Washington SB5509 mandates cities to permit child care centers in all zones except industrial, with reasonable restrictions allowed.

Washington SB5509 requires cities and towns to allow child care centers and conversions of existing buildings for child care use in all zones except industrial. Cities may impose reasonable restrictions, such as on pickup and drop-off areas. The law mandates cities to adopt or amend their development regulations, zoning regulations, and other official controls to incorporate these requirements within a year of the next comprehensive plan update or the bill's effective date.

Washington SB5509 mandates cities to permit child care centers in all zones except industrial, with reasonable restrictions allowed.

Washington SB5509 requires cities and towns to allow child care centers and conversions of existing buildings for child care use in all zones except industrial. Cities may impose reasonable restrictions, such as on pickup and drop-off areas. The law mandates cities to adopt or amend their development regulations, zoning regulations, and other official controls to incorporate these requirements within a year of the next comprehensive plan update or the bill's effective date.