Phoenix Development, Inc. v. City of Woodinville

¶1 Phoenix Development Inc. appeals decisions of the city of Woodinville denying site-specific rezone requests and subdivision applications for two properties. Because Phoenix’s proposed rezones implement the Woodinville comprehensive plan and current zoning code and comply with the city code’s general rezone criteria, we hold that the rezone denials were improper. We therefore reverse the city council’s decision and remand for a determination on Phoenix’s preliminary plat applications.

Background

¶2 This matter relates to two parcels located in the Wellington neighborhood of northwest…