Legal Opinion
Tugwell v. Kittitas County
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided December 16, 1997No. 16026-2-IIIPublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtKato, J.
The City of Ellensburg appeals a superior court order affirming the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners’ approval of Herbert and Shirley Snowden’s rezoning request. The City contends the record and the Board’s findings fail to support the Board’s action, and irregularities in the County’s planning process require reversal. We affirm.
The Snowdens own approximately 115 acres of agricultural land in Kittitas County just southwest of Ellensburg. In 1980, the land was zoned AG-20, which is designated for agricultural use with minimum lot sizes of 20 acres. Neighboring properties to the north…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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