(A) Purpose. The purpose of a Development Agreement is to ensure to the applicant for a development project that upon approval of the project, the applicant may proceed with the project in accordance with clearly stated policies, rules and regulations, and subject to specified conditions of approval. Development Agreements also ensure that all conditions of approval, including the construction of off-site improvements made necessary by such land developments, will proceed in an orderly and economical manner to the benefit of the city.
(B) Intent. This Chapter 16.234 is enacted to achieve the maximum utilization of public and private resources in the development process, and ensure, to the extent feasible, that appropriate measures to enhance and protect the environment of the city are reached.
(Ord. 1104, passed 7-19-04)