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West Hill Citizens for Controlled Development Density v. King County Council

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided May 4, 1981No. 9528-5-IPublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtDurham, J.

Subdivision opponents appeal the Superior Court's dismissal of their writ of review contesting the King County Council's approval of a preliminary plat, and a postjudgment order retaxing costs.

Respondent Hillis Homes, Inc., owns an 80.47-acre parcel located at the intersection of 51st Avenue South and South 296th Street outside of Federal Way in unincorporated King County. On April 22, 1977, it submitted an application for a preliminary plat called "Hillis Hills," proposing to subdivide the property into 295 single-family lots.

The primary issue in this appeal concerns the density of the…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Panama Refining Co. v. RyanSupreme Court of the United States · 1935
  2. Buell v. City of BremertonWashington Supreme Court · 1972
  3. Parkridge v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1978
  4. Sharpe v. MarylandSupreme Court of the United States · 1963
  5. Barrie v. Kitsap CountyWashington Supreme Court · 1980

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Steele v. LundgrenCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1999
  2. Miller v. City of Port AngelesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1984
  3. Carlson v. Town of Beaux Arts VillageCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1985
  4. In Re HallauerCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1986
  5. Martel v. City of VancouverCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1983

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