Hardtla v. City of Cannon Beach

The City of Cannon Beach approved defendants’ application to build a garage with a guest room on their property.1 Plaintiff filed a complaint in the trial court challenging the city’s decision to approve the application. The court dismissed the complaint because the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) has exclusive jurisdiction to review the city’s decision.2 Plaintiff appeals, and we affirm.

Plaintiff and defendants are neighbors. Defendants have a single family dwelling on their property. They applied to the city for a building permit to construct a “garage w/ guest house” on their property.…