Washington 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 4 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 2252 — Allowing small business establishments in residential zones.

Last action — By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 44 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 2252 changes the regulations for neighborhood cafés in residential zones. Now, cafés can be up to 2,000 square feet instead of a minimum of 500 square feet, and there is a new restriction that limits outdoor seating to 30% of the café's indoor space. Additionally, the new bill specifies that cafés must operate between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. instead of allowing cities to set varying hours. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for café sizes while ensuring they remain community-friendly and manageable for residents.

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H-2952.1 SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2252 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By House Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Klicker, Leavitt, Sandlin, Reed, Fosse, Graham, and Taylor) READ FIRST TIME 01/30/24.
H-2510.1 HOUSE BILL 2252 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By Representatives Klicker, Leavitt, Sandlin, Reed, Fosse, Graham, and Taylor Read first time 01/09/24.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW;
and adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW.
and adding a new section to chapter 35A.21 RCW.
(a) The total gross floor area of the café must be at least 500 square feet;
(a) The total gross floor area of the café may not exceed 2,000 square feet;
(b) There are no drive-through facilities at the café;
(b) Outdoor seating is limited to no more than 30 percent of the gross floor area of the café;
(c) The café must offer food if alcoholic drinks are offered;
(c) There are no drive-through facilities at the café;
and (d) The café is located in an area where there is more than one means of egress for vehicle traffic.
(d) The café must offer food if alcoholic drinks are offered;
(2) Cities and towns may not require more than two off-street parking spots per café.
and (e) Hours of operation are limited to between 7:00 a.m.
(3) Hours of operation may be limited by the city or town.
and 8:00 p.m.
(4) For the purposes of this section, "neighborhood café" means an establishment that serves a limited menu of food items and has at least 500 square feet of gross floor area.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "neighborhood café" means an establishment that serves a limited menu of food items and does not contain more than 2,000 square feet of gross floor area.
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1 SHB 2252 NEW SECTION.
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A new section is added to chapter 35A.21 RCW to read as follows:
(1) A code city must allow neighborhood cafés to be permitted in any zone allowing residential uses provided that the following conditions are met:
(a) The total gross floor area of the café must be at least 500 square feet;
(b) There are no drive-through facilities at the café;
(c) The café must offer food if alcoholic drinks are offered;
and (d) The café is located in an area where there is more than one means of egress for vehicle traffic.
(2) Code cities may not require more than two off-street parking spots per café.
(3) Hours of operation may be limited by the code city.
(4) For the purposes of this section, "neighborhood café" means an establishment that serves a limited menu of food items and has at least 500 square feet of gross floor area.
2 SHB 2252
1 HB 2252
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Action History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

  2. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  3. Minority; do not pass.

  4. LGLT - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  5. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs at 8:00 AM.

  6. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs at 10:30 AM.

  7. First reading, referred to Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs.

  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  10. 1st substitute bill substituted (LG 24).

  11. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  12. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  13. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  14. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM.

  15. Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM.

  16. First reading, referred to Local Government.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (144)

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#18)

Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 30000
Democrat 57000
Unaffiliated 10001
Total 97001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Chambers — Yea
Chandler — Not Voting
Cheney — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Hutchins — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Robertson — Yea
Sandlin — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Julio Cortes Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
April Connors Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Kevin Waters Republican Yea
Leonard Christian Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Yea
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea
Travis Couture Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2252?
HB 2252 is sponsored by Jamila Taylor (Democrat), Jenny Graham (Republican), Mary Fosse (Democrat), Julia Reed (Democrat), Sandlin, Mari Leavitt (Democrat), and Mark Klicker (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2252?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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