(1) The purpose of this section is to clearly state the process for processing of permits in newly annexed areas consistent with any adopted interlocal agreements.

(2) The city will honor subdivisions, short plats, and other projects that have already vested under Snohomish County development standards pursuant to this section.

(3) The county will continue the building permit review and project inspections of vested active projects and active land use permits pursuant to any adopted annexation interlocal agreement.

(4) After the effective date of an annexation, all new land use and building applications not previously vested shall conform to city regulations, and all plan reviews and inspections will be conducted by the city.

(5) Transfer by Request of an Applicant. An applicant may request a transfer of a pending building permit application from the county to the city by submitting a written request to the city. The city will recognize any intermediate approvals that are effective prior to transfer of the permit application.

(6) Permit Renewal or Extension. After the effective date of annexation, any request to renew a building permit or to renew or extend a land use permit issued by the county in the annexation area shall be made to and administered by the city and subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.80 SMC, Permit Review Procedures.

(7) Applicant-Requested Change to County Vested Project or County Approved Land Use Permit. Once permit processing has been transferred to the city pursuant to subsections (3) and (4) of this section, or a permit has been approved by the county pursuant to an adopted annexation interlocal agreement, an applicant may request a change to a permit from the city in compliance with the requirements within the applicable code section. Administrative modifications will be pursuant to county code; all other modifications will be pursuant to city code.

(8) Expiration of County Vested Permits. The vested status of permits in an annexation area which vested in the county before the effective date of the annexation shall expire pursuant to the county code. If the county code does not specifically address expiration, then Chapter 17.80 SMC, Permit Review Procedures, shall govern expiration of vested status. (Ord. 1499 § 12 (Exh. J), 2021).