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Shoreline Management Act jurisdiction
The Shoreline Management Act (SMA) applies to:
| TIP: Always include appropriate disclaimers on maps
depicting shoreline jurisdiction. For example,
"Shoreline jurisdiction boundaries depicted on this map
are approximate. They have not been formally delineated
or surveyed and are intended for planning purposes only.
Additional site-specific evaluation may be needed to
confirm/verify information shown on this map.
An example of more generic language that might apply to
all maps: "USE OF THIS MAP IMPLIES THE USER’S AGREEMENT
WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: __________(jurisdiction)
disclaims any warrantee of merchantability or warrantee
of fitness of this map for any particular purpose,
either expressed or implied. No representation or
warranty is made concerning the accuracy, currency,
completeness or quality of data depicted on this map.
Any user of this map assumes all responsibility for the
use thereof, and further agrees to hold
___________(jurisdiction) harmless from and against any
damage, loss, or liability arising from any use of this
map.
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Some other key geographic terms and concepts related to
shoreline management:
Note on alterations of shoreline conditions
Naturally occurring and manmade alterations of the shoreline
result in modifications in the boundary of shoreline
jurisdiction where the action changes the Ordinary High Water
Mark or the other physical characteristics that determine
jurisdiction of the SMA. Examples of such alterations include
permitted manmade changes such as land-filling and dredging,
flood control projects, and natural changes due to landslides,
flooding, channel alterations, or river course changes. See RCW
90.58.020.
For more information
Law:
90.58.030(2) (see Definitions)
Rules:
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