The Kenmore Top 4: May 23, 2025

Middle Housing & Inclusionary Zoning Public Hearing
On Monday, June 9, Kenmore City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Code Amendments to Kenmore Municipal Code (KMC) Related to House Bill 1110 Addressing Middle Housing, House Bill 1337 Addressing Accessory Dwelling Units, Senate Bill 5258 Addressing Unit Lot Subdivisions, and Inclusionary Zoning Regulations. The public is invited to attend and provide feedback on the proposed amendments. The City Council is expected to adopt the proposed regulations on June 23.  For more information, please see Framing the Future of Housing page, or contact Todd Hall, Principal Planner, thall@kenmorewa.gov.

Pride Flag Raising Event June 2
Join us on Monday, June 2 at 9 a.m. for a Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall. The event will include a reading of the City Council's Pride Month Proclamation and community members are invited to help raise the flag! Find event information and additional Pride events and updates at kenmorewa.gov/DEIA.

Spring Recycling Event May 31
Kenmore and Lake Forest Park are hosting the twice annual Recycling Collection Event on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Northlake Lutheran Church. Residents can drop off items like electronics, appliances, mattresses, scrap metal, and more (some fees may apply). There will also be a rain barrel and compost bin sale while supplies last. See a full list of accepted items and detailed event information.

Safe Paddling and Boating Week in Kenmore and New Life Jacket Loaner Station at Log Boom Park
Last week, the City Council proclaimed May 18-24 as Safe Paddling and Boating Week, part of a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting safe boating practices and reducing accidents on the water. Residents are encouraged to always wear life jackets on the water, never boat under the influence, and check weather conditions and gear before launching. Kenmore's life jacket Ordinance requires that anyone using human powered watercraft (canoe, paddleboard, kayak, etc) must wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) while on Kenmore waters.

In other water safety news, local Eagle Scout Dale Hirt recently completed a new permanent life jacket loaner station at Log Boom Park, providing free access to life jackets at Kenmore's busiest beach. Thank you for this contribution, Eagle Scout Dale!