A. School impact fees not spent or encumbered within ten years after they were collected or such longer period as may be authorized pursuant to RCW 82.02.070(3)(b) shall be refunded pursuant to RCW 82.02.080(1). For purposes of this chapter, “encumbered” means school impact fees identified by the district to be committed as part of the funding for capital facilities for which the publicly funded share has been assured, development approvals have been sought or construction contracts have been let.

B. When the county seeks to terminate any or all impact fee requirements under this section, all unexpended or unencumbered funds, including interest earned, shall be refunded in accordance with RCW 82.02.080(2).

C. Refunds provided for under this section shall be paid only upon submission of a proper claim pursuant to county claim procedures. Such claims must be submitted within one year of the date the right to claim the refund arises, or the date that notice is given, whichever is later. (Ord. 3774-20 § 5(AA) (Exh. 3), 2020.)