14.22.060 Amendments and exceptions.
A. The comprehensive plan may only be amended pursuant to this chapter, no more frequently than once each calendar year as part of the annual cycle established herein, except as provided in subsection C of this section.
B. All amendments shall be considered concurrently so as to assess their cumulative impact.
C. Exceptions. Pursuant to Chapter 35A.70 RCW, under the following circumstances, amendments may be processed separately and in addition to the annual amendment cycle:
1. If an emergency exists, which is defined as an issue of community-wide significance that addresses the public health, safety, and general welfare;
2. To resolve an appeal of a comprehensive plan filed with the Growth Management Hearings Board or with the court;
3. To adopt or amend a shoreline master program under the procedures set forth in Chapter 90.58 RCW;
4. The initial adoption of a subarea plan or new element to the comprehensive plan;
5. The amendment of the capital facilities plan may occur concurrently with the adoption or amendment of the city budget;
6. Amendments of the comprehensive plan that are conducted in conjunction with an annexation as set forth in Titles 35 and 35A RCW. (Ord. 6853 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 6172 § 1, 2008.)