City Accepting Proposals to Amend Comprehensive Plan
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY June 25, 2018
CONTACT Lisa Maher, Communications & Marketing Manager lmaher@redmond.gov 425-556-2427
Redmond, WA – The City of Redmond invites any
individual, business, or organization to submit applications for amendments to
Redmond’s Comprehensive Plan and associated Zoning Code. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018, to be considered for inclusion
in the plan’s 2018-19 amendment package.
The Comprehensive Plan establishes Redmond’s future vision
and policy direction. It also guides decisions such as how property may be
developed and where to direct investments in infrastructure. Zoning Code
regulations are based on Comprehensive Plan policies. Some zoning designations
cannot be changed without first amending the Comprehensive Plan.
Under state law, Redmond may update its Comprehensive Plan
once per year. The first step in this process is for the City to invite people
to identify proposed changes to the Zoning Code and the text or maps within the
Comprehensive Plan. After the changes are identified, the Redmond Planning
Commission will review and forward them to the City Council for final review
and confirmation of the amendments list. After Council’s confirmation of the
list, the proposed amendments are added to the Planning Commission’s work plan.
Over the ensuing months, each one is scheduled for further study, public
hearing and recommendation. The purpose of establishing this list is to
coordinate proposed changes and to help the community track progress via the City
website.
There is no fee to apply for a Comprehensive Plan amendment
or associated Zoning Code change. Applications must be submitted electronically
and they are available at www.redmond.gov/docket. Consultation with City staff is required prior to
submitting an application.
For further assistance or questions
about the Comprehensive Plan amendment contact Judy Fani, Senior Planner, at jfani@redmond.gov or 425-556-2406. For
questions about this press release contact Lisa Maher, Communications Manager,
at lmaher@redmond.gov
or 425-556-2427. This press release is available on www.redmond.gov.
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