Legal Opinion
WCHS, Inc. v. City of Lynnwood
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided March 1, 2004No. 52405-4-IPublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGrosse, J.
Proponents of projects are entitled to have their proposals processed under the regulations in effect at the time a complete building permit application is filed, *671regardless of subsequent changes in the zoning or other land use regulations. WCHS’s application for a building permit was complete at the time of filing in early November 2002. The decision of the trial court that this allowed WCHS to proceed with its project is affirmed.
FACTS
WCHS cares for persons with chemical dependencies by providing opiate substitution treatment services. The State recognizes these treatment centers as…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- West Main Associates v. City of BellevueWashington Supreme Court · 1986
- State Ex Rel. Ogden v. City of BellevueWashington Supreme Court · 1954
- Valley View Industrial Park v. City of RedmondWashington Supreme Court · 1987
- Erickson & Associates, Inc. v. McLerranWashington Supreme Court · 1994
- Friends of the Law v. King Cy.Washington Supreme Court · 1994
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3Cited by10 opinions
- Durland v. San Juan CountyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2012
- Harrington v. Spokane CountyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2005
- Harrington v. Spokane CountyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2005
- WCHS, INC. v. City of LynnwoodCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2004
- Stientjes Family Trust v. Thurston CountyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2009
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