(A) The purpose of this article is to implement California Government Code §§ 65864 through 65869.5, authorizing government entities to enter into legally binding development agreements with private parties. This article outlines the procedures and minimum requirements for the review and consideration of development agreements upon application by, or on behalf of property owners, the Planning Commission and/or the City Council.
(B) It is intended that the provisions of this chapter shall be fully consistent and in full compliance with the provisions of the Government Code and shall be so construed. In construing the provisions of any development agreement entered into in compliance with this article, those provisions shall be read to fully effectuate and be consistent with the language of this article, local planning laws, and state law. Should any apparent discrepancies between the meaning of these documents arise, interpretation shall be guided by reference to the following documents in the following order:
(1) The plain terms of the development agreement.
(2) The provisions of this chapter.
(3) Local planning laws, including the General Plan.
(4) The provisions of state law.
(Ord. 951, passed 3-16-2004)