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restrictions or requirements for subsequent discretionary actions, (v) the density or intensity of use of the Project Site or the maximum height or size of proposed buildings, or (vi) monetary contributions by Developer, shall not, except to the extent otherwise required by law, require notice or public hearing before the parties may execute an amendment hereto. Such amendment may be approved by the Community Development Director who shall make the determination in the context of the overall Project. (b) Amendment Exemptions. No amendment of a Project Approval or Subsequent Approval shall require an amendment to this Agreement. Instead, any such amendment automatically shall be deemed to be incorporated into the Project and vested under this Agreement. (c) Scope of Amendment. An amendment to this Agreement may properly address new impacts, if any, resulting from the proposed amendment and shall not serve as an opportunity for City to revisit vested rights unrelated to such amendment. Section 5.03 Cooperation in Event of Legal Challenge. In the event of an administrative, legal or equitable action or other proceeding instituted by any person not a party to this Agreement challenging the validity of this Agreement or any Project Approval or Subsequent Approval, the parties shall cooperate in defending such action or proceeding. The parties shall use best efforts to select mutually agreeable legal counsel to defend such action, and Developer shall pay compensation for such legal counsel; provided, however, that such compensation shall include only compensation paid to counsel not otherwise employed as City staff and shall exclude, without limitation, City Attorney time and overhead costs and other City staff overhead costs and normal day-to-day business expenses incurred by City. Developer's obligation to pay for legal counsel shall not extend to fees incurred on appeal unless otherwise authorized by Developer. In the event City and Developer are unable to select mutually agreeable legal counsel to defend such action or proceeding, each party may select its own legal counsel at its own expense. Section 5.04 Defaults. In the event City or Developer defaults under the terms of this Agreement, City or Developer shall have all rights and remedies provided under law. No default hereunder shall render invalid the lien of any deed of trust, mortgage or security interest in or upon the Project Site or any improvements or fixtures at any time located thereon. Section 5.05 Periodic Review. Throughout the Term of this Agreement, at least once every twelve (12) months following the execution of this Agreement, City shall review the extent of good-faith compliance by Developer with the terms of this Agreement. Section 5.06 California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with California Law. Section 5.07 Attorneys Fees. In any legal action or other proceeding brought by either party to enforce or interpret a provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and any related costs incurred in that proceeding in addition to any other relief to which it is entitled. Section 5.08 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application of any term or provision of this Agreement to a particular situation, is held by a court of competent