WA SB5421

Cities and towns must permit "neighborhood businesses" in any residential zone, including cafés/restaurants (500-2,000 sq ft), retail/grocery stores (up to 10,000 sq ft), licensed childcare facilities (up to 45 children), and professional service offices (up to 3 employees)

Drive-through facilities are prohibited for all neighborhood businesses in residential zones

Local governments may regulate hours of operation (minimum 12 hours continuous allowed), noise mitigation, signage, delivery timing/routing, traffic egress requirements, and alcohol sales

Early childhood education and childcare programs are exempt from operating hour restrictions, and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families may waive or adapt licensing requirements for neighborhood-based programs

Small businesses represent 99.5% of all Washington businesses and employ over 1,400,000 workers (49% of the state workforce)