Code and Plan Amendment Projects

People gathered for community discussion

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.

 

NE 85th Street Station Area Plan

A new plan for development, open space, and mobility connections near the planned Bus Rapid Transit station at NE 85th St & I-405.

Holmes Point Overlay - Code Update

Proposed changes to the Holmes Point Overlay, Kirkland Zoning Code Chapter 70

Community-Initiated Amendment Requests

Learn about current Community-Initiated Amendment Requests (CARs) and how to apply

Miscellaneous Code Amendments

Periodic updates to the Zoning and Municipal Codes that reflect current practice, are consistent with state and federal regulations, and promote good planning principles.

Tree Code Amendments

Code amendments to Kirkland Zoning Code Chapter 95, the city-wide tree code.

Neighborhood Planning

View current and past neighborhood plan updates.

Bridle Trails Neighborhood Center Community-Initiated Amendment

A community-initiated amendment request is to develop a design program, development standards, and design guidelines for properties within the Bridle Trails Neighborhood Center consistent with Comprehensive Plan land use policy.

Kirkland 2044 Comprehensive Plan Update

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.

Autonomous Personal Delivery Devices (APDDs)

The City has received 4 applications to deploy APDDs in the City’s right-of-way to deliver goods to residents. Staff’s review of the applications raised many questions, several areas of concern, and identified the City lacked the code necessary to adequately review and condition the use.
A moratorium adopted by City Council allows staff to study and address concerns over the technology.

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