City of Burlington v. Kutzer

Swanson, A.C.J.

The City of Burlington and the Concerned Citizens Group of Burlington succeeded in a suit to abate operation of "Bob's Hall" as violating an applicable zoning ordinance and being a public nuisance. Robert Kutzer, owner and operator of Bob's Hall, now appeals, arguing findings of fact lacked adequate evidential support and denial of equal protection of the law. We disagree with appellant's contentions and affirm.

In 1973, Kutzer purchased a building formerly used as a church in Burlington, Washington, to continue operation of bingo contests under a license issued to the St.…