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Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Aberdeen Periodic Review 05/09/2024 Formally changed the effective version of its SMP from a stand-alone document to the codified version (Chapter 14.50 Aberdeen Municipal Code). Changes to introduction, Shoreline Management Goals, Shoreline Environment Designations, General Policies and Regulations, and Ocean Management, please see Attachment A: Findings and Conclusions for a better description of the changes.
Aberdeen Comprehensive 09/06/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Aberdeen Locally Initiated Amendment 09/06/1988 Incorporate Grays Harbor Management Plan into SMP
Aberdeen Comprehensive 06/30/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Adams County Periodic Review 09/27/2023 Added a reader's guide summary to improve usability, add definitions for floating on-water-residence; nonconforming structure or development; and nonconforming use; revise other definitions. Added references to other definitions. Add clarification regarding when projects are exempt from additional archaeological survey and coordination requirements. Added section titled "Exceptions" to administration, permits and Enforcement chapter.
Adams County Comprehensive 04/28/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Adams County Comprehensive 06/02/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Albion Periodic Review 08/14/2024 Clarifies that the SMP does not apply to areas under exclusive federal jurisdiction. Updated some definitions. Updated non-conforming section, Shoreline Use Policies and Regulations section, Administration and permitting.
Albion Comprehensive 02/09/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Albion Comprehensive 02/06/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Anacortes Comprehensive 09/21/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
Anacortes Locally Initiated Amendment 01/19/2001 Complete rewrite to implement Fidalgo Bay Plan re: industrial & commercial use. Procedural & administrative requirements brought into conformance with RCW & WAC
Anacortes Locally Initiated Amendment 03/12/1986 "Average grade level" defined as in WAC, increased "Urban II" height limit
Anacortes Locally Initiated Amendment 11/15/1983 Revised goals & objectives for shoreline elements; 5 environments adopted; policies, regulations & permit process adopted
Anacortes Locally Initiated Amendment 12/23/1982 In File as approved 12/15/82. Sections 9,13,15,19,20(4),20(14), 20(17) approved.
Anacortes Locally Initiated Amendment 07/01/1981 "Urban II" allows mixture of commercial, light manufacturing & high density residential. A marina will be constructed under new designation
Anacortes Locally Initiated Amendment 11/25/1980 Expansion of Urban II environment in Flounder Bay, Stipulation: City's shoreline jurisdiction extends to corporate limits. Amendment of SMP map to reflect the changes
Anacortes Comprehensive 04/09/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Anacortes Comprehensive Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Arlington Periodic Review 09/24/2019 Periodic review changes are due to SMA and state rules that have been added or changed since the last SMP amendment.
Arlington Comprehensive 08/28/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Arlington Comprehensive 12/27/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Asotin Comprehensive 11/18/2024 Complete Comprehensive Update
Asotin Locally Initiated Amendment 11/18/2024 Joint review went along with Comprehensive update.
Asotin Comprehensive 03/07/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Asotin County Periodic Review 11/18/2024 Changes to the Shoreline Goals and Polices and some changes to the Shoreline Designations.
Asotin County Comprehensive 03/09/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Asotin County Comprehensive 08/01/1994 Complete update and rewrite
Asotin County Comprehensive 10/22/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Auburn Periodic Review 05/08/2020 Minor non-substantive corrections, clarifications and updating of internal code references, updates to numerous definitions, incorporation and code reference to the CAO, some new provisions in section 4 removal of duplicative administrative or permitting procedures from City Code.
Auburn Comprehensive 05/20/2009 Complete Comprehensive Update
Auburn Locally Initiated Amendment 12/18/1990 Redesignate portions of Boise Creek of White River Mill Pond from Conservancy to Rural
Auburn Locally Initiated Amendment 06/18/1985 Complete Comprehensive Update
Auburn Locally Initiated Amendment 06/18/1985 Complete Comprehensive Update
Auburn Locally Initiated Amendment 03/14/1984 Revises aquatic resources practices section to provide distinctions between culture/farming from associated commercial or industrial activities such as sales & processing.
Auburn Locally Initiated Amendment 02/09/1982 Redesignatin to rural
Auburn Locally Initiated Amendment 09/23/1981 redesignation on North Lake in two areas: Area 1 becomes urban from conservancy, area 2 becomes conservancy from urban. This is a land trade for Weyerhaeuser Conference facility
Auburn Locally Initiated Amendment 08/02/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Auburn Locally Initiated Amendment 07/27/1979 Allows construction of a fish hatchery within a natural environment . In WAC list as 7/5/79
Auburn Locally Initiated Amendment 06/30/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Auburn Locally Initiated Amendment 11/22/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Auburn Comprehensive 07/08/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Auburn Comprehensive 04/14/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Bainbridge Island Locally Initiated Amendment 03/05/2021 Updating critical areas protection standards and no-conforming provisions to improve clarity and implementation effectiveness.
Bainbridge Island Comprehensive 07/30/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bainbridge Island Locally Initiated Amendment 06/01/2005 Ordinance 2005-02: Amend Shoreline designation from Natural to Urban for WA State Ferries maintenance facility, amend adjacent estuary from Aquatic to Aquatic Conservancy.
Bainbridge Island Locally Initiated Amendment 11/26/1996 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bainbridge Island Locally Initiated Amendment 06/09/1981 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bainbridge Island Comprehensive 10/03/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Battle Ground Periodic Review 08/09/2021 Overall organizational changes, general edits to correct and update syntax, formatting citations throughout the SMP, and changes to Chapter 2 Applicability, shoreline permits and exemptions, Chapter 4 Shoreline designations, Chapter 5 General Shoreline Use and Dev. Reg's, Chapter 6 Specific Shoreline Use Regulations, and Chapter 7 Administration and Enforcement.
Battle Ground Comprehensive 12/24/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Beaux Arts Village Periodic Review 06/19/2020 Finding of adequacy
Beaux Arts Village Comprehensive 08/28/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Beaux Arts Village Comprehensive 08/12/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Bellevue Locally Initiated Amendment 09/05/2023 The City amended its Land use Code (LUC) in 2022 and is therefore reconciling provisions of the SMP (Chapter 20.25E of the LUC) with the amended LUC.
Bellevue Comprehensive 08/06/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bellevue Locally Initiated Amendment 09/11/2001 Amends figure SH.1 to include annexed shoreline areas in the Enatal and West Lake Sammamish areas.
Bellevue Locally Initiated Amendment 09/19/1996 Implement regulatory reforms of the WA legislature in accordance with ESHB 1724.
Bellevue Locally Initiated Amendment 07/24/1996 Implement permit processing procedures of the WA Legislature in accordance with ESHB 1724.
Bellevue Locally Initiated Amendment 06/11/1996 Environment designation change from Conservancy Navigation "CN" to the Urban Maritime "UM" for the Northlake Shipyard expansion.
Bellevue Locally Initiated Amendment 06/16/1992 New policies for shoreline dependent uses, fisheries, wildlife habitat, public access & environmental impacts. New definitions: water-dependent, water-related & water-enjoyment.
Bellevue Locally Initiated Amendment 09/05/1989 Partial update of regulations for shoreline overlay district, permits, definitions, & specific referenced sections
Bellevue Locally Initiated Amendment 02/24/1983 Some text consolidation; recodified Land use Code contains SMP regulations. Ordinance 3145
Bellevue Locally Initiated Amendment 05/14/1981 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bellevue Locally Initiated Amendment 07/27/1979 Revised & Integrated SMP into land use code.
Bellevue Locally Initiated Amendment 01/08/1979 Change to piers & docks
Bellevue Comprehensive 02/26/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Bellingham Locally Initiated Amendment 02/15/2018 This makes the city's SMP consistent with its recently adopted Waterfront District Master Plan, Development Regulations, and planned changes to its Comprehensive Plan associated with the redevelopment of 237 acres of the city's waterfront.
Bellingham Comprehensive 02/13/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bellingham Locally Initiated Amendment 01/21/2005 Ordinance 2001-09-065: Minor procedural amendment of shoreline permit process described in the SMP.
Bellingham Locally Initiated Amendment 11/21/1989 Add to earlier submittal that was denied. Requires certain over-water & water enjoyment developments to get CUPs.
Bellingham Locally Initiated Amendment 03/29/1989 Amends Conservancy I regulations: In section 18 reducing setbacks adjacent to city-approved dikes. Section 24 & 25 amendments (permitting flood control works) are denied.
Bellingham Comprehensive 09/30/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Benton City Periodic Review 01/17/2022 Updated Environment Designations, updated roles and responsibilities, added a new section within the exceptions to local review. Updated to some definitions.
Benton City Comprehensive 03/10/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Benton City Comprehensive 08/25/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Benton County Periodic Review 02/17/2022 Several definitions revised, added or removed. Added a subsection regarding developments not required to obtain shoreline permits or locals reviews.
Benton County Comprehensive 02/16/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Benton County Comprehensive 04/25/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Bingen Periodic Review 10/09/2023 Amendment changes or updates some of the definitions, removed exemption list and replaced with WAC reference. New section added to exemptions for local review.
Bingen Comprehensive 07/04/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bingen Comprehensive 08/29/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Black Diamond Periodic Review 11/28/2019 amendments needed to comply with statutory deadline for Periodic Review.
Black Diamond Comprehensive 06/24/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Black Diamond Comprehensive 12/21/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Blaine Comprehensive 09/24/2019 Complete Comprehensive Update
Blaine Periodic Review 09/24/2019 Periodic review made sure SMP incorporated any changes in SMA or guidelines that were made.
Blaine Locally Initiated Amendment 10/10/1984 Acknowledges parks & tidelands as major public resources; restricts commercial development to urban environments & existing buildings; established height limits
Blaine Locally Initiated Amendment 07/18/1984 Complete Comprehensive Update
Blaine Locally Initiated Amendment 04/06/1982 Allows caretaker residences on "bars & Spits."
Blaine Locally Initiated Amendment 06/26/1980 Complete Comprehensive Update
Blaine Locally Initiated Amendment 12/28/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Blaine Locally Initiated Amendment 08/30/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Blaine Comprehensive 09/29/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Bonney Lake Periodic Review 08/05/2020 Periodic Review amendment to make SMP comply with changes to rules and guideline changes.
Bonney Lake Locally Initiated Amendment 08/25/2015 Amendment changes Section 16.22.020 - addressing the wetlands rating system, Section 16.22.040 - addressing the habitat scores for wetlands, Section 16.22.050 - addressing the Ecology Wetland Mitigation Guidance, Section 16.26.030 - Addressing the City's Flood Insurance Rate Map, Section 16.26.060 - addressing the general standards for flood reduction, Section 16.30.010 - addressing the designations of habitat conservation areas, and Section 16.36.060 - addressing the definition of critical areas code.
Bonney Lake Locally Initiated Amendment 08/25/2015 Limited amendment brings the SMP in compliance with new wetlands rating system guidelines, and Bonney Lakes Flood Insurance Rate Map. Also addresses general standards for flood reduction, habitat conservation areas, and critical area codes.
Bonney Lake Comprehensive 10/16/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bonney Lake Locally Initiated Amendment 05/03/1988 Revise policy & procedures fro piers, docks & boathouses.
Bonney Lake Comprehensive 08/06/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Bothell Periodic Review 11/04/2019 This review is intended to keep SMPs current with amendments to state laws or rules, changes to local plans and regulations, and changes to address local circumstances, new information or improved data.
Bothell Comprehensive 02/06/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bothell Locally Initiated Amendment 07/24/1998 See August 12, 1997 file.
Bothell Locally Initiated Amendment 05/02/1997 Revised to be consistent with Comp Plan in Interim CAO. Includes annexed areas from King & Snohomish County.
Bothell Locally Initiated Amendment 03/06/1990 Urban-Special Management Overlay' environment applied to Truly Property.
Bothell Locally Initiated Amendment 12/05/1984 Transfers SEPA determinations to SEPA responsible official. Deletes 20 day notice for public hearing. Redesignation from rural along north side of Sammamish River.
Bothell Locally Initiated Amendment 03/08/1983 Regulations changed & Urban designations for Pendleton property approved. Urban designation for Lockwood property on North creek conditionally approved.
Bothell Locally Initiated Amendment 01/31/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bothell Locally Initiated Amendment 07/02/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bothell Comprehensive 02/27/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Bremerton Periodic Review 07/10/2021 Incorporated new CAO by reference into SMP. Add "address climate change adaptation/resiliency" to Master Goal of SMP, add policies for addressing climate change to the Conservation and Restoration Goal. Added new policy to avoid, retreat, protect, and accommodate in that order is added. New policies to establish a climate change strategic plan, to consider changes to shorelines in future SMP updates, and to consider sea level rise impacts as the City plans for new development were also added. Definitions were added or revised. Shoreline maps were amended as well as the permit administration.
Bremerton Locally Initiated Amendment 09/07/2017 Incorporating updated standards from their CAO, modifying the shoreline environment designation for select properties from single family to multifamily and from commercial to multifamily, and changes to the recreation and Commercial shoreline environment designations to allow residential development.
Bremerton Comprehensive 12/27/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bremerton Locally Initiated Amendment 10/14/2003 Adopt Ordinance 4829, amending SMP chapters 3,4, &5 concerning site development standards (Setbacks, view corridors, & heights) in the Downtown District
Bremerton Locally Initiated Amendment 04/27/1999 Revises Specific sections to prohibit docks & piers in channel between Oyster & Ostrich Bays
Bremerton Locally Initiated Amendment 02/05/1992 Text & map updates for public access, shoreline modification, view protection, pier, dock,& float policies & regulations. Pre-designation of areas in growth boundary.
Bremerton Locally Initiated Amendment 11/01/1988 Promote mixed use redevelopment, improve public access to downtown waterfront, new industrial environment designation, update maps, new dimensional requirements, bluff protection.
Bremerton Locally Initiated Amendment 03/04/1982 Changes for 50 ft piece of shoreline in Smith Cove on Port Washington Narrows.
Bremerton Locally Initiated Amendment 01/19/1982 Urban Residential to Urban Commerical within the shoreline of Oyster Bay
Bremerton Locally Initiated Amendment 10/24/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bremerton Locally Initiated Amendment 08/22/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bremerton Locally Initiated Amendment 06/28/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bremerton Locally Initiated Amendment 03/03/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bremerton Comprehensive 01/09/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Brewster Comprehensive 07/04/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Brewster Locally Initiated Amendment 11/02/1993 Complete Comprehensive Update
Brewster Locally Initiated Amendment 03/09/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Brewster Locally Initiated Amendment 12/16/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Bridgeport Comprehensive 09/18/2009 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bridgeport Locally Initiated Amendment 01/21/1992 Revise use & activity policies & regulations, admin. procedures & requirements along Columbia River. Revise environment designations.
Bridgeport Comprehensive 02/20/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Brier Comprehensive 11/26/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Brier Periodic Review 11/26/2012 Finding of Adequacy
Brier Comprehensive 12/27/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Buckley Periodic Review 12/24/2019 Revisions include numerous edits for clarity and a correction in Section 1.10 to the language establishing the SMP effective date. Definitions added, deleted or modified. Changes to Chapters 3-7, Revisions to appendix B: Shoreline Critical Area Regulations, revisions include corrections to the table of contents, formatting and citations; revisions and updates to critical areas map and map location, and revisions to the wetland provisions.
Buckley Comprehensive 06/20/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Buckley Comprehensive 06/24/1999 Complete Comprehensive Update
Buckley Comprehensive 04/07/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Bucoda Periodic Review 09/14/2022 Added language to outdates language to reflect the 14-day effective date after Ecology's final action, Added language about permit filing requirements, Replace outdate equal protection standard with protection of shoreline critical areas to assure no not loss, revise the list of exemptions. Changes to some definitions in order to clarify.
Bucoda Comprehensive 06/05/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bucoda Locally Initiated Amendment 05/15/1990 New policies for boating facilities, over-water buildings, landfill, bulkheads. Clarify wetland jurisdiction. Define Special Area Management Plan. Create Suburban designation. Establish open space tracts
Bucoda Locally Initiated Amendment 08/30/1984 Complete Comprehensive Update
Bucoda Comprehensive 05/21/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Burien Periodic Review 05/09/2019 Periodic Review to bring the SMP into compliance with requirements of the SMA and SMP Guidelines
Burien Locally Initiated Amendment 06/23/2016 Amendment incorporates the revised city critical areas regulations into the SMP (Burien Resolution No. 368).
Burien Comprehensive 10/17/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Burlington Periodic Review 03/15/2023 Changes in definitions, permit filing procedures, added standards for development on nonconforming lots, and embeds the current version of the City's CAO as appendix A
Burlington Comprehensive 06/25/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Burlington Locally Initiated Amendment 07/15/1981 Adopts Skagit County SMP, rural designations assigned to annexed land.
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Camas Periodic Review 06/11/2021 Revision made throughout the SMP reflecting a city-initiated proposal to end the use of a Shoreline Management Review Committee and instead have the Shoreline Administrator issue SDP.
Camas Locally Initiated Amendment 07/27/2015 Amendment will bring Ecology's 2014 updates to the Washington State Wetland Rating Systems into the wetland protection provisions of the City's SMP. Updated the reference wetland delineation manual and revised provisions for alternate wetland mitigation that address wetland mitigation banks and an in-lieu fee program.
