Appeal by Hangar 420 to open in Clearview denied

The Snohomish County Hearing Examiner denied Hangar 420's request to open a new cannabis shop in Clearview, citing zoning regulations that require retail cannabis stores to be at least 10,000 feet apart. This decision came on October 16 and follows a legal dispute between Hangar 420's owner, Ash Way Properties, and Snohomish County. The proposed location was too close to The Kushery, which previously operated in the area and relocated in February. Ash Way argued that the prior use of the property as a cannabis store provided a perpetual exemption from the distancing requirement, but the Hearing Examiner disagreed. The ruling emphasized that the timelines of the two businesses did not overlap, with The Kushery establishing its new site before Hangar 420 submitted its application.

Hangar 420's failure to file for reconsideration by the October 27 deadline effectively closes the door on this appeal. This situation illustrates the ongoing challenges businesses face in navigating cannabis-related zoning laws in the region. As cannabis regulations evolve, similar disputes may arise in other areas.