City of Kirkland and regional partners are asking community members to voluntarily use less water. Help by reducing outdoor watering, taking shorter showers, and turning off water when brushing teeth or shaving.
Kirkland as we see it today looks different than it looked 20 years ago and it will look different 20 years from now. Growth of the City has been shaped by a history of thoughtful planning for the future. The key to envisioning the best possible future for the City is robust and inclusive community engagement around the policies and regulations that will shape that future.
The information below will connect you to current projects that are updating the policies and regulations guiding future growth. You can also explore recently completed projects and learn more about Kirkland 2035, the community's 20 year plan plan for the future.
The following projects are currently in process and are part of the Planning Work Program approved by the City Council.
A new plan for development, open space, and mobility connections near the planned Bus Rapid Transit station at NE 85th St & I-405.
Learn about current Community-Initiated Amendment Requests (CARs) and how to apply
Code amendments to Kirkland Zoning Code Chapter 95, the city-wide tree code.
View current and past neighborhood plan updates.
In 2022-2024 the City of Kirkland will conduct a major update of the Comprehensive Plan to guide growth of the city for the next 20 years (2044). Learn how you can participate in the process.
Analysis to represent a thorough and comprehensive evaluation of a future Tax Increment Financing program and establishment of a Tax Increment Area.
King County Lake Swimming Beach Data Program
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