Land Use & Zoning
A property in Bellevue is located in a zone that permits single-family residential use. The owner wants to operate a licensed daycare for up to 6 children. Under Washington law, this use:
ARequires a conditional use permit in all cases
BIs permitted by right in residential zones under RCW 35.63.185✓ Correct
CIs prohibited in single-family zones statewide
DRequires rezoning to commercial
Explanation
RCW 35.63.185 provides that family daycare homes serving 12 or fewer children must be treated as a permitted residential use in all residential zones, preventing discrimination against small family daycare operations.
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