A. Application To Land Development: Except as specifically provided in this title, the provisions of this title apply to all land development in the city. No development may be undertaken without prior authorization pursuant to this title.
B. Exceptions: Exceptions include previously issued/vested development permits. The provisions of this title and any amendments to it will not affect the validity of any lawfully issued and effective development permit, if both:
1. The development activity authorized by the permit began before the effective date of this title or any amendment to it, or will begin after the effective date hereof, but within six (6) months of issuance of the building permit; and
2. The development activity continues without interruption until the development is complete. If the development permit expires, any further development on that site may occur only in conformance with the requirements of this title or any amendment to it.
C. Compliance With Title: No building or structure may be erected, demolished, remodeled, reconstructed, altered, enlarged or relocated, and no building, structure, or premises may be used in the city after the effective date hereof, except in compliance with the provisions of this title and then only after securing all required permits and licenses.
D. Conformance With Comprehensive Plan: Nothing in this title authorizes development that is inconsistent with and does not further the framework and policy direction provided for in the city's adopted comprehensive plan pursuant to Revised Code Of Washington chapter 36.70A. (Ord. 848, 8-17-2009)