This bill introduces new provisions that require cities and towns in Washington to permit neighborhood cafés in residential zones, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include a minimum gross floor area for the café, the absence of drive-through facilities, the requirement to offer food if alcoholic beverages are served, and the necessity for multiple egress points for vehicle traffic. Additionally, the bill stipulates that cities and towns cannot mandate more than two off-street parking spots per café, and they may impose limitations on hours of operation.

The bill also establishes a similar requirement for code cities, ensuring that neighborhood cafés can be permitted under the same conditions as outlined for other cities and towns. The definition of a "neighborhood café" is clarified as an establishment serving a limited menu of food items with a minimum gross floor area of 500 square feet. Overall, this legislation aims to facilitate the establishment of small business cafés in residential areas while maintaining certain regulatory standards.