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Milton council updates business-license rules, adds inspection authority; 5-1 vote
Summary
On Sept. 2, 2025, the Milton City Council adopted Ordinance 2120-25 amending Milton Municipal Code chapter 5.04 to align with a state uniform model and add inspection and enforcement tools; the vote was 5-1 after debate over cross-references and door-to-door solicitation protections.
MILTON, Wash. — The Milton City Council on Tuesday adopted Ordinance 2120-25, amending Milton Municipal Code chapter 5.04 to align local business-licensing thresholds with a state model and to expand enforcement tools, including a limited right-of-entry for inspections and a penalty alternative to misdemeanor prosecution.
The ordinance implements changes staff said are required by Washington state law and reflects an increase in the uniform-model exemption threshold for out-of-city businesses from $2,000 to $4,000. Interim Director Robec told the council the ordinance also adds a section (5.04.0075) on inspection right-of-entry that was narrowed after a study-session review and adds a criminal-penalty alternative in 5.04.022.
Why it matters: City officials said the updates clarify which out-of-city vendors must obtain a Milton…
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