Camas Comprehensive 09/24/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Camas Locally Initiated Amendment 10/01/2009 Adopts ordinances 2554 and 2551: Allow trails in "Natural" shoreline environments, revise boundaries of "Conservancy" & "Urban Medium" shoreline environments
Camas Locally Initiated Amendment 12/30/1998 Complete Comprehensive Update
Camas Comprehensive 01/30/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Carnation Periodic Review 08/07/2019 Periodic Review
Carnation Comprehensive 06/05/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Carnation Locally Initiated Amendment 08/19/1996 Changes to conform SMP to Municipal Code related to residential development
Carnation Comprehensive 08/16/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Cashmere Periodic Review 09/27/2021 Updated list of activities in which the SMP does not apply. Language added to Nonconforming structures and uses. Removed Board of County Commissioners and local government legislative authority as decision makers. Updated list of exemptions.
Cashmere Comprehensive 07/03/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Cashmere Comprehensive 04/22/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Castle Rock Locally Initiated Amendment 02/28/2023 Changes to definitions, applicability, shoreline permits, and exemptions. Changes to SMP Goals and Policies chapter and appendices.
Castle Rock Comprehensive 09/16/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Castle Rock Comprehensive 02/17/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Cathlamet Comprehensive 08/14/2019 Complete Comprehensive Update
Cathlamet Periodic Review 08/14/2019 Finding of Adequacy
Cathlamet Comprehensive 06/17/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Centralia Periodic Review 05/13/2022 Add Critical area ordinance by reference. Added a new amendments section to clarify the scoop and process of SMP amendments. Added a section excluding fish habitat enhancement projects from exemption letters and a new subsection for permit filing process and appeals. Added a definition for non-conforming lots and revised the definition for development.
Centralia Comprehensive 03/18/2019 Complete Comprehensive Update
Centralia Locally Initiated Amendment 08/12/1982 Changes regulations for residential development in floodways; changes SMP maps
Centralia Comprehensive 03/29/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Chehalis Locally Initiated Amendment 01/05/1982 Adopts Lewis County's current SMP
Chehalis Comprehensive 02/10/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Chelan Periodic Review 05/23/2022 Changes to Climate information has been updated to align with Chelan Climates Resiliency Strategy and other housekeeping changes.
Chelan Comprehensive 12/14/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Chelan Comprehensive 04/22/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Chelan County Periodic Review 09/30/2021 incorporates amendments deemed necessary to reflect changed circumstances, new information, or improved data. The checklist also includes additional amendments made to the SMP such as to address comments received, to make the SMP more consistent with other local plans and regulations, to improve SMP implementation (mostly administrative in nature), and to fix errors or improve organization, with general edits to correct and update syntax, formatting and citations throughout the SMP.
Chelan County Comprehensive 06/06/2019 Complete Comprehensive Update
Chelan County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/03/1994 Adds new section addressing community, private, and commercial docks
Chelan County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/13/1983 Redesignate Little Wenatchee River from 1 to 2.5 miles west of Wenatchee Lake.
Chelan County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/01/1981 Redesignate 600 ft at north end of Wenatchee from natural to rural.
Chelan County Locally Initiated Amendment 07/15/1981 Redesignate "Two Rivers Inc." Parcel
Chelan County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/26/1980 Complete Comprehensive Update
Chelan County Comprehensive 04/22/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Chewelah Periodic Review 01/23/2025 amendment includes changes to Goals and Policies, Shoreline regulations, and critical areas in shoreline areas.
Chewelah Comprehensive 10/17/2008 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Clallam County Comprehensive 09/01/2021 Complete Comprehensive Update
Clallam County Periodic Review 09/01/2021 Findings of Adequacy concluding that no SMP amendments were needed to comply with periodic review requirements.
Clallam County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/16/1992 Bed and breakfast & home occupation - criteria & standards.
Clallam County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/31/1989 add policies & regulations for hydroelectric & other in-stream impoundment structures
Clallam County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/01/1988 Revise regulations pertaining to jetties & groins to allow them as conditional uses in rural environment designations
Clallam County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/03/1986 Redesignate some shorelines along Sequim Bay from Suburban & Urban to Rural. Change from requiring conditional use permits for certain uses & activities
Clallam County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/27/1986 Text amended for natural systems policies, regulations & definitions, marine beaches & subtidal areas.
Clallam County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/27/1984 Places all regulations in one chapter. Some text amended
Clallam County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/04/1983 Policies & regulations pertaining to aquaculture activities
Clallam County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/16/1979 Limits petrochemical plants & energy related facilities on all shorelines, unless it can be shown local economic, social & environmental resources can be protected from adverse effects.
Clallam County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/10/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Clallam County Locally Initiated Amendment 07/27/1979 Revised to requeue SMA permit for aquaculture & clam harvesting
Clallam County Locally Initiated Amendment 11/16/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Clallam County Comprehensive 08/05/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Clark County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/05/2024 Amendment includes decoupling the flood hazard area regulations from the SMP, incorporating new critical areas regulations, correcting an SMP exemption for forest practices that is inconsistent with SMA, revises residential standards to allow for repairs, maintenance, and modification of legally existing development within floodways, with conditions. Updated administrative provisions to better reflect county implementation.
Clark County Periodic Review 04/05/2021 Critical areas regulations from the County's CAO are incorporated into the SMP by reference. Updates to the dock monetary thresholds, Nonconforming uses, on-water residences, OHWN due to restoration, and CAO adoption.
Clark County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/03/2019 Incorporates the new CAO into the SMP, Corrects references, citations and names, adds clarifying language addressing timber harvest and Archaeological, Cultural and Historic resources, revises definitions for agricultural land, floodway, and vessel and added definitions for boatyard and development and incorporates changes consistent with Ecology's 2017 update of its implementing rules.
Clark County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/17/2018 Amendment adopted recent changes to SMA including an exemption for retrofitting existing structures to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act; update the dock exemption; and add provisions for floating on-water residences; Revise the composition of the County's Shoreline Management Committee.
Clark County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/23/2016 Amendment addresses inadvertent omission of Carty Lake from the list of shoreline water bodies and to update the critical area regulations within shoreline jurisdiction to make consistent with the county's most recent updates. Amendment also revises language that the county found problematic related to residential structures as well as maintenance and repairs.
Clark County Locally Initiated Amendment 12/05/2014 Addresses an inconsistency between the regulations 40.460.240G that prohibit dredging within wetlands and table 40.460.620-1 which allows the activity for restoration, clarifies the dredging definition, and adds language relating to non-water oriented commercial uses
Clark County Comprehensive 09/12/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Clark County Locally Initiated Amendment 12/18/1992 Clarifies residential setback regulations, establishes common line setbacks & prohibits construction of residential sewage disposal systems in floodway
Clark County Comprehensive 12/18/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Clarkston Periodic Review 11/18/2024 Changes to the Shoreline Goals and Polices and some changes to the Shoreline Designations.
Clarkston Comprehensive 03/09/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Clarkston Comprehensive 03/07/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Cle Elum Periodic Review 10/25/2021 New section added for exceptions from local review, open area of dock grating was changed from 50% to 40%, language added to clarify that forest practices that only involve timber cutting do not qualify as development, updated several definitions
Cle Elum Locally Initiated Amendment 11/13/2019 Amendment in response to GMHB decision
Cle Elum Comprehensive 08/09/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Cle Elum Locally Initiated Amendment 01/01/1980 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Colfax Periodic Review 08/14/2024 Clarifies that the SMP does not apply to areas under exclusive federal jurisdiction. Updated some definitions. Updated non-conforming section, Shoreline Use Policies and Regulations section, Administration and permitting.
Colfax Comprehensive 11/08/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Colfax Comprehensive 02/06/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Columbia County Periodic Review 11/18/2024 Changes to the Shoreline Goals and Polices and some changes to the Shoreline Designations.
Columbia County Comprehensive 03/09/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Columbia County Comprehensive 09/22/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Conconully Comprehensive 08/27/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Conconully Locally Initiated Amendment 03/09/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Conconully Comprehensive 12/16/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Concrete Periodic Review 07/26/2022 Amended definition of development, Added a new subsection 9.3.2, listing the exception categories with their statutory basis, Added shoreline permit exemption language under section 9.3.1 for retrofitting existing structure to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act.
Concrete Comprehensive 10/17/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Concrete Comprehensive 03/03/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Cosmopolis Periodic Review 09/04/2023 Revised several sections in the introduction, revised pieces of the Shoreline Environment Designations chapter for clarity, revised several definitions and Appendix 2 Critical Areas Regulations
Cosmopolis Comprehensive 04/24/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Cosmopolis Locally Initiated Amendment 09/06/1988 Incorporate Grays Harbor Management Plan into SMP
Cosmopolis Comprehensive 08/12/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Coulee City Comprehensive 03/26/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Coupeville Periodic Review 07/20/2022 revised existing references to "National Historic Landmarks" to "National Register listed properties". A reference to add "Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve Design Review and Community Design Standards. Added an exemption to allow retrofitting structures for ADA compliance and for restoration projects.
Coupeville Comprehensive 02/26/2009 Complete Comprehensive Update
Coupeville Comprehensive 06/25/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Covington Periodic Review 09/12/2019 See Findings and Conclusions for detailed changes.
Covington Comprehensive 09/13/2011 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Cowlitz County Periodic Review 04/11/2022 Removed the 2016 Restoration Plan from Appendix B, revising it to reflect current information, and presenting it separately as a stand-alone document.
Cowlitz County Comprehensive 06/21/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Cowlitz County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/18/1982 Alters jurisdictional limits of SMA on Columbia River at mile 65 & 70 to 71.
Cowlitz County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/09/1982 Pertains to Howard Island & a portion of former channel adjacent to Cottonwood Island
Cowlitz County Comprehensive 02/17/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Cusick Comprehensive 04/18/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Cusick Comprehensive Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Darrington Periodic Review 07/22/2020 Amendment to bring the SMP up to date with changes in laws, rules and published guidance.
Darrington Comprehensive 01/24/2007 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Dayton Periodic Review 03/04/2025 Changes to General Provisions and SMP Elements, Strike policy SMP 15 regarding commercial forestry as a conditional use in the "natural" SED. Changes to Chapter 5 General Shoreline Policies, Specific Shoreline Use Policies, and Shoreline Management Code. For full list of changes, please see Findings and Conclusions.
Dayton Comprehensive 05/15/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Dayton Comprehensive 09/22/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Des Moines Periodic Review 09/24/2019 incorporate changes in SMA and SMP-Guidelines.
Des Moines Comprehensive 11/01/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
Des Moines Locally Initiated Amendment 03/01/1988 Complete rewrite of goals, policies, regulations; incorporation of newly annexed areas.
Des Moines Comprehensive 04/03/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
Local Government Amendment Type Effective Date Brief Description
Douglas County Periodic Review 02/11/2022 Language added to include the periodic update and public participation process. Applicability language has been updated to include a list of activities that are not considered development. Use Matrix language has been revised for clarification, new policy added aiming to increase access for those with disabilities. Removed density and side yard setback requirements.
Douglas County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/26/2021 Modify regulations related to building setbacks, definitions, mitigation requirements, and Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas buffers.
Douglas County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/23/2015 Revisions to section 1.1 Prior development and Nonconformance; Revisions to Section 5.12, Residential Noncoforming Uses; and Revisions to Section 8, definition of Appurtenant Structure. Non-Approval of revisions to section 5.13 Shoreline Bulk and Dimensional Standards
Douglas County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/04/2015 Revisions to section 5.13 (Ordinance TLS 14-04-08) Common line buffer setback standards; and revisions to appendix H3.060. (Ordinance TLS 14-05-08) View corridors. Denied amendment regarding moorage in Section 5.10 (Ordinance TLS 14-03-08)
Douglas County Comprehensive 08/27/2009 Complete Comprehensive Update
Douglas County Comprehensive 02/20/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Dupont Periodic Review 11/05/2020 Clarifying language to the prohibited uses section and corrections to citations.
Dupont Comprehensive 01/25/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Dupont Locally Initiated Amendment 12/21/1995 Implements special management unit of Tatsolo Point area. Changes portions of shoreline from urban to conservancy
Dupont Locally Initiated Amendment 03/30/1993 Map & text revision removing Sequalitchew Creek from SMA jurisdiction.
Dupont Comprehensive 06/11/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Duvall Comprehensive 06/06/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Duvall Comprehensive 08/12/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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East Wenatchee Periodic Review 02/10/2023 The amendment modifies text throughout the SMP to remove references to the Douglas County SMP which the city originally adopted. Added text to better explain the Table 1 use matrix in chapter 3. Changed recreational non-water oriented uses from conditional to permitted uses in High Intensity, Urban Conservancy, Mixed Use, and Shoreline Residential areas. Added text regarding compensatory mitigation plan requirements and location preferences to Chapter 4.
East Wenatchee Comprehensive 12/21/2009 Complete Comprehensive Update
East Wenatchee Comprehensive 02/20/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Eatonville Periodic Review 06/01/2023 Minor changes to the general Policies and Regulations, Shoreline Modification, Administrative Provisions, and Definitions Chapters in the SMP.
Eatonville Comprehensive 07/13/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Eatonville Comprehensive 04/29/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Edmonds Periodic Review 11/12/2019 This review is intended to keep SMPs current with amendments to state laws or rules, changes to local plans and regulations, and changes to address local circumstances, new information or improved data.
Edmonds Comprehensive 05/10/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Edmonds Locally Initiated Amendment 10/30/2000 Adopting Ordinance 3318
Edmonds Locally Initiated Amendment 06/01/1993 Clarifies areas of Associated Wetlands subject to SMA jurisdiction.
Edmonds Locally Initiated Amendment 06/03/1986 Adds definitions & specific regulations for bulkheads, breakwaters, groins, landfill & jetties.
Edmonds Locally Initiated Amendment 04/30/1984 Deletes requirement for "open pile" construction of bulkheads & breakwaters; allows dredging for moorage in commercial waterfront zone in Urban environment
Edmonds Locally Initiated Amendment 05/06/1980 Extens SMP to recently annexed areas
Edmonds Locally Initiated Amendment 03/05/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Edmonds Comprehensive 01/23/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Electric City Periodic Review 08/13/2024 Added activities that do not qualify as development, and projects that are not subject to SMP review. Language added to allow nonconforming lot development when all other requirements of the SMP are met. Some changes to list of exemptions. Modified or added some definitions.
Electric City Comprehensive 03/26/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Ellensburg Periodic Review 05/09/2024 Updated the list of actions in which the SMP does not apply. Updated the definition of development.
Ellensburg Comprehensive 06/21/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Ellensburg Locally Initiated Amendment 01/01/1980 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Elma Periodic Review 09/28/2023 Changes to some definitions, revised language addressing relief provisions, added a new section summarizing developments not subject to local review, deleted outdated references to RCW sections for exempt developments.
Elma Comprehensive 10/06/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Elma Locally Initiated Amendment 12/15/1982 Change line of jurisdiction for portion of the Chehalis River flood plain to coincide with city limits.
Elma Comprehensive 09/18/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Entiat Locally Initiated Amendment 09/14/2021 Section 1.8 to specify SMP amendment effective date, Section 5.2.17(G) to add clarification around shoreline restoration relief, Section 6.2.2 to add option to classify existing structures as conforming. New Section 7.6.3(Q) to add ADA exemption, new section 7.12(F) to add 90-day WSDOT project target. Chapter 8 Definitions to reflect clarification to definition of “development” . Chapter 8 Definitions to choose FEMA definition of “floodway”.
Entiat Comprehensive 03/19/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Entiat Comprehensive 04/22/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Enumclaw Periodic Review 10/30/2019 This review is intended to keep SMPs current with amendments to state laws or rules, changes to local plans and regulations, and changes to address local circumstances, new information or improved data.
Enumclaw Comprehensive 07/17/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Everett Periodic Review 10/18/2019 This review is intended to keep the SMP current with amendments to state laws or rules, changes to local plans and regulations, and changes to address local circumstances, new information or improved data.
Everett Locally Initiated Amendment 07/11/2016 Amendment corrects shoreline environment designation mapping errors near the Port of Everett south terminal facilities and consistency with the city Comprehensive Plan.
Everett Locally Initiated Amendment 08/31/2015 Amendment changed the Urban Maritime Shoreline Environment permitted uses and addresses consistency with planned waterfront uses
Everett Locally Initiated Amendment 03/18/2011 Adopted Ordinance 3202-10 & amending Ordinance 3129-09; Adopting the Marshland Subarea Plan in to the SMP.
Everett Locally Initiated Amendment 11/17/2005 Settlement agreement of appeals in 2002 Comprehensive rewrite
Everett Locally Initiated Amendment 03/12/2004 Ordinance 2713-03; North Marina Amendment
Everett Locally Initiated Amendment 12/09/2003 Adds Transportation facilities of statewide significance as a listed use & defines it.
