21.12.180 OBAT Purpose.
The purpose of the Overlake Business and Advanced Technology Zone is to: A) Implement the vision and policies for the Overlake Business and Advanced Technology zone set forth in the Redmond Comprehensive Plan; B) Provide a high-wage employment area that accommodates advanced technology, research and development, corporate offices, high technology manufacturing and similar uses to serve City and regional economic goals; C) Maintain a campus-like environment with significant areas of trees and open spaces; D) Provide for a low to moderate intensity of development to match available public facilities; E) Enhance compatibility between the uses in this zone and neighboring residential areas; F)Encourage walking, bicycling, carpools, vanpools, and transit use; and G) Provide opportunities for multifamily residential development and limited convenience commercial and service uses to help reduce motor vehicle trips in the area by serving employees from nearby businesses.