Fife planners review draft development-agreement code, including 20-year vesting cap and limits on arbitration
Planning staff proposed draft code to clarify how Fife will negotiate development agreements, outlining allowable modifications, public‑benefit incentives such as impact‑fee credits and utility capacity reservations, and limits including a proposed maximum vesting period and no binding arbitration clause.
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Planning Director Larson presented draft code language at the March 2, 2026, City of Fife Planning Commission meeting to govern development agreements, saying the rules are meant to spell out “what is Fife’s process” and to give clarity to both the city and private developers.
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