Washington HB1299 reduces minimum parking requirements for residential and commercial spaces.

Washington HB1299 modifies parking regulations to reduce minimum parking requirements for residential and commercial spaces. The bill limits parking requirements to one space per residential unit and one space per 1,000 feet of commercial space. It exempts certain types of housing and facilities from minimum parking requirements, including affordable housing, senior housing, and child care facilities. The bill also allows cities and counties to establish higher parking requirements if specific conditions are met, such as lack of access to street parking.

Washington HB1299 reduces minimum parking requirements for residential and commercial spaces.

Washington HB1299 modifies parking regulations to reduce minimum parking requirements for residential and commercial spaces. The bill limits parking requirements to one space per residential unit and one space per 1,000 feet of commercial space. It exempts certain types of housing and facilities from minimum parking requirements, including affordable housing, senior housing, and child care facilities. The bill also allows cities and counties to establish higher parking requirements if specific conditions are met, such as lack of access to street parking.