Fresh from the King County Superior Court. The abutting lot rule has been overturned. The rule, pushed by Councilmember Mike O’Brien and supported by the full council with only Councilmember Bruce Harrell opposing, was deemed “an indirect charge on development” and a violation of RCW 82.02.020.  This will be the basis that we’ll later have to challenge Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning (MIZ). The City’s overreach is running into the law. You can read the whole decision here: Judge Mack’s decision in full