the city podcast.

During the council's business agenda, a public hearing preceded the vote on minor amendments to the city's zoning code tied to the Houghton Village development plan. The podcast summary stated the adopted changes allow development up to five stories if a developer follows the city's adopted development plan for the property. Following the adoption, the council "directed the city manager to put the Houghton Village property up for sale in 2026," the hosts said.

The council also received a staff update on the Transportation Strategic Plan implementation and discussed personnel policy changes designed to improve retention: the council considered vacation and management leave for non-represented staff. In addition, the council authorized the Fire Department to receive compliance reporting fees.

What was not reported on the episode: the podcast did not provide motion text, names of council members who moved or seconded the measures, vote tallies or ordinance numbers. The hosts also noted an earlier study session that included an overview of municipal court caseloads, financial obligations and local criminal justice topics, plus a joint meeting with the Transportation Commission to discuss the 2026–2027 work plan.

Next steps: the council's direction to list the Houghton Village property for sale indicates staff will pursue the steps necessary to market the property in 2026; the podcast did not specify timelines, sale method or any buyer-selection criteria.