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Kenmore to review larger stream buffers; homeowners warned development may be limited
Summary
Kenmore is proposing larger stream buffers to align with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife guidance; the city council will review three options on March 16. Existing homes would remain, but future development or expansions near streams could face tighter limits.
Kenmore is proposing changes to how it defines and protects stream-side areas that city staff say will expand buffer zones along local streams and riparian corridors. Unidentified Speaker, in a city video, said, "If you own a property near a stream in Kenmore, you may soon receive a notice from the city about proposed changes to stream buffer regulations." The council will review three options at a March 16 meeting, and no final decision has been made.
City materials say the changes are intended to align Kenmore's code with Washington state requirements to update critical area regulations using the best available science and with…
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