21.13.100 MDD4.
A. Purpose. The purpose of the MDD4 zone is to allow existing business to grow, adapt and change over time. This zone allows manufacturing and light industrial uses along with other kinds of employment uses. It is connected to the light rail station area via NE 67th St. and NE 68th St. Employees at businesses in the MDD4 zone have easy access to recreation via the East Lake Sammamish Trail and to a variety of goods and services on the other side of the trail.
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.
Land and Structure
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B. Maximum Development Yield.
Table 21.13.100A |
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Minimum |
Bonuses Available |
Maximum |
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FAR |
Refer to RZC 21.13.150, MDD Floor Area, for floor area ratios. |
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Height |
3 stories |
1 story |
4 stories |
Refer to RZC 21.13.140, MDD Building Placement and Form, for building placement and form. |
C. 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.
Nonresidential Use Class | Former Use Classification (Prior to Dec. 31, 2021) | Use Permissions | Building Code Occupancy Class | ITE Trip Generation Manual Land Use Code |
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Heavy consumer goods sales or service; durable consumer goods sales or service; consumer goods sales or service, other than heavy or durable | L | M | 800 – 899 | |
Professional services; administrative services; services to buildings and dwellings | L | B | 700 – 799, 900 – 999 | |
Full-service restaurant; cafeteria or limited service restaurant; bar or drinking place; caterer; food service contractor | L | A, B, F | 100 – 199, 700 – 799, 900 – 999 | |
Pet and animal sales and service | Animal kennel / shelter | L | B | 800 – 899 |
L | M, F, H | 100 – 199 | ||
Artisanal manufacturing, retail sales, and service | P | M, F, H | 100 – 199 | |
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Heliport facility | Heliport facility | C | ||
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Wireless communication facilities | Wireless communication facilities | P | ||
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Amusement, sports or recreation establishment | L | A | 400 – 499, 500 – 599 | |
1. Limited to athletic club or fitness center. | L | |||
Education, public administration, health care and other institutions, except those listed below | C | E | 500 – 599 | |
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Education, public administration, health care and other institutions, except those listed below | L | I | 600 – 699 | |
L | E | 500 – 599 | ||
Faith-based and funerary | L | A, B, H, I, R, S | 500 – 599 | |
P | B |
D. Allowed Uses and Basic Development Standards. The following table contains the basic zoning regulations that apply to uses in MDD4. 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. The following headings are used in the table:
1. § = Section number
2. Use = Land use
3. Parking Ratio = Parking ratio for the use
4. Special Regulations = Special regulations that apply to the use
Table 21.13.100B Allowed Uses and Basic Development Standards |
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Use |
Parking Ratio: |
Special Regulations |
1 |
1,000 sq. ft. gfa (2, 5) |
Limited to repair and rental of goods. |
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2 |
1,000 sq. ft. gfa (2, 3) |
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3 |
Employee on maximum shift (1, 1) |
A. Shall be located in multi-tenant building or a single building in a multibuilding, multi-tenant complex. B. Fifty-person seating capacity, except when associated with manufacture of food or kindred products. In that case, maximum is 100-person seating capacity, so long as the seating area does not occupy more than 25 percent of combined gross floor area. The seating limit does not apply when the use is secondary to a winery or brewery, but the 25 percent limit continues to apply. C. Hours of operation limited to 6 a.m. – 12 a.m. daily. |
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4 |
Pet and animal sales and service |
1,000 sq. ft. gfa (2, 3) |
A. Boarding facilities must be located inside of a structure. B. Outdoor runs or yards are allowed for the purpose of exercising animals. Runs/yards must be enclosed by eight-foot-high walls of sound-attenuating fencing or material such as masonry or concrete. C. The planned maximum number of animals to be sheltered shall be indicated on the application. The maximum may be reduced if the applicant cannot demonstrate that the development has adequate lot size and facility design to accommodate the planned number of animals in a way that ensures neighboring residential properties will not be impacted with noise or odor problems. |
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1,000 sq. ft. gfa (2, 3) |
