21.06.010 Urban Recreation Zone | Redmond Zoning Code

A. Purpose. The Urban Recreation zone is meant to provide for limited urban uses on lands inappropriate for more intense urban development due to: (1) extensive environmentally critical areas, natural hazards, or significant natural or cultural resources; and (2) extreme cost or difficulty in extending public facilities. This zone provides for suitable urban uses, such as recreational uses needed to serve Redmond and the region.

The following table is specific to this zone and provides references for each of the major topics that are regulated throughout the code. The individual topics provide function as connection or linkage to the chapters and sections of the Redmond Zoning Code that apply to development within this zone.

Urban Recreation – Regulations Table
Land and Structure	Transportation	Environment	Community	Process	Money	Incentives	Other
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)	Fences	Parking Standards	Landscaping	Historical and Archeological Resources	Review Procedures	Development Fees	Transfer Development Rights Program (TDR)	Special Regulations
Building Height	Signs	Transportation Standards	Trees	Design Standards	Permits	Doing Business	Green Building Incentive Program (GBP)	Public View Corridors and Gateways
Density	Outdoor Storage, Display and Enclosures		Environmental Regulations	Affordable Housing	Development Services		General Incentive Information	Transition Overlay Areas
Impervious Surface	Lighting		Open Space	Neighborhood				Wireless Communication Facilities
Setbacks	Hazardous Liquid Pipelines

Table 21.06.010A Regulations Common to All Uses
	Regulation	Standard	Exceptions
Minimum	Lot Area per Dwelling Unit	10 acres	Not applicable to accessory dwelling units.
	Building Site Circle	100 feet in diameter
	Lot Frontage	300 feet
	Setbacks
	Front	30 feet
	Rear	40 feet
	Side	40 feet for each side
	Building Separation	20 feet	Not applicable to accessory structures on the same lot as the primary structure.
Maximum	Number of Dwelling Units per Acre	0.1	Not applicable to accessory dwelling units.
	Impervious Surface	10 percent
	Building Height	35 feet	Maximum building height shall be 30 feet within shorelines. For properties subject to the King County Farmland Preservation Program, the maximum building height shall be 45 feet. Agricultural structures shall not exceed 45 feet.
	Drive-through	n/a	Drive-through facilities are prohibited except where expressly permitted in the Allowed Uses and Special Regulations table below.

C. General Allowed Uses and Cross-References. The following tables provide references for each of the allowed use classes for the zone. References are provided for assistance in associating the current use classes with the use classes and associated definitions that were in effect prior to December 31, 2021. Additional references assist in generally aligning use classes with the Redmond Building Code, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, and the City’s business licensing system. Additional information specific to the intended use may be necessary.

Uses that are not listed below nor within the associated definition of the individual use category or class shall be classified by the Code Administrator for applicability based on the purpose and intent of the zone within which the use is proposed.

Table 21.06.010.1. General Allowed Uses and Cross-References in UR Zone (Residential)
Use Permissions: P – Permitted; L – Limited; C – Conditional; N – Not Permitted
Residential Use Category	Residential Use Class	Former Use Classification (Prior to Dec. 31, 2021)	Use Permissions	Building Code Occupancy Class	ITE Trip Generation Manual Land Use Range
Low density residential	Detached dwelling unit	Detached dwelling unit	L	R	200 – 299
Low density residential	Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)	Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)	L	R	200 – 299

Table 21.06.010.2. General Allowed Uses and Cross-References in UR Zone (Nonresidential)
Use Permissions: P – Permitted; L – Limited; C – Conditional; N – Not Permitted
Nonresidential Use Class	Former Use Classification (Prior to Dec. 31, 2021)	Use Permissions	Building Code Occupancy Class	ITE Trip Generation Manual Land Use Code
Hotels, motels and other accommodation services	Bed and breakfast inn	L, C	R	300 – 399
1. Limited to bed and breakfast inn.
Local utilities	Local utilities	P
Regional utilities	Regional utilities	C
Wireless communication facilities	Wireless communication facilities	P
Natural and other recreational parks	Parks, open space, trails and gardens	L		400 – 499
Arts, entertainment, recreation, and assembly 1. Limited to: a. Athletic, sports, and play fields; b. Marine recreation; c. Commercial swimming pools.	Athletic, sports, and play fields; marine recreation; commercial swimming pools	C	A	400 – 499, 500 – 599
Golf course	Golf course	C	A	400 – 499
Family day care provider	Family day care provider	P	R	500 – 599
Crop production	Crop production	P	U
Equestrian facility	Equestrian facility	P	U
Animal production	Animal production	P	U
Roadside produce stand	Roadside produce stand	P

D. Allowed Uses and Special Regulations. The following table contains special zoning regulations that apply to uses in the UR zone. To use the chart, first read down the left-hand column titled “Use.” When you have located the use that interests you, read across to find regulations that apply to that use. Uses are permitted unless otherwise specified in the Special Regulations column. Permitted uses may require land use permit approval. See RZC 21.76.020, Overview of the Development Process, for more information.

Table 21.06.010B Allowed Uses and Special Regulations
Section	Use	Parking Ratio: Unit of Measure (Minimum Required; Maximum Allowed)	Special Regulations
Residential
1	Detached dwelling unit	Dwelling unit (2.0)	Permitted use only for dwelling units occupied by those engaged in crop production on the property or operating a stable on the property and accessory dwelling units.
2	Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)	ADU (1.0)	One accessory dwelling unit is allowed for each allowed housing unit. The accessory dwelling unit shall comply with RZC 21.08.220, Accessory Dwelling Units.
3	Tiny home	Tiny home (1.0)	One tiny home is allowed for each allowed dwelling unit. The tiny home shall comply with RZC 21.08.220, Accessory Dwelling Units.
General Sales or Service
4	Hotels, motels, and other accommodation services	Rental room (1.0)	Limited to bed and breakfast inns. A. Permitted use for bed and breakfast inns with two rooms or less. B. Conditional use permit is required for bed and breakfast inns with three to eight rooms.
Transportation, Communication, Information, and Utilities
5	Local utilities	Adequate to accommodate peak use.
6	Regional utilities	Adequate to accommodate peak use.	A conditional use permit is required.
7	Wireless communication facilities	N/A	See RZC Chapter 21.56, Wireless Communication Facilities, for specific development requirements.
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
8	Natural and other recreational parks	1,000 sq. ft. gfa (0, adequate to accommodate peak use).	See RZC 21.06.060, Special Use Standards for Recreational Uses, for specific regulations which may apply to recreational uses.
9	Arts, entertainment, recreation, and assembly	Adequate to accommodate peak use.	A. A conditional use permit is required. B. See RZC 21.06.060, Special Use Standards for Recreational Uses, for specific regulations which may apply to recreational uses.
10	Golf course	Adequate to accommodate peak use.
Education, Public Administration, Health Care and Other Institutions
11	Family day care provider	Vehicle used by the business (1.0).	Family day care providers are permitted as home businesses. See RZC 21.08.340, Home Business, for specific requirements for family day care providers.
Agriculture
12	Crop production	N/A
13	Equestrian facility
14	Animal production
Other
15	Roadside produce stand	N/A