Fife staff propose expanded development-agreement code with clearer criteria, limits and public process

May 19, 2026

Planning staff proposed amendments to Fife's development-agreement code to provide a purpose statement, decision criteria, notification rules and limits (no binding arbitration; capped vesting), and scheduled a public hearing for the council.

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Chris Larson, the city's planning director (presented as Director Larson), told the council that the proposed amendments aim to "give a lot more substance to our code" on development agreements, including a clearer purpose statement, approval criteria, and definitions of permissible flexibility.

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