20C.30.10 Residential.

20C.30.10-010 Purpose.

(1) The purpose of this chapter of the Community Development Guide is to provide for:

(a) The specific characteristics of residential development that may take place in Redmond;

(b) A consistent and compatible residential land use pattern;

(c) The residential housing needs of Redmond citizens;

(d) The public safety needs of Redmond citizens.

(2) The chapter begins with a description of residential land use zones, permitted land uses, and site requirements. Regulations associated with specific development types such as clustering and zero lot line development are then presented, followed by regulations on planned residential developments, master planned residential developments, and residential regulations associated with specific neighborhoods of the City. Additional requirements including but not limited to subdivisions, utility service, storm water management, street design, off-street parking, and the treatment of environmentally sensitive areas are set forth in separate sections of the Community Development Guide. Procedural requirements for residential development applications are contained in Title 20F of the Community Development Guide. The City of Redmond Comprehensive Plan, presented in RCDG Title 20B, provides policy guidance relevant to these residential regulations. (Ord. 1901)