(1) The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the decision-making and appeal procedures for development agreement applications. In adopting these provisions, the county acknowledges the benefits of providing certainty regarding applicable development standards, uses, and/or mitigation for major projects or long-term, phased proposals.

(2) This chapter applies to development agreement applications made pursuant to RCW 36.70B.170 - 36.70B.210 and this chapter. These provisions do not apply to or affect the validity of any contract rezone, concomitant agreement, annexation agreement or other agreement in existence on or before the effective date of this chapter, or adopted under separate authority, even though such agreements may also relate to development standards, mitigation, and other regulatory requirements. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003).