Redmond, WA Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)

RMC Chapter 6.26 defines public nuisances and blight conditions that are prohibited within Redmond city limits. Prohibited conditions include: accumulation of garbage, debris, discarded building materials, or junk visible from adjacent properties or the public right-of-way; inoperable, unlicensed, or wrecked motor vehicles stored on residential property (with limited exceptions for vehicles fully enclosed in a garage or screened from view and actively being repaired); overgrown grass, weeds, or vegetation exceeding 12 inches in height in yards; dead or dangerous trees creating hazards; graffiti not removed within a reasonable period; peeling or weathered exterior paint on structures; broken windows, damaged siding, or unmaintained roofing; attractive nuisances such as unsecured swimming pools, abandoned appliances, or open excavations. Code Enforcement Officers investigate complaints and issue Notice and Order documents citing the specific violation, code section, and required corrective action. Property owners typically have 10 to 30 days to abate depending on severity. Appeals can be filed with the Hearing Examiner within 14 days. If not corrected, the City may abate at owner expense with a lien placed on the property.