Biermann v. City of Spokane

In 1995, Elinore Biermann complained to the City of Spokane about Paul and Suzanne Markham’s construction of a garage in violation of certain provisions of the Spokane Municipal Code. The City issued three stop-work orders and threatened the Markhams with criminal action, but construction continued. The Markhams asked for a certificate of compliance and a City of Spokane Hearing Examiner granted the certificate. The superior court affirmed the decision because Ms. Biermann lacked standing. Ms. Biermann now appeals the superior court’s ruling. We conclude that Ms. Biermann had standing and the…