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Winery, brewery and distillery code update
Learn more about the winery, brewery and distillery code update.
On December 4, 2019, the King County Council adopted Ordinance 19030, which updated development regulations related to wineries, breweries and distilleries in unincorporated King County.
The Washington State Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, published an opinion reinstating a January 2022 order from the Growth Management Hearings Board that invalidated Ordinance 19030.
Proposed Ordinance 2024-0378 has been introduced by the Council to comply with the Supreme Court's decision.
A public hearing will be held on April 15, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Details on the hearing are below.
Public comments
To provide your comment on the Winery/Brewery/Distillery Code Update, please email clerk.council@kingcounty.gov. Be sure to include your contact information.
Committee materials
Meeting materials will be posted here as they become available.
November 18, 2024: Committee of the Whole Meeting
February 25, 2025: Committee of the Whole Meeting
Public hearing notice
Notice for April 15, 2025 Full Council Public Hearing
The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a public hearing to take public testimony on Proposed Ordinance 2024-0387, which would modify the regulations for wineries, breweries and distilleries.
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: King County Courthouse, 516 3rd Avenue, Room 1001, Seattle, WA 98104
Written public testimony will be accepted from 9:00 AM on March 13, 2025 through 9:00 AM on April 15, 2025, by sending public testimony to clerk.council@kingcounty.gov. Please include the legislation number and related agenda item in the subject line.
In-person and remote testimony will be accepted at the April 15, 2025 hearing. Information on the public hearing and how to submit public testimony can be found on the County Council meeting web page.