1. An owner of land who desires a current use classification for open space land and whose land is in an incorporated area within Pierce County shall apply with the Department.

2. The Department shall send copies of such application to the respective town or city administrative authority within ten days of receipt.

3. Open space land current use assessment applications for properties located within incorporated areas shall be subject to the public benefit rating system provisions established in PCC 2.114.060.

4. A Joint Determining Authority established by RCW 84.34.037 shall have the authority to grant applications for properties in incorporated areas.