In SeaTac, the rules are kabuki theater: For hospitals, 1 stall per bed, plus 5 stalls for every 2 employees. For breweries, 1 stall per 40 sq. ft. of tasting room space, plus 1 per employee. For bowling alleys, 5 stalls per lane, plus 1 per employee.

Cities are taking action to solve some of these problems. Spokane has permanently abolished parking requirements, and Port Townsend is in the process of doing the same. But we desperately need state action to stop cities from hurting renters and small businesses.