Quasi-Judicial ProcessQuasi-Judicial • June 24th, 2021 • Washington
In general, a development agreement is a contract between the City and a landowner/developer that specifics standards and conditions that will govern the development of property. In Washington, state law specifically authorizes their use and provides a process for their approval. In Washington, state law specifically authorizes their use and provides a process for approval; RCW 36.70B.170-210. Accordingly, Lynnwood has adopted a procedure of approval of development agreements; Chapter 21.29 LMC. Both state law and the City code require a public hearing before the approval of such an agreement. The City Council is the body that conducts the public hearing on the agreement, and approves the agreement.
