Concerning residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM.
Summary
The bill tells larger Washington jurisdictions that they cannot bar residential development in areas zoned for commercial or mixed‑use use, unless certain conditions apply, such as proximity to oil refineries or historic preservation concerns. It aims to increase the supply of affordable homes by loosening zoning restrictions. The rule only takes effect if local governments do not adopt the required changes within a year, at which point it overrides conflicting local rules.
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