Local Planning

Select a county for a links to local government Web sites.

Under the Shoreline Management Act all Washington's 39 counties and more than 200 cities with "shorelines of the state" administer Shoreline Master Programs (SMPs). The SMP is essentially a shoreline comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance with a distinct environmental orientation applicable to shoreline areas and customized to local circumstances. Some local governments maintain "stand alone" SMPs, while other SMPs are integrated into Growth Management Act plans and ordinances.

Use the links above for information about local SMPs and planning efforts.

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