Redmond adopts temporary noncommercial sign code; no permit required under draft approach

Jul 22, 2026

The council adopted an amendment to the zoning code that clarifies placement and sightline rules for temporary noncommercial signs and—per staff—does not require a permit for such signs under the current proposal. Council and staff emphasized outreach and a January 1 effective date.

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The Redmond City Council voted July 21 to adopt an amendment to the Redmond zoning code addressing temporary noncommercial signs. The ordinance clarifies definitions and placement rules and restores medians as regulated locations; staff said the final code removes permit requirements for temporary noncommercial signs and focuses on clearer sightline and locational rules.

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