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A. A development agreement must set forth the development standards and other provisions that shall apply to, govern, and vest the development, use, and mitigation of the development of the real property for the duration specified in the agreement.

B. For purposes of this chapter, the term “development standards” means and includes, but is not limited to, the following items. In approving a development agreement, conditions of approval shall at a minimum establish:

1. A site plan for the entire project, showing locations of sensitive areas and buffers, required open spaces, perimeter buffers, location of residential development, and location of nonresidential development;

2. Project elements such as permitted uses, residential densities and nonresidential densities; range of uses authorized for any nonresidential development; intensities; and building sizes;

3. The amount and payment of impact fees imposed or agreed to in accordance with any applicable provisions of state law, any reimbursement provisions, other financial contributions by the property owner, or dedications;

4. Mitigation measures, development conditions, and other requirements under Chapter 14.24 LMC, Environmental Policy, and Chapter 43.21C RCW;

5. Design standards such as maximum heights, setbacks, streets, drainage and water quality requirements, landscaping, and other development features;

6. Sewer, water, stormwater and other utility plans;

7. Parks and open space preservation;

8. Phasing plan, if applicable;

9. Review procedures and standards for implementing decisions;

10. Thresholds and procedures for amendments to the agreement;

11. A dispute resolution process for the failure or refusal to comply with the terms of the agreement;

12. A build-out or vesting period for applicable standards; and

13. Any other development requirement or procedure deemed appropriate by the city council.

C. Nothing in this chapter is intended to authorize the city to impose impact fees, inspection fees, or dedications or to require any other financial contributions or mitigation measures except as expressly authorized by other applicable provisions of law. (Ord. 1471 §1 (part), 2015).