Introduction
Shorelines within the City limits are protected by the Washington State Shoreline Management Act (SMA) - RCW 90.58, and management guidelines, which regulate land use and development within 200 feet from rivers, lakes, streams, and marine shores. RCW 90.58 and the management guidelines require local governments to develop a local Shoreline Master Program (SMP). Collectively, the local master programs comprise the State Shoreline Master Program.
A Shoreline Master Program is developed through a partnership between the Department of Ecology and local governments that regulates shoreline development. Local governments have the primary responsibility for initiating and administering the Shoreline Master Program. Ecology’s role is supportive and focused on ensuring compliance with the Shoreline Management Act.
The SMA requires all cities and counties to update their Shoreline Master Programs at specified intervals. The City is revising its SMP to comply with these statutory requirements, and the Dept. of Ecology has awarded the City a $40,000 grant over three years to assist with this process. The City expects to have the SMP ready for local adoption by spring or summer 2012.
At the same time, the City will be updating its Critical Areas Ordinances (Sequim Municipal Code 18.70 and 18.80), which will provide protection for Critical Areas located within SMA jurisdiction, as well as those areas governed by the Growth Management Act.
This page provides SMP Update information, including notices of upcoming opportunities for public comment, and links to associated web pages. Check back regularly!
Current status
The City has submitted the Council adopted Shoreline Master Program (SMP) to the Department of Ecology (DOE) for their review. As part of DOE's review, a 30 day comment period regarding the SMP is required. The 30 day comment period began on February 6, 2013 and ends on March 11, 2013. Information or comments on the SMP can be found/made at the DOE weblinks listed under "Additional Information". A copy of the Council adopted SMP is also provided below.
Council Approved Shoreline Master Program 11-13-12
SMP Appendix A
SMP Appendix B
SMP Appendix C
SMP Appendix D
Upcoming presentations/events
Additional information
Contact us!
Jack Dodge, Senior Planner
City of Sequim
152 W. Cedar St.
Sequim, WA 98382
360-683-4908 x 478
Dept. of Ecology primary contact:
Jeffree Stewart, Environmental Planner
Washington Department of Ecology SW Regional Office
P.O. Box 47775
Olympia, WA 98504-7775
(360) 407-6521