Everett Locally Initiated Amendment 12/08/2003 Ordinance 2707-03; Transportation Facilities of Statewide Significance
Everett Comprehensive 05/03/2002 Complete Comprehensive Update
Everett Comprehensive 01/05/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Everett Locally Initiated Amendment 01/15/1900 North Marina project
Everett Locally Initiated Amendment Complete Comprehensive Update
Everett Comprehensive Complete Comprehensive Update
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Everson Periodic Review 10/30/2023 Amendment revised the provisions outlining the city's shoreline jurisdiction to clarify that it includes the land area within 200 feet of the FEMA floodway of the Nooksack river. Also made minor changes to text protecting the rights to navigation and space for water-dependent uses within the Public Access policies. Revised some definitions and added a provision clarifying the SMP does not apply to lands under exclusive federal jurisdiction. Under the critical area provisions, updated references to the city's Critical Areas Ordinance and National Flood Insurance Program Ordinance to reflect that this SMP amendment incorporated by reference the current adopted versions of both programs.
Everson Comprehensive 10/16/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Everson Comprehensive 09/29/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Federal Way Periodic Review 09/03/2019 Changes are to incorporate changes in state law RCW 90.58 or State rule WAC 173-26 & 173-27. Updated to critical areas provisions, and those locally initiated changes to address implementation issues identified by the city staff and their consultant
Federal Way Comprehensive 12/02/2011 Complete Comprehensive Update
Federal Way Locally Initiated Amendment 06/05/2000 Comprehensive rewrite adopting Ordinance 98-323
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Ferndale Periodic Review 12/19/2024 Changes were made to the following Chapters: General Provisions, Definitions, Administration, Shoreline Designations, Maps and Boundaries, Shoreline Permits and Exemptions, Urban, Residential, Rural, and Aquatic Designations, General and Special Regulations, Nonconforming Uses, Official Shoreline Map and Critical Areas Ordinance. Please see Findings and Conclusion for this amendment for the details of these changes.
Ferndale Comprehensive 06/04/2009 Complete Comprehensive Update
Ferndale Locally Initiated Amendment 09/01/2004 Nicholsen Wetland; Ordinance 1320
Ferndale Comprehensive 12/15/1981 Complete Comprehensive Update
Ferndale Locally Initiated Amendment Created new chapter describing general provisions of the SMP, clarified revision to the scope of the SMP, revised some definitions. Changes made to the administration, Shoreline Designations, Maps and Boundaries, Shoreline Permits and Exemptions Chapters. Also made changes to the Urban, Residential, Rural, Conservancy and Aquatic designations. Changes to General and special regulations, nonconforming uses, enforcement and goals and policies were made as well. For detailed information regarding the above changes please see the Findings and Conclusions.
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Ferry County Periodic Review 08/20/2024 Amendments to the Shoreline Goals and Policies section as well as Shoreline regulations, minor changes to correct typos, clarify phrasing, simplify numbers and internal citations.
Ferry County Comprehensive 07/31/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Ferry County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/15/2002 Amendments are narrow in scope addressing nonconforming uses and other "housekeeping" updates
Ferry County Comprehensive 10/21/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Fife Periodic Review 09/10/2019 Periodic update changed the following sections: Section 1.B Shoreline Jurisdiction, Section 1.F Puyallup Tribe Jurisdiction, Section 4 Definitions and Acronyms, Section 6 Shoreline Designations, Section 7 General Regulations, Section 8-10, Appendix B.
Fife Comprehensive 03/28/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Fife Comprehensive 09/06/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Forks Periodic Review 12/06/2022 Comprehensive Update/Periodic Review.
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Franklin County Periodic Review 12/28/2023 Amended the list of Acronyms and abbreviations, section added in applicability for developments no required to obtain shoreline permits or local reviews. Reference added for McNary Shoreline Management Plan, USACE. Footnotes have also been added throughout the document for the McNary Plan, where applicable. Added language to Relationship to other codes, ordinances and plans section. Changes made to Table 18.16.200(B) and 18.16.210(B). Changes to public access and Dredging and Dredge Material Disposal Chapters. Added link in General Provisions to the WDFW PHS map under most current scientific information. and changes made to Critical Aquifer recharge areas section.
Franklin County Comprehensive 11/14/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Franklin County Locally Initiated Amendment 07/08/1983 Allows power generation plants as CUP in Natural Environment on portion of Palouse River
Franklin County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/02/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Franklin County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/28/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Franklin County Locally Initiated Amendment 12/12/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Franklin County Comprehensive 12/10/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Friday Harbor Periodic Review 06/23/2022 General changes to update SMP to any SMA or Guideline changes
Friday Harbor Comprehensive 12/15/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Friday Harbor Locally Initiated Amendment 02/04/2000 Reformatted SMP to improve clarity & usability
Friday Harbor Locally Initiated Amendment 05/15/1990 Complete rewrite
Friday Harbor Locally Initiated Amendment 01/05/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Friday Harbor Comprehensive 07/14/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Garfield County Periodic Review 11/18/2024 Changes to the Shoreline Goals and Polices and some changes to the Shoreline Designations.
Garfield County Comprehensive 03/09/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Garfield County Comprehensive 09/13/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Gig Harbor Periodic Review 01/28/2022 Added to Definitions, revisions to shoreline environment designation maps, Changes to General Goals, Policies and Regulations. Changes to Shoreline Use Matrix, and changes to administrative procedures.
Gig Harbor Locally Initiated Amendment 07/20/2021 Amendment allows the placement of public art along City shorelines.
Gig Harbor Comprehensive 12/27/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Gig Harbor Locally Initiated Amendment 06/28/1994 Comprehensive rewrite to encourage growth of commercial fishing fleet.
Gig Harbor Locally Initiated Amendment 12/10/1980 "Development" redefined
Gig Harbor Comprehensive 09/10/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Gold Bar Periodic Review 08/14/2019 Periodic review changes are cost threshold for substantial development changed, definition changes, adopted the city's 2016 CAO by reference, revised to reference wetlands critical areas guidance that was updated. add 2 sections to complement the existing section "Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Exemption.
Gold Bar Comprehensive 03/13/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Gold Bar Locally Initiated Amendment 11/07/2001 Complete Rewrite
Gold Bar Comprehensive 12/27/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Goldendale Periodic Review 08/21/2024 Some definitions added or modified. Added options for longer maintenance & monitoring programs, new section added for exceptions to local review requirements, and modifications to the Appendix B,
Goldendale Comprehensive 05/15/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Goldendale Comprehensive 08/29/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Grand Coulee Periodic Review 01/11/2024 Added activities that do not qualify as development, and projects that are not subject to SMP review. Added frequently flooded areas consistent with CAO. Added nonconforming lots, uses and structures to the Nonconforming section. small changes to Initiation of Development chapter. and modified and changes some definitions.
Grand Coulee Comprehensive 03/26/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Grandview Comprehensive 01/22/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
Grandview Comprehensive 09/05/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Granger Comprehensive 01/28/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
Granger Comprehensive 09/05/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Granite Falls Comprehensive 05/08/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Granite Falls Comprehensive 12/27/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Grant County Periodic Review 01/17/2024 Added activities that do not qualify as development, and projects that are not subject to SMP review. Added language clarifying that if reference Federal delineation manual and regional supplement are updated by the US Army Corps of Engineers or Ecology, the subsequent version will apply. Language added to allow nonconforming lot development when all other requirements of the SMP are met. Modified or added definitions for Development, Nonconforming development, nonconforming lot, nonconforming use.
Grant County Comprehensive 09/22/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Grant County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/10/2005 Change Rural to Suburban environment for Moses Point Planned Unit Development
Grant County Locally Initiated Amendment 11/01/1988 Redesignate shoreline upstream of Grand Coulee Dam from Conservancy to Rural to permit resort & marina development
Grant County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/11/1981 Revision of previously denied amendment
Grant County Comprehensive 09/16/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Grays Harbor County Periodic Review 11/07/2023 Delete preamble text, including summary of SMA and history of SMA/SMP in Grays Harbor County, clarify in introduction that SMP does not apply to areas under exclusive federal jurisdiction. Revised reference to SED map to reflect actual map title. Changes to Shoreline Use and Modification Tables. Changes in Chapter 3 general policies and regulations and Chapter 4 Shoreline uses and Development.
Grays Harbor County Comprehensive 08/11/2020 Complete Comprehensive Update
Grays Harbor County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/03/1991 SMP & Estuary Management Plan amendment. New guidelines for Planning Area I, vegetation, recreation, structures & fill. Management Unit 22, special condition for rehabilitation and recreation facility
Grays Harbor County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/19/1990 GHEMP portion of SMP amended to allow up to one acre of fill for public school athletic facility
Grays Harbor County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/15/1990 Replaces Shoreline Hearings Board with Planning Commission as the shoreline administrative body.
Grays Harbor County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/06/1988 Incorporates Grays Harbor Estuary Management Plan
Grays Harbor County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/05/1988 Designates all shoreline within County adjacent to Olympic national Forest as Conservancy environment.
Grays Harbor County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/21/1987 Revises Policies & regulations for river bar gravel mining
Grays Harbor County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/03/1986 Add policies to regulate removal of gravel from river bars.
Grays Harbor County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/05/1980 Revised use regulations & environment designations for ocean beach development. Redesignation portion of Chehalis river near Aberdeen
Grays Harbor County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/27/1980 Complete Comprehensive Update
Grays Harbor County Locally Initiated Amendment 07/17/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Grays Harbor County Locally Initiated Amendment 12/02/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Grays Harbor County Comprehensive 08/06/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Hamilton Comprehensive 07/27/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Hoquiam Periodic Review 11/13/2023 Changes made to Article 1 added and modified definitions, changed wording for more clarity in Article 4. Added "or not applicable" as an option to Permitted, Prohibited and Prohibited use Table (5) and use Table key, changes made to table 11.05.430-1. Several changes to Article 6-8, please see Findings and Conclusions for detailed description.
Hoquiam Comprehensive 08/08/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Hoquiam Locally Initiated Amendment 09/06/1988 Incorporate Grays Harbor Management Plan into SMP
Hoquiam Locally Initiated Amendment 04/23/1985 Complete Comprehensive Update
Hoquiam Locally Initiated Amendment 07/29/1980 Regulatory orders amended
Hoquiam Comprehensive 04/14/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Hunts Point Periodic Review 06/19/2020 Finding of Adequacy
Hunts Point Comprehensive 10/08/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Hunts Point Locally Initiated Amendment 07/02/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Hunts Point Comprehensive 11/15/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Ilwaco Periodic Review 11/15/2023 Changes to definitions, Table 7-1, Administration, permits & Enforcement, Appendix B and C to incorporate new ocean use proposals and protections.
Ilwaco Comprehensive 06/26/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Ilwaco Comprehensive 05/02/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Index Periodic Review 02/11/2020 Periodic Review was completed in combination with Comprehensive Update
Index Comprehensive 02/11/2020 Complete Comprehensive Update
Index Comprehensive 12/27/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
Index Periodic Review Periodic Review was done with the Comprehensive update.
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Ione Comprehensive 04/18/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Ione Comprehensive Complete Comprehensive Update
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Island County Comprehensive 08/01/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Island County Comprehensive 06/21/2001 Complete Comprehensive Update
Island County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/21/1992 Aquatic-Conservation established at Utsalady Cove,Whidbey Island. Revises use activities, piers & docks, moorage depth. Revises Shoreline Atlas Maps.
Island County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/22/1991 Revise the regulations & policies for aquaculture & related activities
Island County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/04/1985 Designates specific Aquaculture Districts
Island County Comprehensive 06/25/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Issaquah Locally Initiated Amendment 05/26/2025 Removal of the common line setback exception, replacement of a shoreline buffer reduction incentive with a requirement to remove bulkhead as part of new or redevelopment, creation of lighting dock standards for new docks, and alignment of buffer regulations with the updated critical areas regulations.
Issaquah Periodic Review 09/21/2021 Incorporated updated 2016 Critical Areas Ordinance regulations by reference. Integrated update reference to the 2019 Parks Strategic Plan, Central Issaquah Plan, Creek Corridor and Green Necklace Plan, Stream and Riparian Areas Restoration Plan, and Lake Sammamish State Park Wetland Stream and Lakeshore Plan. Added "Trails" as a use in the use Matrix (Table 1) and added regulations for public access trials in the Residential Use section and the Public Recreational Use section. Updated density and side setback requirements to be consistent with underlying zoning. Update the shoreline map in the SMP to show recently annexed areas.
Issaquah Comprehensive 03/12/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Issaquah Locally Initiated Amendment 10/02/1990 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Jefferson County Comprehensive 02/21/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Jefferson County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/06/1998 Revises Permit administration policies
Jefferson County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/05/1997 Revises policies & regulations concerning docks, piers, & floats
Jefferson County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/16/1993 Aquaculture amendments
Jefferson County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/25/1993 Complete Comprehensive Update
Jefferson County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/07/1989 Rewrites, updates, and refines existing program for joint use by City of Port Townsend & Jefferson County
Jefferson County Locally Initiated Amendment 07/06/1983 This amendment seems to be a complete re-ordering & re-wording of the original document
Jefferson County Comprehensive 08/12/1982 Complete Comprehensive Update
Jefferson County Comprehensive 12/20/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Kalama Comprehensive 08/06/2024 Complete Comprehensive Update
Kalama Periodic Review 08/06/2024 Did the Periodic review along with the Comprehensive Update.
Kalama Comprehensive 01/16/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Kelso Periodic Review 04/29/2022 Added and revised some definitions. Added a section to chapter 8 to describe the permit filing process and appeal period.
Kelso Comprehensive 05/05/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Kelso Comprehensive 11/26/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Kenmore Periodic Review 03/20/2020 revisions made to reflect changed circumstances, new information, and improved data.
Kenmore Comprehensive 03/30/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Kennewick Periodic Review 03/14/2022 Some definitions were added or revised. Language added to the Conservation Element goals that specifically identify protecting and preserving biodiverse habitats found in shorelines. Clarifying language added for biotechnical and soft methods of shoreline stabilization. 3 items on this list of shoreline exemptions were removed.
Kennewick Comprehensive 12/03/2009 Complete Comprehensive Update
Kennewick Comprehensive 12/11/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Kent Periodic Review 10/14/2019 Needed to bring SMP up to date with updated rules and guidelines
Kent Comprehensive 02/11/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
Kent Locally Initiated Amendment 12/27/2005 Ordinance 3751 Minor procedural amendment to correct inconsistencies in appeal provisions and raise threshold for shoreline substantial development permits
Kent Locally Initiated Amendment 04/20/1999 changed to reflect legislative & Ecology changes to the SMA & associated rules. The city included recently annexed county shorelines of the state. Minor changes in organization and wording.
Kent Locally Initiated Amendment 06/16/1992 Redesignate Lot 18 of Foster Industrial Park from Conservancy to Urban. New definitions for "inland Shoeline Areas", "Water Dependent", "Water-Related", & "Water Enjoyment" uses.
Kent Locally Initiated Amendment 12/10/1980 Larger Green River buffer areas, setbacks, & more restrictive environment classifications
Kent Locally Initiated Amendment 04/10/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Kent Locally Initiated Amendment 12/08/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Kent Comprehensive 04/09/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Kettle Falls Periodic Review 12/01/2023 Amendment makes changes to General regulations, Shoreline modifications and use regulations chapter, critical areas, and administration and enforcements.
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King County Locally Initiated Amendment 11/19/2021 Changes pertain to the County's Comprehensive Plan update, floodplain development regulations, and a technical date change in King County Code 20.12.200 to ensure the most recent ordinances are incorporated into the SMP.
King County Periodic Review 02/14/2020 Periodic Review
King County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/25/2017 Ordinance 17539 was adopted to bring the County's flood mgmt. provisions into compliance with federal regulations and Ordinance 17841 was adopted removing allowances relating to farmworker housing in the FEMA floodway. Ordinance 17878 established a demonstration project that would allow up to 5 alluvial fan mgmt. pilot projects within the Snoqualmie river watershed basin including areas within the shoreline jurisdictions.
King County Comprehensive 01/28/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
King County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/05/2008 Allows construction of farm pads in floodplain
King County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/28/1998 Allows maintenance of roadside & agricultural ditches within Urban, Rural, and Conservancy Environments
King County Locally Initiated Amendment 07/31/1997 Add text allowing excavation of wetlands within existing water transmission pipeline corridors in specific situations
King County Locally Initiated Amendment 07/24/1996 ESHB 1721 Implementation Ordinance 12196
King County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/29/1995 Redesignate Snoqualmie Mill site from Conservancy to Rural
King County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/22/1991 Incorporation of the Sensitive Areas ordinance, lands zone "F", Forest Resource in SMP jurisdiction or sensitive areas or impacting public resources, or areas of cultural or archaeological significance. require CUP.
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Kirkland Periodic Review 10/05/2020 Include recently annexed areas north of the existing city boundary into the SMP.
Kirkland Locally Initiated Amendment 05/25/2011 Extends the city's existing SMP to include Finn hill, Juanita and Kingsgate neighborhoods when the city annexes these areas on June 1, 2011
Kirkland Comprehensive 08/05/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
Kirkland Locally Initiated Amendment 01/02/1990 Designate undesignated property & redesignate other properties adjacent to Juanita Bay from conservancy to urban mixed environment designation.
