Appellant argued RCW 36.70A.120 allows challenges to site-specific permits like the decision to open 172nd Avenue; the city said precedent is limited and stressed municipal discretion over rights-of-way, leaving the statute's application an open legal question for the court to decide.

The housing subcommittee held House Bill 1079, which would allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in some shoreland areas, after debate over an amendment and requests for clarifying language and local-review safeguards. Representative Frack and Senator Reardon exchanged questions about environmental safeguards and municipal discretion.

During a subcommittee work session on HB 1540, lawmakers weighed an amendment that would restrict accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the 250-foot protected shoreland zone. Advocates and municipal representatives agreed on environmental goals but disagreed over whether the amendment improperly singles out ADUs or strips local zoning discretion.