City of Ferndale v. Friberg

The primary issues in this case are the applicability and constitutionality of RCW 84.34.300-.380, which create an assessment exemption for open space farm and agricultural lands. Appellant, the City of Ferndale, challenges a summary judgment order in favor of respondents in the City's action to foreclose assessment liens on respondents' properties. We affirm.

Respondents Friberg own a farm of approximately 70 acres. Respondents Wang and Cheng own a farm of 43 acres. In 1976, both farms were reclassified as open space farm and agricultural land under RCW 84.34, exempting them from liability…