Kenmore Sound

Development · Occurred · Outcome pending · Oct 6, 2026

Kenmore Planning Commission to hold hearing on zoning changes including Sammamish River R1-to-R4

The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing Oct. 6 on proposed Comprehensive Plan, zoning code, and map amendments, including R1-to-R4 reclassifications along the Sammamish River. 1

What the records say

The Planning Commission's Oct. 6 agenda includes a public hearing on 'Comprehensive Plan, Kenmore Municipal Code, and Map Amendments.' The Sept. 15 meeting minutes show the Commission reviewed proposed R1-to-R4 changes along the Sammamish River and voted 5-0 to move the amendments to the public hearing. Staff said some properties may be subdividable because of lot size and the lower minimum lot size associated with R4 zoning, with all development remaining subject to critical areas and shoreline regulations. 1

  • The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing Oct. 6 on Comprehensive Plan, Kenmore Municipal Code, and Map Amendments. 1
  • The Sept. 15 minutes show the Commission reviewed proposed R1-to-R4 changes along the Sammamish River and voted 5-0 to move the amendments to public hearing. 1
  • Staff said some properties may be subdividable because of lot size and R4's lower minimum lot size, subject to critical areas and shoreline regulations. 1

Why it matters

The proposed R1-to-R4 change could affect future residential development along the Sammamish River in Kenmore. According to the Sept. 15 minutes, staff indicated some properties may be subdividable under R4's lower minimum lot size, though critical areas and shoreline regulations would still apply. Residents in the affected area may want to attend the hearing to understand exactly what is proposed, since the packet does not identify which specific parcels along the river would be reclassified. 1

What changed / what's next

  • The Planning Commission voted 5-0 at its Sept. 15 meeting to move the Comprehensive Plan and zoning amendments, including the Sammamish River R1-to-R4 changes, to a public hearing on Oct. 6. 1
  • The Oct. 6 public hearing will receive input on the proposed amendments. The available records do not establish the meeting's outcome. 1
  • The packet lists parcel numbers for R-1 to R-4 changes but does not identify which parcels are along the Sammamish River; the river connection comes from the Sept. 15 minutes discussion. 1