20C.45.10 Purpose.

Redmond’s Comprehensive Plan contains the vision and policies for Overlake. These policies are intended to focus multi-family, office and retail development within the Overlake Urban Center; maintain and enhance Overlake’s regional employment role; protect and enhance residential neighborhoods; improve mobility options; balance growth with the provision of needed facilities and services; and protect and enhance the environmental quality of the area.

The regulations set out in this chapter and related sections of the RCDG are intended to:

(1)    Implement the Overlake goals and policies as described in the Comprehensive Plan.

(2)    Guide the location, intensity, design and phasing of development.

(3)    Allow for creativity and flexibility in carrying out the vision and policies for Overlake.

(4)    Encourage private and public investment, appeal to new and existing residents, and attract visitors.

(5)    Promote attractive streetscapes and urban green spaces.

(6)    Guide development and investments to support an increasing share of travel by walking, bicycling and using transit. (Ord. 2385; Ord. 2383)