Judge orders Hangar 420 in Clearview to pause services while lawsuit is ongoing

A Snohomish County Superior Court judge has ordered Hangar 420 to cease operations at its Clearview location while a zoning lawsuit is pending. County prosecutors initiated the legal action, citing a regulation that limits marijuana retailers to one within a 10,000-foot buffer. Hangar 420 opened its doors on June 30, just a day before the county sought the injunction. The retailer contends it has established precedence rights through a tenant agreement made earlier in the year, asserting that it paid its first rent in March. The county disputes this claim, stating that the previous certificate of occupancy was vacated, leaving no valid permit for marijuana retail at the site.

In March, county officials warned Hangar 420 that they would face legal action if they opened, which they did despite the warning. The county's current buffer policy, established in 2023, aims to regulate marijuana business locations in rural areas. The injunction will remain in effect until a resolution is reached in court regarding the lawsuit.