King County and Sound Transit promote transit-oriented communities along Link light rail corridors, requiring affordable housing, reduced parking, and pedestrian-friendly design near new stations.
Sound Transit's Link expansions in Northgate, Lynnwood, Federal Way, Bellevue, Redmond, and West Seattle/Ballard trigger transit-oriented community plans coordinated with host cities and King County. Surplus property must prioritize at least 80% affordable housing under RCW 81.112.350. Parking minimums are reduced and active-frontage standards adopted within walking distance of stations. King County's Equitable Transit-Oriented Communities policy adds anti-displacement measures and community land trust support.
TOC standards are implemented via city zoning and Sound Transit surplus rules; non-compliance shows up at permit review, not as resident-level penalties.
Redmond, WA
Redmond does not ban gas leaf blowers, but restricts their use to daytime hours under RMC 6.32. Residential yard equipment is permitted between 7 AM and 10 P...
Redmond, WA
Industrial-source noise received in Redmond residential areas may not exceed 60 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime under RMC 6.32 and WAC 173-60. Overlake and ...
Redmond, WA
Redmond generally allows overnight residential street parking within the 72-hour continuous-parking limit. Downtown time zones, snow events, and posted no-pa...
Redmond, WA
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...
Redmond, WA
Redmond regulates driveway width, surfacing, and apron construction under RMC Title 21 and Public Works standards. Residential driveways are typically 10-24 ...
Redmond, WA
Standard residential fences up to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 4 feet in front yards do not require a building permit in Redmond. Permits are needed for...
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