Kirkland Locally Initiated Amendment 01/03/1989 Rewrite to include recently annexed Juanita Shoreline
Kirkland Locally Initiated Amendment 06/03/1986 Complete rewrite designate newly annexed areas
Kirkland Comprehensive 08/27/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Kitsap County Periodic Review 10/07/2021 Additions to Purpose and Intent to acknowledge tribal treaty rights, definitions added for Floating homes, Floodway, RCW, Tram. Revised some definitions and various revisions to the SMP to improve clarity and implementation.
Kitsap County Comprehensive 12/24/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Kitsap County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/13/2009 Limited amendment for Ordinance No. 418-08, changing 2,474 ft of shoreline in Seabeck from Conservancy to Rural environment designation
Kitsap County Comprehensive 02/08/1999 Complete Comprehensive Update
Kitsap County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/18/1985 Complete Comprehensive Update
Kitsap County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/22/1984 Redesignation on Black Bay near Eagle Harbor.
Kitsap County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/16/1983 General use regulations for aquaculture expanded to include criteria for aesthetic preservation, impact mitigation standards, navigational review, noise control & resource protection.
Kitsap County Locally Initiated Amendment 12/22/1981 Allows conversion of certain existing over-water structures to residential use where unique circumstances exist.
Kitsap County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/24/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Kitsap County Comprehensive 04/30/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Kittitas County Periodic Review 09/14/2021 This periodic review also included changes that were developed during settlement discussion with the parties of the settlement agreement.
Kittitas County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/28/2019 amendment that came out of settlement negotiations
Kittitas County Comprehensive 03/07/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Kittitas County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/16/1979 Redesignate designation of portion of Yakima River near Cle Elum from natural environment to Conservancy.
Kittitas County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/28/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Kittitas County Comprehensive 09/03/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Klickitat County Locally Initiated Amendment 12/10/2007 A previous prohibition didn't recognize the pre-existing Roosevelt Intermodel Facility.
Klickitat County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/21/1998 Complete Comprehensive Update
Klickitat County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/28/1991 Redesignate Lyle Peninsula to "Community" with a 50' natural buffer adjacent & landward of the OHWM.
Klickitat County Locally Initiated Amendment 07/03/1990 New 50' Natural buffer zone; restructure Shoreline Advisory Committee, reduce number of districts & designations; change regulations.
Klickitat County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/01/1984 Clarifies shoreline area descriptions & removes Canyon Creek from the SMP.
Klickitat County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/06/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Klickitat County Comprehensive 08/29/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Krupp Comprehensive 03/26/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Krupp Comprehensive 09/16/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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La Center Periodic Review 07/05/2021 Overall organizational changes, general edits to correct and update syntax, formatting and citations through the SMP.
La Center Comprehensive 05/15/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
La Center Comprehensive 12/18/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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La Conner Periodic Review 11/15/2021 Removed aquaculture form the list of examples of water-dependent use, added a new goal to encourage all use and development to address potential adverse effects of glocbal climate change and sea level rise.
La Conner Comprehensive 06/19/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
La Conner Locally Initiated Amendment 07/05/2007 Spot re-designation and use change. Limited definitions update
La Conner Locally Initiated Amendment 06/25/2005 Correct an Urban Industrial environment mapping error
La Conner Locally Initiated Amendment 11/26/2004 Update Substantial Development text (Section 8.3C)
La Conner Locally Initiated Amendment 08/13/2004 Ordinance 926 - format change
La Conner Locally Initiated Amendment 01/26/2004 Ordinance 910 - Substantial development exemption
La Conner Locally Initiated Amendment 04/14/2003 Ordinance 878 - Shoreline Redesignation
La Conner Locally Initiated Amendment 04/14/2003 Redesignation 1,700 ft of Urban Industrial to Urban Commercial
La Conner Locally Initiated Amendment 10/10/2001 Minor revisions to public access, public use/activities. Redesignate Urban Mixed Use to Urban Industrial at south end of town.
La Conner Comprehensive 12/12/1997 Complete Comprehensive Update
La Conner Comprehensive 05/03/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Lacey Periodic Review 05/17/2021 The amendment will bring the SMP into compliance with requirements of the SMA and state rules that have been added or changed since the last SMP amendment
Lacey Locally Initiated Amendment 03/24/2015 Incorporate the revised wetland ordinance into the SMP due to Ecology's 2014 changes to the Washington Wetland Rating Systems and clarifying language pertaining to when an SMP amendment is necessary as a result of modifications to an ordinance adopted into the SMP by reference
Lacey Comprehensive 10/13/2011 Complete Comprehensive Update
Lacey Locally Initiated Amendment 05/15/1990 New policies for boating facilities, over-water buildings, landfill, bulk heads; clarify wetlands. Define Special Area Management Plan, Water-dependecy & others. Establish open space tracts. New "Suburban" environment
Lacey Locally Initiated Amendment 08/30/1984 Complete Comprehensive Update
Lacey Locally Initiated Amendment 01/05/1982 Procedural changes only
Lacey Comprehensive 05/21/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Lacey Periodic Review The amendment will bring the SMP into compliance with requirements of the SMA and state rules that have been added or changed since the last SMP amendment
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Lake Forest Park Comprehensive 07/10/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Lake Forest Park Comprehensive 11/08/2004 Complete Comprehensive Update
Lake Forest Park Comprehensive 01/01/1997 Complete Comprehensive Update
Lake Forest Park Comprehensive 04/19/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Lake Stevens Locally Initiated Amendment 09/04/2023 Revised so SMP will provide accurate references to the City's current CAO that is applicable to critical areas located outside the shoreline jurisdiction. Changed to no longer allow multifamily residential uses and development in the Waterfront Residential zoning district.
Lake Stevens Comprehensive 06/14/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Lake Stevens Locally Initiated Amendment 01/04/1984 Redesignate Catherine Creek from 23rd Place to Hartford Drive & 131st
Lake Stevens Comprehensive 12/27/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Lakewood Periodic Review 11/06/2019 Amendments to bring the SMP in compliance with requirements of the SMA and state rules. The city also made minor revision to the 2014 Shoreline Restoration Plan.
Lakewood Comprehensive 09/22/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Langley Periodic Review 12/27/2021 Added language regarding Sea Level rise.
Langley Comprehensive 12/20/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Langley Comprehensive 07/24/2001 Complete Comprehensive Update
Langley Comprehensive 06/25/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Latah Periodic Review 05/04/2022 This Periodic review went through at the same time as their comprehensive update.
Latah Comprehensive 04/16/2022 Complete Comprehensive Update
Latah Comprehensive 01/15/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Leavenworth Periodic Review 04/07/2022 Removed outdates or unnecessary references. Updated Appendix B Critical Areas to match amendments made to the City regulations. Updated Shoreline Use and Modification Matrix. Removed the requirement for written exemption letters for exempt activities. Removed several buffer reductions to better fit the City shoreline conditions.
Leavenworth Comprehensive 09/30/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Leavenworth Comprehensive 04/22/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Lewis County Periodic Review 11/29/2021 Replacing "Mossyrock Reservoir" with "Riffe Lake". Critical areas ordinance adopted and modified. Revision allows for bridges as a permitted use in the High Intensity, Shoreline Residential and Conservancy designations rather than a conditional use. A policy directing development of Voluntary Stewardship Programs was deleted. Language is added in the introduction for forest practices. clarifying timber cutting is not a development and that activities other than timber cutting may be development and require a SDP.
Lewis County Comprehensive 11/07/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Lewis County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/26/1998 Landfill regulations revised
Lewis County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/02/1980 Revisions involve additions deletions, rewording & incidental corrections to the exisitng policies
Lewis County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/24/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Lewis County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/16/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Lewis County Comprehensive 11/01/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Lincoln County Periodic Review 04/28/2025 Changes to Shoreline Regulations, Shoreline Modifications and Use Regulations, Critical Areas, Existing Uses, Structures and Lots, and Administration and Enforcements. Please see Findings and Conclusions for this amendment for the details.
Lincoln County Comprehensive 05/23/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Lincoln County Comprehensive 02/25/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Long Beach Locally Initiated Amendment 08/28/2024 The SMP amendment proposes the two text edits within Section 5.0 Shoreline Environment Designations (SEDs): Use and Development Standards Regulations. Changes to Table 5-1 Shoreline Use, Development, and Modification by SED, and changes to 5.3.4 Conservancy SED - General Development Regulations
Long Beach Periodic Review 02/14/2023 Changes to Goals & Strategies, Scope, and Definitions. Changes to Appendices A: Shoreline Jurisdiction Map and SED Map, Deletion of both Appendix C & D.
Long Beach Comprehensive 07/19/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Long Beach Comprehensive 07/02/1997 Complete Comprehensive Update
Long Beach Locally Initiated Amendment 01/05/1988 Revisions to regulations for accreted lands between existing built-up area & primary dune.
Long Beach Comprehensive 05/02/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Longview Periodic Review 03/02/2022 Added, removed and revised some definitions, added a reference to clarifying exceptions to local review.
Longview Comprehensive 08/10/2015 Approved with Recommended Changes Only. Local Government still needs to accept or decline recommended changes but it does not change effective date.
Longview Comprehensive 05/19/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Lyman Comprehensive 02/23/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Lynden Comprehensive 09/24/2019 Complete Comprehensive Update
Lynden Periodic Review 09/24/2019 Periodic Review needed to incorporate any changes in the SMA and SMP-Guidelines.
Lynden Locally Initiated Amendment 11/23/1981 From Conservancy to rural with a small urban section on Fish Trap Creek
Lynden Locally Initiated Amendment 09/29/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Lynnwood Locally Initiated Amendment 03/06/2019 Periodic Review - Amendments focused on minor consistency updates to the administrative chapter (Sec 7), definitions, consistency with City municipal code for free standing signs and a digital update to shoreline related maps and images.
Lynnwood Periodic Review 03/06/2019 Focused on minor consistency updates to the administrative chapter (Sec. 7), definitions, consistency with city municipal code for free standing signs and a digital update to shoreline related maps and images.
Lynnwood Comprehensive 12/01/2011 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Mabton Comprehensive 02/19/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Malden Comprehensive 05/10/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Malden Comprehensive 02/06/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Maple Valley Comprehensive 05/04/2020 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Marysville Periodic Review 03/20/2020 New Aquatic Urban Shoreline designation added for Ebey Slough
Marysville Comprehensive 10/31/2006 Complete Comprehensive Update
Marysville Locally Initiated Amendment 07/18/1978 Designates area from Ebey Slugh to Steamboat Slough from urban to conservancy environment.
Marysville Comprehensive 01/22/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Mason County Periodic Review 12/20/2021 Added, revised, and deleted some definitions. Removed winter creek from shorelines of the state table. changes throughout existing structures, uses and lots section. Changes to the residential section regarding floating homes and floating on water residences,
Mason County Comprehensive 10/02/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Mason County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/10/2006 Codification
Mason County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/30/2003 Revise definitions, permit administration & exemptions, and other regulations to comply with SMA amendments
Mason County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/01/1988 Administrative, policy, regulatory & procedural changes; reduction of riparian jurisdiction, revision of use categories.
Mason County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/16/1984 Mining
Mason County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/23/1982 Complete Comprehensive Update
Mason County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/15/1980 revises regulations for alternative pier & dock designs.
Mason County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/22/1980 Complete Comprehensive Update
Mason County Locally Initiated Amendment 12/18/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Mason County Comprehensive 08/06/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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McCleary Periodic Review 09/28/2023 Changes made to some definitions, Shoreline Use, Development & modification regulations. Added a new section to Administration, permits, and enforcement chapter as well as changes to Shoreline Critical Areas Regulations.
McCleary Comprehensive 11/04/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Medical Lake Periodic Review 04/29/2022 hdhs
Medical Lake Comprehensive 03/01/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Medical Lake Comprehensive 01/15/2007 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Medina Periodic Review 09/24/2019 Municipal code 20.60 amended to add section describing the city's moratoria authority. Administration was amended to clarify permit filing procedures, definitions section was amended to clarify that development does not include dismantling or removing structures. Shoreline Use Regulations section amended to add section on exceptions to local review and relief from SMP standards resulting from shoreline restoration projects and wetland section amended to update wetland rating system reference and required wetland buffers to be more consistent with Ecology guidance. City also identified several changes needed due to changed circumstances, new information, and improved data on their end.
Medina Comprehensive 04/18/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Medina Locally Initiated Amendment 12/18/1990 Reorganize existing SMP; establish "Recreation Conservancy" environment; address land modification, tramways, piers & docks' address non-conforming uses
Medina Comprehensive 11/22/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Mercer Island Locally Initiated Amendment 07/22/2024 Amendment creates a new use that applies to all existing marine facilities and adopted new regulations applicable to both redevelopment of existing marina facilities and proposals for new marina facilities in compliance with the SMA and SMP guideline standards and policies.
Mercer Island Periodic Review 07/09/2020 Add section clarifying activities, amend text regarding date of filing of shoreline permits or local reviews, 19.07.190 wetlands update due to updated wetland delineation requirements. Changes to remain consistent with update development regulations. Updated CAO.
Mercer Island Comprehensive 03/18/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Mercer Island Locally Initiated Amendment 05/18/1992 Revise policies & regulations for docks & joint use waterfront structures to reduce crowding. Variance clarification. Building height clarification.
Mercer Island Locally Initiated Amendment 01/03/1989 Reclassify the environment designation of a waterfront park on Lake Washington from Urban Residential to Urban Park
Mercer Island Locally Initiated Amendment 09/16/1987 Minor administrative change to incorporate SMA changes. Revises variance permit review criteria
Mercer Island Locally Initiated Amendment 06/18/1985 Complete Comprehensive Update
Mercer Island Locally Initiated Amendment 05/14/1981 Dock/piers
Mercer Island Comprehensive 09/24/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Metaline Comprehensive 04/18/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Metaline Comprehensive Complete Comprehensive Update
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Metaline Falls Comprehensive 04/18/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Metaline Falls Comprehensive Complete Comprehensive Update
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Millwood Periodic Review 10/25/2021 Added clarifying language to the definition of development. Additional language was added to clarify appeals procedures. Language added to specify designation and regulation of existing and established structures that may be considered non conforming. Section 18.14 was re-organized. Shoreline Environmental Designations was modified to include an Aquatic environment.
Millwood Comprehensive 05/01/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Millwood Locally Initiated Amendment 03/14/1997 Amends use regulations for height restrictions for industrial uses in the Urban environment to allow >35 ft tall structures.
Millwood Comprehensive 01/15/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Milton Periodic Review 02/19/2021 city is amending the method of how the SMP incorporates the regulations to protect critical areas within the shoreline.
Milton Comprehensive 12/18/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Monroe Periodic Review 03/15/2024 A number of changes were made to the SMP Administration Provisions in Chapter 6 for both internal consistency and to satisfy updated State shoreline laws or rules. A number of definitions were updated within Chapter 8 of the SMP. The Urban Conservancy Mining designation was removed from the SMP and has been replaced on the SED map by Urban Conservancy at the historic Cadman gravel mining site. The updated Critical Areas Regulations is incorporated into the SMP amendment as MMC 22.80 adopted by Ordinance #015/2019.
Monroe Comprehensive 08/22/2008 Complete Comprehensive Update
Monroe Locally Initiated Amendment 11/08/1990 Redesignatin of strip along Woods Creek & reduction of jurisdiction to floodway plus 200'
Monroe Locally Initiated Amendment 07/05/1989 Several amendments to the text & redesignation of a parcel on the Skykomish River from rural to suburban
Monroe Locally Initiated Amendment 02/18/1982 Complete Comprehensive Update
Monroe Comprehensive 12/27/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Montesano Comprehensive 10/10/2023 Complete Comprehensive Update
Montesano Periodic Review 10/10/2023 Combo periodic review and comprehensive update
Montesano Comprehensive 08/16/1993 Complete Comprehensive Update
Montesano Comprehensive Complete Comprehensive Update
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Morton Comprehensive 06/19/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Morton Comprehensive 10/12/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Moses Lake Periodic Review 05/09/2024 General formatting, citation corrections, and housekeeping edits. Changed review authority from the Planning Commission to Hearings Examiner. Added a section in Chapter one.
Moses Lake Comprehensive 01/17/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Moses Lake Locally Initiated Amendment 08/12/1982 Complete Comprehensive Update
Moses Lake Locally Initiated Amendment 07/15/1981 Revised to allow multi-family dwellings in Conservancy environment to create open space
Moses Lake Comprehensive 12/18/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Mount Vernon Periodic Review 09/07/2022 Most changes were made to improve clarity and readability of the SMP, some changes to Shoreline Maps.
Mount Vernon Comprehensive 06/26/2011 Complete Comprehensive Update
Mount Vernon Comprehensive 05/16/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Mountlake Terrace Periodic Review 08/30/2019 The amendment focused on consistency with updated state shoreline laws that changed since the City's last SMP. This included minor updates to the administrative chapter, definitions and incorporation of Critical Areas Regulations.
