The La Conner Town Council reviewed and approved a developer utility agreement for a proposed four‑townhome project on Maple Street during the Jan. 23 meeting.

Staff said the agreement covers utility-review and related processing; the agreement is procedural and not the building-permit itself. The developer must pay an application fee (the staff noted a $1,500 application fee) and an initial estimated review deposit (staff cited an initial estimated half-payment of $15,300 to begin the review and refinement process). The applicant is responsible for county permits and other required outside approvals.

Council formally moved to authorize the agreement and to have the mayor sign the document; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Staff will proceed with the utility review once the applicant submits required fees and materials.

Ending note: Staff stressed that any building permits will be governed by separate review once utility and application requirements are satisfied.