Kirkland Zoning Code Interpretations
CITY OF KIRKLAND
123 FIFTH AVENUE KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON 98033-6189 (425) 587-3225
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Pursuant to the Kirkland Zoning Code Section 170.40, the Planning and Building Director may issue interpretation of any provision of the code.
The following interpretations have been issued:
CURRENT ZONING CODE INTERPRETATIONS - AS OF 8/17/20211
KZC 113.25 (Common Open Space) and KZC 113.35 (Required Common Open Space) | |
KZC 113.35(1)(c)(8) – Standards that Must Be Met | |
KZC 113.25 – Density | |
KZC 115.115(3)(o)(3) – Garages and Detached Accessory Dwelling Units | |
KZC 55.45.100 and 55.45.105 Special Regulation #1 – Street Level Commercial Use Requirement | |
KZC 5.10.023 – Definition of Affordable Housing Unit | |
KZC 5.10.020 – Definition of Adjoining | |
KZC 50.10(3) – Ground Floor Retail Requirements for CBD 1A/1B | |
KZC 113.25 – Parameters for Cottages, Carriage Units and Two/Three-Unit Homes | |
KZC 50.47 – Intervening Retail Space Requirement in CBD 7 | |
KZC 112.30(4), PAYMENT IN LIEU OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING | |
KZC 83.270(9) and 83.280(8) for Boat Canopies | |
KZC 83.80.119, 83.270(3)(d)(2) and 83.280(4)(i)(2) and Pier Bumpers | |
EFFECT OF RESOLUTION R-2639 ON VARIOUS PROPERTIES | |
95-3 Revised | COLORS AS SIGNS, KZC 5.850, SIGN AREA |
CHANGING MESSAGE CENTER AND SIMILAR SIGNS, KZC 5.115 AND 100.85 | |
COMMON RECREATION OPEN SPACE USABLE FOR MANY ACTIVITIES, KZC 5.150 | |
EXPANSION OR MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING USE OR STRUCTURE OR THE ADDITION OF NEW STRUCTURES, KZC 162.35(3) | |
KZC 162.35(5b), MAJOR NONCONFORMING SIGNS – REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS | |
REPEAL AND CLARIFICATION OF PREVIOUS INTERPRETATIONS REGARDING NONCONFORMANCES (CHAPTER 162 KZC) |
1. Code reviser's note: This list includes only interpretations that are still in effect. Repealed interpretations and interpretations that only repeal prior interpretations are not included, but are available through the city.