A. Purpose. The purpose of the Regional Retail Design District (RR) is to provide an area for the location of high-technology research and development facilities; associated light assembly and warehousing; other manufacturing uses with similar character, intensity and impact; support services; regional retail/wholesale uses with or without compatible uses; office uses, including corporate headquarters and regional offices; and hotels and motels. A mix of research and development, office, hotel/motel and regional retail/wholesale uses are encouraged to diversify and increase the employment and revenue base of the community. Development in the zone should provide a high-quality, aesthetically pleasing gateway into the City’s corporate limits.

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.

B. Maximum Development Yield.

Table 21.13.030A Maximum Development Yield
	Base	Residential Bonuses Available, and Quantity	Maximum	Illustrations
Floor area ratio (FAR)	0.25 to 0.5 (use dependent)	TDRs: 0.10 GBP: 0.10	0.60	Example of a 3-story building with FAR = 0.25	Example of a 5-story building with FAR = 0.60
Height	3 stories	Exactly 1 administrative services building may be 5 stories in height	5 stories

C. Regulations Common to All Uses.

D. General Allowed Uses and Cross-References. The following table provides 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.

E. Allowed Uses and Basic Development Standards. The following table contains the basic zoning regulations that apply to uses in the Regional Retail Design District (RR) zone. To use the chart, 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.

F. Cross-references. For information on how to measure various site requirements like height and setbacks, see RZC 21.16.020, How to Measure Site Requirements. See RZC 21.16.030, Other Applicable Regulations, for information on other standards that may apply to you. (Ord. 2642; Ord. 2652; Ord. 2753; Ord. 2836; Ord. 2978; Ord. 3074; Ord. 3083)