(1) The purpose of this chapter is to set forth procedures for adoption or amendment of the comprehensive plan and development regulations pursuant to the Growth Management Act, chapter 36.70A RCW, and the Shoreline Management Program (SMP) pursuant to the Shoreline Management Act, chapter 90.58 RCW.

(2) This chapter is intended to supplement, and not to limit, existing county authority and procedures for adopting legislation. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the legislative authority of the county council to consider and adopt amendments and revisions to the comprehensive plan and development regulations, except as expressly provided in this chapter.

(3) The provisions of this chapter apply to all Type 3 legislative decisions which include and are limited to adoption or amendment of the comprehensive plan, the SMP, county-initiated rezones to implement the comprehensive plan, docketing proposals submitted pursuant to chapter 30.74 SCC, and new GMA development regulations or amendment of existing development regulations.

(4) This chapter shall not apply to amendments to the initiative, mini-initiative, or referendum process provided for in Article 5 of the county charter. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003; Amended by Amended Ord. 12-025, June 6, 2012, Eff date July 27, 2012).