Mountlake Terrace Comprehensive 11/02/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Mountlake Terrace Locally Initiated Amendment 07/16/1993 Amend & Adopt Snohomish County SMP. Amend text to allow golf course in Conservancy Environment as a cup
Mountlake Terrace Comprehensive 12/27/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Mukilteo Periodic Review 01/01/2020 Changes needed to bring SMP up-to-date with changes in guidelines and rules.
Mukilteo Comprehensive 01/05/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Mukilteo Comprehensive 09/20/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Naches Comprehensive 01/19/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
Naches Comprehensive 09/05/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Napavine Comprehensive 11/29/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Newport Comprehensive 04/18/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Newport Comprehensive Complete Comprehensive Update
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Nooksack Periodic Review 10/30/2023 Amendment modifies the extent of shoreline jurisdiction within the city to reflect the minimum jurisdictional area required by the SMA. This includes removing the existing 50-foot jurisdictional area currently applied to shoreline associated wetlands and clarifying that the SMP uses the mapped FEMA floodway to determine the extent of shoreline jurisdiction within the city. Added a new section to address select activities allowed within wetlands, streams, and buffers. Incorporated select changes made to the city’s critical area regulations adopted in 2016 and changes to their flood ordinance adopted in 2019. Clarifies that public access is required for developments creating more than four lots or units.
Nooksack Comprehensive 01/01/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Nooksack Locally Initiated Amendment 10/01/1985 Complete Comprehensive Update
Nooksack Comprehensive 09/29/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Normandy Park Periodic Review 11/06/2019 This review is intended to keep SMPs current with amendments to state laws or rules, changes to local plans and regulations, and changes to address local circumstances, new information or improved data.
Normandy Park Comprehensive 11/14/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Normandy Park Locally Initiated Amendment 12/17/1991 New definitions; revise development policies & regulations for jetties, bulkheads, groins, landfill, residential development, clearing & grading. New maps and updates administrative procedures.
Normandy Park Comprehensive 04/05/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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North Bend Periodic Review 12/25/2019 Changed some tables within the SMP, removal of existing Article IV.
North Bend Comprehensive 01/17/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
North Bend Locally Initiated Amendment 02/14/1997 Schweingruber Triangle Amendment - Environments in this area updated for consistency with Comprehensive Plan adopted May 1995
North Bend Locally Initiated Amendment 07/03/1990 Amendments for annexed areas but excludes most of floodplain; changes environment designations; expands use regulations; & changes membership of the shoreline advisory board
North Bend Locally Initiated Amendment 12/01/1987 Allow limited commercial/recreational uses on commercially zoned property in the Urban Riverfront Shoreline classification.
North Bend Comprehensive 09/18/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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North Bonneville Comprehensive 09/25/2024 Complete Comprehensive Update
North Bonneville Comprehensive 09/06/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Northport Periodic Review 12/01/2023 Amendment makes changes to General regulations, Shoreline modifications and use regulations chapter, Critical areas, and administration and enforcements.
Northport Locally Initiated Amendment 01/01/1980 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Oak Harbor Periodic Review 09/14/2021 Incorporated some critical areas protection standards from the City's CAO by reference. Editorial changes modifying terms used and general edits to correct or update syntax, formatting, citations, and references the city made changes to Chapter 1 - 7.
Oak Harbor Comprehensive 01/24/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Oak Harbor Comprehensive 05/28/1999 Complete Comprehensive Update
Oak Harbor Comprehensive 06/25/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Oakville Comprehensive 08/02/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Ocean Shores Periodic Review 02/21/2024 Added list of activities not subject to local review, Expand Description of how City will implement objectives for Shorelines of Statewide Significance, Added Policy to work with regulatory agencies to balance ecological and property right priorities, add preamble text defining applicability of ocean management policies and regulations, including a description of the MSP study area. Revise ocean use permit criteria section to refer specifically to ORMA requirements. Add new section defining additional MSP procedural requirements for new ocean use proposals, revise allowed ocean us table to refer to ocean uses rather than shoreline uses. Add new section containing designation criteria and protection standards for ISUs. Added new section containing fisheries protection standards, consistent with MSP. Added, removed and changed some definitions.
Ocean Shores Comprehensive 12/11/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Ocean Shores Locally Initiated Amendment 06/04/1991 Adoption of the Grays Harbor Estuary Management Plan
Ocean Shores Comprehensive 08/12/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Odessa Periodic Review 04/28/2025 Changes to Shoreline Regulations, Shoreline Modifications and Use Regulations, Critical Areas, Existing Uses, Structures and Lots, and Administration and Enforcements. Please see Findings and Conclusions for this amendment for the details.
Odessa Comprehensive 05/15/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Odessa Comprehensive 02/25/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Okanogan Locally Initiated Amendment 01/14/1997 Add 2,000 ft of Similkameen River & 26 annexed acres. Existing Rural environment changes to Suburban with a 50 ft parallel conservancy along OHWM
Okanogan Locally Initiated Amendment 01/22/1991 Rewrite & redesignation of Okanogan River
Okanogan Locally Initiated Amendment 03/09/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Okanogan Comprehensive 12/16/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Okanogan County Comprehensive 06/26/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Okanogan County Comprehensive 06/26/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Okanogan County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/05/1988 Adopt text & maps to incorporate Wolf Creek into the SMP.
Okanogan County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/29/1987 Remove Wolf Creek from SMP
Okanogan County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/09/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Okanogan County Comprehensive 12/16/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Olympia Periodic Review 06/29/2021 Incorporated the city's Sea Level Rise Response Plan into SMP, Addressed live-aboards in marinas, Allowed for recreational camping in the Marine Recreation environment on the east side of the Port Peninsula, included additional criteria for waiving public access requirements under certain circumstances and adjusted the width of the setback in the Vegetation Conservation Area along West Bay Drive.
Olympia Locally Initiated Amendment 05/01/2018 Amendment incorporates recent changes to the city's critical areas ordinance and corrects a mapping error.
Olympia Comprehensive 10/08/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Olympia Comprehensive 10/08/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Olympia Locally Initiated Amendment 10/14/2002 Amend Urban Housing Amendment
Olympia Locally Initiated Amendment 10/14/2002 Amendment revises development regulations to specify a maximum height of seventy feet for commercial & residential buildings located in the Olympia Urban Waterfront Housing District
Olympia Locally Initiated Amendment 03/05/1997 Revise Policies & regulations to facilitate construction of Heritage Park within the north basin of Capital Lake
Olympia Locally Initiated Amendment 06/07/1994 Amendment of Percival Creek Corridor Plan to allow wider range of utility placement
Olympia Locally Initiated Amendment 06/01/1993 The Urban Waterfront Plan contains policies & regulation that specify where and when & under what conditions over-the-water development can occur on urban Budd Inlett. This is a special area management plan.
Olympia Locally Initiated Amendment 05/15/1990 New policies for boating facilities, over-water buildings, landfill, bulkheads; Clarify wetlands. Define special area management plan. Water dependency & others. Establish open space tracts.
Olympia Locally Initiated Amendment 09/25/1987 Special Area Management Plan for Percival Creek Corridor
Olympia Locally Initiated Amendment 08/30/1984 Complete Comprehensive Update
Olympia Locally Initiated Amendment 04/30/1984 Procedural changes. Allows a local ordinance to deviate from SMP process.
Olympia Locally Initiated Amendment 03/29/1984 Redesignate segment of Percival Creek from SR-101 bridge to mouth of Pericival cove.
Olympia Comprehensive 05/21/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Omak Comprehensive 07/04/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Omak Locally Initiated Amendment 10/28/1991 Revise shoreline use & activity policies & regulations, admin procedures & requirements along the Okanogan. Revise Omake environment designations.
Omak Locally Initiated Amendment 03/09/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Omak Locally Initiated Amendment 12/16/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Oroville Locally Initiated Amendment 02/26/1997 Amendment adopted a parallel environment designation for Suburban and Conservancy on approximately 2000 feet of shorelands of the Similkameen River annexed from Okanogan County.
Oroville Locally Initiated Amendment 01/22/1991 Rewrite & redesignation of Okanogan & Similkameen Rivers
Oroville Locally Initiated Amendment 03/09/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Oroville Comprehensive 12/16/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Orting Periodic Review 09/03/2019 Update cost Threshold for SDP, changes in definitions, changes relevant to WAC 173-27-045 and adoption WAC 173-27-044. Exemptions from SDP requirement to include ADA retrofits. Revisions to permit filing procedures, adoption of City's 2016 CAO, integration of approved Wetland delineation manual, changes to prohibited uses section and corrections to citations.
Orting Locally Initiated Amendment 07/29/2013 Amendemnt addresses flood hazard management structure; archaeology ; historic preservation; Critical Areas Ordinance; wetland regs; fills, gravel removal and restoration sites.
Orting Comprehensive 08/29/2008 Complete Comprehensive Update
Orting Locally Initiated Amendment 11/29/1999 Amendments incorporating 1995 regulatory reform laws. Eliminated inconsistent & duplicative policies & regulations
Orting Comprehensive 03/31/1995 Complete Comprehensive Update
Orting Comprehensive 04/08/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Pacific Periodic Review 10/30/2019 This review is intended to keep SMPs current with amendments to state laws or rules, changes to local plans and regulations, and changes to address local circumstances, new information or improved data.
Pacific Comprehensive 03/20/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pacific Comprehensive 09/19/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Pacific County Periodic Review 11/15/2023 Amended chapter 1 to add a statement about lands under exclusive federal jurisdiction, update version of Critical Areas and resource Lands Ordinance for incorporation. Revise several definitions, in Chapter 3, added text to management policies to clarify that buried transmission lines should be allowed in the Coastal Ocean SED and delete the reference to hard copy SED maps. Also revised parts of Chapter 4-8.
Pacific County Comprehensive 01/17/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pacific County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/17/2000 Revise goals & policies & permit administration. Conditional approval/Outlined in 2/15/00 attachment including: Changes to the following sections Boating Aquaculture and Ocean Resources
Pacific County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/25/1997 Adoption of ocean resource management policies & regulations
Pacific County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/25/1996 Relocates building setback line for Cranberry Road. New text &maps
Pacific County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/28/1986 Amend administrative process; diking & filling of Willapa Bay wetlands; floodplain management regulations, & sewage collection & treatment
Pacific County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/26/1984 Redefine terms; enumerate goals, policies & regulations along Columbia River; new environment designations, partial fee revisions; implement part of Columbia River Estuary Regional Management Plan.
Pacific County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/16/1982 Setback reduced for single family residences along Willapa Bay
Pacific County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/26/1980 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pacific County Comprehensive 04/08/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Palouse Periodic Review 08/14/2024 Clarifies that the SMP does not apply to areas under exclusive federal jurisdiction. Updated some definitions. Updated non-conforming section, Shoreline Use Policies and Regulations section, Administration and permitting.
Palouse Comprehensive 03/16/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Palouse Comprehensive 02/06/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Pasco Periodic Review 06/06/2024 Added cultural resources to list of shoreline resources that should be considered and conserved. Added new provision in residential development policies that new residential lots should not be developed in places that may disturb cultural resources. Added section in applicability for developments not required to obtain shoreline permits or local reviews. Deleted, revised, and addition in definitions. Added a provision in Archeological and Historical Resources regarding coordination with tribal, state, and federal agencies during the permit review process. In Existing Uses, Structures, and Lots added nonconforming lots sections with provision that allows development of these lots if permitted by other local land use regulations, and if development conforms to all other requirements of SMA/SMP. Edited the list of developments exempt from SDP process.
Pasco Comprehensive 06/27/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pasco Locally Initiated Amendment 12/12/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pasco Comprehensive 12/10/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Pateros Comprehensive 09/24/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pateros Locally Initiated Amendment 12/17/1991 Revise use & activity policy & regulations, procedures & requirements along the Methow & Columbia. Revise environment designations.
Pateros Locally Initiated Amendment 03/23/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pateros Comprehensive 12/16/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Pe Ell Periodic Review 08/25/2025 Test
Pe Ell Comprehensive 11/15/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Pend Oreille County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/25/2015 The amendment addresses the adaptive reuse of structures within shoreline jurisdiction that have been identified by the State of Washington as Historically Significant.
Pend Oreille County Comprehensive 12/19/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pend Oreille County Comprehensive 04/18/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pend Oreille County Comprehensive Complete Comprehensive Update
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Pierce County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/18/2024 Added a prohibition for new residential piers and docks along approximately 52 miles of Puget Sound Shorelines; clarifying permitting requirements for non-commercial aquaculture intended to restore native fish and shellfish stocks; clarifying fencing allowances within shoreline buffers and setbacks; and updating the SMP's incorporation of Pierce County Code Title 18E, the County's critical areas regulations, to capture the most recent amendments to those regulations and ensure that they apply in shoreline jurisdiction.
Pierce County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/16/2022 Removes the flood code from direct incorporation by reference into the SMP.
Pierce County Locally Initiated Amendment 07/10/2020 Amendment in response to an order by the Growth Management Hearings Board.
Pierce County Locally Initiated Amendment 11/18/2019 GMHB Order
Pierce County Comprehensive 10/26/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pierce County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/25/2009 Adopted interim intertidal aquaculture & pier regulations. Overturned by Thruston Superior Court & repealed by Pierce County
Pierce County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/14/1998 Revise permit administration policies in chapters 20.04PCC-Definitions, 20.56PCC-Piers & Docks, 20.72PCC Implementation, 20.76PCC Shoreline substantial development etc.
Pierce County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/05/1993 Remove fee schedule from SMP
Pierce County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/04/1991 Establish environment designations for shoreline of Pitt, Gertrude, & McNeil Islands. Combination of Urban, Conservancy, & Natural
Pierce County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/09/1979 Authorize WA DOT to replace bridge approach structures with highway embankment & fill.
Pierce County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/16/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pierce County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/22/1979 revises 173-19-040 to include criteria for determining the effective date of local shoreline master programs & revisions approved or adopted by the department
Pierce County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/21/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pierce County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/26/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pierce County Locally Initiated Amendment 11/16/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pierce County Comprehensive 04/04/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Port Angeles Periodic Review 09/27/2021 The amendment brings the SMP into compliance with requirements of the Shoreline Management Act (Act) or state rules that have been added or changed since the last SMP amendment, ensures the SMP remains consistent with amended comprehensive plans and regulations, and incorporates revisions deemed necessary to reflect changed circumstances, new information, or improved data.
Port Angeles Comprehensive 11/17/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Port Angeles Locally Initiated Amendment 08/22/2000 Redefines "conditional use" and the height restrictions for covered boat moorage
Port Angeles Comprehensive 06/02/1995 Complete Comprehensive Update
Port Angeles Comprehensive 08/05/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Port Orchard Periodic Review 09/23/2021 Changes made to Chapter 1: introduction, Chapter 2: Scope and Shoreline Jurisdiction, Chapter 3: Shoreline Inventory and Summary, Chapter 4: Shoreline Environments, Chapter 6: General SMP Policies and Regulations, and Chapter 7: Shoreline Development Standards and Use Regulations
Port Orchard Locally Initiated Amendment 03/01/2018 Clarifying nonconforming uses and structure provisions, addressing redevelopment of shoreline properties and making certain clarifications and correction related to SMP implementation.
Port Orchard Comprehensive 03/28/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Port Orchard Locally Initiated Amendment 05/03/1994 Clarification of height of over-water buildings & boathouse; utilities in Natural Environment.
Port Orchard Locally Initiated Amendment 06/16/1992 Update of text & maps. Pre-designation of growth areas
Port Orchard Comprehensive 03/10/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Port Townsend Locally Initiated Amendment 12/27/2018 The amendment is needed for consistency with the state mandated periodic update of the City's CAO under the Growth Management. The CAO Is incorporated by reference into the SMP as Appendix E.
Port Townsend Locally Initiated Amendment 01/20/2012 Revises the shoreline program to be consistent with WAC 173-27-090(4) regarding the time limitation of shoreline permit approvals, RCW 90.58.080 4(b) regarding the schedule for reassessment, and Chapter 20.01 of the Port Townsend Municipal code (PTMC) regarding appeals procedures
Port Townsend Comprehensive 02/14/2007 Complete Comprehensive Update
Port Townsend Locally Initiated Amendment 06/15/2004 Revise boundaries of the waterfront districts and to allow skateboard Park
Port Townsend Locally Initiated Amendment 03/07/1994 Administrative amendments to create a city based review process
Port Townsend Locally Initiated Amendment 08/16/1993 Aquaculture amendments
Port Townsend Locally Initiated Amendment 03/23/1993 Incorporate Urban Waterfront Plan. Amend residential development criteria in Urban Environment & CUP criteria for residential & transient accommodations in the Urban Waterfront Special District
Port Townsend Locally Initiated Amendment 03/07/1989 Update SMP for joint use by City of Point Townsend & Jefferson County. See Jefferson County 3/7/89 for additional information
Port Townsend Comprehensive 12/20/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Poulsbo Periodic Review 12/20/2021 Updated to remove unnecessary definitions. Incorporated the 2017 CAO, revisions to shoreline modifications table. added requirements for new and enlarge shoreline stabilization added and changes to Shoreline Map.
