HB2480 prohibits cities and counties in Washington from excluding residential uses in commercial or mixed-use zones.

HB2480 addresses housing shortages in Washington by preventing cities and counties with populations of 30,000 or more from excluding residential uses in commercial or mixed-use zones. This bill also prohibits these areas from requiring mixed-use or ground floor commercial or retail as a condition for residential housing development. Exceptions include industrial zones, areas near oil or gas refineries, historic landmarks, areas outside urban growth, shoreline environments, and critical areas. The bill aims to expand housing development opportunities through zoning reforms.

HB2480 prohibits cities and counties in Washington from excluding residential uses in commercial or mixed-use zones.

HB2480 addresses housing shortages in Washington by preventing cities and counties with populations of 30,000 or more from excluding residential uses in commercial or mixed-use zones. This bill also prohibits these areas from requiring mixed-use or ground floor commercial or retail as a condition for residential housing development. Exceptions include industrial zones, areas near oil or gas refineries, historic landmarks, areas outside urban growth, shoreline environments, and critical areas. The bill aims to expand housing development opportunities through zoning reforms.