(1) School impact fees not spent or encumbered within the time limits established in chapter 82.02 RCW shall be refunded pursuant to RCW 82.02.080(1). For purposes of this chapter, "encumbered" means school impact fees identified by the district to be committed as part of the funding for capital facilities for which the publicly funded share has been assured, development approvals have been sought or construction contracts have been let.

(2) When the county seeks to terminate any or all impact fee requirements under this section, all unexpended or unencumbered funds, including interest earned, shall be refunded in accordance with RCW 82.02.080(2).

(3) Refunds provided for under this section shall be paid only upon submission of a proper claim pursuant to county claim procedures. Such claims must be submitted within one year of the date the right to claim the refund arises, or the date that notice is given, whichever is later. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003; Amended by Amended Ord. 12-018, May 2, 2012, Eff date May 21, 2012; Amended by Ord. 18-012, Mar. 14, 2018, Eff date Mar. 29, 2018).