City Seeks Feedback on Neighborhood Stores & Services Code Amendments

City Seeks Feedback on Neighborhood Stores & Services Code Amendments

Published on August 07, 2026

Media Contact:
David Wolbrecht
Communications Program Manager
[email protected]

The City of Kirkland is seeking community feedback as it explores updates to its regulations for home-based businesses and new allowances for small-scale neighborhood businesses in residential neighborhoods. These changes would make it easier for local entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses, support more walkable and connected neighborhoods, and expand access to everyday goods and services. Community members are invited to share their ideas and experiences by taking Kirkland's Neighborhood Stores and Services Community Survey.

"Kirkland is constantly changing, and the City government has to adapt to ensure our community remains a place where people can live, work, and thrive," said Councilmember Jon Pascal. "These potential code amendments aim to support a diverse, business-friendly economy that directly serves the local community and provides needed goods, services, and employment opportunities for community members. The survey will help us thoughtfully consider a range of community perspectives before updating the regulations."

Feedback from community members will help shape critical components of the project, like allowed business types, hours of operation, location requirements, and more. City staff will review survey responses, analyze concerns and ideas, and communicate the feedback to decisionmakers to help inform their guidance on the code amendments.

Residents, business owners, and anyone interested in the future of Kirkland's neighborhoods are all welcome to share their views. Visit kirklandwa.gov/neighborhoodstores to complete the Neighborhood Stores and Services Community Survey. The online survey will close on Sept. 18, 2026.

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