(1) This chapter establishes a process for identifying, siting and regulating essential public facilities (EPFs).

(2) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as precluding or delaying the siting of EPFs in contravention of applicable state law. This chapter shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Growth Management Act and other applicable statutes and regulations.

(3) This chapter is intended to ensure that EPFs, as needed to support orderly growth and delivery of public services, are identified, sited and regulated for the public health, safety and welfare in a timely and efficient manner. It is also intended to provide the county with regulatory authority to require mitigation of impacts that may occur as a result of siting, operating or expanding an EPF but not preclude the siting of an EPF. This chapter is also intended to promote public participation that will produce future land use decisions consistent with the Growth Management Act. (Added by Ord. 13-067, Sept. 25, 2013, Eff date Oct. 11, 2013).