Poulsbo Locally Initiated Amendment 03/06/2019 Limited amendment alleviated inconsistencies between the zoning designation and shoreline environment designations (SED). The changes include an amendment to the environment designation for a single property from Shoreline Residential 1 and 2 to High Intensity, and modifications to the residential density requirement within the SR-2 SED from four to five dwelling units per acre as permitted in the underlying zone.
Poulsbo Locally Initiated Amendment 12/15/2015 Re-designate a 2.69-acre shoreline parcel from the existing "Shoreline Residential 1 and 2" to a "Natural" designation
Poulsbo Locally Initiated Amendment 12/15/2015 The changes will not amend text within the SMP but will apply to the City's official shoreline master program map. The changes will amend the shoreline designation from shoreline residential 1 and shoreline residential 2 to natural designation on a single 2.69-acre parcel.
Poulsbo Comprehensive 02/27/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Poulsbo Locally Initiated Amendment 04/08/2003 Ordinance 2003-20 Section Q's Use activity regulations
Poulsbo Locally Initiated Amendment 10/24/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Poulsbo Locally Initiated Amendment 10/21/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Poulsbo Comprehensive 01/12/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Prescott Comprehensive 07/30/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Prosser Comprehensive 10/01/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Prosser Comprehensive 06/02/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Pullman Periodic Review 08/14/2024 Clarifies that the SMP does not apply to areas under exclusive federal jurisdiction. Updated some definitions. Updated non-conforming section, Shoreline Use Policies and Regulations section, Administration and permitting.
Pullman Comprehensive 03/09/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Pullman Comprehensive 02/06/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Puyallup Periodic Review 02/28/2023 Changes to introduction, definitions, shoreline inventory and restoration planning, public access, and shoreline use and modification.
Puyallup Comprehensive 01/04/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Puyallup Locally Initiated Amendment 07/26/1996 Revise administrative provisions per regulatory reform passed by 1995 Legislature
Puyallup Comprehensive 03/18/1987 Complete Comprehensive Update
Puyallup Locally Initiated Amendment 05/24/1983 Shoreline of North Puyyallup Annexation Area redesigned
Puyallup Comprehensive 05/31/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Raymond Periodic Review 07/27/2023 Changes made to the introduction, shoreline jurisdiction & Environments, and Shoreline uses.
Raymond Comprehensive 08/10/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Raymond Comprehensive 06/07/1994 Complete Comprehensive Update
Raymond Comprehensive 04/09/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Reardan Periodic Review 04/28/2025 Changes to Shoreline Regulations, Shoreline Modifications and Use Regulations, Critical Areas, Existing Uses, Structures and Lots, and Administration and Enforcements. Please see Findings and Conclusions for this amendment for the details.
Reardan Comprehensive 03/28/2023 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Redmond Periodic Review 01/08/2020 The proposed amendments are needed to comply with the statutory deadline for periodic review of the city's SMP.
Redmond Locally Initiated Amendment 06/03/2014 Minor changes to critical areas regulations (wellhead protection and frequently flooded areas) and the comprehensive plan natural environment element
Redmond Comprehensive 09/30/2009 Complete Comprehensive Update
Redmond Locally Initiated Amendment 08/07/1995 Rewrite to include annexed areas; redesignate Rural to Urban; the former Golf Links golf course
Redmond Locally Initiated Amendment 01/02/1990 Redesignate from rural to urban approximately 2600 feet on the east side of the Sammamish River directly north of NE 90th Street (if extended) to the south boundary of the Puget Power right-of-way
Redmond Locally Initiated Amendment 10/20/1986 Redesignate property along the Sammamish River from Rural to Urban environment to allow expansion of city facilities
Redmond Locally Initiated Amendment 12/15/1981 Revision to make SMP part of community development guide. Adopt environment designations for recently annexed areas
Redmond Comprehensive 09/20/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Renton Periodic Review 02/23/2023 SED Map amendment and Changes to Shoreline regulations.
Renton Comprehensive 11/24/2011 Complete Comprehensive Update
Renton Locally Initiated Amendment 04/22/1998 Minor revisions to get consistency with SMA & city plans & ordinances
Renton Locally Initiated Amendment 11/17/1994 Redesignate Springbrook Creek. Adopt new appeal procedure. Remove 100 year floodplain from jurisdiciton
Renton Locally Initiated Amendment 08/22/1990 Rewrite of docks & piers section
Renton Locally Initiated Amendment 09/12/1984 Redesignate area near Black River channel. Landfill criteria for bulkheads for single family residential use denied.
Renton Locally Initiated Amendment 02/23/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Renton Comprehensive 01/23/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Renton Locally Initiated Amendment 01/20/1976 Partial update integrating SMP and Comp Plan; CAO; annexations
Renton Locally Initiated Amendment Limited amendment adopting Ordinances 5135 & 5136 regarding annexed areas. THE REQUIRED CHANGES WERE NEVER AGREED TO - TIS AMENDMENT IS NULL & VOID
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Republic Periodic Review 08/20/2024 Amendments to the Shoreline Goals and Policies section as well as Shoreline regulations, minor changes to correct typos, clarify phrasing, simplify numbers and internal citations.
Republic Comprehensive 07/31/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Republic Comprehensive 11/04/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Richland Comprehensive 05/03/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Richland Locally Initiated Amendment 01/02/1990 Incorporate Yakima River delta islands. Amend environment designation maps.
Richland Locally Initiated Amendment 01/04/1984 Amend map to include Wye Park & Columbia Park West annexed areas & redesignate the environment
Richland Locally Initiated Amendment 06/23/1983 Change jurisdiction at Columbia Point area; Allow structures to exceed 35 ft tall in urban environment in specified situations
Richland Locally Initiated Amendment 10/16/1979 Expand use policies; Expand environment designation criteria & shoreline environment reclassifications
Richland Locally Initiated Amendment 08/29/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Richland Comprehensive 09/09/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Ridgefield Periodic Review 09/14/2021 Organizational Changes, general edits to correct and update syntax, formatting and citations throughout the SMP. Clarity Lake added to list of Shoreline waterbodies, Added Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council to developments not subject to SMA. Changes to Nonconforming structures.
Ridgefield Comprehensive 12/17/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Ridgefield Comprehensive 06/29/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Riverside Comprehensive 07/27/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Riverside Locally Initiated Amendment 03/09/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Riverside Comprehensive 12/16/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Rock Island Periodic Review 12/01/2023 Amendment adds new language to identify developments not required to obtain a shoreline permit. Added special procedures for WSDOT projects, Added several definitions and relocated definitions to Chapter 8 and changes to Appendix H.
Rock Island Comprehensive 09/25/2009 Complete Comprehensive Update
Rock Island Comprehensive 02/20/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Rockford Periodic Review 05/04/2022 This Periodic review went through at the same time as their comprehensive update.
Rockford Comprehensive 05/04/2022 Complete Comprehensive Update
Rockford Comprehensive 01/15/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Rosalia Periodic Review 08/14/2024 Clarifies that the SMP does not apply to areas under exclusive federal jurisdiction. Updated some definitions. Updated non-conforming section, Shoreline Use Policies and Regulations section, Administration and permitting.
Rosalia Comprehensive 03/01/2023 Complete Comprehensive Update
Rosalia Comprehensive 02/06/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Roy Locally Initiated Amendment 12/19/2018 Periodic Review
Roy Locally Initiated Amendment 09/06/2016 Limited amendment contains changes to the city's CAO. Changes Roy city code section 10-5 from section 3 to section 16 addressing critical areas and Roy City Code, Section 10-5A, from section 1 to section 6, addressing wetlands.
Roy Comprehensive 11/16/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Roy Comprehensive 04/09/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Ruston Periodic Review 08/07/2019 Periodic Review
Ruston Comprehensive 08/01/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Ruston Locally Initiated Amendment 01/01/1993 Complete Comprehensive Update
Ruston Comprehensive 09/20/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Sammamish Periodic Review 05/25/2020 definitions added, a new use for Private Beach Park added and regulations for this use added to SMC 25.07.050 and 25.07.130. Max allowed overwater coverage for joint-use docks was reduced.
Sammamish Locally Initiated Amendment 03/01/2017 Limited amendment incorporates changes affecting the SMP to allow implementation of the update CAO standards city-wide.
Sammamish Comprehensive 08/31/2011 Complete Comprehensive Update
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San Juan County Periodic Review 02/02/2021 Changes to definitions, changing to DCD as decision-maker on SDP that deal with pedestrian trail proposals and residential accessory structures with some exceptions. minor edits to eliminate redundancy and exemptions from SDP requirements.
San Juan County Comprehensive 10/30/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/26/2006 Ordinance 7-2005; O'Neil Island re-designation from natural to conservancy
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/02/2003 Ordinance 13-2002 - Administrative Changes
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/02/2003 Three new sections added to clarify permit processing system
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/09/2003 Ordinance 25-2002; Map correction and Marine protected area designation
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/07/2003 Replace GIS "tick mark" indicating environment boundary in SMP/Com Plan map.
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/17/2003 Accessory dwelling units
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/14/2003 Amendment results from GMHB appeal
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/14/2002 Creates new environment for certain marine areas. Correct map error of a shoreline environment designation.
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 11/08/2001 This amendment addresses changes required in GMHB appeal decision of 7/21/99
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/20/2001 Amendment results from GMHB appeal about float planes
San Juan County Comprehensive 12/20/1998 Complete Comprehensive Update
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/27/1997 Allow subdivision of property owned in common by more than one person with a CUP
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/25/1996 Redesignate from Natural to Conservancy: 50-foot strip from extreme low water & inland on Trump Island; Denial overturned by Superior Court
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/19/1996 Allows for authorization of nonconforming residential densities under certain circumstances
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/17/1996 Desalination/RO unit permit regulations Ordinance #16-1995 definition, policy & regulations for desalination systems
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/13/1996 New Eastsound Shoreline Environments. Local ordinance #4-1996
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/07/1996 Ordinance #6-1996. Replace titles of local officials named in the SMP
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/06/1995 Adopt policies & regulations for pedestrian beach access structures. Include SDP exemption criteria for structures associated with SFR
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/22/1995 Shaw Island Subarea Plan incorporated in MP. Redesignate a portions of Barnes Island from Natural to Conservancy to allow for the future construction of a dock.
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/01/1995 Adopt Shaw Island sub-area plan & redesignate a portion of Barnes Island
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/28/1994 Hearings Examiner added to review applications & administrative appeals
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/20/1992 Revises regulations for expansion of non-conforming residences
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/01/1992 Eastsound subarea plan. Policies, regulations & 3 new environment designations. Marina activity in the north & public access in the south.
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/04/1991 SMP policy & regulation amendments.
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/05/1991 Redesignate Madrona Point Orcas Island from Urban & Suburban to Natural
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/19/1990 New policies for locating developments accessory to single family residences
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/15/1990 Clarifies Single Family Residence policies & regulations
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/14/1990 Complete Comprehensive Update
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/19/1989 Revise aquaculture policies & regulations
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/30/1984 Adopt SMP into County Comp Plan as sub-area. Adpt new policies & criteria for development design, density , common areas, accessory development & energy conservation.
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/13/1981 resubmittal of changes proposed in Sept 1980 & cancelled pending further modification.
San Juan County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/29/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
San Juan County Comprehensive 05/28/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Seatac Periodic Review 07/26/2019 Periodic Review
Seatac Comprehensive 02/04/2011 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 11/12/2019 clarifies the definition of "Vessel" this amendment is intended to clarify terms used in the SMP so exiting inoperable recreational vessels, such as power vessel with broken engine, would still be classified as a "vessel".
Seattle Comprehensive 06/15/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 02/18/2013 Limited amendment to their SMP to allow certain utility uses for treatment and storing stormwater and or combined sewage within the Conservancy Recration shoreline environment designation
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 03/07/2008 limited amendment to incorporate commercial code changes into SMP
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 12/22/2006 Limited amendment to adopt Ordinance 122072 re: Pedestrian Bridges; & adopt Council Bill 115639 re light rail facilities
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 03/18/2003 Siting & construction of telecommunications structures & facilities
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 02/05/2001 Unify terms used to describe religious symbols for religious facilities
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 11/09/2000 Establishes water-based airports in the urban harbor front shoreline environment of the Seattle downtown waterfront.
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 10/13/2000 Probibits eating & drinking establishments & mini-warehouses in Urban Industrial environment of Shoreline District
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 06/29/2000 Prohibit construction of new single family dwellings partially or wholly over water in the urban stable shoreline environment
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 02/22/1999 Revise text to support water-dependent business
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 02/22/1999 Alow floating homes & incorporate local "Director Rule" to allow their chimneys & mechanical vents to exceed floating home height limit
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 11/13/1998 To incorporate the goals of the Lower Duwamish Watershed habitat Restoration Plan into City's MP
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 01/16/1998 Updates references & language to conform to WAC 173-27 amendments
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 12/10/1997 Redesignation of an area on the Duwamish Waterway
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 12/10/1997 Redesignation of an area on the Duwamish Waterway
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 11/03/1997 Ordinance #118663 addresses regulatory reform related to public notice requirements, conditional use decisions & clarification of the City's public facilities review process
Seattle Comprehensive 07/31/1997 Complete Comprehensive Update
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 03/07/1997 Amend language related to single family residnetial shoreline setback requirements
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 07/01/1996 Redesignate poriton of Lake Union form conservancy Navigation to Urban Maritime
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 02/14/1996 Adopt changes to comply with Regulations reform ESHB 1724. Replace "wetland" with "shoreland". Change public notice & appeal procedures
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 07/21/1995 Temporary signs allowed in all shoreline environments subject to existing restrictions.
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 10/21/1994 Allow limited nonwater-dependent commercial use of historic vessels on Lake Union
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 05/18/1993 Revise policies for waterfront lots on Lake Union area in the Urban Stable environment
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 02/02/1993 incorporate CAO policies into SMP
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 09/16/1992 House barges & floating homes & navigate vessels used for over-water residences
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 10/02/1990 Modify usage regulations for historic structures to Seattle steam plant can be used
Seattle Comprehensive 11/10/1987 Complete Comprehensive Update
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 02/11/1987 Redesignate submerged lands adjacent to Lake Union Waterway 21
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 10/20/1986 Add regulations for sewage treatment plants & require CUP for them. Clarify policy that piers accessory to residential uses can't be leased
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 10/01/1985 Complete Comprehensive Update
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 10/13/1983 Amends regulations for signs and restaurants
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 07/12/1983 Rewrite some text to improve clarity
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 06/07/1983 Redesignation
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 02/24/1983 Redesignation
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 01/05/1982 Redesignation
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 10/01/1981 Redesignate portion of Salmon Bay Waterway from "Conservancy Natural" to "Urban Development." Adopt new shoreline classification maps
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 05/14/1981 Complete Comprehensive Update
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 02/24/1981 Increases SMA permit fees to $200
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 09/10/1980 Superintendent replaced by Director of Construction & Land Use as responsible official for permit authorization
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 08/31/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 03/11/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Seattle Comprehensive 06/30/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Seattle Locally Initiated Amendment 06/08/1976 Amend Ordinance 120866 & 23.60.016 of Municipal Code to clarify shoreline use regulations
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Sedro Woolley Periodic Review 01/17/2022 Changes to some definitions, changes to administrative provisions, and added a wetland buffer and impacts table into shoreline critical areas regulations.
Sedro Woolley Comprehensive 06/14/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Selah Periodic Review 11/01/2021 Integrated the current CAO into SMP, removed extraneous and irrelevant sections, removed all reference to Yakima County comprehensive plan or policies, Created a new Shoreline Designation maps specific to the City and their Urban Growth Areas.
Selah Comprehensive 05/12/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
Selah Locally Initiated Amendment 03/22/1984 Establishes SMA jurisdiction boundary on Yakima River as floodway + 200 ft into the 100 year floodplain.
Selah Comprehensive 09/05/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Sequim Periodic Review 02/14/2023 Shoreline Map amendment to the shoreline environment designation at the Barbee Mill site. Areas that are currently Shoreline High Intensity will be re-designated as Shoreline Residential. Remove contiguous floodplain areas from shoreline jurisdiction and depend on the minimum shoreland definition provided under RCW 90.58.030(2)(d). Update the incorporation of CAO provisions to reference the 2020 version of the CAO. This includes updating the wetland buffer table to reflect the most current scientific information. Updates to reflect changes to the Renton Comprehensive Plan, including updating references to zoning designations and other development regulations. Updates to the Standards for Density, Setbacks, and Height for improved organization and clarity.
Sequim Comprehensive 12/09/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Shelton Periodic Review 04/11/2023 Changes to General Shoreline Use and Development regulations, Administration chapter, definitions, and Critical Area Protection.
Shelton Locally Initiated Amendment 10/13/2017 The amendment contains a mapping change and assignment of shoreline designation to 71.48 acres recently annexed into the City that is in shoreline jurisdiction.
Shelton Comprehensive 05/07/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Shelton Locally Initiated Amendment 12/18/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Shelton Comprehensive 03/18/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Shoreline Periodic Review 10/30/2019 This review is intended to keep SMPs current with amendments to state laws or rules, changes to local plans and regulations, and changes to address local circumstances, new information or improved data.
