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Redmond adopts temporary noncommercial sign code; no permit required under draft approach
Summary
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.
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.
Senior planner Lauren Albert told the council, "At this time, we are not moving forward with any permit system for the temporary noncommercial signs," and said staff will study neighboring jurisdictions' approaches and return with communications materials. Planning director Carol Holland said the update clarifies how the existing sightline standards are applied and that medians were specifically addressed following committee discussion. The ordinance (32 63) was read into the record and adopted by roll-call vote, 7-0. Staff said outreach and education, press materials, and a code-compliance guidance campaign will lead up to the code taking effect on January 1.
