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Shoreline Master Program Update
Updated on August 12, 2010
We Want to Thank You!
Shoreline Master Program
Reception
Monday, August 30, 5 to 6p.m.
Chase Gallery, Spokane City Hall, Lower Level
RSVP to Nikole Coleman,
ncoleman@spokanecity.org or
625-6883
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY ON THE City of Spokane's SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM
Posted July 27, 2010
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has taken final action to approve the City of Spokane’s Shoreline Master Program (“SMP”) comprehensive update adopted
by City Council on June 21, 2010. The SMP was prepared consistent with the requirements of WAC 173-26 and Chapter 90.58 RCW – The State Shoreline Management Act.
On February 1, 2010 - Ecology approved the City of Spokane SMP comprehensive update contingent on City acceptance of specific required changes. On July 14, 2010 – The City sent a letter to Ecology agreeing to all of Ecology’s documented required and recommended changes to the SMP, except for proposing alternative language referenced in Attachments B and C.
On July 26, 2010, Ecology gave final approval to the City of Spokane SMP comprehensive update, including the alternative language proposed by the City. There will be no further modifications required to the SMP under RCW 90.58.090(2). Per WAC 173-26-120(7)(b)(ii), the effective date of the City of Spokane’s SMP is July 26, 2010.
Under RCW 36.70A.290, any petition for review of these amendments must be filed within sixty days after the publication date of this notice. Appeals can be made to the Growth Management Hearings Board.
The SMP ordinances and full documents are available below or from the City Clerk at 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Floor 5, in the Spokane City Hall. Questions regarding the SMP may be directed to Nikole Coleman at (509) 625-6883 or via email at
ncoleman@spokanecity.org.
Department of
Ecology Approval Letter
Adopted SMP Documents
Adopted Maps - Environmental Designations
The
designations are based on the ecological functions of the shoreline,
existing use, and anticipated type of development.
Adopted Maps Shoreline Buffers
Buffers are identified for locations where development is not allowed, and are based on the ecological functions of the shoreline and type of development either existing or expected.
Other Adopted Maps
Ordinances Adopted by City Council on June 21,2010
Lower Latah Creek Channel Migration Zone Analysis
Related to Item 1 - Required Changes
City of Spokane Shoreline Restoration Plan -
Stand Alone Document
Shoreline Inventory and Analysis - In Volume III of the
Comprehensive Plan
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