As a condition of approval of a permit or entitlement issued under this title, the applicant shall agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County or its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding (including damage, attorney fees, and court cost awards) against the County or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the County, advisory agency, appeal board, or legislative body concerning the permit or entitlement when such action is brought within the applicable statute of limitations. Any condition imposed pursuant to this section shall include a requirement that the County promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and that the County cooperate in the defense. If the County fails to promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding, or if the County fails to cooperate in the defense, the applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold the County harmless as to that action. The County may require that the applicant post a bond or other security in an amount determined to be sufficient to satisfy the above indemnification and defense obligation.
(§ 3, Ord. 1466, eff. March 24, 2016)