No County plot to shut down Flower World: Judge rules nursery skipped on permits

A Snohomish County judge upheld January 2026 findings that Flower World nursery in Maltby built a 110-space parking lot, building, and driveway without permits. The county says the work required land-disturbing activity permits under county code. Flower World appealed to Division I Court of Appeals, arguing the work qualified for agricultural exemption. Pending violations could cost at least $125,000 in daily penalties after a December 2025 compliance deadline.