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n the current comprehensive plan update. The city of Vancouver is actively updating its zoning code to comply with RCW 3521996, which took effect July 27th, 2025, establishing a clear state expectation for conditional use permits in light industrial zoning and employment zones. When I brought a potential property to county planning staff, I was told the current code explicitly prohibits dedicated childcare centers in that zone, and that there are no plans to update it. The result is a regulatory

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