(1) A subdivision shall be governed by the terms of approval of the final plat, and the statutes, zoning ordinances and regulations in effect on the date of preliminary plat approval for a period of seven years after final plat approval if the date of the final plat approval is on or before December 31, 2014; and for a period of five years after the final plat approval if the date of final plat approval is on or after January 1, 2015, unless through the administrative approval process it is found that a change in conditions creates a serious threat to the public health or safety in the subdivision. If a serious threat to public health and safety is found the plat must be reviewed by the City Council.

(2) A subdivision shall be governed by the terms of approval of the final plat, and the statutes, zoning ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of approval of the preliminary plat for a period of 10 years after final plat approval if the project is located within the City limits, not subject to the requirements adopted under Chapter 90.58 RCW (Shoreline Management Plan), and the date of the final plat approval is on before December 31, 2007, unless through the administrative approval process it is found that a change in conditions creates a serious threat to the public health or safety in the subdivision. If a serious threat to public health and safety is found the plat must be reviewed by the City Council. [Ord. 4383 § 4, 2018; Ord. 4107, 2013; Ord. 4056, 2012; Ord. 3398 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 26.28.070.]