Concerning residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones.

Summary

The law bars any Washington city or county with 30,000 or more residents from prohibiting residential development in areas zoned for commercial or mixed‑use purposes, except for historic sites, business improvement districts, and certain station‑area rules. It also lets developers count amenity spaces as ground‑floor commercial and requires local governments to permit taller buildings in some cases. The measure aims to increase housing supply while preserving key community and historic interests.

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