Polygon Corp. v. City of Seattle

The Polygon Corporation brought this action against the City of Seattle and the Superintendent of Buildings to review a decision denying Polygon's application for a building permit. The denial was based on the proposed building's adverse impact on the environment. The superintendent found substantive authority to deny the application in the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971 (SEPA). RCW 43.21C. Expressing agreement, the trial court denied Polygon's petition for a writ of mandamus and granted the City's motion for summary judgment. We accepted direct review and we affirm the trial court.

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