Ian, City of Redmond long-range planner, gave a virtual workshop last week describing new Neighborhood Residential Zoning regulations enabling developers to fill the needs for "missing middle housing," as required by the State. The new zoning begins 1/1/25. He said that private market partners were especially interested in cottages. The new zoning would allow up to 8 units on a lot and 6 if environmentally constrained. They could all be rented. Regulations on parking are loosened. The maximum height is three stories. I'm guessing tear downs in the older, large-lot neighborhoods like Education Hill are now more likely.
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Cottages are a way to add housing choice to low density residential neighborhoods. It is a form of missing middle housing. Missing middle housing is a range of housing choice designed to be compatible with existing residential neighborhoods.
Cottage development is identified as a collection of small homes. Instead of large backyards with tall fences, cottages often surround an open space. Open spaces may include children’s play areas, gardens, courtyards, and cooking facilities. If designed with care, cottage development provides community for its inhabitants.
In Kirkland, cottage developments containing less than five units are not required to have a common open space. Cottages within these smaller developments are encouraged to be oriented towards each other in a way to foster a sense of community.
Source: Community workshop / Internet
-- Posted by Yoder, 11/22/24
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