Shoreline Comprehensive 09/02/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/05/2010 Ordinance 020080013 Redesignation of Young Island from Natural Environment to Conservancy Environment
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/05/2004 Ordinance 020030030 Lake McMurray map amendment - Environment Re-designation of a section of Lake McMurray
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/05/2004 redesignation of 1300 feet of Lake McMurray shoreline from Rural to Rural residential. To make SMA consistent with zoning ordinances & comprehensive plan
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/30/1995 Complete revision of the Aquaculture section
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/27/1987 Designation of a site for upland disposal of dredge material
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/25/1986 Amendment deals with Hydropower
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/22/1984 Allow local SMA appeals to hearing examiner, request reconsideration before the examiner, and take other appeal actions
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/24/1983 Incorporate hearing examiner system into permit review, exemption & appeal process. Redefine Conservancy & Natural. Amend CUP review process
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/24/1982 Redesignate O'Toole Creek & Eagle Harbor on Cypress Island to rural
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 11/23/1981 Several acres of land south of Biz point in Fidalgo Island
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/23/1981 Will permit the reconstruction of an aerial tramway through the affected area
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 12/10/1980 Two documents added; Skagit County Dredge Disposal Site Analysis and the Skagit County Marine Recreation Site
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/10/1980 Delegates authority to county hearings examiner for review & determination of applications for shoreline variance permits
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/15/1980 Redesignate Madrona Estates subdivision on Cypress Island at Strawberry Bay to Rural
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/03/1980 Complete Comprehensive Update
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/16/1979 Redesignate Madron Estates subdivision on Cypress Island at Strawberry Bay to Rural
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/11/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Skagit County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/05/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Skamania County Periodic Review 12/29/2020 Findings of Adequacy
Skamania County Comprehensive 12/29/2020 Complete Comprehensive Update
Skamania County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/03/1986 Allow parking lots for vista purposes, park & ride, parking associated with permissible uses under the Urban & conservancy Environment designation
Skamania County Comprehensive 09/06/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Skykomish Periodic Review 09/12/2019 Changes to definitions, shoreline map and designations, general regulations and vegetation conservations. changes regarding prohibition of boating facilities, piers doc's & floats, and overwater residences/floating homes, Changes regarding Shoreline Habitat and Natural Systems Enhancement Project goals, restoration plan deleted as non-regulatory and as a separate, stand-alone supporting document, and Appendices A-E are modified and/or deleted
Skykomish Comprehensive 07/24/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Skykomish Comprehensive 10/25/2001 Complete Comprehensive Update
Skykomish Locally Initiated Amendment 01/01/1980 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Snohomish Comprehensive 06/13/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Snohomish Locally Initiated Amendment 03/26/1980 Complete Comprehensive Update
Snohomish Locally Initiated Amendment 02/11/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Snohomish Comprehensive 09/20/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Snohomish County Periodic Review 10/14/2019 Four fresh water lake/wetland systems were added to shoreline jurisdiction and SED maps were adjusted to incorporate recently annexed shoreline areas. Changes were also made to the administrative and definitions section along with the SMPs CAR. Changes also made to the Boating facilities, piers and docks sections.
Snohomish County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/26/2014 Changes to commercial aquaculture policies and regulations in response to negotiated settlement agreement under Central Puget Sound Growth Management Board case number 12-3-0009
Snohomish County Comprehensive 07/27/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Snohomish County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/18/1994 Add special use activity policies & regulations as general provisions - water quality, vegetation management, public access; updating multiple use activities, definitions & non-conforming standards
Snohomish County Locally Initiated Amendment 07/05/1989 Update language & definitions relating to variance permits
Snohomish County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/07/1989 Amend miscellaneous definitions & review criteria for conditional uses & unclassified uses, permits processing, definitions, & dock regulations
Snohomish County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/11/1987 Redesignation parcel from Rural to Urban Environment located at intersections of I-5 State Highway 530
Snohomish County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/11/1986 Add regulations for the design & location of manure lagoons & associated permanent systems.
Snohomish County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/04/1984 removes prohibition against pit excavation as well as stockpiling & density fringe area. Incorporates new criteria requiring permit applications to be accompanied by detailed hydraulic & flood information
Snohomish County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/25/1983 Area along North Creek redesignated from Rural.
Snohomish County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/23/1982 Aquaculture amendments
Snohomish County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/13/1980 Reduces jurisdiction of floodplain to floodway + 200 ft; extend coverage to annexed lands; change environment designation for a segment of shoreline
Snohomish County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/16/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Snohomish County Comprehensive 12/27/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Snoqualmie Comprehensive 08/31/2021 Complete Comprehensive Update
Snoqualmie Periodic Review 08/31/2021 This was a combo comprehensive update and Periodic Review
Snoqualmie Locally Initiated Amendment 08/18/1992 Designate area around sewage treatment plant Conservancy (within 200 ft of Snoqualmie River, Urban Floodplain for remainder. Map change only.
Snoqualmie Locally Initiated Amendment 12/16/1986 Incorporate annexation of Snoqualmie River & Kimball Creek. Urban Riverfront, Conservancy, & Natural designation created.
Snoqualmie Comprehensive 08/16/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Soap Lake Periodic Review 01/16/2024 Added activities that do not qualify as development, and projects that are not subject to SMP review. added resolution 2016-848 a resolution adopting the Lake Liaison Committee recommendations which outlines the values, vision, mission and actions to protect, preserve and restore the lake. Mineral waters of Soap Lake meet the eligibility criteria for Outstanding Resource Water State designation through Ecology, pending regulatory rule adoption. How U.S. Bureau of Reclamation controls the lake elevation as measured from the 1078-foot mean sea level elevation. Changes to Table 14.08.210(A), changes to applicability and Critical Areas map, and reduce buffer reduction allowances from 35% to 25%. Changes to Critical area, Wetlands, and Land Use intensity Table. Language added to allow nonconforming lot development when all other requirements of the SMP are met. Changes to 14.08.870, 14.08.890. amd 14.08.960.
Soap Lake Comprehensive 06/26/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Soap Lake Comprehensive 11/19/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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South Bend Locally Initiated Amendment 12/01/2022 Added new rows to ORMA and MSP activities; Revision to Footnote #4 about new and existing nonconforming overwater residential use. Added provisions about certified mitigation banks credits; rename 'Existing Development' as 'Nonconforming Structures, Uses and Lots', New regulations to clarify that 'timber cutting only' activities do not need a shoreline substantial development permit or exemption. New provision about WSDOT project review and New application review procedures for ocean uses related to ORMA and MSP.
South Bend Comprehensive 05/15/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
South Bend Comprehensive 05/02/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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South Cle Elum Periodic Review 06/28/2022 Changes to public involvement process, applicability, shoreline use and modification table, forest practices, permit exemptions and definitions
South Cle Elum Comprehensive 06/02/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
South Cle Elum Comprehensive 06/28/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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South Prairie Periodic Review 02/13/2024 Added clause to clarify authority of SMP, changes to Shoreline Jurisdiction and Environment Designations, General Policies and Regulations, Shoreline Modifications and uses. Changes to Nonconforming Uses and Development Standards, Shoreline Permits Procedures, and Administration, and Both Appendix A and B.
South Prairie Comprehensive 05/26/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
South Prairie Locally Initiated Amendment 01/01/1980 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Spokane Locally Initiated Amendment 09/05/2024 Changes to SMC Section 17E.060.470 Aquaculture, this is a total revision of aquaculture provisions and replaces an existing prohibition to this use with new definitions and regulations. SMC Table 17E.060-04 Shoreline Primary uses, this table is amended to list Aquaculture as a permitted use in the Natural Environment and Urban Conservancy Environment and to include a footnote specifying that aquaculture is only allowed in these designations along Latah Creek and cross-reference SMC 17E.060.470.
Spokane Periodic Review 05/18/2022 Changes made to Chapter 14 - Comprehensive Plan, Spokane Municipal Code Chapter 17E.060 for Shoreline Regulations, SMC 17G.060 Land Use Application Procedures, and SMP Chapter 17A.020 Definitions. including shoreline definitions.
Spokane Comprehensive 07/26/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
Spokane Locally Initiated Amendment 01/01/1990 Complete rewrite for Spokane River & Latah Creek
Spokane Locally Initiated Amendment 02/24/1983 Complete Comprehensive Update
Spokane Locally Initiated Amendment 12/22/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Spokane Locally Initiated Amendment 10/05/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Spokane Comprehensive 03/07/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Spokane County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/24/2014 Addresses residential onsite wastewater treatments systems (OWTS) in the County's shorelines. The amendment is in response to an appeal and final decision and order under Eatern Washington Region Growth Management Hearings Board case number 13-1-003C
Spokane County Comprehensive 01/22/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Spokane County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/12/2002 Amend prohibition of residences in flood & slide prone ares to allow construction on = 20% slopes if conforming to geologically hazardous provisions in CAO
Spokane County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/27/1987 Redesignation of certain areas of Rock Creek from Pastoral to Conservancy (Rock Creek).
Spokane County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/14/1984 Change a map scale. Redesignates undesignated area, removes from county an area annexed by the city of Spokane
Spokane County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/24/1983 Revisions in accordance with Section 18.01 & 18.03, Annual Review Provedures include shoreline maps for Cedar Road Annexation. Replace Chapter 6 of adopted program
Spokane County Locally Initiated Amendment 12/15/1982 Redesignate 2,700 feet along Spokane River, from Pastoral
Spokane County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/24/1981 Correct legal description for an environment redesignation on the Little Spokane River in vicinity of proposed fish hatchery.
Spokane County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/16/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Spokane County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/15/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Spokane County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/06/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Spokane County Comprehensive 01/15/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Spokane Valley Periodic Review 02/18/2022 Added clarifying language for filing an appeal with SHB, changes to Shoreline Modification Activities table and added development and non-conforming lot to definitions section
Spokane Valley Comprehensive 09/03/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Sprague Comprehensive 02/25/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Stanwood Periodic Review 11/04/2019 Amendments mostly from periodic review checklist but are also making minor edits to provide clarity and correct references.
Stanwood Comprehensive 11/06/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Stanwood Comprehensive 06/23/1998 Complete Comprehensive Update
Stanwood Comprehensive 04/09/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Starbuck Periodic Review 11/18/2024 Changes to the Shoreline Goals and Polices and some changes to the Shoreline Designations.
Starbuck Comprehensive 03/09/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Starbuck Comprehensive 09/22/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Steilacoom Periodic Review 05/03/2019 Periodic Review updates definitions for development, floodway, and substantial development. Updates shoreline exemptions, adds a provision addressing the SMP period review process, and adds a new section listing specific exceptions to local review that are consistent with the state Shoreline Management Act.
Steilacoom Locally Initiated Amendment 10/20/2017 This Amendment includes referencing the federal delineation manual and applicable regional supplements and incorporating the 2014 wetland ratings system and related changes. Adopting the 2017 Flood Insurance Study for Pierce County and Flood Insurance Rate Map, revisions to the Fish and Wildlife Habitat conservation areas include identifying what is not a fish and wildlife habitat conservation area. Additional revisions were made to the definitions with the addition of a number of terms.
Steilacoom Comprehensive 06/12/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Steilacoom Comprehensive 03/01/1988 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Stevens County Periodic Review 12/01/2023 Amendment makes changes to General regulations, Shoreline modifications and use regulations chapter, Critical areas, and administration and enforcements.
Stevens County Comprehensive 09/23/2020 Complete Comprehensive Update
Stevens County Comprehensive 08/13/1999 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Stevenson Comprehensive 04/18/2022 Complete Comprehensive Update
Stevenson Comprehensive 09/06/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Sultan Periodic Review 12/25/2019 Amendments are needed to comply with periodic review deadline
Sultan Comprehensive 07/17/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Sultan Comprehensive 12/27/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Sumas Periodic Review 10/30/2023 Revised the provisions outlining the city's shoreline jurisdiction to reflect the city's action to eliminate the previously adopted jurisdictional area adjacent to shoreline associated wetlands. Clarified the Urban-Conservancy Wetland Environment designation as it applies to associated wetlands of the Sumas River or Johnson Creek. Revised some of the definitions, Revised the critical areas regulations incorporation by reference to include Sumas Municipal Code, Chapter 15.20 (Ordinance No. 1687, 2016) and Chapter 15.10 (Ordinance No. 1738, 2018). Clarified the designation of "conservancy wetlands" versus "urban-2 wetlands".
Sumas Comprehensive 10/05/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Sumas Comprehensive 04/12/1999 Complete Comprehensive Update
Sumas Locally Initiated Amendment 04/02/1993 Complete Comprehensive Update
Sumas Locally Initiated Amendment 03/20/1990 Redesignate portions of Johnson Creek from conservancy to urban
Sumas Comprehensive 01/03/1989 Complete Comprehensive Update
Sumas Comprehensive 09/29/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Sumner Periodic Review 07/09/2020 Periodic review to update changes to Shoreline Management Act, Washington Administrative Code, and changes in local circumstances.
Sumner Comprehensive 12/26/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Sumner Comprehensive 02/09/2004 Complete Comprehensive Update
Sumner Comprehensive 12/11/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 10/28/2022 Addresses issues centered on the Port of Tacoma/Tideflats area and includes amendments to both the City’s Land Use Regulatory Code (Title 13) and the SMP (Title 19).
Tacoma Periodic Review 11/12/2019 As well as the Periodic review requirements the city also propose revisions to the critical area regulations in the SMP
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 01/02/2017 Limited amendment would make a minor change to the critical areas provisions and add a prohibition for all marijuana-related uses in the shoreline environment.
Tacoma Comprehensive 10/15/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 08/22/2008 Limited amendment to allow increased building height on sites 10 & 11 on the S-8 Thea Foss
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 09/01/2006 Thea Foss Amendments
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 03/08/2004 Amend development regulations concerning definitions, permit exemptions & permitted uses
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 03/08/2004 Revisions to development regulations for definitions, shoreline permit exemptions & permitted uses
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 02/07/2000 Thea Foss Waterway Design & development Plan & associated development regulations
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 02/04/1999 Revise regulations for over water residences at Salmon Beach. Modify permit administration policies. Modify height restrictions for Thea Foss Waterway.
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 03/06/1998 Implement ASARCO Master Development Plan: Road construction in southern half of S-5 Point Defiance Shoreline District
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 05/15/1996 Revise administrative provisions of the Tacoma MP to conform with legislative changes
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 04/17/1996 Revise subarea plan & associated development regulations for the Thea Foss Waterway area
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 05/05/1995 Major rewrite to conform SMP to the GMA. Allows redevelopment of ASARCO site & Foss Waterway
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 12/15/1992 Allow modification of uses at Salmon Beach. Adopt new regulations for over-water residnetial use. Thea Foass Waterway Design & Development Plan
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 05/15/1990 Adopt Shoreline Trails Plan which identifies continuous trails system with viewing areas & access points
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 09/16/1987 Administrative revision changing definitions conditional use & variance permit & permit revision criteria
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 07/23/1986 Allow non-water dependent & related industrial use as CUP on ASARCO site. Allow home occupations in residential areas. Amend administrative requirements for permits
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 04/18/1985 Revises "Marinas & Boat Launch Facilities" to permit covered boat moorages with limiting design criteria in specific districts. Boathouses prohibited
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 05/09/1984 Allow non water-dependent or non Water-related commercial uses as CUP landward of OHWM in S-1, S-6, S-8, S-9, S-12 districts. Also incorporates public access criteria.
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 03/01/1984 Authorize Land Use Administrator to control permit systems, notification, appeals, revisions, etc.
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 05/24/1983 New & amended definitions, general regulations, & standards, new amended sign size limitations, & new provisions for authorizing the use of signs
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 04/06/1982 Adopt the Rustom Way Plan including design & development guidelines for Ruston Way Waterfront Revitalization. Part of S-6 Shoreline Segment
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 11/23/1981 Redesignate annexed Marine View Drive environment
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 03/17/1981 Delete single family residences as CUP in western slop south shoreline district. Allow water related commercial uses over water as permitted use. Allow parking on piers.
Tacoma Locally Initiated Amendment 12/05/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Tacoma Comprehensive 04/05/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Tekoa Locally Initiated Amendment 08/14/2024 Clarifies that the SMP does not apply to areas under exclusive federal jurisdiction. Updated some definitions. Updated non-conforming section, Shoreline Use Policies and Regulations section, Administration and permitting.
Tekoa Comprehensive 05/09/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Tekoa Comprehensive 02/06/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Tenino Periodic Review 10/25/2022 old Critical Areas Code was removed and replaced with the City’s 2017 Critical Area’s Ordinance (Chapter 112.20 TMC) for consistency with RCW 90.58.080(4)(a)(ii). The City also made substantive changes to their nonconforming development provisions consistent with WAC 173-27-080, and added new policies and regulations for commercial development to reflect community input in support of a future river walk trail along Scatter Creek.
Tenino Comprehensive 06/05/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Tenino Locally Initiated Amendment 05/15/1990 Adopt new policies for boating facilities, over-water buildings, landfill, bulkheads; Clarify wetlands. Define Speal Area Management Plan, Water-dependency & others. Establish open space tracts. New "Suburban" environment.
