Redmond single-family setbacks under RMC Title 21 are typically 20 ft front, 5 ft side, and 15-20 ft rear in R-4 and R-6 zones, with reduced setbacks possible in neighborhood infill areas.
Redmond zoning is governed by Redmond Municipal Code Title 21, the Redmond Zoning Code. In the common Residential R-4 and R-6 zones, a principal single-family dwelling must observe a 20-foot front yard setback, 5-foot side yard setbacks on each interior side, and a 15 to 20-foot rear yard setback. Corner lots require a secondary front setback on the side street. Larger-lot R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones have deeper setbacks. Downtown, Overlake, and Marymoor neighborhoods have urban form-based setbacks that can be 0 to 10 feet at the front and vary by street type. Accessory structures and accessory dwelling units follow reduced setback rules (typically 5 ft side and rear). Critical areas such as Bear Creek, Evans Creek, the Sammamish River, associated wetlands, and steep slopes add additional buffers beyond the zoning setback. Eaves, chimneys, and bay windows may encroach up to 18 inches.
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