The Kirkland City Council reviewed zoning code amendments recommended by the Planning Commission pertaining to nonconforming density on Nov. 7. The council directed an ordinance to be prepared for consideration at a future meeting.

Consideration of the ordinance is tentatively scheduled for the Jan. 2, 2013 council meeting, at which time a public hearing will be held.

The regulations specify under what circumstances a multi-family building with more dwelling units than allowed under the current zoning must be brought into conformance. At the public hearing, the council will consider allowing remodeling or redevelopment of multifamily structures with nonconforming density, including the expansion of those structures, without bringing the density into conformance.

The council may take action on the proposal by ordinance, immediately after the public hearing.