Tenino Locally Initiated Amendment 08/30/1984 Complete Comprehensive Update
Tenino Comprehensive 05/21/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Thurston County Locally Initiated Amendment 07/25/1995 Redesignate Trosper Lake as Conservancy
Thurston County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/28/1991 Redesignate Kennedy Creek. Map amendments. No-harvest zone overlay.
Thurston County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/15/1990 New policies for boating facilities, over-water buildings, landfill, bulkheads; Clarify wetlands. Define Special Area Management Plan. Water-dependency & others. Establish open space tracts. New "Suburban" environment.
Thurston County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/29/1987 Amendments for the Black Lake Drainage Ditch (Special Area Management Plan for the Percival Creek Corridor).
Thurston County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/12/1984 "A" through "D" denied. New definitions. New maps & legal descriptions included
Thurston County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/30/1984 Recorded in WAC Master programs list (5/19/92) as above date
Thurston County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/04/1982 Adopt new policy to clarify County support of aquaculture protect against conflicts with other shoreline use.
Thurston County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/23/1981 Procedural amendments only
Thurston County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/09/1979 Allow WA DOT to replace deteriorating bridge approach structures with highway embankment & fill
Thurston County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/07/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Thurston County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/27/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Thurston County Comprehensive 05/21/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Toledo Comprehensive 03/02/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Toledo Comprehensive 11/01/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Tonasket Locally Initiated Amendment 01/22/1991 Rewrite & redesignation of Okanogan River & Bonaparte Creek
Tonasket Locally Initiated Amendment 08/12/1982 Prompted by "recently" annexed property form Okanogan County.
Tonasket Locally Initiated Amendment 03/09/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Tonasket Locally Initiated Amendment 12/16/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Toppenish Comprehensive 01/14/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Tukwila Periodic Review 07/08/2020 Amendment updates the critical areas regulations that are incorporated by reference into the SMP, and miscellaneous amendments intended to improve the clarity, consistency, and administration of the SMP
Tukwila Comprehensive 10/28/2011 Complete Comprehensive Update
Tukwila Locally Initiated Amendment 05/18/1982 Adopt shoreline regulations into revised zoning ordinance. Amend original regulations.
Tukwila Comprehensive 09/26/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Tumwater Periodic Review 12/24/2019 Incorporate updates to Critical Areas code, modify table 3.16, change the use of the word "shorelines" to "shorelines areas"
Tumwater Comprehensive 04/18/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Tumwater Locally Initiated Amendment 07/25/1995 Trosper Lake listed as Conservancy; Hearing Examiner to review permits
Tumwater Locally Initiated Amendment 05/03/1994 SAMP for new Market Historic District
Tumwater Locally Initiated Amendment 11/02/1993 Deschutes River riparian habitat plan
Tumwater Locally Initiated Amendment 04/21/1992 Special area management plan for Tumwater Valley - Deschutes River & Capital Lake. New environment designations & development standards
Tumwater Locally Initiated Amendment 04/17/1991 Allow Land Use Hearing Examiner to review shoreline permit applications (Ordinance No. 1261, Resolution No. 416, SMA #3-90)
Tumwater Locally Initiated Amendment 10/02/1990 Map revision for Tumwater park
Tumwater Locally Initiated Amendment 05/15/1990 New policies for boating facilities, over-water buildings, landfill, bulkheads; Clarify wetlands. Define Special Area Management Plan, Water-dependency & others. Establish open space tracts.
Tumwater Locally Initiated Amendment 09/29/1987 Complete Comprehensive Update
Tumwater Locally Initiated Amendment 08/30/1984 Complete Comprehensive Update
Tumwater Comprehensive 05/21/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Twisp Comprehensive 08/27/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Twisp Locally Initiated Amendment 02/05/1991 Rewrite & redesignation of Twisp & Methow Rivers
Twisp Locally Initiated Amendment 03/09/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Twisp Comprehensive 12/16/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Union Gap Comprehensive 01/19/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
Union Gap Comprehensive 09/05/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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University Place Locally Initiated Amendment 09/24/2018 Joint Period Review and Amendment
University Place Locally Initiated Amendment 09/23/2016 Limited amendment updates the CAO. the changes in the CAO are Municipal Code Title 17, Section 15.055 from subsection B to subsection D.7.b addressing geologically hazardous areas; and UPMC Title 17, at Section 10.10, and Section 35.020 to .045 addressing wetlands.
University Place Comprehensive 04/17/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
University Place Locally Initiated Amendment 11/13/2000 New Program
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Vader Comprehensive 10/08/2021 Complete Comprehensive Update
Vader Locally Initiated Amendment 10/24/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Vancouver Periodic Review 06/16/2021 General edits to correct and update syntax, formatting and citations throughout the SMP
Vancouver Locally Initiated Amendment 01/18/2019 Limited amendment revises definitions, addresses floating on-water residences, and accommodates a wider range of uses along the downtown Columbia River waterfront
Vancouver Locally Initiated Amendment 05/17/2017 Limited amendment is to incorporate recent critical area amendments into the SMP including 2014 wetland rating system update.
Vancouver Comprehensive 09/24/2012 Complete Comprehensive Update
Vancouver Locally Initiated Amendment 04/09/2007 Special Columbia River Management Area
Vancouver Locally Initiated Amendment 03/06/2007 Critical Areas
Vancouver Locally Initiated Amendment 02/11/1998 Revises certain archeological & historical resources regulations
Vancouver Locally Initiated Amendment 01/24/1997 Revisions of the MP & Environment Designation Map
Vancouver Locally Initiated Amendment 12/15/1992 Allow residnetial development to exceed 35 ft height on Columbia River between the Inn at the Quay & Wintler Park
Vancouver Locally Initiated Amendment 07/23/1986 Delete prohibition on height of residential structures in Downtown Commercial Zoning District; add provision addressing the protecting of opportunities for visual & physical contact with the water
Vancouver Comprehensive 09/25/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Wahkiakum County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/19/1992 New siting criteria & standards for floating homes; defines floating homes, houseboats, vessels & non-conforming uses & establishes non-conforming use & development standards.
Wahkiakum County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/02/1990 Complete Comprehensive Update
Wahkiakum County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/12/1986 Redesignate sites on Price Island from Urban to Conservancy & one on Deep River from Rural & Conservancy to Urban
Wahkiakum County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/20/1981 Updated master program incorporates the results of the CREST study
Wahkiakum County Comprehensive 06/17/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Waitsburg Periodic Review 06/21/2023 Changes to definitions and exemptions from permit requirements.
Waitsburg Comprehensive 07/30/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Waitsburg Comprehensive 05/25/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Walla Walla Periodic Review 12/25/2023 Change in Introduction, definitions, Environment Designation interpretation, Administration, Permits, and Enforcement and Appendix A - Critical Areas in Shoreline Jurisdiction.
Walla Walla Comprehensive 07/30/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Walla Walla Locally Initiated Amendment 08/06/1985 Complete Comprehensive Update
Walla Walla Locally Initiated Amendment 07/15/1981 Change "Walla Walla Regional Planning Agency" to "City of Walla Office of Planning & Community Development," & increasing the permit fee
Walla Walla Comprehensive 02/23/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Walla Walla County Periodic Review 10/05/2023 amendment added a reader's guide summary to improve usability. Add definitions for floating on-water residence, Nonconforming structure or development, and Nonconforming use. Revised some definitions. Clarification regarding what projects are exempt from additional archaeological survey and coordination requirements. Added regulations regarding floating on-water residences, and regarding forest practices. made changes to administration, permits and enforcement chapter.
Walla Walla County Comprehensive 07/30/2018 Complete Comprehensive Update
Walla Walla County Comprehensive 05/02/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
Walla Walla County Comprehensive Complete Comprehensive Update
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Wapato Comprehensive 12/15/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Wapato Comprehensive 01/21/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Washougal Comprehensive 09/12/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Waverly Comprehensive 05/04/2022 Complete Comprehensive Update
Waverly Periodic Review 05/04/2022 This periodic review went through with the Coalitions SMP comprehensive update.
Waverly Comprehensive 01/15/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Wenatchee Periodic Review 09/14/2021 Made several amendments to the SMP based on comments received and changes made to make the SMP more consistent with other local regulations.
Wenatchee Comprehensive 10/31/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Wenatchee Comprehensive 04/22/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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West Richland Periodic Review 09/14/2021 Language added to include the periodic update process and clarification of shoreline jurisdiction, addition of language stating availability of shoreline areas for tribal fishing and gathering. Increased the maximum structure height by 5' in the high density designation. updates to the permitting notification requirement and changes to some definitions.
West Richland Comprehensive 03/01/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
West Richland Comprehensive 10/22/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Westport Comprehensive 05/15/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Westport Locally Initiated Amendment 07/10/2013 The amendment will clarify existing provisions concerning replacement of no-conforming developments destroyed by fire or other natural disasters, will go with a multi-tiered regulatory approach. Minor changes to other definitions, new flood control works in the conservancy shoreline designation are allowed solely by substantial development permit review with conditional use permit review, and clarifications of two provisions concerning the Cherry Point Special Management Area (CPMA).
Westport Comprehensive 12/30/1998 Complete Comprehensive Update
Westport Locally Initiated Amendment 09/06/1988 Incorporate Grays Harbor Management Plan
Westport Locally Initiated Amendment 10/06/1983 Remove an area of coastal dunes from shorelines of statewide significance. New shoreline environment "Ocean Beach Environment" & amending maps & boundaries
Westport Comprehensive 11/07/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
Westport Periodic Review Changes to Applicability, Relationship to other codes, Ordinances, and Plans, General Policies & Regulations, Shoreline Policies & Regulations, Shoreline Administration, Definitions, and Critical Areas Regulations. See Findings and Conclusions for more information on these changes.
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Whatcom County Periodic Review 03/13/2025 Amendment the County removed the SMP goals and policies from the SMP regulations and placed them in a new chapter of the Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 11 - Shorelines). The SMP is also codified in Title 23 of the Whatcom County Code. Changes to Shoreline designation maps, General regulations, use and modification, nonconforming uses, structures, and lots as well as vacation rentals and definitions. This periodic review also includes 2 locally initiated amendments that were started but never approved by Ecology, so they wrapped them up in the periodic review as well.
Whatcom County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/03/2019 Locally initiated amendment incorporates the recently adopted changes to Whatcom County's CAO into its SMP.
Whatcom County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/31/2014 Limited amendment addresses citizen concerns raised
Whatcom County Comprehensive 08/08/2008 Complete Comprehensive Update
Whatcom County Locally Initiated Amendment 05/12/1998 Revise Regulatory reform code to bring the program into compliance with recent state rule revisions.
Whatcom County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/28/1993 Major rewrite of policies, regulations and procedures. Revise about a dozen shoreline environments & make map corrections
Whatcom County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/02/1990 Change waste disposal regulations t allow land application of water used in fruits & vegetable processing as a CUP
Whatcom County Locally Initiated Amendment 06/09/1987 Adoption special area management plan for Cherry Point. New "Idustrial Management Unit" designation called the "Cherry Piont Idustrial Shoreline."
Whatcom County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/31/1985 Redesignate 660 feet of shoreline at Sandy Point Arm on Lumni Bay
Whatcom County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/01/1984 Clerical corrections to an amendment to the Agriculture Regulations adopted June 4, 1981
Whatcom County Locally Initiated Amendment 12/15/1982 Amendment provides specific standard of review for hydro-electric facilities ("Stream Control Works").
Whatcom County Locally Initiated Amendment 03/04/1982 Aquaculture, other/fisheries
Whatcom County Locally Initiated Amendment 01/05/1982 Agriculture setbacks
Whatcom County Locally Initiated Amendment 08/11/1978 Complete Comprehensive Update
Whatcom County Locally Initiated Amendment 04/11/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Whatcom County Comprehensive 08/27/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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White Salmon Periodic Review 08/13/2024 An acronym for Natural Resource Conservation Service has been added. Addition of areas and uses in those areas that are under exclusive federal jurisdiction as established through federal or state statutes are not subject to the jurisdiction of chapter 90.58 RCW. Added references to RCW 77.55.181 and 90.58.147 to types of exemptions. Replaced the list of exemptions with reference to WAC 173-27-040 list. New sections added identifying exception to local review. Added clarifying language about use and location of critical areas map.
White Salmon Comprehensive 12/31/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
White Salmon Comprehensive 08/29/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Whitman County Periodic Review 08/14/2024 Clarifies that the SMP does not apply to areas under exclusive federal jurisdiction. Updated some definitions. Updated non-conforming section, Shoreline Use Policies and Regulations section, Administration and permitting.
Whitman County Comprehensive 11/08/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Whitman County Comprehensive 02/06/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Wilkeson Periodic Review 11/12/2019 Brings the SMP into compliance with requirements of the SMA and state rules that have been added or changed since the last SMP amendment.
Wilkeson Comprehensive 06/11/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Wilkeson Locally Initiated Amendment 07/27/1979 Adoption of County SMP
Wilkeson Comprehensive 10/21/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Wilson Creek Comprehensive 03/26/2015 Complete Comprehensive Update
Wilson Creek Comprehensive 09/16/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Winlock Periodic Review 09/30/2021 A new provision lists those developments not required to obtain shoreline permits or local reviews. New critical areas ordinance adopted by reference. provision added for credits from certified mitigation bank to be used for unavoidable impacts. Changes to some definitions, Changes incorporated from Winlock municipal code.
Winlock Comprehensive 05/08/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Winlock Comprehensive 10/24/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Winthrop Locally Initiated Amendment 02/05/1991 Rewrite & redesignation of Chewuch & Methow Rivers
Winthrop Locally Initiated Amendment 09/11/1986 Redesignate certain property from Rural to Urban Environment to get consistency with Comp Plan & zoning
Winthrop Locally Initiated Amendment 03/28/1985 Denied Jan 31, 1985. Amends Development design standards
Winthrop Locally Initiated Amendment 01/31/1985 Adopted 3/28/85. Amends development design standards
Winthrop Locally Initiated Amendment 11/23/1981 Area along the left bank of the Methow river
Winthrop Locally Initiated Amendment 02/02/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
Winthrop Locally Initiated Amendment 03/09/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
Winthrop Comprehensive 12/16/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Woodinville Periodic Review 09/14/2021 Removed administrative procedures from SMP. Created a new shoreline environmental designation "Urban General". Changes to the Shoreline environment map, Chapter 21.70 and Shore Use Matrix.
Woodinville Comprehensive 12/16/2009 Complete Comprehensive Update
Woodinville Locally Initiated Amendment 07/09/1997 Revisions to implement statutory changes
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Woodland Periodic Review 09/14/2021 Changes to definitions, Shoreline administration and enforcement, and Exemptions from SDP, and additions to Shoreline Designation Map,
Woodland Comprehensive 08/29/2016 Complete Comprehensive Update
Woodland Locally Initiated Amendment 01/16/1980 Complete Comprehensive Update
Woodland Comprehensive 08/02/1979 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Woodway Periodic Review 07/26/2019 Amending sections 8.5 General Administrative Procedures due to dollar threshold for SDP, Section 4.3 Env. Protection and Critical Areas to address updated CAO Regulations. Section 16.10 Critical Areas Regulations due to minor grammar edits and changes to adopt Ecology 2014 wetland rating system
Woodway Comprehensive 05/23/2013 Complete Comprehensive Update
Woodway Comprehensive 12/06/2002 Comprehensive Rewrite
Woodway Locally Initiated Amendment 06/12/2002 Rewrite to ensure consistency with the comprehensive Plan
Woodway Comprehensive 12/27/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Yakima Periodic Review 11/19/2021 Permit timelines changed to be measured from the "date of filing" rather than "date of receipt", Clarified flood hazard regulations
Yakima Comprehensive 10/16/2014 Complete Comprehensive Update
Yakima Comprehensive 09/05/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Yakima County Comprehensive 02/25/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
Yakima County Locally Initiated Amendment 10/01/1981 Eliminates minimum lot size conflicts, residential density standards, & sensory mining activities to conform with zoning code.
Yakima County Locally Initiated Amendment 02/24/1981 Redefine jurisdictional boundaries; incorporate changes to statute; establish administrative approval process, etc.
Yakima County Locally Initiated Amendment 09/08/1977 Complete Comprehensive Update
Yakima County Comprehensive 09/05/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Yarrow Point Periodic Review 05/11/2020 Finding of Adequacy
Yarrow Point Comprehensive 04/19/2017 Complete Comprehensive Update
Yarrow Point Comprehensive 03/13/1975 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Yelm Locally Initiated Amendment 05/15/1990 New policies for boating facilities, over-water buildings, landfill, bulkheads; Clarify wetlands. Define Special Area Management Plan, Water-dependency & others. Establish open space tracts.
Yelm Locally Initiated Amendment 08/30/1984 Complete Comprehensive Update
Yelm Locally Initiated Amendment 01/05/1982 Procedural Only
Yelm Comprehensive 05/21/1976 Complete Comprehensive Update
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Zillah Comprehensive 03/16/2010 Complete Comprehensive Update
Zillah Comprehensive 09/08/1974 Complete Comprehensive Update