The demand for parks and recreation facilities is proportionate to the size of a user population. The larger a population grows, the greater the demand for city parks and recreation facilities. In order to offset the impacts of new residential development on the city’s park system, the city has determined to levy park impact fees consistent with city standards as new development occurs. Impact fees are authorized under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the Growth Management Act (GMA) to help offset the cost of capital facilities brought about by new growth and development. Impact fees imposed under this chapter will be used to acquire and/or develop parks, open space and recreation facilities that are consistent with the capital facilities and park and recreation elements of the Monroe comprehensive plan. (Ord. 005/2019 § 8)