§ 36.10.050. Indemnification.

A.

Applicant agreement. At the time of submitting a discretionary permit application, the applicant shall agree, as part of the permit application, to defend (with legal counsel of the county's selection), indemnify, and hold harmless the county and its agents, officers, attorneys, and employees, from any claim, action, or proceeding brought against the county or its agents, officers, attorneys, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul, an approval of the county concerning the permit application, which action is brought within the applicable statute of limitations. The required indemnification shall include damages awarded against the county, if any, costs of suit, attorneys' fees, and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with the action.

B.

County notification of applicant. In the event that a claim, action, or proceeding referred to in Subsection A is brought, the county shall promptly notify the applicant of the existence of the claim, action, or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense of the claim, action, or proceeding.

(Ord. No. 6219 , § II(Exh. B), 12-19-2017)