# Washington State could see more small neighborhood cafes opening up within short walking distances of homes, under a proposal advancing at the state legislature. If enacted, the change would represent a significant inroad in the rolling-back of strict zoning laws that have been in place for decades segregating commercial and residential uses in the majority| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
A bill that appears to be the darling of the session would require all cities to allow neighborhood cafés in residential zones. The original bill excluded code cities, but those cities were added in the substitute passed out of committee and House chamber. The bill was already heard in its Senate policy committee and is on the move.| Default
# In this WALeg report, an introduction to the loud voices yelling for municipal home rule. Also in this digest: Important Bills at a Glance This Week's Focus: What Is a Substitute Bill? Who is the Association of Washington Cities? The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) is a 90-year-old nonprofit that represents Washington’s cities and towns| The Urbanist - Examining urban policy to improve cities and quality of life.
