Meridian Minerals Co. v. King County

Burlington Northern Railroad Company (BNRR) and Meridian Minerals Company (Meridian) appeal a partial summary judgment of the Chelan County Superior Court in favor of King County, its agency, King County Building and Land Development Division (BALD), and Friends of Veazie Valley (Friends). The trial court upheld a decision by BALD refusing to process a. grading permit as submitted by Meridian. We hold the proposed use by Meridian was a prohibited enlargement of the nonconforming use and affirm the decision of BALD and the judgment.

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