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Map SMA jurisdiction and describe the regional contextSetting SMA jurisdiction boundaries requires an understanding of the basic criteria for establishing jurisdiction described in the Shoreline Management Act.
It is important to study the definition of SMA jurisdiction carefully, as local governments have options for establishing boundaries. This includes a new option (authorized by the 2003 legislature) to expand jurisdiction to include buffers necessary to protect critical areas that currently fall partly outside Shoreline Management Act jurisdictional area. Department of Ecology is currently proposing to amend its rules to incorporate the updated mapping which shoreline communities will complete during the SMP updates to update those shorelines identified as "Shorelines of the State". This Focus Sheet provides background information on the proposed rule revision. Include a broad introduction to the area. Provide an overall vicinity map and develop a very brief narrative that introduces the reader to where the jurisdiction is in Washington, the regional setting, whether there are marine, river or lake shorelines and general geography. This information can be obtained from the introductory sections of existing assessment reports and studies. City examplesCity vicinity maps should show city and urban growth area boundaries, topography, and SMA shorelines. Consider using a 10-meter DEM as a background image. Include an inset map that shows the location of the city in the state, within the county and relative to nearby cities. County examplesCounty vicinity maps should show WRIA boundaries, topography, city borders, and SMA shorelines. Consider using a 30-meter DEM as a background image. Include an inset map showing the location of the county in the state. Return to previous > Next step: characterize shoreline ecosystem
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