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 2044, the City's 20 year vision plan for the future.
The following projects are part of the Planning Work Program approved by the City Council.
Learn about current Community-Initiated Amendment Requests (CARs), Neighborhood Plan Amendment Requests (NPARs), and how to apply
Code amendments to Kirkland's city-wide residential codes.
State law requires the City of Kirkland to create rules that make it easier for faith communities to build affordable workforce housing on their properties.
2026 Urban Forest Management Plan Update
City of Kirkland is studying expansion of allowances for home-based businesses and small-scale, neighborhood-serving commercial uses in primarily residential neighborhoods.
The SIS is located within the Totem Lake Urban Growth Center, just southwest of the Village at Totem Lake. The area today is home to many activities including indoor recreation, automotive repair, construction and wholesale businesses, offices, and more, in large flexible warehouse spaces. The Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC) runs through the area and provides walking and rolling connections to the V
King County Lake Swimming Beach Data Program
King County Project Page