Shoreline Master Program Update - Background
Quick Reference Documents
- Department of Ecology Shoreline Management
- 2021 State of the Puget Sound - Washington State's scientific report on the health of the Puget Sound.
- Green Shorelines - We developed a shoreline restoration guidebook for Lake Washington. The publication focuses on alternatives to bulkheads.
- Green Shores for Homes - We developed a green shores scoring system for residential shorelines along both fresh and marine waters.
- Shore Friendly Program for King County - A program that works to bring Shore Friendly tools and assistance to homeowners in King County.
Citywide Plans & Studies
Existing Shoreline Master Program Policies and Regulations
- Seattle Comprehensive Plan - Shoreline Element - contains goals and policies relating to shorelines in the Seattle Comprehensive Plan.
- Seattle Municipal Code 23.60 - specific regulations for uses, development, and activities within the shoreline jurisdiction.
- Seattle Zoning Maps - maps depicting zoning including shoreline environments.
Related Agencies and Programs