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Council briefed on 2025 zoning code updates to implement state law, aid businesses and standardize fences; staff seeks June 2 consent adoption

Redmond City Council · April 29, 2026
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Summary

Staff presented three zoning code packages — 2025 legislative conformance, business‑code improvements and fence/retaining‑wall updates — explaining that most changes implement state law and administrative simplifications. Council asked clarifying questions about fence nonconformance, gated communities and childcare in industrial zones.

Planning staff briefed council on a three‑package zoning code update covering 2025 legislative conformance, business‑code improvements, and fences and retaining walls.

Senior planner Lauren Alpert summarized the legislative‑conformance package as updates required by new state laws affecting subdivision rules, zoning for childcare, parking and permitting timelines; the business…

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