Raynes v. City of Leavenworth

Appellants challenge the adoption of a zoning ordinance amending the City of Leavenworth (City) zoning code on the basis that the proceedings violated the appearance of fairness doctrine. We hold that the appearance of fairness doctrine does not apply because the proceedings were legislative, and affirm the trial court in all respects.

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Leavenworth, Washington, is a tourist-oriented city located on Highway 2 on the east slope of the Cascade Mountains. To promote tourism, the Leavenworth Area Comprehensive Plan provides that certain areas of town, designated the Tourist Commercial (TC)…