STAFNE v. SNOHOMISH COUNTY

No. 84894-7.

271 P.3d 868 (2012)

174 Wn.2d 24

Scott E. STAFNE, a single man, Respondent and Cross Petitioner, v. SNOHOMISH COUNTY and Snohomish County Planning Department and Troy Holbrook, in his position as a Snohomish County Planner, Petitioners and Cross Respondents.

Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

Decided March 8, 2012.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Bree Urban , John Roberts Moffat , Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office, Everett, WA, for Petitioners and Cross-Respondents.

Scott Erik Stafne , Stafne Law Firm, Arlington, WA, Michael Barr King , Carney Badley Spellman, PS, Seattle, WA, for Respondent and Cross-Petitioner.

Darren E. Carnell , Jennifer M. Stacy , King County Prosecutor's Office, Seattle, WA, amicus counsel for Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys.

Timothy J. Donaldson , J. Preston Frederickson , Walla Walla City Attorney's Office, Walla Walla, WA, amicus counsel for Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys.


C. JOHNSON, J.

¶ 1 This case involves whether a landowner seeking review of a county's decision not to adopt a proposed comprehensive plan amendment must appeal to the growth management hearings board (growth board) before seeking a remedy in superior court. This case also involves whether a party is entitled to a constitutional writ of certiorari or declaratory relief under the circumstances of this case.

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