Redmond vacant lot owners must keep parcels free of weeds over 12 inches, debris, and illegal dumping per RMC 6.26. The city may abate at owner expense and file a lien if notices are ignored.
Vacant lot owners in Redmond bear the same property maintenance obligations as improved parcel owners under RMC Chapter 6.26 nuisance standards. Required maintenance includes: mowing grass and weeds at least monthly during the growing season (typically April through October) to keep vegetation below 12 inches; removing accumulated trash, construction debris, abandoned vehicles, or illegally dumped materials; trimming dead or dangerous trees that could fall onto adjacent property or the public right-of-way; maintaining any fencing to prevent trespass and unauthorized access; addressing drainage problems that cause standing water (which breeds mosquitoes in violation of state public health rules); and preventing blackberry, ivy, or other invasive species from spreading to adjacent properties. Lots adjacent to sidewalks require sidewalk clearance and maintenance under RMC 12.08. Vacant lots near trails or sensitive environmental areas must comply with the Redmond Critical Areas Ordinance RMC 21.64. Enforcement is complaint-driven, with property owners notified via the address on file with King County Assessor. Absentee owners are still liable even if the property is out-of-state owned.
Civil penalty up to $500 per day under RMC 1.14. City abatement costs plus 15 percent administrative fee are assessed as a lien against the property.
Redmond, WA
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Redmond generally allows overnight residential street parking within the 72-hour continuous-parking limit. Downtown time zones, snow events, and posted no-pa...
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Redmond restricts on-street RV and boat parking to 72 hours and regulates driveway storage under RMC Title 21. Many zones limit the number of recreational ve...
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Redmond regulates driveway width, surfacing, and apron construction under RMC Title 21 and Public Works standards. Residential driveways are typically 10-24 ...
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