On Mar 25, 10:16*am, "HeyBub" wrote:
In order to get a permit from the city to do some remodeling (upgrade the
kitchen, paint the exterior, etc.), he has to fork over $15,000(!) to have
an asphalt sidewalk installed on his 60' frontage.

His would be the only residence in the area with a sidewalk.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...280_sidewalk24...

The democrats there are hell bent on the detroitification of Seattle.
He should move. Improvements will be severely punished.