Review and revise SMP Goals

Goals are statements of intent that are intended to provide the policy foundation for the entire SMP. The SMA requires that every SMPs address seven specific "elements" (shoreline use, economic development, circulation, conservation, public access, recreation, historic/cultural). Many local SMPs structure their general goal statements under these element headings.

• Required elements that must be contained in every SMPs are found in the SMA at RCW 90.58.100(2).
• Download Sample Goal Statements
• Read more on the relationship between goals, policies and regulations

Local examples:

• Draft City of Sumner Goals
• Draft City of Sultan Goals
• Draft Port Townsend Goals (formatted for ease of public review)

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