Uses in new structures permitted after June 17, 2017, shall not be materially detrimental in terms of noise, truck traffic and other potential operational impacts with nearby multistory mixed-use/residential developments. |
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6 |
Artisanal manufacturing, retail sales, and service |
1,000 sq. ft. gfa (2, 3) |
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Transportation, Communications, Information and Utilities |
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7 |
1,000 sq. ft. gfa (2, 3) |
Uses in new structures permitted after June 17, 2017, shall not be materially detrimental in terms of noise, truck traffic and other potential operational impacts with nearby multistory mixed-use/residential developments. |
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10 |
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11 |
Adequate to accommodate peak use |
Shall not be located on a parcel that abuts a residential zone, RZC 21.04.030, Comprehensive Allowed Uses Chart. |
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12 |
Shall not be located on a parcel that abuts a residential zone. |
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13 |
1,000 sq. ft. gfa (2, 3) |
Uses in new structures permitted after June 17, 2017, shall not be materially detrimental in terms of noise, truck traffic and other potential operational impacts with nearby multistory mixed-use/residential developments. |
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14 |
Adequate to accommodate peak use |
A. Uses in new structures permitted after June 17, 2017, shall not be materially detrimental in terms of noise, truck traffic and other potential operational impacts with nearby multistory mixed-use/residential developments. B. Conditional use permit required. See RZC 21.76.070.K , Conditional Use Permit. |
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15 |
1,000 sq. ft. gfa (2, 3) |
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16 |
Wireless communication facilities |
See RZC Chapter 21.56, Wireless Communication Facilities, for specific development requirements. |
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17 |
Adequate to accommodate peak use |
Requires a conditional use permit if 40 feet in height or greater. See RZC 21.76.070.K,Conditional Use Permit. |
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Arts, Entertainment and Recreation |
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19 |
Adequate to accommodate peak use |
A. Parking requirement for natural or other recreational parks: 1,000 sq. ft. gfa (0, Adequate to accommodate peak use). |
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Education, Public Administration, Health Care and Other Institutions |
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20 |
Adequate to accommodate peak use |
Provisions for day care centers: A. Parking requirement: Employee on maximum shift (1, 1). B. Play equipment shall be located no less than ten feet from any property line. C. Shall not be located closer than 300 feet from existing day care operation in residential zone. |
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21 |
Faith-based and funerary |
Assembly uses: 1,000 sq. ft. gfa (10, 10), or number of fixed seats (0.2, 0.2) |
A. Decorative fencing or decorative walls and landscaping on side or back lots are required when necessary to prevent visual impacts on neighboring properties and public shoreline areas. B. Refer to RZC 21.08.280, Faith-Based and Funerary, for requirements concerning faith-based and funerary uses. |
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1,000 sq. ft. gfa (2, 3) |
Uses in new structures permitted after June 17, 2017, shall not be materially detrimental in terms of noise, truck traffic and other potential operational impacts with nearby multistory mixed-use/residential developments. |
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Other |
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23 |
A. Shall not locate in required parking, landscaping, or drive aisle area, or any area that would impede emergency access. B. Shall not reduce or interfere with functional use of walkway or plaza to below standards of Americans with Disabilities Act. C. Structures shall be secured to prevent tipping and endangering public safety. D. Maximum size is six feet wide by ten feet long. E. Administrative design review required for structures. |
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A. Shall not locate in required parking, landscaping, or drive aisle area, or any area that would impede emergency access. B. Shall not reduce or interfere with functional use of walkway or plaza to below standards of Americans with Disabilities Act. C. Structures shall be secured to prevent tipping and endangering public safety. D. Maximum size is six feet wide by ten feet long. E. Administrative design review required for structures. F. Must submit circulation plan addressing queueing. |