§ 24-285. Purpose.

A Development Agreement is a contract between the County and an applicant for a development project, in compliance with Government Code Section 65864 et seq. The purpose of a Development Agreement is to:

A.

Facilitate development projects for which there is significant applicant contribution toward infrastructure, public facilities, open space or other amenities, or other programs of benefit to the County and its residents.

B.

Assure the applicant that upon approval of the subject project, the project may proceed in accordance with existing County policies, rules, and regulations in place at the time of Development Agreement approval.

C.

Encourage private participation in comprehensive planning and provision of public facilities, including, but not limited to, streets, sewerage, transportation, potable water, schools, and utilities.

D.

Provide a net benefit to the County and its residents not otherwise obtainable through other processes.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)